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Israel Idonije

Israel Idonije

Keynote Speaker: Retired Defensive End for the Chicago Bears, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist & Children's Author

Israel Idonije Biography

Israel Idonije is a builder. He has been building toward the next phase of his life since he was a child. He built an 11-year NFL career, against all odds, by developing himself to the status of an elite athlete.

Numerous honors and awards have been given to him for his work both on and off the field including leading the NFL in blocked punts/field goals in 2005, 2006, and 2007; member of the Chicago Bears NFC Championship team, which played in the 2006 Super Bowl; the NFL’s JB Award and award for Global Dedication, April 2008; Ed Block Courage Award, 2009; Bears "Walter Payton Man of the Year" nominee, 2009 and 2010, and one of three finalists for the League award in 2010; USA Today’s All-Joe Team, 2010 and 2012; recognized as Points of Light Awardee by Barack Obama and George HW Bush at the White House, 2013; presented the Order of Manitoba by Prince Charles, May 2014; awarded Honorary Doctor of Laws by University of Manitoba, June 2014; acknowledged as Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest Finalist 2016; Football Manitoba Hall of Fame, 2018; and accepted Canada’s Meritorious Service Decoration, March 2019.

Idonije is the founder of Impact Fund (formerly iF Charities), which programs have contributed to the lives of over 10,000 youth in Chicago, Winnipeg and West Africa. As an entrepreneur, Idonije has started several successful business ventures. His company ATHLiTACOMiCS has been developing custom comic content since 2009. In 2019, he opened RSTR, a boutique gym in the South Loop, which focuses on health and fitness transformations. He also cofounded Crypto Key Stack and launched Impact House, a 40,000 square-foot, first of its kind philanthropic hub in the heart of Chicago’s Loop. His manufacturing business, Blessed Communion, is the leading provider of prefilled Communion Cups. Idonije is also Managing Partner of the mHUB Product Impact Fund.

It is important to Idonije that all of his ventures have a positive impact on the world lifting and building others. He believes everyone is blessed with the gifts and abilities to become successful in their own unique way.

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Israel Idonije Videos

Five Key Principles of Building Successful People | Israel Idonije
Israel Idonije: Moving From Football to Business and Nonprofits ...
Israel Idonije's Path From Nigeria To The Chicago Bears

How to book Israel Idonije?

Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Israel Idonije for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers. Fill out a booking request form for Israel Idonije, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Israel Idonije or any other celebrity of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Israel Idonije?

Booking fees for Israel Idonije, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies according to the circumstances, including the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. Speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Israel Idonije, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

Who is the agent for Israel Idonije?

All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Israel Idonije for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Israel Idonije for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service talent booking agency?

All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Israel Idonije or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Israel Idonije or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.


Israel Idonije is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Social Activism, Non-Profit & Association and Business. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Israel Idonije generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shawn Harper, Rudy Ruettiger and Coach Ken Carter. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Israel Idonije for an upcoming event.

Israel Idonije Videos

Five Key Principles of Building Successful People | Israel Idonije
Israel Idonije: Moving From Football to Business and Nonprofits ...
Israel Idonije's Path From Nigeria To The Chicago Bears

Israel Idonije Reviews

  • Israel was phenomenal! My entire event loved his presentation, message and meet and greet! The photo opportunity couldn't have been more well received! I would highly recommend for any event that needs motivational entrepreneurial speaking!
    The UPS Store, Inc. - Sep 13 2022

  • The AAE team was awesome! They were communicative, accommodating and helpful. When the pandemic put our event on hold last year and ultimately caused us to switch to a virtual conclusion this year, All American Entertainment coordinated all aspects of this change and Israel was willing to work with us on videos for a virtual keynote speech. They worked as a liaison between Israel's assistants and us, which was very helpful and smooth. They were very responsive and concise. Israel was fantastic and created a message specific to the contests finalists. We can't wait for the kids to see the virtual awards banquet which will feature Israel's recorded keynote speech. It's bittersweet that the kids won't get to meet Israel in person, but we're beyond thankful to have the videos for the kids to see!
    Elks National Foundation - Mar 29 2021

  • Related Management - Jan 31 2020

  • The process was excellent. The All American Entertainment staff were easy to work with, responded in a very timely manner and were always incredibly friendly. Thank you!
    Children’s Home & Aid - May 29 2018

How to book Israel Idonije?

Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Israel Idonije for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers. Fill out a booking request form for Israel Idonije, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Israel Idonije or any other celebrity of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Israel Idonije?

Booking fees for Israel Idonije, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies according to the circumstances, including the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. Speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Israel Idonije, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

Who is the agent for Israel Idonije?

All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Israel Idonije for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Israel Idonije for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service talent booking agency?

All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Israel Idonije or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Israel Idonije or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.


Israel Idonije is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Social Activism, Non-Profit & Association and Business. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Israel Idonije generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shawn Harper, Rudy Ruettiger and Coach Ken Carter. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Israel Idonije for an upcoming event.

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