Musa Danjuma biography
It is no doubt that a lot of Nigerians would want to know more about one of the country's most famous billionaires and ex-husband of beautiful actress Caroline Danjuma. Caroline's ex-husband makes a lot of us curious: We ask: who is he really? What is he up to? How is he able to balance his business empire and family life? It is time to unveil Musa Danjuma's biography and share the most incredible facts with our dear readers.
Millions of Nigerians love Caroline Danjuma. The amazing Nollywood superstar was formerly married to Musa Danjuma. The couple are divorced now, however, Nigerians interest in Musa Danjuma's is always high, perhaps because our beloved Caroline still talks about him occasionally on social media. The billionaire has a rich life full of glamour, famous people, and an incredible background.
Biography of Musa Danjuma
Musa Danjuma was born on November 4, 1954. He studied Law at the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University and further attended the Nigerian Law School, Lagos.
The list of courses taken by Musa includes the following disciplines:
- Business school in Lagos
- Chief Executive course
- Legal system development in Nigeria
- National shipping policy in Nigeria
- Maritime trade in Nigeria
Who inspired Musa to get into the legal profession?
He says it was the late Ken Saro Wiwa. Musa wanted to study political science. However, when Wiwa visited Musa's older brother Theophilus Danjuma he found out Musa’s plans and advised young Musa to study Law instead, because the course would open doors to many different professions for him.
Musa followed this advice, got his law degree, practiced, and as Wiwa had predicted, other professions opened up for him. Danjuma did not only become a successful lawyer, he became a powerful businessman too. Aside Ahmadu Bello University and Nigerian Law School Danjuma also took some post graduates degrees and certifications in many fields, which include:
- Chief Executive course.
- Legal system development in Nigeria.
- National shipping policy in Nigeria.
- Maritime trade in Nigeria.
He is also one of the pioneer students of the Lagos Business School Chief Executive Programme.
The valuable experience in business management, administration, and law makes Musa Danjuma a real professional in what he is doing. Caroline Danjuma ex-husband takes the leading position in many prominent companies. He is the Executive Chairman of well-known Nigerian corporations as:
- Comet Shipping Agencies
- Nigeria American Line Ltd.
- Best Trade Nigeria Ltd.
- Five Star Logistics Ltd.
He is also a non-Executive Director at Berger Paints Nigeria Plc since year 2000.
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Caroline and Musa Danjuma children
The ex-spouses have three children, a daughter and two sons. Musa says he is a family man and loves spending time with the people he loves and cares for.
Other Facts
Musa Danjuma has a brother, General T.Y. Danjuma. Actually, the brother (also a billionaire) is like a father to Musa. As the Nigerian business icon noted in one of his interviews, Theophilus Danjuma is his true mentor and a patriarch of his family.
There is a big age difference between the two brothers. Musa was born when Theophilus was in college so the elder brother treated him more as a son.
What is Musa’s ordinary day like?
Mr. Danjuma once described it to journalists. He wakes up at about 7 a.m. and exercises. He believes it is important to take care of your body and health and exercising is a big part of a healthy lifestyle.
He then goes to work and meets with chief executives to discuss business and run the companies. On Sundays, he goes to Anglican church in Lagos. Musa is religious man and believes in God and God’s grace. Praying for the family and Nigeria is a big part of his life routine.
As you see, the famous billionaire’s family operates several major Nigerian businesses in chemicals supplies, oil industry, trade, port operations, mud drilling, shipping, fishing, and other industries. Still, he has an interesting life. He is a family-oriented businessman and works really hard to keep his businesses running and live a healthy lifestyle.
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Source: Legit.ng
