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  • Tech expert launches transformational book

    Tech expert launches transformational book

    Aseasoned tech expert and visionary, Kazeem Tewogbade has launched a book, ‘Unlikely’.

    Tewogbade, the Group CEO and Co-Founder of Bluechip Technologies, one of Africa’s leading data analytics and enterprise solutions companies and lover of education, said the book “is more than a story, as it is a journey of resilience, humble beginnings, vision, and the power of staying committed when the odds are stacked against you.”

    With over 25 years of professional experience, Tewogbade has contributed immensely to technological growth, capacity building, and talent development.

    A First Class degree holder in Computer Science from the University of Ibadan, Tewogbade explained that he was inspired to write the book because he felt it was important to document his journey in life.

    Tewogbade stated that the book was berthed for young people seeking direction, entrepreneurs in need of motivation, professionals aiming for excellence, and any man that believes in the possibility of greatness despite challenges.

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    “This book ‘Unlikely’, is about me as much as it is about my mother, Alhaja Adunni, my jewel of inestimable value, who will toil and stoically make sacrifices to ensure she is on ground to raise me well

    Reviewing the book, Olumide Soyombo, the author’s partner and co-founder at Bluechip Technologies, said: “Unlikely’ is not just a book, it is a mirror for anyone who has ever felt behind. It is a compass for anyone who has ever felt uncertain. It is a reminder that excellence can come from anywhere, and anyone. It is a testimony that the God who gives some people head starts also gives others the stamina to run from behind and finish convincingly.

     Kazeem writes as a man who has lived, reflected, and understood. Through this book, you will hear him loud, with wisdom, with humility, and with truth. ‘Unlikely’ is a book worth reading, a life worth studying, and the author a man worth celebrating. My friend, my partner, and one of the most quietly brilliant minds I know.”

  • Tewogbade releases inspiring memoir, Unlikely

    Tewogbade releases inspiring memoir, Unlikely

    The Group Chief Executive Officer of Bluechip Technologies Limited, Kazeem Tewogbade, has unveiled his memoir, Unlikely, a compelling account of his rise from modest beginnings to becoming one of the country’s leading technology entrepreneurs. The book, launched last week in Lagos, traces Tewogbade’s journey of grit, resilience and faith, detailing how he navigated challenges that once made success seem distant. According to him, documenting his life story was motivated by a desire to inspire people who may feel limited by their circumstances.

    “This is not just a book to push a narrative, but a narrative to push and inspire true-life stories that help everyone at every stage. I felt it was time to document my journey, to show that however unlikely success may appear, with hard work and faith, it is achievable,” he said.

    Tewogbade said the memoir mirrors the values of family, mentorship and purpose, noting that life’s unpredictability is often balanced by intentional decisions. He referenced Chapter 94, verses 5 and 6 of the Qur’an, “With every difficulty, there is ease” — as a core theme guiding his life and work.

    Beyond personal lessons, Unlikely highlights principles for building partnerships, nurturing healthy work cultures, and creating sustainable enterprises.

     “I wrote this for young businesses and upcoming generations to teach about partnering for success and building enterprises that can outlast their founders,” he added.

    The book, now available in major bookstores and on digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, will also support scholarships, schools and research initiatives through proceeds from its sales.

    The author’s wife, Adebola Tewogbade, described the memoir as a testament to his determination. She said the story will inspire people regardless of their background.

    “When he told me the title, I asked, ‘What is unlikely?’ He said young people need to understand that everything has a process. His story is a typical example,” she said.

    Reviewing the book, Co-founder of Bluechip Technologies and long-time business partner, Olumide Soyombo praised the memoir for revealing a deeper side of the tech executive.

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    “I thought I knew Kazeem well, but this book showed sides I hadn’t seen, his family values, background, and the experiences that shaped him.

    It’s a story of grace, courage and taking chances. Unlikely has now become likely for future generations,” he said.

    He also urged the Ministry of Education to promote a stronger reading culture and encourage more Nigerian entrepreneurs to document their journeys. “Kazeem has done that with Unlikely, contributing his experience to the body of knowledge on entrepreneurship,” he said.

    Another colleague, Mrs. Deborah Elawure commended Tewogbade’s leadership and perseverance. “He always says a failed project is a step closer to success, and that philosophy runs through the book,” she said.

    With Unlikely, Tewogbade joins a growing list of Nigerian entrepreneurs using storytelling to shape perspectives and show that integrity, vision and resilience can transform even the most challenging beginnings into lasting legacies.