Oba Elegushi Biography, Education, Career, Controversies, And Net Worth

Toluwalope | September 15, 2023 | Find It | 3 Comments

His Royal Majesty, Oba Alayeluwa Saheed Ademola Elegushi, Kusenla III, born on April 10, 1976, is the 21st Elegushi of the Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom in Lagos State, Nigeria. He succeeded his father, Oba Yekini Adeniyi Elegushi, as the monarch and was officially presented with the staff of office by the Government of Lagos State on April 27, 2010.

Oba Elegushi Profile

Name	Oba Elegushi
Real Name	Oba Alayeluwa Saheed Ademola Elegushi, Kusenla III
Date of Birth	10 April 1976
Age	47 years
State of Origin	Lagos State
Tribe	Yoruba
Nationality	Nigerian
Occupation	Monarch Businessman
Religion	Islam
Marital Status	Married
Net Worth	$20 Million
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Educational Background

Oba Elegushi attended St. Mathias Primary School, Lagos, and later the Methodist Boys’ High School, Lagos, for his primary and secondary education, respectively. He pursued higher education at Lagos State University, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in economics and later a master’s degree in economics. He also obtained a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Manchester.

Career

Before ascending to the throne as the 21st Elegushi of the Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom, Oba Alayeluwa Saheed Ademola Elegushi had a career marked by public service and business: Oba Elegushi worked as an Administrator in Business Development and Strategy at the Elegushi Property Investment Company from 2000 to 2002.

He entered the realm of public service as he was appointed as a Special Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State from 2003 to 2007. Following this, when Babatunde Fashola succeeded Bola Tinubu as Governor of Lagos, Oba Elegushi continued his public service as the Senior Special Assistant (Special Programmes/Duties) to the Governor of Lagos State.

Oba Elegushi’s most notable career transition occurred when he ascended the throne of the Elegushi of Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom on April 27, 2010. At that time, he was only 34 years old, making him the youngest king in Lagos State.

Controversies

Oba Elegushi is not associated with any significant controversies. He maintained a respected role as a traditional ruler.

Oba Elegushi Social Media Handles

Oba Elegushi is active on social media. He can be found on Instagram.

Personal Life

Oba Elegushi is married to Olori Sekinat Elegushi and Olori Hadiza Elegushi, and he has children. He comes from a large family, reportedly having 19 siblings, including 12 sisters and 7 brothers. His personal life includes a collection of luxury cars, such as the Rolls-Royce Phantom, Maybach 600, and a 1967 Vintage Cadillac De Ville.