Published on June 15th, 2023 | by Dr. Jerry Doby

Photos | Ja Rule, Fabolous and more at Richie Akiva’s The Ned NoMad One Year

The Ned NoMad helmed by Richie Akiva just celebrated their one-year anniversary. Hosted by Richie Akiva, the enchanted evening kicked off with flowing Moet Chandon champagne, stations featuring caviar delights, oysters, lobster rolls, and a bevy of passed hors d’oeuvres showcasing The Ned’s chef favorites. The ceiling was filled with gold-inspired metallic balloons, sheer metallic drapery, and disco ball accents while jazz performers welcomed guests. Beautifully costumed dancers featuring champagne dresses, gold glitter ensembles, and extravagant headpieces rotated the room and performed on platforms, with a look and style inspired by the 1920s Era Ziegfeld Follies showgirls.

Inside The Ned NoMad First Anniversary Happening

The Ned NoMad hotel and membership club located in the historic NoMad district had members and invited VIP guests celebrating in the main level club atrium, The Library, The Dining Room, the main bar, and then late night The Magic Room capped off the evening’s festivities. Engaged attendees enjoyed flowing libations and engaging music kept partygoers on the dancefloor all evening long for an epic celebration, which featured headlining surprise performances by iconic hip hop artists Fabolous and Ja Rule back to back, introduced by Akiva who also emceed the evening at his posh members establishment. Earlier in the night, The Ned’s resident comedian, Mike Young, showcased a guest comedy set highlighted by Fallon show late-night regulars Ryan Reiss, Jourdain Fisher, and Sam Woolf. After the engaging comedy sets, illusionist Elliot Zimet wowed the crowd with his white dove magic performance, as birds literally would appear in his hands and disappear into handkerchiefs.

In attendance

VIPS in attendance included Mayor Eric Adams, Ja Rule, Fabolous, Fat Joe, Famke Janssen, Julianne Hough, Giancarlo Stanton (NY Yankees), Davis Burleson, Lexi Wood, Kaylee Russelman, Shea Marie, Fatima Cuellar, Madeline Danzberger, Khadija Cherkani, Christa B. Allen, Imaan Hammam, Rachel Winters, Elliot Zimet, Mike Young, Jourdain Fisher, Sam Woolf, Jus Ske, Bloody Dior, Bloody Osirus, Badius, Fish Money, Michael Braun, Helly Nahmad, Shawn Pecas, Jason Binn, TJ Atoms, Jeremey Tahari, Sergio Farias, Honey Bxby, and Giveon, among many others. Various deejays also performed throughout the evening, with DJ Stacks closing down the after-party in the Magic Room.

Setting the standard

The Ned NoMad helmed by Akiva, has become the hottest members club and hotel in New York City, centered in the bustling NoMad district, with VIPS regularly rotating through its beautiful facade and bold glass doors. From Rihanna to Gigi Hadid, Drake to Anna Wintour, Dave Chappelle to Robin Thicke, Heidi Klum to Irina Shayk, Vanessa Hudgens to Kristen Stewart, The Ned regularly hosts the hottest performers and established industry notables, offering a welcoming environment and sophisticated haven for its members and hotel guests, with sprawling rooftop views of The Empire State Building.

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Dr. Jerry Doby Editor-in-Chief of The Hype Magazine, Media and SEO Consultant, Journalist, Ph.D. and retired combat vet. 2023 recipient of The President's Lifetime Achievement Award. Partner at THM Media Group. Member of the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture, the United States Press Agency and ForbesBLK.

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