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Belinda Ajoke Olubunmi Disu (born 29 May 1986), commonly known as Bella Disu, is a Nigerian business executive. She is the executive vice chairman of Globacom and has held leadership positions in real estate and manufacturing. She is also involved in philanthropic and cultural initiatives in Nigeria.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Disu was born on 29 May 1986 to businessman Mike Adenuga and Emelia Adefolake Marquis.[3]
She attended Corona School in Victoria Island, Lagos, Queen's College, Lagos, and Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls. She subsequently studied international relations at the University of Massachusetts Boston and obtained a master's degree in leadership from Northeastern University. She later completed a Master of Business Administration at Imperial College Business School.[1][3]
Career
[edit]Disu joined Globacom in 2004 and subsequently rose through the company's management structure. She became executive vice chairman of the telecommunications company, a position in which she has been involved in the company's strategic and business activities.[1]
In 2019, Disu represented Globacom at the Choose France international business summit at the Palace of Versailles. During the summit, Globacom announced agreements involving Nokia Alcatel-Lucent and Vocalcom concerning telecommunications infrastructure and customer-service technology.[4]
Disu has also worked in real estate. She became involved with Cobblestone Properties and Estates Limited in 2011 and later became its chief executive officer. The company has developed residential and commercial properties in Lagos.[1]
She has served on the boards of Nigerian companies including Abumet Nigeria Limited and Julius Berger Nigeria. In 2019, she was among directors inducted into the Institute of Directors Nigeria.[3]
Arts and cultural activities
[edit]Disu has participated in cultural and arts initiatives in Nigeria. She has been associated with the Mike Adenuga Centre in Lagos, which includes an Alliance Française cultural centre, and has supported the Musical Society of Nigeria.[1]
In 2019, the French government awarded Disu the Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, a French cultural distinction. The award recognised her involvement in cultural activities and the development of French-Nigerian cultural relations.[5]
Philanthropy
[edit]Disu founded the Bella Disu Foundation, which undertakes philanthropic activities relating to education, healthcare and community development.[6]
In 2024, she launched the SheGlows programme at Globacom, a leadership and mentorship initiative focused on female employees of the company.[7]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Disu represented the Mike Adenuga Foundation in connection with a donation of ₦1.5 billion to the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Lagos State Government for the country's pandemic response.
Bella Disu Open
[edit]In May 2026, the Bella Disu Foundation organised the inaugural Bella Disu Open, an under-14 invitational tennis tournament in Lagos. The tournament was held from 25 to 30 May, with the final taking place at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club in Onikan. The foundation provided scholarships to finalists and semifinalists to support tennis training and participation in competitions.[8]
Recognition
[edit]Disu was included in the Choiseul 100 Africa ranking in 2022 and 2023, a ranking of young African economic and business figures.[2]
In 2025, Forbes Afrique included Disu in its list of 50 Most Inspiring African Women.[9]
Personal life
[edit]Disu married Jameel Disu in April 2010.[10]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 "Women in Business: Bella Disu". BusinessDay. 9 August 2019. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
- 1 2 Yusuf, Ayo (7 July 2024). "Bella Disu: Carving a Legacy Beyond Inheritance". THISDAY. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
- 1 2 3 Akinwale, Funsho (9 March 2019). "Bella Adenuga Disu, others bag IoD certification". The Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
- ↑ "Nigerian business chiefs, others meet President Macron". The Guardian Nigeria. 23 January 2019. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
- ↑ Olagunju, David (17 December 2019). "France confers national award on Adenuga's daughter, Bella Disu". Nigerian Tribune.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ↑ Dawodu, Anjola (4 January 2026). "How Bella Disu carved identity beyond Adenuga name". The Punch. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
- ↑ Adebola, Bolatito (1 October 2024). "Bella-Disu Glows With "SheGlows"". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
- ↑ ""This is only the beginning," Bella Disu says one month after the maiden junior tennis open". QED.NG. 29 June 2026. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
- ↑ La Rédaction (1 March 2025). "À Découvrir Dans Le Hors-Série Mars 2025 – Forbes Afrique Top 50 African Women 2025". Forbes Afrique. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
- ↑ "Mike Adenuga's daughter weds". The Nation. 8 July 2017.
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