>>Born in Lagos in 1967.
>>Moved to Italy in 1969 with his diplomat father.
>>His nickname is from Augustine and not from the cartoon Tintin.
>>Learnt how to play the drums as a kid.
>>Speaks Italian, English, French, Spanish and a little German "which has become quite rusty due to lack of practice".
>>Didn't marry until he was almost 40 because he didn't want to marry outside Nigeria.
>>Has a daughter.
>>Studied Politics and International Relations at Warwick University, UK.
>>Aspired to be a diplomat like his father and might still do.
>>Excelled in athletics, rugby, football, tennis and swimming as a kid.
>>Wrote for Genevieve Magazine until recently.