
– The Renaissance Woman
+Celebrating Intelfigura @ 52
Bukola Latunji is one banking amazon who left her footprints in the sands of the corporate world with ethics that many female bankers still live by. Her personal brand name –INTELFIGURA, sums up her personality in one word – Inteli– Able to understand and learn very quickly & Figura– Beautiful and Elegant , speaks volumes of her life as a woman of many talents in varied areas of expertise . A philanthropist – who on her own has financed and assisted many people and small businesses to rise and live above the poverty level and take them to a greater heights, a pharmacologist, banker, financial analyst, nutrition and health consultant, Bukkky as she is fondly called recently marked her 52nd birthday . At a low key celebration held with close family and friends , Tribe and Elan caught up with her to speak on her life , her strict lifestyle choices and her many hats .
How have you been able to stay this youthful ?
I have been able to stay this youthful, firstly , because I have a youthful disposition and mind. Always , seeking to see life in a new perspective- that produces an inner peace that keeps one in tune with the present. Secondly, I strive to keep my body as healthy as I can through diet and exercise.
Thirdly , I don’t have aging baggage that most people carry around in their head. I think young
You left the boardroom scene a few years ago, are you planning to retrace your steps to the health sect?
I’m a renaissance, woman with many talents deposited in me by God. I’m a Pharmacologist, a banker of great repute and integrity, a finance analyst, a fitness guru, fashionista…..I intend to keep exploring all my talents and passions
You are a well-known fashionistas . How do you stay on top of your game? Are you a big trend follower?
Fashion is my passion. It’s in born. I’m a creative, it comes naturally. Life is a continuum, so is fashion. It keeps evolving- I keep evolving!
What is your typical lifestyle day like – (diet, beauty and general life routine)
I have what some people consider boring diet . I do not eat beef, chicken, processed food. I do not ingest carbonated drinks, no alcohol. I drink average of 3 liters of eater a day. Fruits and vegetables are my staples. I also exercise- the treadmill is my best friend! I am also a clothes horse. Dressing appropriately for different occasion is key!
What is the trait do you not like in yourself? And is there anything you would like to change about yourself ?
I am fearfully and uniquely made by the almighty. He’s a perfect God. Nothing deplorable about me!
Happy birthday to a woman of substance with a good heart.