Fela Durotoye is a prominent Nigerian business consultant, leadership coach, motivational speaker, and politician. He serves as the President of the GEMSTONE Nation Builders Foundation, dedicating his work to youth empowerment, leadership development, and national progress. In 2019, he ran for president representing the Alliance for New Nigeria, and in 2023, he was appointed Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on National Values and Social Justice.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Adetokunbo Olufela Durotoye |
| Date of Birth | May 12, 1971 |
| Place of Birth | Ibadan, Oyo State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| State of Origin | Oyo State |
| Partner | Tara Fela-Durotoye |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupations | Business consultant, leadership coach, politician, motivational speaker |
| Net Worth | $5 million – $10 million |
Early Life and Education
Born Adetokunbo Olufela Durotoye on May 12, 1971, in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, he is the son of professors Layiwola and Adeline Durotoye.
His family relocated to Ile-Ife in 1972, where he attended Obafemi Awolowo University Staff Children’s School and later Moremi High School.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with Economics and an MBA from Obafemi Awolowo University, as well as executive education credentials from Harvard Kennedy School, Yale University, and Lagos Business School.
Career
Durotoye started his career in 1992 as a financial analyst with Ventures & Trusts Limited and later managed customer service at Phillips Consulting Limited in 1998.
In 2000, he founded V.I.P Consulting Limited, which evolved into Visible Impact Limited, focusing on leadership and social enterprise initiatives. He has been a keynote speaker and facilitator both in Africa and internationally.
Notably, in 2009, he led the “Mushin Makeover” project, mobilizing thousands of volunteers to renovate homes and provide skill training in Lagos. He has also participated in key forums, including the 2018 Nigerian American Business Forum in Florida.
In his political career, he was a 2019 presidential candidate and was appointed to an advisory role in the Nigerian government in 2023, serving without remuneration.
Personal Life
He is married to Tara Fela-Durotoye, a renowned makeup artist and CEO of House of Tara International. They have three sons and follow the Christian faith.
Fela Durotoye Net Worth
Fela Durotoye’s net worth is estimated to be between $5 million and $10 million. This estimate reflects his extensive career in business consulting, leadership coaching, motivational speaking, and his involvement in politics and social initiatives.
Awards and Recognitions
- Member of the Forbes Coaches Council
- Presidential candidate for the Alliance for New Nigeria in 2019
- Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Values and Social Justice in 2023
