Folorunsho Alakija

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Folorunsho Alakija (born 1951) is a Nigerian billionaire businesswoman, one of the richest women in Africa. She began her career in fashion, founding Supreme Stitches and becoming Nigeria's first female fashion designer to export to international markets. In 1993, Alakija ventured into oil, acquiring an oil prospecting license that became the prolific OML 127. Famfa Oil, her company, struck oil in commercial quantities, making her a billionaire. Beyond business, Alakija is a philanthropist through the Rose of Sharon Foundation, supporting widows, orphans, and education. She has received numerous honors including Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON). Alakija's journey from fashion to oil demonstrates Nigerian women's business acumen and resilience.

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