Oskar Eyovbirere Ibru (11 August 1958 – 24 September 2025) was a Nigerian billionaire businessman and shipping magnate. He was Chairman and CEO of the Ibru Organization.
Oskar Ibru was the Chairman of the Dream Child foundation, an NGO which aims to use the culture of music to empower and support the African child in partnership with the World Bank and KPMG. In 2023, the HoodTalk music festival held by the foundation in Ghana was endorsed by president Nana Akufo-Addo after Ibru met with the president at Jubilee House, Accra Ibru was renowned for his patronage of the arts, cultural initiatives and philanthropic endeavors, particularly in the education and healthcare sectors.
He was a key figure in Nigeria's business landscape and played a vital role in sustaining the family conglomerate founded by his father. He was the most notable heir of the Ibru dynasty and custodian of the Ibru family legacy.
He was the first African Commodore of the Apapa Boat Club, and was the Maritime Personality of the year in 2006. Olorogun Oskar Ibru a traditional aristocrat was the Ochuko R'Ovie of Agbara-Otor, the Odomese of Olomu and the Otunba Boyejo of Ijebu Kingdom. He was conferred an honorary Doctorate Degree by Igbinedion University in 2017.
Ibru was a member of Lagos Polo Club, Metropolitan Club, Ikoyi Club and Lagos Motor Boat Club He was described as a billionaire akin to Aristotle Onassis in terms of wealth and charisma by Channel 4 in 2016
Ibru died after a brief illness on 24 September 2025, at the age of 67.
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