After years of hard work, it has been a roller coaster year of success for Adebola Williams, co-founder of RED Media Africa. Alongside his business partner Chude Jideonwo,
he won the CNBC Africa All Africa Business Leaders Awards 2014 Young
Business Leader of the Year (West Africa) award in October 2014. 2015
has seen various highs for the duo as their business has officially
expanded into new focus areas.
Adebola recently celebrated his 29th birthday
with an intimate event for friends and then on the Tuesday 10th of
March 2015, he received a special birthday surprise! One of his mentors,
Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi surprised him with a small but festive birthday party at the Eko Signature Hotel in Lagos.
The
celebrant believed he was coming to pick up his birthday present from
the Governor…he was pleasantly shocked as he walked into a room full of
friends and family.
A very surprised Adebola said “I
am honoured by this kind gesture and thankful to the Governor. I call
him uncle because over the years he has shown to be a rock. Most of all I
am grateful to God for his incredibly grace and favour upon my life.“
Speaking of Adebola, Governor Amaechi said “I
have been very impressed by the sheer hardWork and commitment he has
shown in his impact work for young Nigerians and their media and
communications company over the years. Since meeting him, he has
continued to surprise and inspire me by his many strides of success.“
Guests in attendance included Gov. Rotimi Amaechi, Governor of Bayelsa State Timipre Sylva, Chude Jideonwo, Julius
Agwu, Kola Oyeneyin, Tunji Olugbodi, D’banj, Toke Makinwa, Noble Igwe,
Kemi Lala Akindoju, Ayo Animashaun, Lola Shoneyin, Isoken Ogiemwonyi,
Arese Ugwu, Bolanle Olukanni, Kathleen Ndongmo and more.
Surprise!
A Hug for the Host & Friends
Guests Strike a Pose
Noble Igwe
Arese Ugwu and Toke Makinwa
Bolanle Olukanni
Julius & Ibiere Agwu
Kemi Lala Akindoju
Kola Oyeneyin
Dotun Phillips and Adedoyin
Kathleen Ndongmo
Mfon Ekpo
Ferdinand Adimefe, Saheed and Adebiyi Desalu
Kayode Akintemi, Ibiere and Julius Agwu
Lola Shoneyin, D’Banj and Mfon Ekpo
Chude Jideonwo, Rotimi Amaechi, Adebola Williams and Kola Oyeneyin
The Host – Gov. Rotimi Amaechi
The celebrant – Adebola Williams
A Party is Incomplete without a Group Selfie!
