Sanmi Adegoke, CEO of Rehoboth Property International (RPI), has been named the first black recipient of the Property Awards Entrepreneur of the Year award, which was presented at the Intercontinental at the O2 in London this year.
Property Week is one of the most well-known property magazines in the UK, and this prize category is the most prestigious in the sector. The fact that Sanmi was one of the first black recipients of this award and that the ceremony is celebrating its 25th anniversary speaks much about the accomplishments he has made over the years.
Over the years, Sanmi has demonstrated to the business & property world his unique entrepreneurial flair, vision, and innovation within the UK commercial property scene. Legacy is at the core of Sanmi’s ethos & he strongly believes in creating an ecosystem for black businesses. Speaking on his thoughts on receiving the award, he expressed,
“As a business, we are familiar with the barriers minority ethnic groups face and the importance of representation, therefore this is something we advocate for in our dealings to ensure there’s a level playing field for everyone. If I can, you can. As a man thinketh in his heart so he, therefore, if you can think it, you can certainly be it”.
Developments like The Hill Hub serve as a place for entrepreneurs and creatives to thrive, collaborate & ultimately be successful.
The Hill Hub is an award-winning private office and co-working space that was converted from an old police station in Dartford. Completed during the pandemic and despite several barriers throughout this process, Sanmi & the RPI team persisted by getting planning permission and also completing it. The Hill Hub is the fruition of the hard work, labor, and tenacity seen throughout Sanmi and the RPI team.
Sanmi and the team at Rehoboth Property International have had a wonderful and unprecedented year in 2020/2021. (RPI). They were able to complete an incredible development, negotiate transactions all around the UK, and contribute to the narrative of black ownership during the height of the pandemic.
Sanmi and RPI’s innumerable works in the business have been featured on the BBC, Property Week, The Times, and The Voice magazine, as well as participating on several panels at this year’s UK Black Business Show and working with top worldwide investors from the diaspora.
He is passionate about displaying his admiration for Africa’s rich culture through his deeds.
