Billionaire Businessman, Chief Molade Okoya-Thomas Dies At 79

The businessman’s death on Monday, February 2, was confirmed via Twitter by Ovation Magazine publisher, Dele Momodu.

Billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Molade Okoya-Thomas is dead.

The businessman’s death on Monday, February 2, was confirmed via Twitter by Ovation Magazine publisher, Dele Momodu.

Before his death, Okoya-Thomas was the Asoju Oba of Lagos, Babasuwa of Ijebu-Remo, Odofin of Ife and also the Chancellor of the Lagos State University and Chairman of CFAO Nigeria Limited.The official cause of his death is still unknown. 

I've just received the sad news of the death of business Titan & sports enthusiast CHIEF MOLADE OKOYA-THOMAS; may his soul Rest in Peace.
— Dele Momodu (@DeleMomodu) February 2, 2015