Olabanji Oladimeji is a Nigerian polymath whose expertise spans printing, publishing, marketing, acting, video production, and education.
His diverse career is a testament to his relentless drive, nurtured by a childhood immersed in creativity and intellectual stimulation.
Born to educator parents, Olabanji inherited a passion for the arts from his father, an accomplished artist, writer, publisher, and politician.
Growing up in a home filled with books, music, and artistic expression, he began writing poems and short stories at just seven years old. His early talent earned him recognition with publications in the kids’ column of Quality Magazine, a sister publication of the Nigerian leading weekly magazine, Newswatch.
A lifelong learner, Olabanji holds a BA from Olabisi Onabanjo University and an MBA from Cyprus International University. He has further enriched his expertise with prestigious certifications, including Supply Chain Management (SCM), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), International Business Environment and Global Strategy from IIM Bangalore, Teamwork and Collaboration from the University of Washington, and Contract Law from Harvard University.
Professionally, Olabanji has made a significant impact across industries.
He has contributed to the advertising department of National Life Newspaper and Studio 278, crafted compelling marketing content for Best Western Mydas Plus Hotel, and collaborated on high-profile projects such as Yotomi Telefisan and The Next Yoruba Music Star in partnership with Lagos State Television.
Today, he is the founder of Memoire 247, a thriving photography service business based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
While his entrepreneurial ventures extend into real estate, hospitality, and education, his artistic spirit remains at the core of his endeavors, continually driving innovation and creativity.
Olabanji’s journey – from a curious child in a literary household to a global entrepreneur – exemplifies the power of passion, education, and relentless ambition.
In recent interviews, he has shared his insights on what youngsters need to do to survive the harsh economic climate without resorting to cybercrime. As he advises:
“It has become necessary for young people to explore every worthwhile and meaningful opportunity in ICT, engage their brains, hands, and skills acquisition knowledge to develop what they can do legally, reducing the investment of energy and stress they have exploited. These new grounds will be broken to excel through determination, trials, and applications of knowledge and wisdom.”
Olabanji’s story inspires aspiring creatives and professionals to pursue excellence across multiple disciplines.
