Folorunso Alakija is a Nigerian businesswoman and billionaire. Fondly referred to as Africa’s richest woman, she is involved in the fashion oil, real estate, and printing industries. READ – 5 Life Lessons Every Woman Can Learn From Folorunsho Alakija As she turns a year older, here is a brief profile on her life, career, and achievements. Early Life Folorunsho Alakija was born in 1951...
A few decades ago, women had no business owning companies, oil blocs, heading banks or being the chairpersons of important organizations. That has changed with time. These days, many women are sticking their fists into businesses which were once headed by men and they are progressing. There are now more financially independent women than men, particularly in Nigeria. In celebration...