A contemporary two-storey glass and timber building lit at dusk, with landscaped plaza and palms

About Us

Real-estate development within Black Pelican Group.

Company overview

Abigail Michael Limited is the real-estate development business of Black Pelican Group. Its first development, The Altona, is a collection of nine residences in the heart of Ikoyi, Lagos.

Founded by Michael Owolabi, who also built IL Bagno, the company pairs prime locations with the standard of interiors that Black Pelican Group has delivered across Nigeria since 2004.

A contemporary residence with a cantilevered timber soffit, lit terrace and reflecting pool at dusk
Indicative imagery

Prime location

The Altona stands at the corner of Thompson Avenue and McDonald Road in Ikoyi.

Interiors heritage

Built on the luxury-interiors experience of IL Bagno, Black Pelican Group’s flagship brand.

Considered scale

Six three-bedroom apartments and three penthouses on a site of about 2,000 square metres.

Portrait of Michael Adekunle Owolabi

Founder and Managing Director

Michael Adekunle Owolabi

Michael is the founder and Managing Director of Abigail Michael Limited, promoter and developer of The Altona in Ikoyi, and the founder of Black Pelican Group.

A Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, he began his career in investment banking and treasury before founding Black Pelican Limited in 2004, home to IL Bagno.

Company profile.

Vision, mission, values and wider team.

Pending from client

Approved company profile (vision, mission, values) and the leadership team beyond the founder, with names, roles and portraits.

Part of Black Pelican Group.

Abigail Michael sits within the Group’s real-estate portfolio alongside Toll Brothers, and draws on the Group’s interiors, wellness and installation businesses.

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Content register.

Everything still needed from the client before publication, ready for the shared CMS.

  • Brand

    Abigail Michael logo artwork (dark and white versions), brand colours and typography. The prototype uses a text wordmark and the Group palette until supplied.

  • Homepage

    Hero photography or renders of Abigail Michael developments to replace the indicative Group imagery.

  • About

    Approved company profile: founding story, vision, mission and values.

  • Approach

    Approved description of how Abigail Michael acquires, designs, builds and hands over developments.

  • Projects

    Upcoming developments, land banks or commercial projects the company wishes to announce.

  • About

    Leadership and team beyond the founder: names, roles, portraits and short biographies.

  • Contact

    Office address, general enquiries email, phone number and sales-office opening hours.

  • Trust

    Professional affiliations, partners (architects, contractors, financiers) and awards, if any.

  • The Altona

    Project photography or architectural renders (exterior, lobby, apartment interiors, penthouse terraces).

  • The Altona

    Confirmed project stage (for example under construction, completed, sold out) and delivery date.

  • The Altona

    Unit mix and sizes, floor plans, and the specification of the three penthouses.

  • The Altona

    Availability, pricing approach and how buyers should express interest.

  • The Altona

    Project brochure (PDF) and any approved marketing copy.

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