Bella Disu
Bella Disu | |
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| Born | Belinda Ajoke Olubunmi Adenuga |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Bella, Ajoke |
| Education | Northeastern University |
| Alma mater | Vivian Fowler |
| Occupation | Business Executive |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse | Jameel Disu |
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Belinda "Bella" Olubunmi Disu (née Adenuga, born May 29, 1986) is a Nigerian business executive known for her corporate leadership and contributions to business development and philanthropy.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Bella Disu was born to Emelia Adefolake Marquis, a Nigerian entrepreneur, and Mike Adenuga Jr., a business magnate.[3] She received her early education in Lagos, attending Corona School in Victoria Island and later enrolling at Queen's College for her secondary education. In 1998, she transferred to Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls.[4]
Disu holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of Massachusetts, Boston, and a Master of Science in Leadership from Northeastern University, Boston. Disu's father, Mike Adenuga is the founder of Globacom.[3]
Career
[edit]In 2004, Disu joined Globacom and is executive vice chairman of the company.[5][6] She is a non-executive director of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, a construction company.[7]
In 2019, the French Government awarded Disu the Chevalier dans ‘l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in recognition of her efforts in promoting French culture.[8]
Personal life
[edit]In April 2010, she married Jameel Disu, a venture capitalist, with whom she has three children.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Izuchukwu Ojibe (May 11, 2024). "Who is Bella Disu? Her Husband, Career, and Biography". Paper Nigeria. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ "Women In Business-Bella Disu". Business Day. 9 August 2019. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
- ^ a b Akinwale, Funsho (9 March 2019). "Bella Adenuga Disu, others bag IoD certification". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
- ^ Oduah, Henry (10 March 2024). "Adenuga's daughter Bella Disu returns to alma mater after 24 years". QED. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ a b "A Daughter in a Million: The Amazing Exploits of Belinda Disu in Business". This Day Live. 7 October 2018. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
- ^ "Bella Disu: Carving a Legacy Beyond Inheritance". No. Life & Style. This Day. 12 July 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ Ojekunle, Aderemi (20 July 2018). "Meet the daughters of 6 Nigerian billionaires and what they do". Pulse. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
- ^ Omotayo, Joseph (17 December 2019). "Mike Adenuga's daughter gets int'l honour as French govt gives her prestigious award". Legit. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
External links
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- Nigerian women business executives
- 1986 births
- Living people
- Queen's College, Lagos alumni
- University of Massachusetts Boston alumni
- Businesspeople from Lagos
- Nigerian philanthropists
- Nigerian women philanthropists
- Nigerian businesspeople in real estate
- Businesspeople in telecommunications
- 21st-century Nigerian businesswomen
- 21st-century Nigerian businesspeople
- Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls alumni
- Recipients of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
- Northeastern University alumni
- Nigerian expatriates in the United States
- Nigerian corporate directors
- Women corporate directors