Michael Kale

Founder | Capital Advisor | Infrastructure, Energy & Real Estate | Super Prime Real Estate Advisor.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

Michael D. Kale is a visionary entrepreneur with a proven track record of success in real estate and technology. As the founder of MARKSMEN, a premier real estate firm specializing in luxury properties across Africa’s most sought-after markets, Michael has advised high-profile clients like DHL, Eko Atlantic City, and multinational corporations, personally driving over $3.5 million in sales in his first year alone. His firm’s expertise and strategic relationships consistently deliver exceptional value for investors and clients alike. Michael’s journey reflects his passion for solving complex problems through bold, transformative solutions. Whether redefining real estate investments or revolutionizing sales through AI, he is driven by a commitment to excellence and impact. Based in Lekki, Lagos, Michael balances his entrepreneurial pursuits with a love for football and a deep connection to his vibrant community. .

Experience

  • MARKSMEN. (Full-time · 7 yrs 2 mos)
    • CEO & Founding Partner.
      Jan 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

      Africa’s top leading real-estate service provider.

    • Director
      May 2019 - Feb 2024 · 4 yrs 10 mos

  • Partner at Eko Atlantic City - Lagos, Nigeria
    May 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 2 mos

  • Founder at SideBling
    Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    We’re building the world’s first AI-powered pay-per-view marketing platform that gives brands guaranteed, predictable reach through real creators. SideBling is the ultimate predictable growth engine built for the attention economy. We connect brands and startups to thousands of everyday creators who only earn when they generate views. Fast , authentic, and completely performance-driven. Instead of paying a few influencers and hoping something happens… SideBling unleashes an army of Gen Z and micro-creators who activate your brand all at once — making virality predictable, scalable, and fully in your control. Overnight, your message isn’t an ad. It becomes a movement powered by people and everyone gets paid.

  • Sales Intern at Rendeavour
    Apr 2022 - May 2022 · 2 mos

  • Senior Sales Executive at Etisalat Nigeria
    Jul 2014 - Jul 2017 · 3 yrs 1 mo