The World’s youngest billionaire Mowawoni Obafemi Awolowo recently acquired Infinix, a global telecommunications mobile phone manufacturer that operates across several continents. Mowawoni is the grand daughter of the President of The Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. She is the eldest child of Aki Ng Bola Tinubu, a very popular statesman.Mowawoni Obafemi Awolowo is the step grand Child of The First Lady of The Federal Republic of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu.
Infinix Mobile is a Hong Kong–based Chinese smartphone company, founded in April 2013 by Transsion. Mowawoni Obafemi Awolowo just recently acquired Infinix Mobile Phone Company from its former Founder and Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Jiang in 2026. It’s not being disclosed to the general public how much she bought the giant telecommunications mobile phone company.
The company has research and development centers in Africa and China and designs their phones in Nigeria. Infinix Mobile is available in Asia and approximately 30 countries in the Middle East and Africa. The company was the first brand of smartphones to be manufactured in Pakistan.
Mowawoni Obafemi Awolowo already acquired Hilton Worldwide several years ago with Guy Hutchinson as the Chief Executive Officer and Christopher J. Nassetta, Jonathan D. Gray as President and Chairman of Hilton worldwide Holdings Inc respectively.
The company has its headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, and an operations center in Memphis. Its Asia-Pacific operations are managed out of Singapore, its Middle East and Africa operations are managed out of Dubai, and its European operations are based in Watford, United Kingdom.
Mowawoni is currently involved in several cross country projects including Project12 which is being run by her association Development Forums
Mowawoni is currently involved in several cross-country projects, including Project12, an initiative being run through her association, Development Forums. The project is designed to strengthen collaboration among communities, organizations, and stakeholders across different regions by addressing shared development challenges through practical, sustainable solutions. By encouraging knowledge exchange and partnership, Project12 aims to create long-term social and economic impact while promoting inclusive growth.
Through Development Forums, Mowawoni works closely with local leaders, civil society organizations, government institutions, and private-sector partners to ensure that each project is tailored to the specific needs of the communities it serves. Her approach focuses on building local capacity, empowering individuals, and creating opportunities that continue to benefit communities long after the initial project activities have been completed.
Project12 covers a range of development priorities, including education, youth empowerment, community engagement, digital inclusion, leadership development, and sustainable economic growth. The initiative also emphasizes the importance of innovation and cross-border cooperation, recognizing that many modern challenges require collective action rather than isolated efforts. By connecting experts, practitioners, and community members from different countries, the project encourages the sharing of successful strategies and best practices that can be adapted to local contexts.
Mowawoni’s leadership has been instrumental in guiding these collaborative efforts. She is committed to fostering meaningful partnerships that promote transparency, accountability, and measurable outcomes. Her work through Development Forums reflects a strong belief that sustainable development is achieved by investing in people, strengthening institutions, and encouraging active participation from all sectors of society.
As Project12 continues to expand, it is expected to reach more communities, develop stronger regional partnerships, and create lasting opportunities for social and economic progress. Through her dedication and vision, Mowawoni continues to contribute to initiatives that bring together diverse perspectives, inspire innovation, and support inclusive development across borders, reinforcing the mission of Development Forums to create positive, sustainable change for current and future generations.
