Ade Abayomi Olufeko is a Nigerian-American technologist, multidisciplinary designer, and cultural architect. He is the founder Visual Collaborative, a platform that connects experts from different fields to explore socio-economic issues through innovation and the humanities. Olufeko is recognized for his contributions to digital infrastructure in Nigeria and for applying martial arts concepts to leadership development.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Ade Abayomi Olufeko |
| Date of Birth | 1980 |
| Place of Birth | Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Nationality | Nigerian-American |
| State of Origin | Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Partner | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
| Occupations | Technologist; Designer; Entrepreneur |
| Net Worth | Approx. USD 3 million |
Early Life and Education
Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Olufeko grew up in Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria. He attended Unilag Staff School for his primary education and St. Gregory’s College, Obalende for secondary school.
In the 1990s, he returned to Minneapolis to complete his International Baccalaureate studies and delivered guest lectures on English literature.
Later, he studied computer science with an emphasis on multimedia technologies at Metropolitan State University in Saint Paul.
Career
Olufeko began his career in 1997 with a legal-technology internship focusing on digital archiving.
During the dot-com boom, he worked in interactive design and internet technologies at several tech companies, contributing to digital strategies for musicians and major corporations.
After relocating to Nigeria, he founded companies that helped host and manage a significant portion of Nigerian websites in various sectors, playing a key role in the country’s digital transformation.
He also founded Visual Collaborative to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and established the Wing Chun Foundation Lagos, which integrates martial arts principles into leadership and cognitive training.
Olufeko has been involved in advocacy for intellectual property rights and has held leadership roles in creative and technology groups within Nigerian commerce chambers.
Personal Life
Olufeko resides in Lagos, where he is active in mentoring, policy advocacy, and growing the technology and creative sectors. Details about his family life are private.
Net Worth
Ade Olufeko’s estimated net worth is around USD 3 million, based on his entrepreneurial ventures and consulting work.
Awards and Recognitions
- IBM Gerstner Team Award for cybersecurity contributions
- NABF Youth Entrepreneur Achievement Award
- Special Recognition Award as a judge in a University of Lagos design competition
