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Bobo Ajudua | |
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Born | Prince Bobo Fred Obi-Ajudua (1990-07-30) 30 July 1990 (age 34) Lagos, Nigeria |
Other names | Jiggy Lawyer |
Citizenship | Nigerian |
Education | Primary education at American International School of Lagos, Secondary education at British International School Lagos, Cambridge Centre for Sixth-form Studies, Bachelor of Laws in University of Essex, Nigerian Law School |
Alma mater | University of Essex, Nigerian Law School |
Organization(s) | B.F.A & Co. Legal, Davido Music Worldwide |
Spouse |
Naomi Ajudua (m. 2018) |
Parents |
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Website | bfaandcolegal |
Bobo Fred Ajudua (born 30 July 1990) also known as "Jiggy Lawyer” is a Nigerian media and entertainment lawyer. He is the founder of BFA & Co. Legal. Ajudua has represented Davido and other celebrities, political figures, and international brands.
Early life and education
Bobo Ajudua, originally from Ibusa, Oshimili North, Delta State. He was born in Lagos on 30 July 1990 to Fred Ajudua and Princess Pat Ajudua. He attended American International School of Lagos for his primary education, and the British International School Lagos for his secondary education, he also attended Cambridge Center for Sixth-form Studies. He graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Essex, England in 2012 and the Nigerian Law School in 2012.
Career
Bobo Ajudua began his legal career at the Nigerian Football Federation headquarters in Abuja, where he worked in the Legal Unit. He is the founder and principal partner of BFA & Co. Legal, a full-service law firm based in Lagos, Nigeria. He is the founder of BFA & Co. Legal. Ajudua has represented Davido and other celebrities, political figures, and international brands.
As an entrepreneur, Ajudua has founded companies such as BFA Agency, BFA Studios, BFA Sports, Truxi Ltd, FVR, BNA Ltd, and also sits on the board of companies such as Kolisa MFB, Ojanow, Royal Princess Oil Nigeria Ltd, BHC Music, BHC Drinks and The Care Pack Family.
Bobo Ajudua has been a speaker at the 9th edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NEC Live) and the 25th Harvard Business School - Africa Business Annual Conference. Ajudua received the Award for Entertainment Law at the Law Award Gala. He also addressed the Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference (AGC2024). He is also a member of Nigeria Bar Association.
Controversy
In May 2024, it was alleged that Davido had fired Ajudua, over allegations of embezzlement and misappropriation of $370,000 from Davido. However, Davido took to his Instagram story to debunk these claims, stating that the decision to part ways with Bobo was not due to financial misconduct.
References
- Olarewaju, Saheed. "Bobo Ajudua is the Afrobeats Law Czar". Retrieved 2024-12-17.
- Yusuf, Lanleyin (2022-02-22). "Entertainment Law In Nigeria: Pioneers". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
- Pride, Delta (2020-09-23). "Chief Whip Welcomes Grandson, Davido Family To Ibusa". Delta Pride. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
- Metro, Asaba (2020-09-23). "Delta Speaker, Davido, Others Felicitate With Ajudua Family As They Dedicate First Grandchild". Asaba Metro News. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
- Yusuf, Lanleyin (2022-02-22). "Entertainment Law In Nigeria: Pioneers". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
- Okogba, Emmanuel (2024-11-04). "Nigeria's Ajudua behind Africa's biggest celebrity deals". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
- Chinedu, Ikechukwu (2023-11-14). "Bobo Ajudua: Legal Mind". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
- Chinedu, Ikechukwu (2023-11-14). "Bobo Ajudua: Legal Mind". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
- Abiodun, Ismail (2023-07-12). "BFA & Co Legal: Exploring the Structure and Operations -". The NEWS. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
- "ID Africa Confirms Bobo Ajudua as Speaker at Ninth Edition of Nigerian Entertainment Conference | NECLive". 2022-04-20. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
- Abiosun, Anjolaoluwa (2022-04-15). "ID Africa Confirms Bobo Ajudua As Speaker At NECLive9". neusroom.com. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
- "One moment, please..." agc.nigerianbar.org.ng. Archived from the original on 2024-09-10. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
- Peaceman, Pandora (2024-05-10). "Davido Reportedly Sacks His Lawyer, Bobo Ajudua". New Telegraph. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
- Ibukunoluwa, Daramola. "Davido says he didn't sack his long-time lawyer over embezzlement | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
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- 1990 births
- Living people
- Nigerian entertainment lawyers
- People from Delta State
- People educated at the Cambridge Centre for Sixth-form Studies
- Alumni of the University of Essex
- Nigerian Law School alumni
- Nigerian Law School people
- Nigerian businesspeople