Wanle Akinboboye is a Nigerian culture and tourism icon, who owns the world's first African theme beach resort- La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort. In recent times, he has commissioned additional resorts in other destinations, such as in Grand-Bassam, Côte d'Ivoire, and in Koton-Karfe, Kogi State, Nigeria. He created and produces the popular Mare Festival for Ondo State government. He has consulted for several state governments in Nigeria to develop their culture and tourism sectors. He currently serves as the chief tourism adviser and consultant to His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ile-Ife. He is also the Tourism Ambassador for the Conference of World Mayors.
Early life and career
Wanle Akinboboye began his educational pursuit from St. Josephs College Ondo and a diploma certificate in Mechanical Engineer from the Kaduna Polytechnic respectively. Afterwards, he jetted out of the country at exactly 18 years old to the United States of America where he studied Business Administration & Security Operations as his first degree before capping it with a master's degree in Hospitality Management from Florida International University, Miami, USA. In 1986 Wanle Akinboboye returned from the United States of America to pursue three things he had developed capacity in: Security, Tourism and Entertainment. Some of the companies he floated to launch his feet into these sectors include Corporate Guards, Motherland Beckons, Atunda Entertainment, and La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort. La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort is an African-themed resort that sits on a 65-acre land-space at the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos, featuring a unique blend of natural environments which include a fresh water lake, accessible mangrove forest, a savannah, extensive sandy beach, and the warm Atlantic sea.
More activities
Wanle Akinboboye is a lover of Africa who believes firmly that African culture, art, music and cuisine can bring prosperity to the continent if harnessed. He refers to his efforts as continent building, which explains why he engages his experience in tourism, hospitality management, security and entertainment to create employment opportunities for people in Africa. He created a business bridge which encourages Africans in the Diaspora to invest in the continent, thus helping to boost the economy of Africa. He founded the continent building initiative, a Non-governmental organization made up of Africans in the continent and in the Diaspora who are committed to the development of Africa through tourism, hospitality, entertainment and security. Over the period of 32 years, Dr. Akinboboye has founded companies and organizations in tourism, hospitality, entertainment and security which he hopes will serve as activations in his continent building agenda. Some of these organisations and initiatives include; La Campagne Boutique Homes, Atunda Entertainment, Atunda Television, Africa International Music Festival, Africa Musical Jamboree, Mare Festival, KAMP AFRIKA, YATE and HURP.
Awards & recognitions
1 MOST CREATIVE AND RESILIENT TOURISM PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR 2019. Institute of Tourism Professionals 2 TOURISM MAN OF THE YEAR 2015. AFRICA TRAVELS AWARD 3 INDIVIDUAL MERIT AWARD presented by Travelers Magazine in a ceremony held on 20 February 2003 4 PATRIOTIC MAN OF INTERGRITY AWARD 2002 – awarded by the Royal Achievers International Media Network 5 KEYS TO THE CITY OF GLENARDEN in Maryland USA by the Mayor of Glenarden – 16 April 2001 6 KEYS TO THE CITY OF DISTRICT HEIGHTS in Maryland USA by the Mayor of District Heights – 16 April 2001 7 Co-Producer at the International Women’s Day at the UNESCO’s Headquarters, Paris – 8 March 2006 8 Co-Producer at the Melody for Dialogue among Civilizations Association Conference, Abuja: 10 – 23 June 2006 9 Co-Producer at the 60th Anniversary Celebration of UNESCO, Paris – 16 November 2005 10 Artistic Director for Leon H. Sullivan Summit, Abuja: July 14 – 19, 2003 11 Doctor of Arts, European American University, USA.
Plays written by Wanle Akinboboye
Dr Akinboboye has written, produced and directed several plays including:
