Folorunso Alakija
Nigerian businessperson and philanthropist · Nigeria · On the map · Executives · Born 1951 · age 75
She runs an oil company in Nigeria's energy sector and built a business empire spanning multiple industries - a figure whose wealth and influence have made her one of Africa's most closely watched entrepreneurs.
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Born 15 July 1951, Folorunso Alakija entered business and eventually moved into Nigeria's oil industry, becoming executive vice chairman of Famfa Oil Limited. She simultaneously built the Rose of Sharon Group, where she serves as group managing director, extending her reach across sectors. Her business success has been matched by philanthropic work, and her name now stands among the continent's most prominent businesswomen.
