Nana Otedola is a Nigerian businesswoman, philanthropist, and the wife of billionaire tycoon Femi Otedola
. She is known for her business acumen, resilience, and role as the matriarch of the influential Otedola family.
Early life and background
- Birth: Nana Otedola was born on August 2, 1966.
- Origin: Although some speculate about her origins, she has confirmed she was born and raised in Kaduna State, Nigeria. While some sources mention mixed Ghanaian or London heritage, she is of full Nigerian descent.
- Education: Prior to her marriage, she worked for 13 years at Freshshade Energy Limited in the UK, where she rose to the position of director.
Career and business
- Garment Care: After returning to Nigeria, Nana Otedola founded her own dry-cleaning business,
Garment Care Limited
- Success: Starting as a humble venture, she built
Garment Care
into one of Nigeria’s leading garment care establishments through hard work and dedication. Her journey has often been cited as an example of perseverance and entrepreneurship.
- Independent success: She is recognized for building her own successful business despite her husband’s wealth, establishing herself as an entrepreneur in her own right.
Family
- Husband: She is married to Femi Otedola, a Nigerian billionaire with significant investments in the energy and finance sectors.
- Children: Together, they have three children:
- Florence “DJ Cuppy” Otedola (DJ and music producer)
- Temi Otedola (actress and fashion blogger)
- Fewa Otedola
- Matriarch: As the head of the Otedola family, she is known for her strong family values. Femi Otedola has publicly praised her for sacrificing to raise their children while he built his business empire.
Philanthropy
In addition to her business ventures, Nana Otedola is a philanthropist, often supporting educational and charitable causes alongside her husband.
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