Alexander Amosu
Alexander Amosu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 June 1975 |
| Nationality | British/Nigerian |
| Education | South Bank University, University of North London |
| Label | Alexander Amosu |
Alexander Amosu (born 21 June 1975) is a British/Nigerian luxury designer and entrepreneur.[1] He was named by Guinness World Records for creating the world's most expensive suit.[2][3] His 240,000 Pounds Diamond Encrusted BlackBerry Curve 8900 is ranked the world’s most expensive blackberry. He is also credited with producing the worlds's most expensive champagne. He has created exclusive luxury phone designs for Motorola, BlackBerry, Apple and Samsung.
Early life and Education
Alexander was born at the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead, London to Nigerian parents. Alexander studied Aeronautics at South Bank University, Computer Aided Engineering at the the Queen Mary of Westfield University and Sound Engineering at University of North London. He holds an honorary degree of Doctor of Business Administration at London Metropolitan University. At 28, he hosted a TV show, Rich and Famous aired on Ben TV Sky 238 [4] [5].
Career
Amosu started his first job at 12 doing paper round. He launched his first business, a cleaning company called Home Care Cleaning Agency at age 19 turning over £4,000 p/m with a total of 12 clients and 4 employees. He launched the first Urban ringtones company in Europe called Rnbringtones at the age of 24 in 1999 and sold it in 2004 [6]. His current businesses includes the Alexander Amosu brand, Mind of an Entrepreneur (helping people with entrepreneurism), Lux Afrique - a Lifestyle and Concierge service, The London Entrepreneurial Exchange, Screen Nation Awards, and a property portfolio worth over £12million [7]. In 2012, he launched Kamson Luxury Group, acquiring luxury brands to launch in Africa. His first acquisition was Ok! Magazine [8]. He also launched a cigar company in 2018.
He is listed as one of Britain's 100 most influential black Britons.[9]
Awards
- Young Entrepreneur Of The Year - Institute of Directors (2002)
- 100 most influential black Britain
- World’s most expensive suit ever designed- Guinness World Records
- Honorary degree of Doctor of Business Administration - London Metropolitan University
References
- ^ "Alexander Amosu: Bringing Luxury To Africa". Venturesafrica.com. 3 May 2012. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
- ^ "Alexander Amosu Introduces the Most Expensive Suit On the Planet". UpscaleHype.com. 23 April 2009. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
- ^ Arusuraire, Olivia (23 November 2018). "Who Is Alexander Amosu? How Much Was The World's Most Expensive Diamonds Suit He Designed?". Olatorera.com. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
- ^ http://www.amazingstoriesaroundtheworld.com/2015/05/meet-alexander-amosu-britishnigerian.html
- ^ "Alexander Amosu - Keynote Speakers - Speakers Corner". Speakerscorner.co.uk. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
- ^ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/alexander-amosu-lord-of-the-ringtones-83486.html
- ^ https://moneyweek.com/31011/alexander-amosu-i-made-6-first-day-and-grew-from-there-44168/
- ^ https://www.heraldnewsmagazine.com/features-story/entrepreneurship/alexander-amosu/
- ^ "Alexander Amosu". Abs2018.lbsafricaclub.org. Retrieved 29 December 2018.