Modupe Ozolua
| Modupe Ozolua | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
10 October 1973 Benin City |
| Nationality | Nigerian-American |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Pioneering Cosmetic Surgery in West Africa |
| Children | 1 |
Modupe Ozolua (born October 10, 1973 in Benin City, Nigeria), is a Nigerian entrepreneur, CEO of Body Enhancement limited which pioneered cosmetic surgery in Nigeria in 2001 and aesthetic lasers in 2007. She is also the founder and president of the Body Enhancement Annual Reconstructive Surgery (BEARS) Foundation.[1]
Early life and education
She is the descent of the royal family of the Benin Kingdom.[2]
Modupe Ozien Ozolua was the youngest of four siblings born to Mr and Mrs M.S Ozolua. Her parents hail from Sabongida Ora area of Edo State. Her name Modupe means "I praise God" in Yoruba.[3]
In 1989, Ozolua left to study in Southwestern College, San Diego (California), and Devry International University, Los Angeles, California (1989–1995). She was recognised in the 1994-1995 edition of the NATIONAL DEANS’S LIST.
Career
The first business Ozolua had was a communication business in Los Angeles prior to bringing cosmetic surgery to West Africa at the age of 27. In 2001, after her divorce, she moved back to Nigeria.[2]
In 2003, she founded the non-profit organization Empower54 which offered a humanitarian program to underprivileged women and refugees.[4]
In 2009, she made a bad fall and temporarily lost the use of her legs.[5]
The aim of her charity organization BEARS Foundation is to treat individuals who have serious injuries like acid burn and severe accidents with deformities, and create HIV/AIDS awareness. Archbishop Desmond Tutu is the manager of BEARS Foundation.
Another non-profit she created, RIDWC, offers a rehabilitation program to displaced women and children victims of Boko Haram.[2]
Private life
Modupe Ozolua has a dual citizenship: Nigeria and United States. She is a Christian and a single mother.
Awards
- Nigeria Women Awards.
- Dame International for Pioneering Action Award 2003.
- City People for Female Achiever in the Beauty sector 2001.
- Moremi Hall Executive Council
- Oba Femi Awolowo University for Award of Excellence 2002.
- City People for Beautician of the Year 2001.
References
- ↑ "Why I offer free reconstruction surgery for the poor, by Modupe Ozolua". The Nation. Retrieved November 14, 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Modupe Ozolua:A life of service to humanity". Mylifestyle.com.ng. 2 March 2016. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
- ↑ "Nigerian Names and Meanings: Modupe". Onlinenigeria.com. Retrieved November 12, 2014.
- ↑ Dimeji Alara (19 August 2015). "#Makeithappen: Modupe Ozula". Elle.co.za. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
- ↑ Foluso Samuel (2 January 2015). "'Why I've kept off the social scene' -Modupe Ozolua". Encomium.ng. Retrieved 27 October 2016.