World of Explorers

  There are some success stories that begin with privilege. Others begin with almost nothing but determination. The story of King Ochacho , popularly known as King Mo Adah, belongs to the second category. Today, he is known across Nigeria as a businessman, real-estate entrepreneur, philanthropist and public figure. His name is associated with the Ochacho Group, property development, luxury and an increasingly visible relationship with Nigeria's entertainment industry. But behind the wealth and public attention is a story that began far away from the mansions, estates and celebrity gatherings that now surround him. THE BOY BEHIND THE NAME Public biographies identify Ochacho as having been born on August 25, 1977, in Kaduna State, while his family roots are traced to Otukpo in Benue State. Several sources identify his parents as Elder Benson Adah and Hajiya Hauwa Ali Ochacho Aloga. His childhood was reportedly shaped by the environment of a military barracks. His father worked as a m...