Sources within Globacom’s establishments have confirmed that Otunba Michael Ishola Adenuga, popularly known as Mike Adenuga, the founder and chairman, is alive and in good health.
The reassurance follows rumours and claims on social media suggesting the telecom mogul’s demise. A senior management source from Globacom disclosed that he and his colleagues recently spoke with Adenuga, often regarded as the “Pride of Africa,” dismissing the false reports. “No such thing happened. He is well,” the source affirmed, referencing conversations with the telecom tycoon.
Another staff member of the telecommunications giant, speaking anonymously, also emphasized that Adenuga, celebrated for his vast generosity, is hale and hearty. Other insiders from his diverse business empire corroborated the statement, laying the rumors to rest.
Otunba Mike Adenuga, the Chairman of the Mike Adenuga Group, oversees a conglomerate with interests in oil and gas, telecommunications, aviation, construction, banking, and real estate. The business magnate, who turned 71 on April 29, 2024, boasts a net worth of $6.7 billion, securing his position as the second richest man in Africa according to Forbes.
Seunmanuel Faleye is a brand and communications strategist. He is a covert writer and an overt creative head. He publishes Apple’s Bite International Magazine.