Razaq Okoya
Razaq Akanni Okoya | |
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| Born | January 12, 1940 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Founder and owner of Eleganza Group; Aare of Lagos |
Razaq Akanni Okoya (born 12 January 1940) is a billionaire entrepreneur and holds the title of Aare of Lagos. He established and currently owns the Eleganza Group of companies.
Early life
Born into the family of Tiamiyu Ayinde Okoya in Lagos, Okoya is of Yoruba descent from southwestern Nigeria. His formal education was limited to attending Ansar-Un-Deen primary school located in Oke Popo. Gaining initial experience through involvement in his father's tailoring and accessory business, he laid the groundwork for starting his own tailoring enterprise. With savings amounting to 20 pounds, supplemented by an additional 50 pounds from his mother and supported by his father’s approval, he embarked on importing and trading merchandise from Japan.
Residence
Okoya resides primarily at the "Oluwa ni shola" estate situated along the Lekki/Ajah Expressway. This upscale neighborhood, favored by expatriates, boasts continuous electricity and water supply. The property includes marble flooring, centralized air conditioning, a sauna, landscaped gardens, a billiard room, tennis courts, swimming pools, and valuable sculptures. Notably, this estate was featured as the setting for D'Banj’s music video titled "Suddenly."