Executive Director
Ben O. Adeyanju
Executive Director
There are creative thinkers seeking to create unique efforts that will make a difference in the world with an impact that remains forever! These individuals are dissatisfied with mediocrity, negativity and a pessimistic approach to life. Benjamin Oluwaseyi Adeyanju is a dedicated visionary who is “result driven” with a spark and a bright attitude, crowned with an aura of excellence in all his endeavors.
He attains a wealth of knowledge as an entrepreneur, professional speaker and an outstanding negotiator with a diverse background in Real Estate investment Planning, Acquisitions and Development. He is becoming a well respected authority in business building, business branding and business sales and negotiation. As a public speaker, his focal point is centered on individual/personal financial autonomy. Above all He is a man that fears God, loves His people and has an undying devotion to his family.
Ben has been well prepared for his current opportunities. He is not a stranger to the world of Entrepreneurialism, originally born in Nigeria moved to South Africa to complete his studies he then moved to United States in the year 2000. With about $150.00 in his pocket and without hope for where to begin, he quickly figured out that in order to be financially successful in this country you have to possess a business mind set, be willing to take a calculated risk, position yourself with the right opportunity and then take massive action. He has since then earned the respect of his peers by becoming the top sales representative in 2 different fortune 1000 companies to working as director of operations for a mortgage company to becoming a partner at a mortgage company and owning his own seminar/motivational speaking company. He has also coached and mentored several individuals about creating Success through God in business and life. Because of Ben Adeyanju experiences and co- authoring a motivational book, he found that you can have it all and loose it all if you go through the school of hard knocks.
When asked to serve as the Executive Director of Unity1960.com, he embraced the vision because it gave him a platform to express his passion for his country. His dedication and commitment is to showcase the talents, skills and the abilities that can help create a better image of our beloved country in and outside of the country; His commitment also extends to the continent of Africa as well. The team effort and the synergy created on the platform of unity1960 coupled with his experience of studying Sound Engineering from Allenby College in South Africa makes this assignment very easy although challenging to accomplish.
Ben currently serves as the president and co-founder of Fortune Masters Group (FMG) with two divisions Fortune Masters Media and Publishing (Fmp) and Fortune Masters Institute (Fmi) respectively. He also sits on the boards of Advisors for the Oakland International Film Festival.
Leveraging his ability to recognize trends in technology, media and business, he recently partnered with Diamond find TV Inc to release a reality TV show about diamond dredging in Africa and the Amazon, scheduled for debut very soon. Known for his altruistic effort and willingness to constantly contribute to his community and the World at large, he designed a project centered on youth to eradicate the High school dropout epidemic in the United States under the umbrella of Fortune Masters Media.
When Benjamin is not busy working, he focuses on serving God through his many musical talents and speaking at several youth programs.
We asked Ben to share two core values that have shaped his life. He answered without hesitation and said “First, is to get to know God; That to me is ultimate…..Seek Him, Find Him and get to know Him; (quoting proverbs 3:6) he said, acknowledge Him in all your ways and he will direct your paths….he continued, true breakthrough in life is to “BE” in the center of Gods will for your life. Secondly, commit to develop good character; character is who you are when no one is watching and what you stand for when someone is there,He concluded.
No wonder Ben Adeyanju is where he is today, doing what he is doing and being who he is becoming, He clearly exemplifies that a man with a high level professionalism, integrity and honesty can still finish first!
