Businessmen born on August 24

Take a focused look at the businessmen born on August 24. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1937 Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola

  Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola was a Nigerian businessman, publisher, politician, and philanthropist known for his pivotal role in Nigeria's pro-democracy movement. He is most notable for winning the annulled 1993 Nigerian presidential election, widely regarded as the freest and fairest in Nigerian history. [bio]