Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija emerged the richest woman in Africa in 2012. Check out very old photos of her. Pictured above is young Folorunsho and step-sister, Doyin.Mrs Folorunsho is a fashion designer, group managing director of The Rose of Sharon Group and you will see photos of her rocking some of her designs below. She later went into the oil business, became the Executive Vice Chairman of Famfa Oil and Gas Limited and is now worth an estimated $2.5 billion – N425billion! As of 2014, she is listed by Forbes as the 96th most powerful woman in the world. She is 65 now, married and has four sons.
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| Mr & Mrs Alakija at their wedding in 1976 |
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| As a young mother in 1977 with Ladi at six months |
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| As an Executive Secretary in IMB (International Merchant Bank) |
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| My sons and I in 1987 |
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| Award night as Designer of the year 1986/1987 with Modupe and Mrs. Teni Aofiyebi |
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| Creating a new design for Supreme Stitches in 1989 |
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| Mrs Folorunsho rocking her design |
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| With hubby, Modupe Alakija |
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Her family |
Images: Laila
Very impressive and humble beginning. A good story of a great lady who meticulously and methodologically rose from rag to riches. Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija still remains humble despite her stinking wealth. She is truly blessed with a good husband and lovely children. She an example of a person who has fulfilled her dreams through faith and by keeping hope alive.