*Chief Ijiti Samuel Aanu*
”’Ijiti Samuel Aanu”’ is a Nigerian entrepreneur, cultural titleholder, and philanthropist. He is the Chief Executive Officer of ”’Evershine Films & Travels Nigeria Limited”’. He holds the traditional titles of ”’Gbobaniyi of Isinkan Land”’, ”’Adaja of Isinkan Kingdom”’, and ”’Akoni of Ile Oodua”’.{{Cite news |title=Chieftaincy title conferred on Ijiti Samuel Aanu |url= |work= |date= |access-date= }}
*Early life and education*
Ijiti Samuel Aanu was born in Ondo Kingdom, Nigeria, into the family of Hon. Festus Ijiti.{{Cite news |title=Profile of Ijiti Samuel Aanu |url= |work= |date= |access-date= }}
He attended ”’Holy Trinity Primary School”’ and ”’Holy Trinity Secondary School”’, Ondo. He later studied at the ”’College of Education, Ikere”’ and the ”’University of Nigeria, Nsukka”’.{{Cite news |title=Educational background of Ijiti Samuel Aanu |url= |work= |date= |access-date= }}
From an early age, he showed interest in entertainment, including music, dance, and stage performance.{{Cite news |title=Ijiti Samuel Aanu early career in entertainment |url= |work= |date= |access-date= }}
*Career*
*Entertainment*
Aanu began his career as a performer, working as a dancer, musician, master of ceremonies (MC), and disc jockey (DJ). His artistic style is influenced by traditional Yoruba music, and he has cited Nigerian juju musician King Sunny Ade as a major inspiration.{{Cite news |title=Influence of King Sunny Ade on Ijiti Samuel Aanu |url= |work= |date= |access-date= }}
*Travel and business*
After completing his education, Aanu ventured into the travel industry with the support of a colleague, Femi Owolabi.{{Cite news |title=How Ijiti Samuel Aanu started travel business |url= |work= |date= |access-date= }}
He began by assisting clients with visa processing, particularly through the United States Diversity Visa programme.{{Cite news |title=Ijiti Samuel Aanu and visa processing success stories |url= |work= |date= |access-date= }}
As CEO of ”’Evershine Films & Travels Nigeria Limited”’, he specialises in visa processing for countries including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.{{Cite web |title=Evershine Films and Travels Nigeria Limited profile |url= |website= |access-date= }}
His company has reportedly assisted hundreds of clients in obtaining international travel visas, with over 400 successful applications recorded.{{Cite news |title=Impact of Evershine Travels on international mobility |url= |work= |date= |access-date= }}
*Chieftaincy titles*
Ijiti Samuel Aanu holds several traditional titles in recognition of his contributions to community development:
”’Gbobaniyi of Isinkan Land”’
”’Adaja of Isinkan Kingdom”’
”’Akoni of Ile Oodua”’
These titles were conferred by the Iralepo of Isinkan Kingdom, Oba Olugbenga Ojo.{{Cite news |title=Oba Olugbenga Ojo confers chieftaincy titles |url= |work= |date= |access-date= }}
On 16 December 2024, he was elevated to the title of ”’High Chief Adaja of Isinkan Kingdom”’.{{Cite news |title=Ijiti Samuel Aanu elevated to Adaja of Isinkan Kingdom |url= |work= |date= |access-date= }}
*Awards and recognition*
He has received several awards for business leadership and humanitarian service, including:
Distinguished Career Helper of the Year – Nigerian Union of Journalists (2023){{Cite news |title=NUJ honours Ijiti Samuel Aanu |url= |work= |date= |access-date= }}
Outstanding Traveling Agency in Ondo State – Association of Independent Newspaper Publishers (2023){{Cite news |title=AINPN award to Evershine Travels |url= |work= |date= |access-date= }}
Icon of Humanitarian Service – The Democrat Magazine (2022){{Cite news |title=The Democrat Magazine honours Aanu |url= |work= |date= |access-date= }}
Honesty, Integrity and Transparency Award – Today’s News Magazine (2022){{Cite news |title=Award for integrity given to Ijiti Samuel Aanu |url= |work= |date= |access-date= }}
Travel and Entertainment Business Award – FIBAN National Award (2023){{Cite news |title=FIBAN recognises Aanu |url= |work= |date= |access-date= }}
Iconic Ambassador Award – The Ambassador Magazine (2024){{Cite news |title=Ambassador Magazine recognises Aanu |url= |work= |date= |access-date= }}
He also serves as Special Adviser to the Association of Independent Newspaper Publishers of Nigeria (AINPN).{{Cite news |title=Ijiti Samuel Aanu appointed adviser to AINPN |url= |work= |date= |access-date= }}
*Personal life*
Aanu has travelled to several countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, and parts of Europe.{{Cite news |title=Travel history of Ijiti Samuel Aanu |url= |work= |date= |access-date= }}
He is married and has children.{{Cite news |title=Family life of Ijiti Samuel Aanu |url= |work= |date= |access-date= }}
