Akin Alabi Biography: Books, Education, Wife, Net Worth, Age, Position, Children, Instagram, Nairabet

Akin Alabi, born Akinola Adekunle Alabi, is a multifaceted Nigerian personality renowned as an entrepreneur, politician, author, and philanthropist.

He is best known as the founder of Nairabet, Nigeria’s first online sports betting company, which has grown into a household name in the country’s betting industry.

Beyond his entrepreneurial success, Alabi is also a serving politician, representing the Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.

Profile

• Full name: Akinola Adekunle Alabi
• Nickname: Oloye Akin Alabi
• Date of birth: March 31, 1977
• Age: 48 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
• Nationality: Nigerian
• Profession: Politician, entrepreneur, author, philanthropist
• Height: 5’11”
• Parents: Chief and Chief (Mrs.) Adediran Alabi
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Oluwadamilare Alabi
• Children: Oluwalayomi Alabi and Ireoluwa Alabi
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: N/A
• Net worth: $47 million to $80 million

Early Life and Education

Akin Alabi was born on March 31, 1977, in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, the youngest child of Chief and Chief (Mrs.) Adediran Alabi. He began his education at Command Children School, Ibadan, before attending Federal Government College, Enugu, for his secondary education.

He later earned a Higher National Diploma in Business Administration from The Polytechnic, Ibadan. He went on to obtain a degree in Marketing from the University of Liverpool, UK, and completed a certification in Intellectual Property Strategy at Harvard University, USA.

Personal Life

Akin Alabi is married to Oluwadamilare Alabi, who is also an information marketer. Their marriage is blessed with two children: Oluwalayomi and Ireoluwa Alabi.

A passionate football fan, Alabi supports the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) in Ibadan and is a season ticket holder for Manchester United FC.

Career

Akin Alabi began his entrepreneurial journey in 2003, writing and selling books. He expanded into seminars and consulting services, then launched publications such as Income, a business newspaper for small businesses, and World Soccer News, a weekly sports publication.

In 2009, he launched Nairabet, Nigeria’s first online sports betting platform with a fully functional website for deposits, betting, and withdrawals. The platform has grown under the regulation of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission, boasting over 1,000 outlets across Nigeria and a headquarters in Lagos.

He also founded Nightlife.ng, an online hub for Nigeria’s nightlife industry, and Over The Top Entertainment, a record label that signed music duo Skuki.

In 2018, Alabi stepped down as CEO of Nairabet to pursue politics. Running under the All Progressives Congress (APC), he secured a seat in the House of Representatives in 2019.

His political initiatives include:

• Police conduct reform campaigns
• Promoting e-learning during the COVID-19 lockdown
• Advocating for regulation of online loan companies

He also served as Chairman of the Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee until May 2023.

Awards

• Mogaji of Ajiwogbo Compound in Ibadan by the Olubadan of Ibadan, HRH Saliu Adetunji (December 2016)

Net Worth

Akin Alabi’s net worth is estimated to be between $47 million and $80 million, earned through his ventures in business, politics, publishing, and investments.

Social Media

• Facebook: Akin Alabi
• Twitter: @akinalabi
• Instagram: @akinalabi
• LinkedIn: Akin Alabi

Books

• Small Business Big Money: How to Start, Grow, And Turn Your Small Business Into A Cash Generating Machine
• How To Sell To Nigerians: Sell More Of Your Products In The Next 30 Days Than You Did In The Last 300 Days
• Reasons Why You’re Not Yet A Successful Millionaire And What To Do About Them!