Belinda “Bella” Ajoke Olubunmi Disu, aka Bella Disu, is a Nigerian business executive and art graduate who is the Executive Vice Chairman of Globacom.
She is also the daughter of one of the richest people in Africa, Mike Adenuga.
Bella Disu Biography
Belinda Ajoke Olubunmi Adenuga was born on May 29, 1986, in Lagos, Nigeria. This was where she spent most of her childhood with her siblings and parents.
Bella Disu is the daughter of Mike Adenuga and his first wife, Adefolake Marquis. Her father, Mike Adenuga, is a businessman who is the founder of Globacom and chairman of Conoil.
Education
Bella Disu is a well-educated woman who received her primary and secondary education in Lagos. She started at Corona School on Victoria Island before moving to Queen’s College for her secondary education.
In 2000, Bella graduated from the Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls, Lagos, after leaving Queen’s College in 1998.
After completing her secondary education in Lagos, Disu moved to the University of Massachusetts, Boston, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in international relations.
She is also a master’s degree holder in leadership from Northeastern University, Boston.
Bella Disu Siblings
Bella grew up with five siblings with her parents, Mike Adenuga and Adefolake Marquis. Her siblings are Adetutu Oyindamola Emilia Olufeko, Prince Babajide Michael Adenuga Jnr., Mike Agbolade Ishiola Adenuga, Abimbola Adenuga, and Eniola Adenuga.
Her father, Mike Adenuga, got married for the second time to a woman named Titi Joyce Adenuga, and they had two children, Sade and Niyi. This means Bella also has two half-siblings.
Career
Bella Disu’s career in business started shortly after her education in 2004, when she joined Globacom, her father’s company and one of Nigeria’s telecommunications titans.
At Globacom, Bella rose to become the Executive Vice Chairman. She is following in her father’s footsteps in business and setting new goals for herself.
Bella is also the CEO of Cobblestone Properties and Estates Limited. Cobblestone is a leading property development company that has a strong hold on both residential and commercial properties in Nigeria.
Over the years, Disu has honed her skills in high-value contract negotiation and project management, and this has led her to success. She has a portfolio that includes the development of luxury residences such as Sisi Paris, Lagos, Ile Oja Shopping Malls, and the Alliance Française Mike Adenuga Centre, a French cultural and language centre commissioned by French President Emmanuel Macron on July 4, 2018, in Lagos.
Other business accomplishments include being part of the Board of Directors at a glass and aluminium manufacturing company, Abumet Nigeria Limited, and also holding the Non-Executive Director position on the board of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc.
Outside of business, Bella Disu is an associate of Women in Management, Business, and Public Service (WIMBIZ).
Bella Disu’s Husband
Belinda Ajoke Adenuga is married to a venture capitalist named Jameel Adetokunboh Disu. The couple got married on April 24th, 2010 at the Cathedral Church of Christ in Marina, Lagos, Nigeria.
Belinda took the Disu family name shortly after their marriage, which was attended by some of the most influential people in Nigeria.
Wedding
Belinda and Jameel’s wedding was a grand one that got the media talking in 2010. The wedding was held at the Cathedral Church of Christ in Marina, Lagos.
Before the main event, the couple had their traditional engagement on April 10, 2010 at the British International School grounds in Lekki, Lagos.
It was a beautiful event, with the hall being decorated with pink flowers and swaths and the couple Bella and Jameel both dressed in gold iro buba and agbada, respectively. There was music from legends such as King Sunny Ade and Sir Shina Peters.
Children
Bella and her husband, Jameel Disu, have three children together. Her family and personal life are left out of the media.
How Old is Bella Disu?
Bella is 37 years old as of 2024. She was born on May 29, 1986.
Bella Disu Net Worth
Bella has surely made significant progress in business over the years, so she is expected to have made a net worth for herself. Aside from being the daughter of one of the richest people in Nigeria and Africa, she is a hardworking, goal-oriented woman.
Bella Disu has an estimated net worth of around $5 million.
FAQs
Is Bella Disu married?
Yes, Bella Disu is happily married to Jameel Disu, a venture capitalist.
What does Bella Disu do for a living?
Bella Disu is a business executive. She’s the Executive Vice Chairman of Globacom and the CEO of Cobblestone Properties and Estates Limited.
Who is the mother of Bella Disu?
Bella’s mother is Emelia Adefolake Marquis, a Nigerian entrepreneur and the first wife of Mike Adenuga.
How does Bella Disu contribute to society?
Apart from her business ventures, Bella is known for her philanthropic efforts, particularly through the Bella Disu Foundation. The foundation aims to improve socio-economic conditions in underserved communities.
