Ayobami Akindipe

Ayobami Akindipe is a Nigerian real estate developer and entrepreneur. He is the founder and chief executive officer of Ace Real Estate Development Ltd, a real estate development company operating in Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Africa.

Early life and career Ayobami Oluwanifemi Akindipe was born on 27 August 1997 to Nigerian parents and hails from Owo, Ondo State.

In 2019, he set up Ace Real Estate Development Ltd, a real estate development and management company. The company has delivered over 120 housing units and operates in Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Africa.

In 2025, he was named a Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 honoree for his contributions to real estate development, youth empowerment, and economic inclusion across Africa.

Business philosophy and expansion

Akindipe has described building ACE Real Estate without external funding or debt, stating that the company remained 100 per cent debt-free while delivering over 120 housing units across Nigeria. He has spoken publicly about having no home, savings, or safety net in the early years of his entrepreneurial journey.

Beyond property development, Akindipe has launched PropStock, a proptech platform aimed at making global real estate investment accessible to Africans, and has developed housing projects including Ibile City and Bless Resort.

Awards and recognition

(2021) Excellence and Integrity Award – Nelson Mandela Leadership Awards. (2021) Golden Role Model Award – Nigeria Youth Advocacy for Good Governance Initiative. (2023) Real Estate Developer of the Year – The Daily Sun recognition. (2024) Young Real Estate Person of the Year – Awarded for outstanding leadership and sectoral impact by Thinkmint Nigeria. (2025) Forbes 30 Under 30 – Named among Africa's most impactful young leaders by Forbes Africa. (2025) Cover Star – TTYBrand Africa Magazine – Featured as a visionary leader on the cover of TTYBrand Africa.