Bobo Fred Ajudua
| Barrister Bobo Fred Ajudua Esq. | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bobo Nkeolisakwu Fred Ajudua June 30, 1990 Lagos |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Nigerian |
| 🏫 Education | Bachelor of Laws (LL.B., 2011) |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of Essex |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 📆 Years active | 2012–present |
| 🏢 Organization | BFA & Co. Legal |
| Title | Principal partner |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Naomi Ajudua (née Giwa) |
| 👶 Children | Nathaniel Ajudua |
| 👴 👵 Parent(s) |
|
| 🌐 Website | www |
Bobo Nkeolisakwu Fred Obi-Ajudua (born 30 June 1990), known as Bobo, is a Nigerian entertainment lawyer and youth advocate.[1][2]
Background and education[edit]
Ajudua is from Ibusa in Oshimili North, Delta State.[3] He spent the early years of his life in Lagos State, Nigeria. He attended American International School of Lagos for his primary education, and then the British International School Lagos for his secondary school. He went on to attain a law degree from the University of Essex in 2011 and subsequently, graduated the Nigerian Law School in 2012.[4]
He is the only son of Nigerian lawyer and parliamentarian Hon. Pat Ajudua.[5][6] His mother is the Chief Whip of the Delta State House of Assembly, representing Oshimili North.[7][8]
Career[edit]
Ajudua began his career at the Nigeria Football Federation headquarters in Abuja. He worked in the Legal Unit, where he was tasked with handling issues pertaining to Sports Law and the laws guiding the governing body of football, FIFA. He also handled player contracts, player-club dispute resolution and agent licensing.[4]
He is the founder and principal partner of BFA & Co. Legal. He is the lawyer to various Nigerian celebrities including Davido and the DMW music label,[9] Wande Coal, Fresh vdm, Dremo, Toyin Abraham, Peruzzi and May D. He also represents the legal and business interest of Big Brother Naija housemates like KiddWaya, Angel Smith, Khafi, Bella, Beauty, Khloe, amongst others.[10][4]
He also represented the legal interests of Nigerian football players William Troost-Ekong, Leon Balogun and boxer Lawrence Okolie.[citation needed]
While Nigerian politician Femi Fani Kayode is also among his clientele.[11]
He was the facilitator in securing deals with Martell, 1xbet, Ciroc, Aspira, Durex and boohooMAN deals for Davido, KiddWaya, amongst others.[12][13][14][15] He was also one of the first among Davido’s team to break the ice regarding Davido returning to music in 2023 after his hiatus following the death of his son, Ifeanyi.[16]
Ajudua expressed his opinion that Wizkid deserved to win at least one of the two awards he was nominated for at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.[17] Being Davido's lawyer, and coupled with the fact that there is a rivalry between Davido and Wizkid,[18] [19] his statement spurred mixed reactions amongst Davido stans.[20]
Advocacy[edit]
Ajudua spoke against the police brutality meted on youths during the EndSARS protest, terming it as "counter productive".[21][22]
He was also part of dialogue committee set up by the Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila that spearheaded the Police Service Commission Reform bill, alongside other participants such as the erstwhile Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu; President, Nigerian Bar Association Olumide Akpata; Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Dr. Tony Ojukwu; Director, Centre for Democracy and Development Idayat Hassan and chairman, Police Service Commission, Musiliu Smith.[23][24]
Awards and recognition[edit]
He was recognised by Sony for his role and contributions in David’s music career. In 2020 he was given plaques in commemoration of the FALL and RISKY’s platinum status. Most recently, his legal firm BFA & Co Legal was recently nominated at the ESQ Nigerian Legal Awards as the Law Firm of the year(Small Practice) and Media/Entertainment team of the year. Ajudua himself was also nominated for the ESQ Rising Star 40 under 40 awards.[25][26]
Personal life[edit]
He is married to Naomi Ajudua (née Giwa).[27] Together they have a son named Nathaniel.[28] His personal interests include luxury fashion, football, travel and lifestyle. Ajudua is also the child in the meme of the boy carrying two bottles.[29][30]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Kiddwaya Engages Legal Services Of Davido's Lawyer, Bobo Ajudua". The Nation (Nigeria). 22 November 2020.
- ↑ "Bobo Ajudua's BFA & Co. Legal Closes New 1xbet And Davido Deal". This Day. 6 May 2021.
- ↑ Shobo, Kunle (4 November 2018). "What You Don't Know About Davido's Lawyer, Bobo Ajudua Who Just Got Married". Black Box Nigeria.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Bobo F. Ajudua, Principal Partner". BFA & CO. Official Website.
- ↑ Ahon, Festus (27 April 2018). "2019: Re-elect My Wife, Ajudua Begs Oshimili North People". Vanguard (Nigeria).
- ↑ "Fred Ajudua Absent At Son's Wedding". The Nation (Nigeria). 18 November 2018.
- ↑ 2019 Delta State House of Assembly election
- ↑ Igbekoyi, Felix (25 May 2018). "Ajudua Seeks Constituent's Support For Re-Election". Independent Nigeria.
- ↑ Ajose, Kehinde (2023-03-25). "I can't trade relationship with Davido – Lawyer, Davido". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
- ↑ "BBNaija's Kiddwaya Engages Legal Services Of Davido's lawyer, Bobo Ajudua". Vanguard (Nigeria). 23 November 2020.
- ↑ Ewodage, Rejoice. "Court Slams N200,000 Fine On Fani-Kayode, Threatens To Revoke His Bail". Channels TV.
- ↑ Reporter, Raphael (7 May 2021). "Bobo Ajudua's BFA & Co. Legal Closes New 1xBet, Davido Deal". The Sun (Nigeria).
- ↑ Nwafor, Gloria (27 April 2021). "BFA Oversees Deal As Davido Becomes Ambassador For Aspira". The Guardian (Nigeria).
- ↑ "BFA & Co Legal Facilitates Davido's Multi-million Dollar Ambassadorial Deal With Martell". Vanguard (Nigeria). 23 June 2021.
- ↑ "BFA & Co Legal Completes New Ambassadorial Deals For Kiddwaya, Khafi". The Guardian (Nigeria). 20 March 2021.
- ↑ ""Amen to that": Fans react as Davido's lawyer shares singer's plan for 2023". 13 January 2023.
- ↑ Owolawi, Taiwo (5 April 2022). "Davido's Lawyer Reacts To Wizkid's Loss At The Grammys, Says Singer Was Robbed Of The Award, Fans React". Legit.ng.
- ↑ "The Davido, Wizkid Rivalry". P.M. News. 23 November 2012.
- ↑ Onikoyi, Ayo (9 July 2017). "Davido Vs Wizkid: Who Wins The Supremacy Contest?". Vanguard (Nigeria).
- ↑ Bassey, Ekaete (4 April 2022). "Wizkid's 'Essence' Deserved Grammys, Says Davido's Lawyer". The Nation (Nigeria).
- ↑ "Arrest Of Youths Who Protested Is Counter-productive – Ajudua". The Nation (Nigeria). 23 November 2020.
- ↑ "Arrest Of Youths Who Protested Is Counter-productive – Ajudua". The Sun (Nigeria). 24 November 2020.
- ↑ Iam, Gha (24 November 2020). "NBA, Reps Dialogue On Police Service Commission (Reform) Bill". Best Naija.
- ↑ "#EndSARS: Reps Will Ensure Policing System Works For All Citizens – Gbajabiamila". Channels TV. 18 November 2020.
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CjF6JOxslbZ/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj0eYw0IucC/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
- ↑ Admin, Daniel (20 October 2018). "Davido's Lawyer, Bobo Ajudua Set To Get Married". Naijaloaded.
- ↑ Oloruni, Sola (10 August 2021). "Imade Adeleke Pays Davido's Lawyer's Son Nate A Visit As He Celebrates 2nd Birthday, Shares Cute Photos". Legit.ng.
- ↑ "Kid In Viral Meme Turns Our To Be Davido's Lawyer, Prince Bobo Ajudua". Max FM.
- ↑ "The Kid In Viral Meme Is Davido's Lawyer, Bobo Ajudua". TVC News.
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