Dele Momodu

Quick Facts

Full Name	Dele Momodu
Occupation	Journalist
Date Of Birth	May 16, 1960(1960-05-16)
Age	64
Birthplace	Ile-Ife
Country	Nigeria
Horoscope	Taurus

Dele Momodu Biography

Dele Momodu is one of the most popular and richest Journalist who was born on May 16, 1960 in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Journalist, who is also the director of the publisher Ovation International. He launched Ovation TV and an online magazine named The Boss in 2015. He has more than 600,000 followers on his account delemomoduovation’s Instagram.

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In May 1988, Dele Momodu got his first job as Staff Writer with African Concord magazine, owned by late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola. A year later, Momodu was transferred to Weekend Concord as a pioneer staff. He wrote the first cover story for the paper in March 1989. He also contributed to other publications such as the National Concord, Sunday Concord, Business Concord and the Yoruba newspaper Isokan. In May 1989, he became Literary Editor, within six months he became News Editor of the Weekend Concord. Between May 1990 and September 1991 he edited May Ellen Ezekiel’s Classique, a celebrity magazine, an appointment that made him the highest paid editor in Nigeria. He resigned and tried his hand at doing business as a bread distributor for his mentor Chief Moshood Abiola, who owned “Wonderloaf”. Following this, Momodu started a public relations outfit, Celebrities-Goodwill Limited, which managed the accounts of Chief Moshood Abiola, Dr Mike Adenuga, Mr Hakeem Belo-Osagie and other distinguished Nigerians.

On 19 December 1992, Dele married his wife Mobolaji Abiodun Momodu. They have four children: Pekan (born 1994), Yole (born 1996), Eniafe (born 1997) and Korewa (born 2004).

He married Mobolaji Momodu in 1992. The children of the couple include Pekan, Yole, Eniafe and Korewa.

Dele Momodu Net Worth

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

The university he attended was Obafemi Awolowo University in 1982 with an undergraduate degree in Yoruba and also a master’s degree in English.

He writes a column titled”PENdulum” every Saturday on the back of the Thursday paper. His journalism has helped shape Nigerian politics.

Chief Dele Momodu (born Ayòbámidélé Àbáyòmí Ojútelégàn Àjàní Momodu; 16 May 1960) is a Nigerian journalist/publisher, businessman, and motivational speaker. He is the CEO and publisher of Ovation International, a magazine that has given publicity to people from all over the world, mainly in Africa. In 2015, he officially launched Ovation TV and subsequently launched an online newspaper called The Boss. Momodu has received hundreds of awards and honours for his work in the world of business, politics, literature, the music industry and the fashion industry. He writes a weekly column called “PENdulum”, published every Saturday on the back page of Thisday newspaper. The articles are praised for highlighting issues in Nigeria, as well as discussing popular topics, current events and notable people, often in a polemic/critical style.

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Who is Dele Momodu Dating?

According to our records, Dele Momodu married to Mobolaji Abiodun Momodu. As of December 1, 2023, Dele Momodu’s is not dating anyone.

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A graduate of University of Ife, (now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife) 1982, Dele Momodu holds a degree in Yoruba and a master’s degree in English Literature (1988). He lectured at the Oyo State College of Arts and Science in Ile-Ife, between 1982 and 1983 while on National Service. Between 1983 and 1985, he was private secretary to the former Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Chief Akin Omoboriowo. In 1986, Momodu served the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade Olubuse II, managing the Motel Royal Limited owned by the monarch. Following Momodu’s resignation from the Motel Royal, he went on to study for his post-graduate degree in English literature. He was during this time contributing articles to the likes of The Guardian, Sunday Tribune and other Nigerian-based publications. On 30 July 2016, Dele was awarded with an honorary doctorate degree (PhD) from the University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ghana, earning him the title “Doctor of Humane Letters”.

Facts & Trivia

Dele Ranked on the list of most popular Journalist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Dele Momodu celebrates birthday on May 16 of every year.

What state is Dele Momodu from?

Dele Momodu
Born| 16 May 1960 Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
Education| Master of Arts degree in English Literature
Alma mater| Obafemi Awolowo University
Occupation| Journalist/CEO

What does Dele Momodu do?

Journalist

When was Dele Momodu born?

May 16, 1960 (age 62 years)

Is Sophia momodu from Edo State?

Sophia Ajibola Momodu was born on the 9th of June, 1987, in Ile Ife Osun state , which falls in the southwestern part of Nigeria. She hails from Osun State, where she also grew up. She had her primary and secondary education in Osun State.

Was Atiku a custom officer?

Customs. Abubakar worked in the Nigeria Customs Service for twenty years, rising to become the Deputy Director, as the second highest position in the Service was then known; he retired in April 1989 and took up full-time business and politics.