Not many people realize that Tiffany Trump, Donald Trump’s youngest daughter, resides in Nigeria with her husband, Michael Boulous, who is of Lebanese-Nigerian descent.
The couple primarily lives in the United States but stays at their home in Banana Island, Lagos, whenever they visit Nigeria.
Michael’s grandfather immigrated to Nigeria from Lebanon at the start of this century with nothing but ambition and vision, ultimately achieving remarkable success. He founded SCOA Nigeria, the exclusive importer and distributor of Suzuki vehicles in the country.
Beyond SCOA, he established the Boulous Group, a Lagos-based conglomerate with interests in technology, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), and construction. The family also owns Boulous Paper Mill, the largest tissue paper factory in Nigeria, producing well-known products such as Rose Plus and Boulos Rose Belle Facial tissues.
Following the passing of the family patriarch, Dr. Massoud Boulos now leads the business. His son, Michael, is now connected to Donald Trump through his marriage to Tiffany.
Michael grew up in Lagos, attending school there before pursuing higher education abroad. He has many young Nigerian friends, including Seyi Tinubu, the son of the current president.
Before his death, Michael’s grandfather was awarded Nigerian citizenship, granting his descendants, including Michael, Lebanese-Nigerian status. As Michael prepares to take over the family business, he and Tiffany spend significant time in Nigeria to oversee the operations of the multibillion-naira conglomerate established by his grandfather.
Although they reside in Nigeria temporarily, they often spend more time in the U.S. The couple is also active members of House on the Rock in Lagos, where Pastor Adefarasin, a family friend, officiated their wedding at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida years ago.
When critics label Donald Trump a racist, I find it perplexing, especially since he welcomed an Arab-Nigerian into his family. But now, with Donald Trump as the President-elect, such discussions seem less relevant.
Looking ahead, it will be interesting to see how Tiffany and Michael navigate their visits to Nigeria, especially considering the security measures that may accompany them due to Tiffany’s father’s prominence.
