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

For its December 2014 issue of Hello! Nigeria Magazine, business woman and billionaire Folorunso Alakija graces the cover.
Striking a pose in 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.
“It was a matter of taking on a challenge and I had to ensure that it worked because there was no going back,” she tells the publication.

Also featured in the issue are modelling agency entrepreneur Elohor Aisien and designer Lanre Da Silva Ajayi of LDA. They both share their success stories.