Leo Dasilva
| Leo Dasilva | |
|---|---|
| Born | Leo Babarinde Akinola Dasilva July 10, 1992 Lagos, Nigeria |
| 🏫 Education | Double Degree Electronics and Communications Engineering |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of Hertfordshire |
| 💼 Occupation | Entrepreneur, Investor |
| 👴 👵 Parent(s) | Sir Leo Babarinde Dasilva[1] |
| 🌐 Website | leobdasilva |
Leo Babarinde Akinola Dasilva (born 10 July 1992), known professionally as Leo da Silva or Leo Dasilva, is a Nigerian entrepreneur, investor, and public speaker. He was one of the housemates in the Big Brother Naija Season 3 reality TV show.[2] Serving as the chief executive officer of Big Figure Small World Limited and SODZ Entertainment, he is also involved in education, gender equality, real estate, and policymaking.
He received a commendation from the United Nations in June 2021 in recognition of his contribution to UN Women.[3]
Early life and education
Leo was born in Ishaga Surulere, Lagos State to Sir Leo Babarinde Dasilva,[4] a former secretary to the Lagos State government and Sanni RMO, in 1992. He attended Pampers Private School in Surulere, Lagos before going to Rainbow College, and then Christ the King International School, where he obtained his West Africa School Certificate in 2008. He later moved to the United Kingdom where he obtained a double major in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Hertfordshire. He has four siblings.
Career
Leo started his entrepreneurial career at 17, and subsequently founded SODZ Entertainment, an entertainment company in England. The company later shifted focus as a booking company for international artists and hosting music festivals in Minnesota, USA. In 2012, he started Big Figure Small World Limited, in the UK, which was later moved to Nigeria in October 2015. He worked as a director of partnerships for Powerview Group in 2017.
Following his participation in the Big Brother Naija Season 3 reality TV show in 2018,[5] he founded LIC Ltd.[6], an investment company specializing in private equity. He has worked with several global brands and companies such as PZ Cussons, Arsenal F.C., Rémy Martin, Yikodeen,[7] LG Electronics West Africa, Skillshare USA, and UN Women.
Awards and accolades
In June 2021,[3] Leo was awarded the SDG humanitarian icon of peace and societal development for his contribution to community development through philanthropy and social services.
References
- ↑ Okonofua, Odion (2018-10-11). "Leo [BBNaija] remembers late dad as he talks about their frosty relationship". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- ↑ Omogbolagun, Tope. "Before Stardom With…Leo da silva". Punch Newspaper. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Giraffe, Global. "Nollywood Actors Femi Branch, Dare Adesuyi, other Celebrities To Attend African Leadership Symposium & Honors Event in Abuja". Giraffe Global. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ↑ "DA-SILVA, Leo Babarinde". Blerf.
- ↑ Bamidele, Michael (2021-05-07). "Leo Dasilva Recounts Domestic Violence Experiences That Left Him With PTSD". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- ↑ Dendy, Media. "From Reality TV to Private Equity The Story of Leo Dasilva". WPMT FOX43. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ↑ Adeleye, Oluwatoyin. "BBNAIJA'S LEO GETS HIS OWN ENDORSEMENT DEAL". Accelerate TV. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
External links
- Leo Dasilva at CurrentSchoolNews
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