List of Nigeria's Billionaire Tycoons Under 35 in 2025
Young Guns Shaping Nigeria's Economy: 2025's Top 10 Billionaires
Get ready to meet the future of wealth creation in Nigeria! These young guns aren't just making a fortune; they're revolutionizing their industries and inspiring others. Here are the top 10 young billionaires in Nigeria as of 2025:
- Igho Sanomi aka "The Oil Tycoon" (Born 1975) After launching Taleveras Group back in 2004, Igho Sanomi has been a key player in Nigeria's energy sector thanks to significant oil bloc holdings. His strategic investments beyond oil focus on filling infrastructure gaps and seizing opportunities in sectors like aviation and telecommunications.
- Sijibomi Ogundele aka "Sujimoto's Visionary" (Born 1981) As the CEO of Sujimoto Construction Limited, Sijibomi Ogundele is the man behind some of Nigeria’s most luxurious real estate projects. Known as "the Agege boy who built a $400 million company," he sets new standards for quality and sustainability while building iconic landmarks.
- Ladi Delano: The Fintech Pragmatist As the driving force behind Moove Africa, this fintech innovator's revenue-based models empower ride-hailing drivers across sub-Saharan Africa by providing them with financial opportunities. His entrepreneurial journey also includes investments in the real estate and Chinese liquor industries.
- Seyi Tinubu: Jack-of-all-Trades Entrepreneur The son of a former Lagos State governor, Seyi Tinubu runs Loatsad Promomedia, a leading outdoor advertising firm, and has developed real estate management skills with "Rotimi Tinubu & Co." His strategic investments in numerous industries have solidified his status as a significant player in Nigeria's economy.
- Linda Ikeji: Digital Media Pioneer Linda Ikeji is a Nigerian digital media icon known for founding the popular blog, Linda Ikeji's Blog. This platform-turned-multi-media brand transformed the Nigerian entertainment and celebrity gossip landscape, and Ikeji's strategic expansion into Linda Ikeji TV and Radio confirms her status as a media mogul.
- Obinna Iyiegbu aka "Obi Cubana": Nigeria's Nightlife King Aka Obi Cubana, this billionaire has made a name for himself in Nigeria's nightlife and hospitality industries as the founder and CEO of Cubana Group, a sprawling empire of clubs, hotels, and entertainment venues. His strategic brand expansion has made him a force to be reckoned with in entertainment and leisure.
- Mark Essien: Revolutionizing Travel in Nigeria Mark Essien, born in 1980, is the founder of Hotels.ng, Nigeria's first and largest online hotel booking agency. His forward-thinking approach to technology and the travel industry transformed the sector for millions of Nigerians.
- Jason Njoku: Globalizing Nollywood With the ambitious iROKOtv platform revolutionizing Nigeria's film industry (Nollywood), Jason Njoku is a true pioneer. His innovative vision provided global access to Nigerian movies, solidifying his status as a visionary leader in the Nigerian tech and entertainment scene.
- Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Africa's Tech Titan Aboyeji, born in 1991, is a vital figure in Africa's tech industry, with co-founder credits for Andela and Flutterwave. Both companies have garnered international recognition and have been instrumental in promoting Nigeria's tech ecosystem.
- Joseph Eze Okafor aka "Jowizaza": The Next Generation Oil Empire Born in 1985, Jowizaza (aka Joseph Eze Okafor Jr.) leads Jezco Oil and Lubricants, a major oil and gas company in Nigeria. He has expanded the family business and has created a public presence that shines in the competitive energy marketplace.
These young moguls are proving that Nigeria's economy is bursting at the seams with entrepreneurs who have both vision and drive to become the wealth creators of the future.
Did You Know?- These self-made entrepreneurs are often tied to Nigeria's thriving tech, media, real estate, oil, and gas, and hospitality industries, which offer lucrative opportunities for those with vision and grit.- Many of these billionaires are united by their resilience, innovative spirit, and strategic acumen in a dynamic market.- A common thread among the top 10 is their diverse industries, showing the wealth creation potential across various sectors in Nigeria.
Forms part of diverse industries shaping Nigeria's economy, Ladi Delano, the fintech pragmatist, has ventured into real estate and the Chinese liquor industries, beyond his fintech innovations.
In the realm of entertainment, Linda Ikeji, a digital media pioneer, has expanded her multi-media brand beyond blogging to include Linda Ikeji TV and Radio, transforming the Nigerian entertainment landscape.
