For some years, not much was known about him except his popular name that kept reverberating now and then until  2016 when his record label T-Records unveiled D’Tac, its first act signed on the label in Lagos.

In recent years, however, the reputation of Mark-Anthony Chibueze Opurum as a shrewd and successful businessman has waxed stronger.

Ironically, there has also been a misconception about Ogologo Tallest (as he is popularly known); some doubted his nationality as a Nigerian.

Recently, he opened up on his background. “Although I am currently living in Dallas, Texas, USA, I am a full-blooded Nigerian,” he said. “I was born and raised in Owerri, Imo State, my parents (now late) were Chief Samuel Opurum and Mrs Anthonia Opurum from Ngor Okpala Local Government in Imo.”

The third of seven children and the only son, Opurum, who was born on  April 20, 1991, had all his education in Nigeria.

“I had my primary education at St Francis Urate in Owerri, while I started my secondary education at Logos International secondary school Owerri, but later transferred to FSTC Ahoada River State and eventually completed it at St Paul’s Boys Secondary school, Owerri,” he offered.

Continuing he confirmed: “It was after the secondary education that I travelled to America for undergraduate studies.”

Ogologo Tallest is a graduate of Louisiana State University (LSU) where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.

“I am a certified IT professional; I have had a lot of certified training besides university education. However,    I decided to become an entrepreneur because business has always been my passion,” he affirmed.

His nostalgia for Nigeria revolves around his childhood of which he has fond memories. “I had an awesome childhood, growing up in a house full of females everywhere,” he declared. “I was pampered,  given anything I wanted. But my father was very, very strict on education. On the other hand, he inspired me to learn the art of business.”

This year, 2018, has been a milestone for Ogologo Tallest as a business owner. His latest company, Murupo Group Nigeria Limited, has started operation in the oil and gas sector as well as being a player in real estate.

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“My other company, Hans Integrated Service has just signed a partnership agreement with France’s Meukow Cognac,” he further revealed.

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