By Onyekachi Victoria Philip
The iconic visionary behind the La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, Wanle Akinboboye, has contributed immense value to society, contributions that are not always fully emphasized.
In a country where many organizations focus on employing only already-trained professionals, Otunba Wanle takes a different path.
He is passionate about discovering individuals who are still searching for their purpose and helping them develop their potential.
During a recent discussion with the icon, he revealed that he places less emphasis on physical certificates and more value on people who are willing to learn, grow, and be trained in the craft of hospitality.
A clear example of this vision can be seen in communities like Ikegun.
Many young people there once dreamed of higher education but lacked the financial stability to pursue it.
Through his training and opportunities, several of them have grown into respected professionals, not only in the hospitality industry but also in entertainment and security, becoming individuals of great relevance to society.
Through this vision, he has also nurtured remarkable talents such as Ara Wonder, recognized as the world’s first female talking drummer, who gained both fame and global exposure through the platform he created.
Another example is Ara Thunder, the first female drummer from the East whose recognition grew even further after performing before Emmanuel Macron during a notable moment.
Over the years, Otunba Wanle has trained many other talents who now stand independently across different industries around the worlds who might not have reached such heights without the training, discipline, and exposure they received from his vision.
In a recent interview, a now-successful fisherman shared how grateful he remains to Otunba Wanle for instilling in him the spirit of discipline, training, and excellence, values that shaped the person he has become today.
Otunba Wanle does not judge people through the lens of their limitations.
Instead, he sees the work that can be built within them.
Through his vision, he continues to prove that certificates, inexperience, mistakes, or setbacks should never be barriers to discovering and reaching one’s true potential.
