Simon Guobadia

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Simon Iyore Guobadia (born June 2, 1964) is a Nigerian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and executive producer.

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Early life

Guobadia was born on June 2, 1964 in Nigeria. [1]

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. [2] He has worked alongside Academy Award winner, Spike Lee to executive produce the 2020 film, Son of the South . [3] [4] [5]

Guobadia opened Simon's Restaurant in September 2017 in Midtown, Atlanta. The restaurant closed in May 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [6]

Personal life

Guobadia is a member of Northpoint Ministries. Guobadia has five biological children: Quentin, Nicole, Christian, Benjamin and Ximena in Atlanta, GA. [7]

On November 25, 2022, Guobadia married Porsha Williams. Guobadia was previously married to Falynn Guobadia (née Pina), Williams' co-star on the television show, The Real Housewives of Atlanta . [8] [9] In February 2024, Porsha filed for divorce. Prior to his marriage with Falynn, Marsha Shackelford, a yoga practitioner and educator, was Simon Guobadia's second wife. In an interview, she revealed "[they] broke up the next day after [their] second anniversary." Marsha further claimed the "marriage was toxic", and she felt that "[she] was the only one trying to make it work."

Simon Guobadia's first wife was Karron English, who works as a college professor at the Art Institute of Atlanta; they were married for 20 years.

In February 2025, Guobadia was detained by ICE. After four months of detention, he was deported from the United States. [10]

References

  1. ↑ Emily J., Shiffer (September 27, 2022). "Who Is Porsha Williams' Fiancé? All About Simon Guobadia". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2022-11-28.
  2. ↑ "About Us". Simcolgroup. Retrieved 2021-03-19.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ "Son of the South". Cleveland Scene. Retrieved 2021-03-29.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ Nicquel Terry Ellis; Adrienne Broaddus (15 February 2021). "Black leaders want to target federal funds for Black businesses hit hard by pandemic". CNN. Retrieved 2021-09-13.
  7. ↑ "ATLA Atlantan Feb 2021 Page 158". digital.modernluxury.com. Retrieved 2021-09-13.
  8. ↑ "RHOA's Nene Leaks Breaks Silence on Estranged Husband Simon's Engagement to Porsha Williams". People. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
  9. ↑ "Porsha Williams and Simon Guobadia Are Married! Inside Their Nigerian Ceremony — the First of 2 Weddings". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
  10. ↑ Naumann, Ryan (2025-06-13). "Porsha Williams' Ex Simon Guobadia's Message to Trump After Deportation". Us Weekly. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
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