Otunba Wanle Akinboboye
23 Nov
The stage is already set for the Nigeria and Africa cultural tourism scene to witness a historic move as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu prepares to lead 55 Africa Presidents and Head of States, including a number of global leaders and major players
26 Oct
Ahead of IPADA Initiative/Carnival 2024, the dream of project initiator, Otunba Wanle Akinboboye, of having descendants of Africans taken on slave ships from Africa to Europe and the Caribbean
5 Oct
With the continent struggling to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), stakeholders have expressed confidence that Ipada initiative is what Africa needs to shore up its economy. They said by hosting of regular events like Ipada
24 Aug
Ahead of the November date for Ipada Carnival 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed his attendance at the event as the chief host. This is coming on the back of the President’s earlier endorsement and support of the carnival and the ongoing Ipada Initiative ..
10 Aug
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has endorsed the Ipada Initiative and Ipada Carnival 2024, throwing the weight of the Federal Government behind the cultural tourism project while giving marching orders to the state and local governments including all Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government to give all necessary support to ensure the success of the cultural…
15 Jun 2024
Otunba Wanle Akinboboye’s Ipada Initiative and Carnival 2024, has continued to garner major support and partnership since the cultural tourism package was unveiled. Joining the growing ranks of supporters the event are the Federal Government and the Ekiti State Government.
2 Jun 2024
The Founder and President of La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, Otunba Wanle Akinboboye, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to
5 May 2024
Expectations were palpable in the air, as the atmosphere draped with pomp, effervescent and suffusing colours as well as excitement and thrills filled the air. The mood was that of carnival and you could feel the excitement and exhilaration written
20 Jan 2024
The Nigerian Tourism Entrepreneur, Otunba Wanle Akinboboye who is the Founder and President of La Campagne Tropicana, Forest and Beach Resort is relentless about turning around Nigerian tourism and making the country a first choice tourist destination.
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