Adewale Adeleke Biography
Adewale Adeleke Biography – Adewale Adeleke was born on December 11, 1988, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. As of 2024, he is 35 years old. Celebrating his birthday on December 11, Adewale’s astrological sign is Sagittarius. He grew up in Atlanta alongside his three siblings: David Adedeji Adeleke (known as Davido), Sharon Adeleke, and Ashley Adedeji.
Adewale Adeleke Family
His father, Adedeji Adeleke, born on March 6, 1957, is a Nigerian businessman, entrepreneur, and founder and president of Adeleke University. Adewale Adeleke mother, Veronica Adeleke, a businesswoman, married Adedeji Adeleke in the 1980s but has since passed away. Despite his mother’s passing, his father remains unmarried.
Adewale Adeleke holds dual citizenship as a US and Nigerian citizen, with ancestry traceable to the Yoruba tribe in Southwestern Nigeria. His family is among the high-class population of Nigeria, and although his father is a wealthy businessman and billionaire, Adewale Adeleke and his siblings are financially independent.
Adewale Adeleke Profile
- Birth Date – December 11, 1988
- Birth Place – Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Nationality – Nigerian
- Occupation – Music Producer, Entrepreneur
- Father – Adedeji Adeleke
- Siblings – Davido, Sharon, Ashley
- Net Worth – $60 million
Adewale Adeleke Education and Career
Adewale Adeleke completed his elementary and high school education in Georgia, USA. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business and Administration from Pacific Union College, where he also minored in Biology. Another report suggests he also holds a degree from Columbia University.
Adewale Adeleke began his career in the Nigerian entertainment industry after relocating to Nigeria in 2010 at the age of 22. In 2012, he co-founded the record label “HKN Music” with his younger brother, Davido. HKN Music has signed several successful artists, including in-house music producer Shizzi, singer-songwriter Danagog, Mayorkun, Sina Rambo, and B-Red. HKN stands for “Honourable Kings of New School” and also translates to “Kings of Kings” in Turkish.
The label was nominated for the City People Entertainment Awards’ Record Label of the Year in 2014. Adewale Adeleke produced Davido’s debut album, “Omo Baba Olowo,” under the HKN label in 2012. In 2015, he was appointed Executive Director of Pacific Energy, a power generation and energy company owned by his father.
Adewale Adeleke Wife
Adewale Adeleke is married to Ekanem Kani. They had a traditional wedding in December 2019 and a white wedding in February 2020. In November 2020, they welcomed their first child.
Adewale Adeleke Social Media
He is active on Instagram under the username @chairmanhkn.
Adewale Adeleke Net Worth
Adewale Adeleke has an estimated net worth of about $60 million, earned from his careers in the entertainment and entrepreneurial sectors.
