Audu Maikori

Quick Facts

Full Name	Audu Maikori
Occupation	Lawyer
Date Of Birth	Aug 13, 1975(1975-08-13)
Age	49
Birthplace	Kaduna
Country	Nigeria
Birth City	Kaduna
Horoscope	Leo

Audu Maikori Biography

Audu Maikori is one of the most popular and richest Lawyer who was born on August 13, 1975 in Kaduna, Kaduna, Nigeria. Audu Maikori (born 13 August 1975, in Kaduna) is a Nigerian lawyer, entrepreneur, social activist, public speaker and creative industry professional. He is the co- founder and President of the Chocolate City Entertainment. He is well known as Founder of Chocolate City, Entertainment lawyer and regarded as the “Simon Cowell” in Nigerian Idol’s first season. He won multiple awards during his career, including the International Young Music Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2007.

During his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program Audu and his friend named Paul Okeugo founded the Guild of Artistes and Poets (GAP), a non-profit arts society. The GAP held its first meeting in April 2001. The GAP formed strategic alliances with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the British Council and held art exhibitions in partnership with the French Cultural Centre. The GAP expanded its reach to Jos, Plateau State and in Lagos. By 2005 the GAP had over 300 active members.

Chocolate City Limited was registered in October 2003 but commenced business in 2005. Audu partnering with Paul Okeugo and his brother Yahaya Maikori as directors of the company. Later that year he alongside Paul Okeugo and two other partners produced first event under ‘Chocolate City’ banner in partnership with British American Tobacco, which held at the University of Maiduguri. Audu was introduced to a song called Na Ba Ka by an artist named Jeremiah Gyang’s by label Six Foot Plus. In January 2005, Chocolate City signed Jeremiah Gyang under a recording and management contract and re- released the album ‘Na Ba Ka’. In mid 2006, M.I was signed up to Chocolate City.

In 2006, Maikori was appointed Senior Legal consultant with CPCS Transcom International, where he worked on the legal and regulatory aspects of privatization transactions including the Nigeria Ports Authority, Nigerian Railway Corporation, unbundling and privatization of PHCN. He represented Nigeria in the UNIDROIT Sub-Committee of governmental experts for the preparation of a preliminary draft Protocol to the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment on Matters specific to Space Assets in 2005.

Audu was called to the Nigerian Bar Association in January 2001 and started his legal career working as an Associate with the litigation-inclined firm of Chief Afe Babalola SAN & Co where he worked from 2001 to 2003. He worked as legal advisor to leasing company of Nigeria (a subsidiary of Bank of Industry), and company secretary of Abuja Markets Management Limited.

Audu Maikori Net Worth

Audu Maikori is one of the richest Lawyer from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Audu Maikori 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In 1997, Audu and his friends at the University of Jos started discussing the possibilities of setting up a club. After a debate on the name of club, Audu suggested naming the club Chocolate City Chocolate City became the biggest rave around the Universities in northern Nigeria.

Audu Maikori was born in Kaduna State to Adamu Maikori a renowned lawyer and politician and Laiatu Maikori (nee Gyet Maude – the Jaba Royal family). He was raised in Lagos and attended Adrao International School and King’s College before obtaining his Law degree from the University of Jos in 1999. He later obtained his Bachelor of Laws (B.L) from the Law school Abuja. He is an alumnus of the M.I.T Sloan School of Management Boston.

In 2002, he along with his brother Yahaya Maikori started Law Allianz, a firm of legal practitioners based in Lagos and Abuja. He was selected as lead legal consultant for key national infrastructure projects including the Lagos Rail Mass Transit project (2008), Abuja Mass Transit project (2006-2008) and Kano Mass transit project in 2011. In March 2015, Audu resigned from ‘Law Allianz’ to concentrate on other business affairs.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Audu Maikori Dating?

According to our records, Audu Maikori married to Zel Umunna Maikori. As of December 1, 2023, Audu Maikori’s is not dating anyone.

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In September 2010, Maikori was made judge for the first season of Nigerian Idol alongside Yinka Davies and Jeffrey Daniel. The show proved to be a ratings success, but a year later he left the series to concentrate on other commitments, and was replaced by singer-publisher Charly Boy.

Facts & Trivia

Audu Ranked on the list of most popular Lawyer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Audu Maikori celebrates birthday on August 13 of every year.

In December 2011, Chocolate City Group, under Audu’s leadership, was named winner at the prestigious Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship in Nairobi, Kenya. Chocolate City was selected from over 3,300 applicants from 48 African countries to win prize of $50,000.

How old is Audu Maikori?

47 years (August 13, 1975)

Who is the boss of Chocolate City?

IndustryEntertainment, media, music
Key people| Hakeem Belo-Osagie: Chairman Audu Maikori: Founder & Executive Vice Chairman Paul Okeugo: Founder & COO Abuchi Ugwu : CEO Aibee Abidoye: EVP Music
Parent| Chocolate City Group
Website| chocolatecitymusic.com

Who is the founder of Chocolate City?

Founders

What does Audu mean?

AcronymDefinition
AUDU| Audit Extract Utility
AUDU| Agrupación Universitaria Del Uruguay (Spanish: Grouping University of Uruguay)

What is the name of Mi record label?

Chocolate City