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OGUN STATE: I Would Have Been An Actor Or Comedian, Popular Priest, Agbotifayo

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A popular Priest in Isara, Remo North area of Ogun State, Ifadare Ayedun, popularly known as Agbotifayo Empire has given an insight on his journey so far as a priest.

He sheds more light on this and many more in the interview

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Q: Can we meet you sir ?

A: My name is Ifadare Ayedun, I am popularly known as Agbotifayo Empire. I am From Isara, Remo North Local Government, Ogun State.

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Q: Can you tell us your educational background?

A: After finishing my secondary school, I tried to further my education after I have sat for my GCE and JAMB. I had a dream of going to the University of Ibadan but my dad told me that I have to go and learn Ifa that that is my line. He said he had consulted the oracle about it so I had no choice than to go and learn Ifa. He said even if I want to go to school, I must learn that Ifa first because he wanted me to be a priest so I decided to learn Ifa and forgot about school.

When I started learning, I discovered that my dad was right so I started having more customers if I do charm for them and I asked them for two thousand they will compensate me with 200k so I was surprised and I said truly this is my way so I focused on it and I was committed about it my mum wanted me to to school
So people started coming to me to seek solution to their problems so I have been having lot of clients when I do charm of 2000 , they will compensate me with hundred thousand naira. I started getting more clients at the age of 21, many people believe when you are not into yahoo or any fraudulent acts you can’t make it, but I prove them wrong,
With my achievements, I thank God for my life now.

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Q: What Are your challenges so far?

A: in this life, we have to face challenges, part of it was when my in-law reported me at the Police station that I should not marry her daughter because of my religion, my in-law is a deaconess and my wife was a church choir. It was a challenging time for me then because whenever police wanted me to appear I have to go there, it got to a point that my people started following me to police station over the issue, I don’t want to leave my wife because I love her so much. it is not my in-law’s fault but because people have tarnished the traditional religion.

People believe that traditionalists are evil and that is not right, the Pastor, Alfa are not better than the traditionalists we are better than them.

Q: Why Do You Say Traditional Religion is better than Others ?

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A: The traditional religion is the best to do, we are all Yorubas, Oranmiyan is in Igbo, yoruba land and Hausa land, there is Ifa everywhere, Nigeria and Africa, traditional religion is the only way, white people have been coming down here to visit me, they love Ifa, if you see them chanting Ifa, you will know what am saying. All these pastors we are talking about are desperate well it is not the fault of the people that tarnished the image of the traditional religion but the fault of our forefathers, everybody has tradition even the white, they also have their tradition.

Q: Why are you being generous?

A: I think when you have enough, you have to give back to the people who don’t have. It is good to put smiles on people’s faces. It is not even untill you have much before you can start to give

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Q: We also learnt that you have sponsored many students in schools, what prompted that?

A: It is what Ifa told me to do and I will continue to do that, I pray God gives me the strength and good health to do it.

If you are not a priest what other thing will you love to do?

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If am not a priest, I will love to be a comedian or an actor.

Q: How do you feel receiving leadership award tagged “Man Of the Year”?

A: I felt elated because the award came from Nigerian youths like me. I really appreciated the youths for giving the award that shows they appreciate me and recognize me. I also want to assure them that I will continue in my good work to humanity.

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Ghana’s Most Powerful CEO Is Also Its Quietest, Operating In Silence

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Africa’s next generation of business leaders may not all be household names. Some are choosing to build influence through innovation, disciplined execution, and long-term vision rather than public attention. Among them is Josiah Otoo-Mensah, the young CEO and co-founder of Luminex Logistics Ltd., a Ghana-based company working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, secure logistics, and enterprise data integration.

While many technology founders embrace the spotlight, He has deliberately remained a low-profile executive. His focus has been on building systems, developing technology, and creating an organization designed to solve some of the most complex logistical and information management challenges facing institutions.

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That philosophy is reflected in Luminex Logistics’ business model.

The company combines secure document logistics with AI-powered data solutions, positioning itself beyond the traditional definition of a courier service. Its logistics division focuses on handling sensitive deliveries that require exceptional accountability and confidentiality. These include passports, passport application documents, corporate records, legal documents, and other confidential materials for private organizations and public institutions. The company also coordinates the collection and distribution of packages arriving through Tema Harbour, streamlining last-mile delivery to verified recipients.

Security is not simply a feature of the business—it is central to its identity.

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As governments and businesses continue digitizing operations, the movement of sensitive information has become as critical as the movement of physical goods. Luminex Logistics aims to build trust by combining operational discipline with intelligent technology, creating delivery systems designed around traceability, accountability, and efficiency.

But logistics is only one side of the company’s broader ambition.

Its second pillar is an AI-driven data integration platform designed to address one of the biggest operational challenges facing modern organizations: fragmented information.

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Businesses, healthcare providers, and security organizations often store valuable data across disconnected systems. This fragmentation slows decision-making and reduces operational visibility.

Luminex Logistics is developing software intended to consolidate these data sources into a unified platform, enabling organizations to access information more efficiently and support informed strategic decisions.

The vision extends beyond software.

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It represents a broader belief that Africa’s future competitiveness will depend on intelligent infrastructure—systems capable of transforming information into actionable insight while maintaining security and operational reliability.

Those familiar with Josiah’s leadership describe an executive who prioritizes preparation over publicity. His management philosophy emphasizes building durable institutions, investing in technology, and focusing on long-term value creation rather than short-term recognition.

That approach has become increasingly rare in an entrepreneurial ecosystem often driven by visibility.

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Instead of building a personal brand first, he has concentrated on building a company.

For Ghana, where digital transformation continues to accelerate across public and private sectors, companies capable of integrating artificial intelligence with trusted operational execution could play an increasingly important role in the country’s economic development.

Whether through secure logistics or intelligent data infrastructure, Luminex Logistics reflects an ambition that reaches beyond transportation.

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It is an ambition to become part of the digital backbone supporting how organizations move information, make decisions, and operate in a data-driven future.

If successful, Josiah Otoo-Mensah’s legacy may not be defined by media appearances or conference stages. It may instead be measured by the infrastructure he helped build—systems that quietly power institutions, strengthen trust, and demonstrate how African innovation can solve African challenges while competing on a global stage.

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