KAYODE OGUNDAMISI POOH POOH'S BILLIONAIRE FOLORUNSHO ALAKIJA'S CLAIM TO AWESOME WEALTH VIA OIL BLOC!

Kayode Ogundamisi

Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija

There has always been this over stressed narrative as per how Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija, one of Africa's wealthiest woman came into her stupendous wealth. At every given opportunity, the colossally rich woman never fails to talk about how, she took charge of an oil well, that was rejected by another, which later became the corner stone to what we know now.

According to the lady of immense means, whose 2nd wedding ceremony for one of her sons which happened sometime ago in London, shook the whole of the United Kingdom due to the sheer opulence that was displayed and the value of money spent. She had said what was rejected by an oil company, she had accepted by faith. So what that actually refers to, is that it was God and her trust in the God, that brought the Oil bloc her way!

A seasoned social activist and a veteran of many battles of wit, based in the UK, who shuttles between the UK and Nigeria, who was a former Secretary General of the Students Union of his Alma Mater, University of Jos, by name Kayode Ogundamisi, who maybe having being highly irritated by the continual flogging of the same old bullshit narrative, recently pooh-poohed, Mrs Folorunsho Alakija's claim to fame in a series of very piecing, no holds barred tweets!

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WELCOME TO BILLIONAIRE'S ROW IN IKOYI- WHERE NOT LESS THAN 5 SUPER DUPER RICH P HAVE THEIR PALATIAL ABODES

Dr Ernest Nnaemeka Azudialu Ojiebesi

Folorunsho Alakija

Chief James Ibori

Nestoil HQ

Many years back a well known, very well recognised, super stylish man of God by name "Pastor Kris Okotie of the Household of God Church", who is specially blessed with the gift of the garb, rephrased a popular saying thus "Birds of identical plummage, congregate in the same vicinity", that time honoured statement is very apt in describing what we are focusing on here today.

Truly and truly, only soul mates connects and stay in the same area, minions always find their levels, like they say water has levels.

Ikoyi Crescent in Lagos, is one of those roads or streets that tries to help define very well, the apt statement above. At the beginning part is Victor Gbolade Osibodu's Vigeo HQ, while at the end of the same road that also houses the residence of the US Consular General, is the humongous 5 star hotel still under construction and owned by another super rich man, in the person of the Ide Ahaba himself, Chief Sonny Odogwu.

Years back in the late 80s till for a long while the street played home to one of Nigeria's great industrialists, in the person of the Chief Razak Akanni Okoya of the Eleganza Industries Fame. That spread of high-rise buildings, which had the gracious money man's suite too, used to be a beehive of activities then, as it hosted many wondrous parties, where the who-is-who of that time used to gather. That was until Chief Okoya relocated to his Olorunisola palatial home along the Lekki-Ajah Expressway.

Not too far from Chief Okoya then were the houses of whoever became the then Chief Justice of Nigeria and then the Vice-President or Chief of General Staff in the military government then. Ikoyi Crescent has always had its history as a major part of the very valued old Ikoyi.

There is what just saying you live at the old Ikoyi end conjures in the mind of the initiates, it immediately says you are part of old money and old money means part of the establishment, those who make things go tick and tock.

Now fast forward to the recent times, that stretch still retains some of the ambience of the old, but it has now been transported to a much higher realm now. Though it is still the rich that abodes here, they cannot just be described in that too familiar term. Those here now are not just men and also woman of timber and caliber, but these are people of extraordinary and strathospherical means, in other words "Billionaires". Hence the reason why that stretch of road has been recoined Billionaire's Row.

Imagine that one of the 2 wealthiest black women (African) on earth lives on this row! And that's none other than Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija of Famfa Oil fame. Mrs Alakija very recently showed the world in London, that she's a certified, Forbes rated billionaire unparalleled with that humongous wedding of her son which held the land of the queen mesmerised. London has always known the African and Nigerian rich and the wealthy, but they had never felt the power of such wealth, the way Mrs. Alakija razzled-dazzled everyone earlier this year on all counts. Madam and her family are residence on the Billionaire's row.

Right opposite Mrs. Billionaire is the humongous and superlative edifice of none other than, Dr. Billionaire himself by name Dr. Ernest Nnaemeka Azudialu Ojiebesi, the intimidating Lion of Okija, who is the Osuofia (pathfinder, clearer of bush) of Okija In Ihiala LGA of Anambra State and who is the owner of Nestoil.

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NO CHANGES ON FORBES RICH LIST AS ALIKO DANGOTE, ADENUGA, OTEDOLA, ALAKIJA, DANJUMA STILL TOPS LIST

Aliko Dangote

Dr Mike Adenuga

Femi Otedola

Folorunsho Alakija

The annual rich list of the mega men and woman was released again for 2017 and the positions occupied by many of those listed hasn't changed at all, neither the value of their wealth too.

Apart from Femi Otedola, Tony Elumelu and Jim Ovia who all sometimes moves up or down on the ladder before. Femi Otedola has now retained his 3rd position again.

Perennial number 1 and 2 remained fixed, as Aliko Dangote is still the Numero Uno liquid man with a staggering worth as stated by Forbes to be $12.5billion followed by Dr Michael Agbolade Adenuga.

Here is the full list according to their positions and their worth.

Aliko Dangote- Nigeria's richest and by extension Africa's wealthiest and also "Richest Blackman alive", said to be worth $12.5 billion. The value of his worth is not as it used to be meaning his position on the world's richest list from the high of nos 24 has now gone down to less than first 100 in the world.

Otunba 'Dr' Michael Agbolade Adenuga. Nigeria's consistent nos 2 richest. The owner of Globacom Nigeria nos 2 telecommunications company and owner of several other brands, with investments in several other pies.  Net worth is put at $10.5 billion. Some have claimed consistently that he might be worth more than the value above.

Femi Otedola. Nigeria's current nos 3. A position that he sometimes inter changes with others. The father of DJ Cuppy has experienced the down time which really affected his wealth and worth a while back, but he has since bounced back gallantly. A testament to his strength and ability is him occupying this 3rd position now with a net worth of $2.3 billion. The owner of Zenon and chairman of Forte oil is a survivor.

Folorunsho Alakija. Hers is the story of grace. The MD of Famfa Oil is said to be the undisputed Richest woman in Nigeria and probably the richest woman of African descent, there's the issue sometimes about who is richer between her and the Angolan first daughter. The former fashion designer has since grown in leaps and bounds. The UK would not forget the wedding of her son to his beau that held at a palace recently. The media spoke about that wedding with such gloss, that made Africans and Nigerians all over the world proud. Her net worth is placed at $2.1 billion.

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AFRICA'S WEALTHIEST WOMAN FOLORUNSHO ALAKIJA HITS 66 & DEDICATES ALL TO GOD

For many years running now, the Executive Vice Chairperson of her own oil and gas brand known to the world as Famfa Oil, Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija has been acclaimed as Africa's number 1 wealthiest woman and it's like she's not ready in anyway or manner at relinquishing that post.

Though we don't know her exact worth, but it's been put in the region of $3 billion plus sweet Dollars. That an awesome amount of money or like some would say a very very tidy sum, running into a staggering or colossal sum if one were to change such amount into Naira. What that just says is that, it's like some are nearly as rich if not richer than their country, Nigeria.

So the supremely fashion conscious lady clocked 66 years today, Saturday, July 15, 2017 having being born on July 15, 1951 in Ikorodu, Lagos to Chief L.A Ogbara.

In her own special way at saying thank you to God for another year alive, the former President of FADAN penned a birthday message to herself, ascribing everything to her maker thus-

"Happy 66th Birthday to Me!

Lord Jesus, I come to your throne room to celebrate my Special day. Thank you Lord for making me see another beautiful year. Thank you Father for the Gift of life.

All I can say is THANK YOU LORD for WITHOUT YOU I AM NOTHING BUT WITH YOU I HAVE EVERYTHING I WILL EVER NEED. I AM TRULY GRATEFUL.

COVENANT KEEPING GOD! (Sic)

Madam only just recently as in just last month, June 2017 held a supersonic wedding for her son, one of the 4 who had to remarry after the demise of his first wife due to illiness. That wedding of the sseason held at an iconic palace, where one of Great Britain's most iconic figure, Sir Winston Churchill was born.

The  revebrations from that humongous wedding, which displayed sheer opulence in its most extravagant form has not yet subsided in the UK and would take a longwhile to subside.

So from us here we say, to the Lady of  a great and immense means. Happy birthday Madam. Long may you live to continually stamp your indelible feet upon the sands of time.

ANOTHER STUPENDOUS WEDDING BY THE ALAKIJA'S

Just in case, you are wondering which Alakija, you must surely have come to understand after all this while that there's only one, that is the reference point and it's none other than Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija and her husband. For effect, we all know that she has the enviable record of being the "wealthiest black woman alive" in the whole universe. And any party, event or occasion she organises is the ones to be stored be seen at

So first of all, salute to the woman of proper timber and Caliber.

So like expected, one of her sons, by name Flo (Folarin) took his now lovely wife to the altar yesterday and it was done inside a castle in London.

Like expected of a multi million pounds wedding, it had all the elements and trappings of drama and fairytale in abundance and on show, obviously the event planner went the extra mile, to make the whole day special. When there's good money, anything can be gotten and done.

Venue of the wedding was the prestigious Blenheim Palace, in Stockport, Oxfordshire, London. And it was the wedding between 2 lovebirds, being Flo and his gorgeous Iranian stunner now wife, Naza or better still Neganin for full.

The "invitation box", not card for this wedding was expectedly outstanding and intimidating. The first leg of this wedding had begun in Lagos, Nigeria with a traditional engagement etc sometime in November of 2016 at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos and that engagement on its own was a mega event as all the high rollers from different works of life were in attendance.

Now fast forward to this incredible white wedding. Naganin is the daughter of  an Iranian businessman, while Folarin is one of the 4 sons of the Alakijas.

The stupendous wedding venue, Blenheim Palace, is an architectural masterpiece steeped in tradition, it was where Sir Winston Churchill was born in 1874. It has a capacity to hold up to 2000 guests maximum and package could come to from £100,000 and upwards depending on many factors.

For someone that's super wealthy, it's the perfect venue to hold such a wedding of this magnitude.

Happy married life to the gorgeous duo. 

HALIMAT WEDS AUWAL LAWAL ABDULLAHI 2017 IN MINNA. DETAILS ABOUT LAST NIGHT'S CEREMONIES

Bride Halima

Olori WuraOla Ogunwusi

Aisha, mother of the day

Amina Sambo

Bola Shagaya

Folorunsho Alakija

Mother's night was ably hosted by Aisha.

The Wolima and Kamu went well.

Villages were built as part of the ceremony.

There was all types of music and good etc.

Ibidun Ighodalo is one of those helping to package a super first class event.

Minna the capital of Niger State is currently agog as the Eagles are converging there presently, those who couldn't land yesterday are already landing this morning. Seen during some parts of the ceremonies last night entering early this morning were the likes of Folorunsho Alakija, Bola Shagaya, Abike Dabiri, Namadi Sambo's wife, Amina Sambo, the Ooni of Ife's wife Olori WuraOla Ogunwusi, Abah Folawiyo and Halti Ali Modu Sheriff, just to mention a few.  

For the super liquid ones, they would be shuttling from wherever that is their bases to Minna and Lagos, as they must be seen at 2 spots, the Babangida's wedding and that of Obasanjo/Adebutu. 

Last night the ceremony began towards the wedding Fatiha between IBB's last born daughter from his late wife Maryam Babangida, by name Halimat to top notch business man, Auwal Lawal Abdullahi. Like already known, 30 plus years old Halima would be entering her husband​'s home as the 3rd wife. 

As expected with Northern Nigerian weddings, it was steeped in their culture and tradition. It was an undeniably colourful cultural night also known as the Mother's night, and it took place with the Kamu and Wolima. It's a tradition that's expected where the bride would be fawned on and celebrated by her peers and other female members of the family. While the Wolima is more of plenty of prayers. The mother's night was hosted by IBB's eldest daughter Aisha, who perfectly represented her mother, the late Maryam Babangida. 

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OUT & ABOUT AT WIE AFRICA 2014 IN LAGOS, NIGERIA

FOLORUNSHO ALAKIJA

TOYIN SARAKI & GBEMI SHASORE

JASMINE TUKUR, TOYIN SARAKI & GBEMI SHASORE

OLUCHI ORLANDI

The annual WIE Africa Conference 2014 took place to a loud ovation in the very vibrant city of Lagos, Nigeria on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the Intercontinental Hotel, Kofo Abayomi Drive, Victoria Island, Lagos.


On the date stated above, women leaders from across the globe gathered at the venue in Lagos to empower and inspire the next generations of leaders. WIE means Women: Inspiration & Enterprise. This year's conference was hosted by the Dee Poku, who is the founder of the organization and she was joined as co-hostess by the former first lady of Kwara State, the gorgeously elegant philanthropist, Her Excellency Mrs. Toyin Saraki, who is the the founder-president of the Well-Being Foundation Africa, the ex-first lady we hear was the symposium sponsor. She co-hosted the very successful symposium with the likes of renowned designer Folake Folarin-Coker, talk show host & top media personality Mo Abudu, who is the founder & MD/CEO of EbonyLife TV, also there as a co-hostess was media personality Julie Giuchuru. 

The theme of this year's discuss was ''Bridging the Gap- The Global Leader''. The idea behind those chosen to host the conference from media to entrepreneurship, fashion to finance was so as to inspire a whole gamut of the next generation of women leaders in those areas of endeavours towards leadership. The idea is to help inspire the future women leaders towards taking very central roles in the shaping of the Africa of the future. The aim also is to help change the negative perceptions of Africa in general, by presenting highly successful African women & innovations.

The headliner for this year's conference was none other than the richest black woman on the face of the universe, the gorgeous & very industrious Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija, who is the MD of Famfa Oil & Gas; she shared with the participants her very inspirational life experience to a very captive audience.

The founder-president of the Well-Being Foundation Africa, Mrs. Toyin Saraki, moderated the Nike Foundation 'Girl Effect' panel, which was titled 'Our Future: This is the Moment to invest in Girls. In her welcome address to the participants of the WIE Africa symposium 2014, Mrs. Saraki stated that ''women and girls “play a great role in today’s global economy; and in order to make an impact in [their] spheres of influence, professions, vocations and passions, all women should be fulfilled, empowered and achievement-driven.” 

To address the marginalization of adolescent girls, who are key change agents in society, the Nike Foundation’s ‘Girl Effect’ initiative continues to promote the Girl Declaration, which is fully supported by the Wellbeing Foundation Africa. The Foundation has long challenged practices that hinder the prosperity of the girl child, such as child marriage and domestic violence, while promoting behaviours that ensure their progress, such as girl education.

Stimulating a loud applause from the delegates, Miss Salamatu 17, said “A real woman is a woman who seeks to empower others and is a role model to other women” while Miss Aisha, 19, articulated the best of the Symposium’s goal; When she said "I am here to be the voice of the girls who cannot be here."

Some of those we caught sight of at the event were the likes of ex-supermodel Oluchi Orlandi, ED Polo Ltd Jennifer Obayuwana, Gbemi Shasore, Jasmine Tukur, MD Bobby Taylor Consulting Bukky Karibi-Whyte, tv show host Dolapo Oni, OAP Kayla Oniwo, fashion editor & top stylist Ezinne Chinkata, former MD of Mnet Africa Biola Alabi, actor/model Gbenro Ajibade, Reni Folawiyo, Editor The Pride Magazine Latasha Ngwube, founder Glam Report Bola Balogun, Creative Director HON Ugonna Omeruo, elegant stallion Onyeka Onwenu, deputy editor Hello! Nigeria Onah Nwachukwu, publisher Genevieve Magazine Betty Irabor, ex-MBGN Nike Oshinowo, International Make Up artist Eryca Freemantle, host of The Protege & OAP Fade Ogunro, Publisher Exquisite MagazineTewa Onasanya and very many others.  

We have a few of the pictures of the event for your viewing pleasure. Some of the pictures were sourced from Style Vitae. 

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FOLORUNSHO ALAKIJA, TOYIN SARAKI, MO ABUDU, FOLAKE FOLARIN-COKER & CO FOR WIE AFRICA 2014

Come Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the Intercontinental Hotel, on Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria it would be a gathering of titans. By titans we mean some in and outside our clime that have done very well in their fields of endeavors. 6 of the very prominent names that would feayure at this year's WIE (Women: Inspiration & Enterprise are as follows- The richest Black woman & African in the universe- Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija, Business Magnate & Philantropist, who is the Spotlight Speaker, Mrs. Toyin Saraki, former First Lady of Kwara State & Founder of The WellBeing Foundation, Mo Abudu, very successful business woman and Chairperson and CEO, EbonyLife TV, Dee Poku, social entrepreneur, marketing consultant and Philanthropic strategist Founder & CEO of WIE, Folake Folarin-Coker, Founder & Creative Director of the award winning style brand Tiffany Amber and the last but not the least person is Julie Gichuru, top Kenyan media personality, a proud mother of 5 kids.

WIE is an annual women's conference and online community aimed at empowering a new generation of women leaders. Some of the speakers that had attended past editions of the WIE symposium are the likes of Melinda Gates- wife of Bill Gates, Diane Von Furstenberg- top designer, Donna Karan- top designer, Ariana Huffington publisher of Huffington Post, Queen Raina, Nancy Pelosi- US Speaker, Iman world famous former model and business woman, Rosario Dawson- famous actress, Aerin Lauder, Lauren Bush just to mention a few. 

According to the organizers-

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MORE NIGERIAN'S HIT THE SUPER RICH WORLD'S LIST

Who ever says we are not affecting the world positively as Nigerians had better have a rethink. Either we accept the fact or not, there is a Nigerian excelling at the top of something major either good or bad. We cannot be the most populous Black Nation on earth for nothing. 

According to Forbes Africa's Rich List, there are 11 super duper rich Nigerians, occupying strong positions. Alhaji Aliko Dangote again, remains the Numero Uno or the capo di tutti capi, which translates to mean the ''master boss or boss of all bosses'' with a net worth of $12 Billion, a $2 Billion leap from the $10.1 billion he had before. In Africa, South Africa leads with the highest number of people on the list with 12, while Nigeria has 11, Egypt has 8 and Morocco has 5. 

The Nigerians on the list are as follows-

1.Aliko Dangote- $12 Billion- 1st on the overall list- Dangote Group/other investments
2.Otunba Michael Adenuga- $4.6 Billion -5th on the list- Globacom & other investments
3.Jim Ovia- $825 Million-19th on the list- ZenithBank, Visafone etc
4.AbdulSamad Rabiu- $675 Million- 21st on the list- BUA Group
5.Folorunsho Alakija- $600 Million- 24th on the list-Famfa Oil
6.Theophilus Danjuma- $600 Million- Joint 24th with Folorunsho Alakija. former defense Minister
7.Obafoluke Otudeko- $575 Million- Honeywell Group & others
8.Mohammed Indimi- $550 Million- Oil investment, Babangida's in law
9.O.B Lulu Briggs- $500 Million- 31st on the list- Moni Pulo investment Limited
10.Sani Bello- $425 Million- 37th on the list, former Governor and Ambassador
11.Hakeem Bello-Osagie-$400 Million- 40th on the list, former UBA Chairman, Etisalat & others.

ALIKO DANGOTE

MIKE ADENUGA

JIM OVIA

ABDULSAMAD RABIU

FOLORUNSHO ALAKIJA

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