Simon Guobadia

Simon Iyore Guobadia is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and executive producer.

Career

Guobadia founded SIMCOL Petroleum Limited Company in 2010. SIMCOL is a regional fuel supplier, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in the supply and distribution of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) and various grades of gasoline products.[1] He has worked alongside Academy Award winner, Spike Lee to executive produce the 2020 film, Son of the South,[2][3][4].

Guobadia opened the Simon's Restaurant in September 2017 in Midtown, Atlanta. Simon's restaurant closed its doors in May 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]

Personal life

Guobadia is a member of Northpoint Ministries. Guobadia has five children and resides in Atlanta, GA.[6]

Guobadia is engaged to Porsha Williams.[7]

References
  1. "About Us". Simcolgroup. Retrieved 2021-03-19.
  2. Kenigsberg, Ben (2021-02-04). "'Son of the South' Review: Tale of an Alabama Activist". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-03-29.
  3. "Son of the South". Cleveland Scene. Retrieved 2021-03-29.
  4. Leydon, Joe (2021-02-05). "'Son of the South' Review: An Involving True-Life Story About the '60s Civil Rights Movement". Variety. Retrieved 2021-03-29.
  5. Nicquel Terry Ellis; Adrienne Broaddus. "Black leaders want to target federal funds for Black businesses hit hard by pandemic". CNN. Retrieved 2021-09-13.
  6. "ATLA Atlantan Feb 2021 Page 158". digital.modernluxury.com. Retrieved 2021-09-13.
  7. "RHOA's Falynn Guobadia Breaks Silence on Estranged Husband Simon's Engagement to Porsha Williams". People. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
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