ISLAND
BIG BOY, MUDA ODETUNDE’S OPENS A MULTI-MILLIONAIRA HOTEL
+HOW HE
BUILT HIS 1ST HOUSE@AGE 30
On
the 7th of Novmber 2012
Lagos island big boy, Mudashiru Olarenwaju odetunde popularly called
Muda Shina shook the whole Lagos social circle with a double celebration which
was the commissioning of his multi million Naira hotel situated on 12/14 Kukumo
street, Ipaja, Alimosho local government and his birthday party. The event
which was strictly by invitation was well attended by the movers and shakers on
Lagos Island. Popular Yoruba actors, Ronke Oshodi Oke, Tijani Adekola(Muniru)
and Ijebu boy anchored the event
perfectly. On the band stand was the Gongo-Aso crooner, 9ice who thrilled the
guests perfectly. The cutting of the birthday cake which was structured like
the hotel was supervised by the anchors while talented Yoruba actress and
comedienne entertained the guests miming different lyrics of the songs of K1, Pasuma, Ayefele, this she did as a feeler while the guests
awaits King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal popularly called K1 since he was the main
artiste billed to perform at the event. K1 who just arrived from the United
State of America came straight to the event by to 10pm and went straight to the
celebrant to apologize for his lateness. However, he later thrilled the guests
(who had complained about his lateness)
with his good music and was sprayed in return. Among those who graced the event
includes: Chief Akinsiku of Lagos, Oba Dosunmu and wife, Hon Alao Batola,
(Island East local government chairman, Hon Demola, Toyin Akindele, Jimoh
Andors, Lanre Agbalaya, Alausa Imoru, Yusuf Ashafa, Ikorodu Kazeem, Alayinde of
Ajah, Kazeem Salami(Kazz oil), Samson Eleshin, Muyiwa small of Chicago, Suliat
Mallo, Monsurat Adunni Chicago, Simisola Ashake, Shola Oshodi, Seun Powpow,
Taofeek Ajadi Lawa, Akeem Rebete, MC Oluomo, Tafa Sego,Kunle Poly, Yomi Youxin,
Sulu Authority, Michel Jaga,Wasiu Lamoo to mention a few.
HIS
PROFILE
Hospitality Guru,
Property Developer, Merchant, Entrepreneur,
Philanthropist,
Scoialite Founder, Chairman and CEO of Moonshine Hotel Ltd
Alhaji Odetunde was born on October 7th
1966 into the humble family of Alhaji Tajudeen Odetunde, a transporter from
Abeokuta in Ogun State, southwestern Nigeria and Alhaja Muinat Odetunde from
Iddo Island of Lagos State.
Shina, as he is fondly called, attended
Salmonu Islam-in-Ahmaddiyah Primary
School, Simpson, Ebute-Metta and thereafter proceeded to St. Finbbars College,
Akoka in Lagos State. Young Shina later
transf erred to Nawarudeen Secondary School, EbuteMetta to complete his secondary education in 1983.
transf erred to Nawarudeen Secondary School, EbuteMetta to complete his secondary education in 1983.
Young Shinas foray into business did not start by accident; it was inspired by his strong desire to succeed in life and need to support his struggling family. Thus at a very early age, Shina (pronounced sha-ina) began to pick and sell crabs (akan oke) in the Makoko area of Lagos. It soon became a viable means of livelihood.
Alhaji Mudashiru Olanrewaju Odetunde is widely acknowledged
as the Founder and Chairman of Moonshine Group, with thriving interests in
hospitality, transport and property.
Larryshine Suites, which opens its doors to
customers two weeks ago in Alimosho, Lagos State, is an eloquent culmination of
his 14 years experience in the hospitality business; it is his pet project, the
crown, jewel in the Group.
Not long after that, Shina ventured into the
business of buying and selling of rice. At the tender age 19, Shina would
travel to Seme Border, Idiroko in Ogun State to buy rice. He would set out in
the wee hours of 2 am, and by 6 am he was already back in Lagos with his goods.
It was a life steep in discipline and hard work.
Always eager to expand his coast, Shina soon added
textile materials to his wares. For many years, he grew that line of business
but he never stopped eyeing other opportunities.
His quest to further expand the scope of his
business led him into Transportation. As a beginner, Shina was clever enough to
acquire top of the range vehicles suitable for the taxi business in the City of
Lagos at that time. His first cars were Datsun Cherry and Toyota 120y brands,
which he later augmented with combi “Danfo” bus for mass transit purposes.
Business was good. But young Shina was not the type who would kick off his shoes and rest on his oars. He saw his trade as work in progress; there was always more work to be done to build it into the business of his dream. He wasn’t completely satisfied just waiting to receive the day’s earnings from his drivers. His knack for hard work was such even after his drivers had parked their vehicles at the end of the day’s business, Shina would take any of the cabs and hit the road to earn extra money. It didn’t matter that he had spent a good part of the day selling bags of rice and textiles to his teeming customers.
Then, as at now, Alhaji Mudashiru Olanrewaju
Odetunde recognized that poverty could only be fought to a standstill by dint
of hard work. His business empire assumed a new dimension of growth when he
added construction to the portfolio. He built his first house in 1996.
Alhaji Odetunde’s venture, into the complex but
rewarding business of hospitality was by sheer accident. In 1998, when he was
just 32, a friend who visited the country needed a place to stay. That set him
thinking: they might be others with
similar needs; if he provided them with a decent accommodation, he would be
satisfying a real need. That led Alhaji Odetunde to the development of his
first hospitality property at the Alpha Beach, Lekki, Lagos State. He called it
Moonshine Hotel.
Two years later, in 2000 to be precise, he acquired another property at Makoko area of Lagos for another branch of Moonshine Hotel.
Six months into the commencement of business at the Makoko property, the young entrepreneur bought another property in Oworonshoki, rebuilt it and turned it into another hotel. This time around, he named it Mudak Hotel.
In 2003, Alhaji Odetunde berthed in Okesuna, right in the heart of Lagos Island, to cater for his teeming customers. In 2004, it was the turn of Obalende people to experience what by now had become a passion for Alhaji Odetunde - the launch of another Moonshine Hotel, Obalende branch.
Not to be left out of the spread of good things of life that often brings development to the environs, the people of Ebute Metta area of Borno-way witnessed the opening of another branch of Moonshine Hotel from the stable of Aihaji Odetunde in 2005.
Not surprisingly, Alhaji Odetundes voyage into the hospitality business has served as an inspiration to some of his friends who have come to choose hotel business as way of life.
Larryshine Suites, which is being officially
commissioned today, is his seventh hospitality property. This landmark
achievement has given Alhaji Odetunde another reason to celebrate — it is also
his birthday. Larryshine Suites is the prime and newest property in the
portfolio of Alhaji Odetunde; it is a dream come true. Larryshine Suites
epitomizes everything in a world class hotel: first class people rendering
first class service in first class facilities. It is a home for discerning
minds.
It gives guests and visitors once in a lifetime opportunity to embrace the fine things of life. It is a special facility; even the name is special: it deviates from the Moonshine pack to set itself apart. It is in a class of its own, a unique experience.
A good Muslim and a philanthropist per excellence, Aihaji Odetunde is happily married with children. This consistent trailblazer and tested business guru, has remained humble in his dealings with people and in his conduct of business.
It is a credit to Aihaji Odetunde’s business acumen, wealth of experience, perseverance and foresight that he started a small trading enterprise and, within 14 short years, nurtured it into a thriving group of companies with interests in property, hotels and transportation. As at the last count, Moonshine Hotels and Larryshine Suites, under the able leadership of Aihaji Odetunde, has provided employment for no fewer than 123 Nigerians from all walks of life.
May Allah continue to bless him abundantly with
good health, long life and prosperity, Amen.
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