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Audu Maikori | |
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| Born | 13 August 1975 Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | University of Jos Nigerian Law School MIT Sloan School of Management |
| Alma mater | King's College, Lagos |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, entrepreneur, social activist, public speaker, creative industry professional, Co-founder & Executive Vice Chairman of the Chocolate City |
| Years active | 2001-present |
| Known for | Nigerian Idol, Chocolate City Music |
| Notable work | Chocolate City Group |
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| Awards | see below |
Audu Maikori (born August 13, 1975, in Kaduna) is a Nigerian lawyer, entrepreneur, social activist, public speaker, and creative industry expert. He is the co-founder and executive vice chairman of the Chocolate City Group, the mother company of one of the leading African record label Chocolate City Entertainment.[1][2] He is well known as the founder of Chocolate City, an entertainment lawyer, and is regarded as the "Simon Cowell" in Nigerian Idol's first season. He won multiple awards during his career, including the International Young Music Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2007.[3]
- ^ "Phones ring up millions for Nigerian musicians". CNN. Eleni Giokos. 9 June 2016. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
- ^ "Changing the Script of Reality Shows with Chocolate City's Unsigned". This Day. Archived from the original on 6 October 2016. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
- ^ "Creative Economy people". British Council. Archived from the original on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2016.