Draft:Tolu Adesanmi
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{{Infobox person
| name = Tolu Adesanmi
| image =
| nationality = Nigerian
| occupation = Entrepreneur, Tourism promoter
| known_for = Managing Director of Dubai Afrika
ECOWAS Youth Ambassador
| years_active = 2010s–present
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Tolu Adesanmi is a Nigerian entrepreneur, tourism promoter, and media executive. He is the Managing Director of Dubai Afrika, a travel and tourism brand that connects Africans with tourism opportunities in the Middle East, particularly the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as well as other global destinations.https://businessday.ng/news/article/tolu-adesanmi-md-of-dubaiafrika-tourism-becomes-ecowas-youth-ambassador/
Career
Tolu Adesanmi is the founder and managing director of Dubai Afrika, a travel and tourism company headquartered in Nigeria with a focus on promoting Dubai as a top destination for African travelers. Under his leadership, the company has expanded its offerings to include medical tourism, educational tours, and cultural exchange programs.https://businessday.ng/interview/article/success-in-entrepreneurship-is-a-process-it-takes-time-patience-and-resilience/
He is known for pioneering innovative tourism campaigns targeting the African market. In collaboration with top celebrities and influencers, Dubai Afrika has hosted themed tours and large-scale travel promotions aimed at boosting intra-continental and Africa–Middle East tourism.
Initiatives, Advocacy and Projects
In 2016, Adesanmi launched the DubaiAfrika Sickle Cell Project in memory of his sister, Moyo Adesanmi, who passed away after battling sickle cell disease. The initiative aims to raise awareness about sickle cell disorder and offer support to affected children. Nigerian actress Mercy Aigbe was appointed the project’s first ambassador.https://thenationonlineng.net/mercy-aigbe-gentry-is-dubaiafrika-sicklecell-project-ambassador/#google_vignette
In the same year, the company ran a summer travel campaign featuring artist Falz and other celebrities.https://tribuneonlineng.com/falz-bahd-guy-set-special-dubai-summer/
In 2017, Dubai Afrika named footballer Odion Ighalo as a brand ambassador, recognizing his influence in both sports and philanthropy.https://guardian.ng/sport/dubai-afrika-appoint-eagles-star-odion-ighalo-brand-ambassador/
Adesanmi also collaborated with entertainment executive Kenny Ogungbe to expand Dubai Afrika's reach into lifestyle and entertainment tourism.https://punchng.com/kenny-ogungbe-partners-dubai-afrika/
Recognition
Adesanmi was appointed as an ECOWAS Youth Ambassador in recognition of his efforts in youth empowerment and regional tourism development.https://businessday.ng/news/article/tolu-adesanmi-md-of-dubaiafrika-tourism-becomes-ecowas-youth-ambassador/
Personal Life
In a 2018 interview, Adesanmi mentioned plans to travel across Africa in search of a wife, highlighting his connection to Pan-African ideals and cultural integration.https://punchng.com/i-plan-travelling-around-africa-in-search-of-a-wife-adesanmi/
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