Musa Danjuma was born on November 4, 1954, in Takum, Taraba State, Nigeria. He is the youngest child of Kuru Danjuma and Rufkatu Asibi and the younger sibling of General Theophilus “TY” Danjuma.
After spending his early years in Taraba, he moved to Zaria for his primary education at St. Bartholomew’s Primary School, Wusasa. He later studied law at Ahmadu Bello University and completed his legal training at the Nigerian Law School in Lagos.
Musa Danjuma’s Business Ventures
Musa Danjuma started his professional journey at the Federal Ministry of Justice in Lagos. Over time, he transitioned into the business world, where he built and managed several successful companies.
He holds the position of Executive Chairman of the Comet Group, a conglomerate with interests in shipping, real estate, oil and gas, and food importation. Among these are Nigeria America Line, Comet Shipping Agencies, and Tarabaroz Fisheries.
His business reach also extends to Best Trade Nigeria Ltd, a company dealing in imported food and beverages. Tethys-Plantgeria and Plantgeria Ltd are among his ventures offering services in the oil and marine industries.
Musa also chairs Danelec, an electrical engineering firm established in 1992. The company provides consulting, design, and installation services for private and public clients.
Real Estate and Other Assets
Outside his corporate responsibilities, he invests in real estate across Nigeria. His properties are situated in Lagos areas such as Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lekki, and Victoria Island, as well as in Abuja.
He revealed in interviews that he used to spend heavily on luxury cars before shifting his focus to landed properties. Musa is known to wear designer brands like Versace, Angelo Galasso, Zilli, and Billionaire Couture, spending thousands of dollars on apparel.
Personal Life and Marriages
Musa Danjuma has reportedly been married five times. Among his former spouses is Caroline Danjuma, a Nollywood actress, with whom he had three children before divorcing in 2016.
His first wife, Dr. Nkiru Nzegwu-Danjuma, was a lawyer and author. They had four daughters together before divorcing, and she later passed away in 2014 due to kidney complications.
Another wife, Pauline Danjuma, maintains a private life and reportedly separated from Musa after a brief marriage. Over time, he’s been linked to several women, and in an interview, he mentioned that women have always been his weakness.
Children and Their Pursuits
He is a father to at least eight children. With Dr. Nkiru, he had four daughters: Saratu, Asibi, and twins Jessica and Jennifer.
Saratu works as a corporate lawyer and has also written poetry for platforms like Bellanaija. She graduated from the University of Bristol and is married, now known as Saratu Yakowa.
Asibi, named after Musa’s mother, is involved in the arts and formerly worked in North America before co-founding PHÍLOS. She is also a published writer and a grant recipient.
Jessica and Jennifer, the twins, run a fashion brand called Marymaii and a YouTube channel named Jenn & Jess. They studied at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising.
He allegedly fathered a son named Hamman with Nnenna Ukeje. Caroline Danjuma, his former wife, gave birth to three more children, including a daughter, Elizabeth, who was born with two holes in her heart but survived.
Family Ties to TY Danjuma
His older brother, General TY Danjuma, has played a significant role in Musa’s life and career. TY was a military officer, businessman, and former Minister of Defence in Nigeria.
The elder Danjuma also founded Nigeria American Line and South Atlantic Petroleum and holds substantial assets in oil and real estate. TY’s son, Ishaya Danjuma, serves on several corporate boards and is married to Agbani Darego, Miss World 2001.
Philanthropy and Spending
Musa has announced plans to start a charitable foundation for the less privileged in Taraba. The project is estimated to begin with an investment of 500 million Naira and will expand gradually.
He has emphasized a desire to support the disabled and orphaned. This move tells you his growing focus on philanthropy.
Musa Danjuma Net Worth
Musa Danjuma’s net worth is estimated at $10 million. He earns primarily from his businesses in shipping, oil, food importation, consulting, and real estate.
His wealth stems from positions at Albeco International, Songhai Petroleum, Inter-Contractors Nigeria Ltd, and more. He also sits on the boards of numerous companies under the Comet Group.
Income Summary
- Legal counsel at the Federal Ministry of Justice
- Directorship at Albeco International, Songhai Petroleum, Inter-Contractors Nigeria Ltd
- Executive Chairman of Comet Group
- Leadership roles in Nigeria America Line, Comet Shipping, Tarabaroz Fisheries
- Best Trade Nigeria Ltd
- Tethys-Plantgeria and Plantgeria Ltd
- Danelec electrical engineering company
- Real estate in Lagos and Abuja
Article updated 2 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
