Dele Momodu

About Dele Momodu

Ovation International was still setting the tone for celebrity culture when Dele Momodu walked into publishing with a vision that would reshape Nigeria's entertainment landscape.

Chief Ayọ̀bámidélé Àbáyọ̀mí Ojútẹlẹ́gàn Àjàní Momodu was born on May 16, 1960. He would become Nigeria's most recognizable voice in celebrity journalism and business.

As CEO and publisher of Ovation International, Momodu built a magazine empire that chronicled the lives of Nigeria's elite across entertainment, fashion, music and politics. The publication became essential reading for anyone tracking who mattered in Lagos and beyond. His eye for stories and connections earned him hundreds of awards and honors across multiple industries.

But Momodu refused to stay confined to print. In 2015, he officially launched Ovation TV, expanding his media reach into broadcast. The move proved his instinct for where audiences were heading. He understood that Nigeria's celebrity culture demanded more than monthly issues.

His ambition grew further when he launched The Boss Newspaper as an online platform. Digital news was reshaping how Nigerians consumed information, and Momodu moved fast to capture that audience. His business ventures had transformed him from publisher into media mogul.

Every Saturday, thousands wait for his weekly column "Pendulum," published on the back page of ThisDay newspaper. These pieces became required reading for Nigeria's commentariat. Momodu uses the column to dissect topical national issues, debate current events and challenge the powerful in a polemic style that refuses easy answers.

As a motivational speaker, he shares the lessons learned building businesses in Nigeria's unpredictable markets. His voice carries weight because his success is visible. The awards and honors accumulated over decades testify to his influence across business, politics, literature, music and fashion.

Dele Momodu remains what he has always been: a man who spots trends before they arrive and shapes them once they do. His career proves that in Nigeria's media landscape, the storyteller who understands his audience—and refuses to look away from truth—becomes indispensable.