Nigerian Man who Started His Company on WhatsApp Makes List of Forbes 30 Under 30, Many React to His Win

Nigerian Man who Started His Company on WhatsApp Makes List of Forbes 30 Under 30, Many React to His Win

- A Nigerian man identified as Timilehin Bello has celebrated his win after making the 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 Africa list

- The young man is the founder and chief executive officer of Media Panache Nigeria, a public relations agency

- Bello started his public relations company on WhatsApp in 2016 and has recorded amazing success over the years

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Timilehin Bello, the founder and chief executive officer of Media Panache Nigeria, a public relations agency, has made the 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 Africa list.

Bello made the disclosure on his Twitter page and expressed that it is a big win for him and his amazing team.

Nigerian Man who Started His Company on WhatsApp Makes List of Forbes 30 Under 30, Many React to His Win
Timilehin Bello is the founder and CEO of Media Panache Nigeria. Photo credit: @MrBigtimi
Source: Twitter

His tweet read in part:

"Here today, Forbes today. I’m very honoured to have been listed among the 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 Africa list. It is a big win not just for me but for the amazing team at @mediapanacheng.

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"It's been a turbulent year for businesses and startups especially in Africa but through it all, we have trudged on with passion and grit. And this award has proved that although it was hard, it was worth it.
"Thank you @forbesafrica. Thank you everyone for your support, advice and prayers."

According to Bello's interview on Business Day, the young CEO started his company on WhatsApp in 2016. Since its establishment, Media Panache Nigeria has recorded tremendous achievements.

Nigerians celebrate with Bello

Social media users took to the comment section to celebrate with their own. @ciphy said:

"Amazing dear Timi. Cheers to more ground breaking and impactful journey ahead."

@a_dunola07 commented:

"Congratulations Timilehin!!!!! You deserve it."

@MzFunmibi wrote:

"That's huge. Congratulations."

@onyesparepart said:

"Big congratulations bro."

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Legit.ng previously reported that Forbes Magazine released its 30 Under 30 list for the year 2020. Out of the list, five Nigerians were celebrated for their achievement across different industries in Europe.

A number of young people remove all doubts and stereotypes people believe about young people as they are able to achieve great feats despite being in their youth.

Forbes Magazine has made it a tradition to celebrate these youths through the 30 under 30 list.

Source: Legit.ng

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Tunde Ososanya Tunde Ososanya, a former senior editor, is a graduate of Mass Communication from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism. He's passionate about what he does and finds fulfilment in informing the people. Ososanya is the author of Later Tonight: a Collection of Short Stories.