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In Pictures: Deinde Fernandez, life and times

Adebayo Onanuga

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Deinde Anthonio Fernandez, the reclusive Nigerian-born billionaire passed on yesterday in Belgium. We share some of the highlights of his fairy tale life and style

Fernandez (right) with his last wife, Halima
Fernandez (right) with his last wife, Halima

Fernandez inside his private jet. He was said to have three of them
Fernandez inside his private jet. He was said to have three of them

Fernandez, with Halima in Kano
Fernandez, with Halima in Kano
Turbanned Fernandez
Turbanned Fernandez
Fernandez with former US President George Bush, senior
Fernandez with former US President George Bush, senior
Frenandez, right and family with Africa's icon, Nelson Mandela, left
Frenandez, right and family with Africa’s icon, Nelson Mandela, left

Fernandez: old age setting, walking with a stick
Fernandez: old age setting, walking with a stick

Fernandez and her daughter, Bimbola, a.k.a Bim, a singer based in New York
Fernandez and her daughter, Bimbola, a.k.a Bim, a singer based in New York

Yemoja Yacht, said to be owned by Fernandez. Ship however available on charterworld.com for charter
Yemoja Yacht, said to be owned by Fernandez. Ship however available on charterworld.com for charter
Inside Yemoja
Inside Yemoja
Dele Momodu shares the luxury of the reclusive billionaire. Momodu with Fernandez, right
Dele Momodu shares the luxury of the reclusive billionaire. Momodu with Fernandez, right
Fernandez island home in New York , United States
Fernandez island home in New York , United States
A portrait of Fernandez as a member of the Ogboni Confraternity
A portrait of Fernandez as a member of the Ogboni Confraternity
Fernandez: when he was much younger
Fernandez: when he was much younger

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