Sade Balogun
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Sade Balogun (born Folasade Bosede Balogun, April 9, 1967) is a prominent Nigerian businesswoman, real estate developer, philanthropist. She is the founder, Chairman, and CEO of Redbrick Homes International Limited and Amen City Limited, the developers of the prestigious Amen Estate projects in Lagos, Nigeria. Renowned for her leadership in the Nigerian real estate sector, Sade has built a reputation for delivering high-quality homes and creating innovative developments in the country’s rapidly growing property market.[1] [2]
Early life and education
[edit]Sade Balogun was born to Late Professor Bola Olujide Balogun. She attended Staff School in Ile-Ife for her primary education and Our Lady’s Girls High School in Ile-Ife for her secondary school education. Sade later earned a BA Hons in English Language from the University of Ife, now known as Obafemi Awolowo University. [3]
Career
[edit]Balogun began her career at Esstech Limited and Esstech College, London where she served as Managing Director.[4][5] In 2003, Balogun returned to Nigeria and founded Redbrick Homes International Limited serving as its chairman and CEO. Redbrick Homes is the developer of Amen Estate situated in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. The estate is notable for its expatriate and celebrity residents.[6][7][8][9][10][11]
Personal life
[edit]Balogun was married to Nigerian politician Babatunde Gbadamosi. According to news reports, during their divorce proceedings, Balogun claimed that Gbadamosi attempted to frame her for attempted murder and fraud.[4][6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sade Balogun on the Next Chapter of Amen City – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
- ^ Partners, N. M. (2021-07-05). "Real estate firms in Nigeria you should consider". Nairametrics. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
- ^ Ibeh, Ifeanyi (2024-08-27). "Sade Balogun: A visionary leader in Nigerian real estate". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ a b Ukonu, Ivory (2022-09-18). "Endless Mudslinging Between Sade Balogun, Babatunde Gbadamos". THEWILL. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ Oshunrinade, Oludotun (2022-05-24). "Buzz News Nigeria - Amen Estate Boss, Sade Balogun Accuses Ex-hubby, Babatunde Gbadamosi Of Threat To Life, Revealed Why She Kicked Him Out". Buzz News Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ a b "AMEN estate owner, Sade Balogun accusses ex husband, Babatunde Gbadamosi of attempting to frame her for threat to life". thestreetjournal.org. May 23, 2022. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "Son shuts down lounge for Sade Balogun's birthday". thenationonlineng.net.
- ^ "Why Tunde Gbadamosi was thrown out of Amen estate, + All the dirty details inside". firstweeklymagazine.com. 2022-02-25. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
- ^ Akinloye, Dimeji (2023-01-10). "How Sade Balogun Built a Real Estate Empire in Nigeria". Business Elites Africa. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ Ogbeche, Chizoba (2022-09-07). "Why we are investigating Lagos estate owners – Police". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
- ^ "Estate developer insists on innocence of fraud, attempted murder allegation". newtelegraphng.com. 2022-09-12. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
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