…Company highlights its focus on purpose, faith, and legacy as it celebrates founder’s 40th birthday
WealthGate Africa has marked the 40th birthday of its founder, Mayowa Owolabi, with tributes from colleagues and partners and a renewed commitment to its 2035 mission of raising 1,000 African billionaires. The company, founded in 2023, says its approach to wealth creation is rooted in purpose, faith, and legacy, aiming to help Africans rethink how they build and manage wealth.
Since its launch, WealthGate Africa has supported more than 10,000 people across Nigeria and the diaspora through its coaching and mentorship platforms. These programmes focus on land banking, digital assets, and mindset development, guiding participants towards financial independence and generational planning.
“Mayowa doesn’t just build companies. He builds people,” said Folashade Afolabi, one of the well-wishers at the celebration. “This celebration is not just about age; it’s about the lives his vision has transformed.”
WealthGate Africa began as a small initiative focused on land ownership and real estate education. It has since expanded into a movement equipping individuals to break free from cycles of lack. The company’s core values — Faith, Freedom, and Fruitfulness — underpin its philosophy that wealth should serve a broader purpose rather than personal gain alone.
“He showed me that wealth is more than money,” said Damope Dan, a mentee since 2023. “I went from being in debt to owning land and planning for my children’s future.”
The company reports that over 65 per cent of its students have launched profitable ventures or made their first land or asset purchase within one year of mentorship. Its programmes are designed to be practical and accessible, reaching market women, middle-income earners, and professionals.
Internally, Owolabi is regarded by his staff as both a leader and mentor. He is described as “a coach in the boardroom and a shepherd in private.” WealthGate integrates personal growth into its operations, with staff attending monthly development sessions and participating in mentorship structures. “I’ve grown more here in one year than in five at my previous job,” said a team lead at the Lagos office.
Owolabi often shares his perspective on money during his training sessions, stating, “You were not made for money. Money was made for you—to fulfil your calling.”
Looking ahead, WealthGate Africa plans to roll out digital coaching platforms to extend its reach across Africa. The company is also developing affordable and scalable real estate products for young entrepreneurs and low-income earners. These initiatives are central to Owolabi’s 2035 vision of creating 1,000 African billionaires — individuals defined not only by wealth but by their ability to create impact, elevate others, and live with purpose.
“We’re not just teaching people how to make money,” the company said in a statement. “We’re showing them how to live well, lead with integrity, and leave a lasting legacy.”
