Dr. Mike Adenuga traverses the sociopolitical terrain as if he treads upon rotten eggs. The Chairman of Globacom is apparently wary of falling into the wrong socio-political circuits. You don’t get to see him at all. Little wonder he is fondly called the Spirit of Africa. Yes, you don’t get to see him physically but feel his presence everywhere. Always in his anonymous cocoon. That’s Mike Adenuga for you!
Yes, Adenuga unlike most rich, influential men of his billionaire class, is neither given to frivolities or wanton revelry. He hardly attends parties and when he does, he prefers making a cameo appearance.
However, Adenuga went out of his way recently when he travelled to Benin, Edo State to attend the wedding ceremony of Nathaniel Ogwuche and Osasu Igbinedion, the beautiful daughter of Chief Lucky Igbinedion. No doubt, Adenuga’s presence added colour and class to the high octane event that had in attendance top politicians, celebrities, celebutantes and businessmen.
As the frills of the royal cashmere gratify the eyes and the warmth of princely flesh, so did the Globacom chairman manifest as a sight for sore eyes at the event.
The billionaire magnate elicited gasps of wonder and admiration over his dashing new look. Spotting a greying but well-trimmed beard, he cut a portrait of suavity, sexiness, good health, and fitness.
Honestly, Adenuga has great respect for the Igbinedions. You could be forgiven for thinking the threads of their friendship was woven in the colourful fabric of ’till death do us part.’ But unlike most mortal friends, Adenuga and the Igbinedions neither rip apart nor plow through the great, deep, tightly woven fabric of loyalty that defines their friendship. You couldn’t have forgotten so soon when he landed in Benin to sympathize with Lucky Igbinedion when he lost his mother. Not a few people were shocked but happy to see him at the event.
Unlike many of his peers, Adenuga rise to prominence was as much a result of hard work and his enviable ability to apply himself to his dreams with total humility and trust in his own abilities.
The way Adenuga greeted the Esama of Benin, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, in the presence of everyone was really heart-warming. He bent down to greet him with all humility like a lightning shaft from Eden, to command the applause of everyone. Esama’s heart was full of song. The fireflies danced in his eyes like winged fluorescents of the dale. Indeed, guests were never tired of purring odes about him. He made new friends that day and converted new disciples
Interestingly, so much has been said about Adenuga, but nothing quite captures his timeless sophistication; few writers and profilers have managed to encapsulate his personification of panache and rhythm, grace and rhyme, harmony and passion in his spirited manhood. Even in this age of ubiquitous mediocrity and hyperbolic flair, it can safely be said that Adenuga is one of the most impressive personas you’ll ever see in global high society.
Knowing Adenuga, experiencing his ebullience and dazzle up close, is even more delightful than admiring him from a distance. His wit would be intimidating if not for his natural and infectious charm. Somehow, he is as generous, collaborative, and lovable as he is innovative and brilliant.
By his new look, Adenuga has certainly re-conceived and rewritten the rules of billionaire elegance. And he stars in this breakthrough masterpiece of wellness, social grace and allure thus cementing his place as one of the most trendy and delectable billionaire magnates of our time.
At 69, the Globacom chairman is a powerful reminder that with more money arises the need for greater self-discipline. There is no recipe for stylistic genius but one can see the disparate elements that Adenuga has miraculously seized and synthesized, embraced and celebrated, to create something profoundly moving and wholly original. He has redefined the modish and made us see afresh the re-imagining of the remarkable experiment driven by fashion license.
