olorunso Alakija opens Up to Hello! Mag about Being the Richest Black Woman!

It is now proven that women can do what men can do in Nigeria!

Surprisingly, business woman and billionaire FolorunsoAlakija graces the cover of Hello! Nigeria Magazine for the issue of December 2014!

Posing in a beautiful pink dress Alakija opens up in an exclusive interview with the publication. She narrates her quest for a stake in the oil business, and how she was turned down several times while trying to acquire an oil license.

In a courageous voice she said:

“It was a matter of taking on a challenge and I had to ensure that it worked because there was no going back,”

Also note that As of 2014, she is listed as the 96th most powerful woman in the world by Forbes….

Credits

Cover Story Photos: Kelechi Amadi Obi

Make Up: Mary-Jayne for Zaron Cosmetics

Cover Story Attires: All from Folorunso Alakija’s Wardrobe

Location: Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Lagos