Quick Facts
Biography
Olatunji Ajisomo Alabi (February 12, 1915 - November 14, 1998), better known as Lord Rumens, was a Nigerian noble business tycoon, philanthropist and socialite. Lord Rumens hails from Abeokuta, and is of the Egba tribe.
Personal life
Lord Rumens was born in Oke-Ona, Abeokuta, Nigeria. Lord Rumens attended Holy Trinity School in Abeokuta before going on to attend Methodist Boys High School in Lagos in 1934. In 1994, Lord Rumens released an autobiography and titled the autobiography "Lord Rumens". The autobiography centred around the journey on his life so far. In the autobiography, he also lamented about the fate of tennis in Nigeria "Those who have been entrusted to run out tennis club and championship have been less than serious."
During his reign, Lord Rumens was popularly known for the importation of Carrara Marble into Lagos, Nigeria as well as his love for Tennis.
Sports and Philanthropy
Much like his nephew, Molade Okoya -Thomas, Lord Rumens, who was a big Tennis fan, also has Tennis court named after him at the Lawn Tennis club in Onikan, Lagos.
Lord Rumens served as the President of Lagos Lawn Tennis Club in Onikan from 1966 to 1975.
In 1971, he brought the likes of the late Arthur Ashe and Stan Smith to Nigeria for a tournament.
Demise
Lord Rumens is survived by 7 children and 14 grandchildren.
In remembrance of the late philanthropist, Lord Rumen has a street named in his honour in Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria (known as Lord Rumens road).