Princess Modupé Ozolua

Princess Modupé is a devoted mother, accomplished global executive, and multi-award-winning philanthropist with over 30 years of entrepreneurial excellence and 20 years of transformative leadership in philanthropy.

Holding an MBA in Management (4.0 GPA) and a BBA in Technical Management (3.88 GPA), she is a strategic powerhouse with expertise in strategic planning, marketing strategies, operational management, and project execution. Her ability to drive organizational success stems from a unique blend of visionary leadership, problem-solving acumen, and exceptional decision-making skills.

With an unwavering commitment to excellence and social impact, Princess Modupé has earned numerous global awards and prestigious recognitions, solidifying her reputation as a thought leader and changemaker. 

Her influence extends beyond boardrooms, as she continues to be featured in renowned publications worldwide, highlighting her dedication to driving innovation, empowerment, and meaningful change in both the private and public sectors.

Born on October 10th, 1973 in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria; Princess Modupé Ozolua is a Lebanese-Nigerian-American philanthropist and entrepreneur born into the Royal Family of the great Benin Kingdom, Nigeria. Her name, Modupé, is of Yoruba, Nigerian origin and means, "I Give Thanks."

Princess Modupé is the youngest of 4 children with a 20years gap between her and the 3rd older sibling. Her mother was a Princess from the Ósósó Kingdom, Edo State; while her father, whom she was very close to and fondly called her "My Daughter Special," died in 2005.

In 2019, the royal title, "The Oyimizé of Ósósó Kingdom" meaning "The One We Choose" was bestowed on Princess Modupé by His Royal Majesty, Oba Anselm Adeloro Obaitan (Ichama II) of Ósósó Kingdom in recognition of her selfless contributions to humanity and honorably representing the great Benin Kingdom and Edo State. 

This title will be inherited by Princess Modupé's descendants.

Princess Modupé has a Master's degree in Business Administration (graduated with 4.0 GPA, Summa Cum Laude distinction) from DeVry International University, USA, a Bachelor's degree in Business Technical Management (graduated with 3.88 GPA, Magna Cum Laude distinction) from DeVry International University, USA, and an Associate of Science degree in Business Administration (graduated with honors) from Southwestern College, San Diego, California.

She has been a member of the prestigious Phi Theta Kappa Alumni (Alpha Pi Epsilon) Honors Students’ Society since 1995 and her numerous academic excellence continuously put her on the United States of America's National Deans' List.

Princess Modupé is a globally recognized, multi-award-winning entrepreneur and changemaker with a legacy of business innovation and industry transformation.

At just 21 years old in 1994, she launched her first business in Los Angeles, California, marking the beginning of her entrepreneurial journey. By 27, in 2001, she made history by pioneering cosmetic surgery in Nigeria, revolutionizing the beauty and health industries in Africa’s most populous nation.

Through her company, Body Enhancement Ltd, she introduced advanced procedures previously unavailable in the region, earning national and international recognition for her groundbreaking contributions.

Her impact was been numerously recognized including by Elle Magazine (South Africa), naming her “One of 50 African Women Who Shape The African Continent" and "One of Africa’s Leading Female Entrepreneurs.” Over the years, she has expanded her business empire globally, owning and operating diverse companies spanning multiple industries, including:

International Trade & Commodities – Facilitating high-value trade and investment opportunities across various sectors.

Business Consulting & Strategic Advisory – Providing expert guidance in facilitating strategic relationships with African governments, corporate strategy, business development, and international expansion.

With an unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and global impact, Princess Modupé continues to reshape industries, empower communities, and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs worldwide.

In 2003, she founded Empower 54, a US 501 © 3 to non-profit organization which provides humanitarian aid such as health, education, empowerment of women/girls and refugee programs to disadvantaged Africans across the Continent. His Emeritus Archbishop Desmond Tutu was the Patron of Empower 54.

Her selfless contributions towards humanity earned her the United States of America President's Lifetime Achievement Award for philanthropy (2023). With numerous international awards and recognitions, she has been celebrated for her unwavering commitment to advocacy, capacity building, and creating long-term solutions for marginalized populations. 

Her work has been recognized by governments, global institutions, and leading humanitarian organizations, solidifying her reputation as a visionary changemaker and social impact strategist.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Honorary Consul to Lagos, Nigeria. In 2020, His Excellency, Felix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) bestowed Princess Ozolua with the historical nomination as the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Honorary Consul in Lagos, Nigeria. 

This was the first time a Nigerian received this official appointment from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Political Adviser, Nigeria. In 2019, Princess Ozolua accepted the position of Senior Special Assistant on NGOs, to the Deputy President of the 9th Senate, National Assembly in Nigeria. She initiated and facilitated some historical projects including enabling the Nigerian government create its first national database of NGOs which simultaneously connects with other regulatory MDAs databases. 

In addition, she initiated and presided over the process of creating a Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) to create a seamless of clearing charitable items into the country.

She strategically applied great leadership and diplomatic skills as Chair of numerous government committees overseeing UN agencies, ministries, agencies, donors and NGOs operating within the Federal Republic of Nigeria. 

She has over 50 years of cumulative experience occupying executive leadership positions in the private and humanitarian sectors, including working with executive-level governments, grassroots communities, the private sector, and charitable entities.

Thus, applying this vast knowledge and high-level network in consultancy services to governments, corporate organizations, and non-profit stakeholders. Her clients include the European Union and British Council's Agents for Citizen-Driven Transformation (ACT) Program on Civil Society Legislative.

Her passionate contribution to helping humanity for over 19 years has earned her numerous awards and recognitions. Princess Modupé genuine desire to positively impact humanity has been globally recognized through numerous awards, letters of commendations, Official Proclamation from the City of Atlanta, Georgia and an Official Proclamation declaring her birthday, October 10th, "Princess Modupé Ozolua’s day" in Houston, Texas, USA (2019).

Princess Ozolua is divorced, has a son, Prince Séun Ozolua-Osunbade, and lives in America. She loves spending time with her son, traveling, watching Chinese Wuxia movies, listening to music (especially House and Arabic); theatrical performances (especially the Orchestra), shooting, outdoor adventures, discovering new cultures and cuisine.