ARISE NEWS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH AFRICA'S RICHEST WOMAN FOLORUNSHO ALAKIJA

The Nigerian oil and gas industry has been dominated by men, and it is "seldom" that you find a woman occupying a position as powerful as the one occupied by Apostle "Folorunsho Alakija". She is one of Nigeria's most successful businesswomen who wears many hats; she is an author, a philanthropist, a real estate mogul, and secured one of the most lucrative ventures from the Nigerian government...an oil block. In celebration of her 70th Birthday, Apostle Alakija shared the secret to her success and much more in this special ARISE News feature.
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[@toyinabiodun7329]

Thank you for this interview. The main point that touched my heart was the fact that she said she didn't get to know Christ early. I am so thankful to God for saving her life and the grace given her to be able to know Christ.

[@christallosungbohun2435]

Mrs Babangida kept booking the appointments. That's uncommon among men, talkless women. May God give us the gift of people and work the will in us.

[@loucadoida3327]

Wow I want to be remembered as a woman that feared God. that was powerful

[@Ibochic1]

Respect! This is about to be my life story. Watch this space!

[@musayau7476]

This woman has never tested poverty. But her generosity and straightforwardness is uncommon.

[@christianahsofolahan8555]

I am very proud of this adorable woman of God.

[@cessaly100]

Me too!

[@iyaboadeosun1032]

Mrs F. A is a great achiever, noble woman per excellence. Adorable , beautiful and talented. God bless you and the family . You are unique in every aspect of life , our role model . More Grace in God's vineyard. Amen 🙏

[@julieogri7160]

Wow. It'll be a great honor to sit with an Icon like this. Her story is so motivating and relatable...😢 She is amazing.

[@yajirfaith4456]

It was so refreshing hearing her speak,she's my model. listening to great women like this,gives you an idea of their mindset. and I learn a lot,thank you for this interview.

[@HuStLeBuniiie]

Spiritually sound and financially loaded woooow

[@ZZ-jd6eq]

Double dose ....well loaded

[@amaka3632]

I love mrs. Alakija's humility, I admire her so much,more grace ma.

[@ComfortOlowo]

Happy birthday to you mom Alakija. I am highly inspired by your life. Keep on serving God, the Lord is with you and He will never leave you. Many more years as Jesus tarries. Amen.

[@maryadie5001]

" DON'T ONLY ASK FROM GOD, ALSO ASK HIM HOW AND WHAT U CAN GIVE BACK TO HIM". DIS HAS BEEN MY PROPELLING FORCE IN THE GIVING "INDUSTRY"

[@thereallifecoach4582]

One woman I admire so very much.. not for her wealth but for her character.

[@bolanleakingbehin5213]

The power of determination and never giving up. I covet this!

[@ebydiemon4019]

I love her simplicity!❤ Happy birthday Mrs Alakija.

[@ezeudujiemeka1895]

I wanted to hear that part “she was very kind " Ojy Okpe is a good presenter❤❤

[@emekagodwin8919]

Amazing interview 👏👏👏👏 at 70 she still look beautiful God grace can't be measured in your ma life..

[@soblessed5285]

That woman that fear God. You are an inspiration to many ma 😍

[@saraholuwatoyinajayi9758]

This is my point of view in life you always needs someone to lift you up to your next destination thank God she knew Mrs.Babagida, how would she have gotten to the minister or in-line of power as in to get to the corridor of power, in all thank God for letting her met with the right people who help

[@blessingnnenanya728]

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[@oyeladefolake3584]

God would have raised someone else to give her access. Men are just vessels, it was her destiny to get into the door.

[@myraessien8964]

That friend in she met on flight I would say is the actual God sent

[@DrEzinneErhirhie]

Many persons who know great people just collect selfies with them, a new shoe or shoes, clothes and small small contracts and bragging rights and name dropping Many of us would meet our helpers but not take advantage of the relationship

[@kwameanti712]

Though, she acknowledged,Madam Babangida's influence,she watered it down a bit. Look the ministers wouldn't hv lookked her way, if not for the babangida name

[@nietah325]

Purely inspiring... I tap into this Anointing...Great Woman of God

[@anjemoriyanu1535]

I am so blessed to have read years back about you when was still a maid in the land of Egypt. You are full of GOD'S words mummy Folorunsho Alakija and I strongly believe one I will see you and tell you how GOD as use your story to bless my life and I am growing everyday 🙏❤️. More of God 🙏 in you ma Happy birthday 🎂🎈. #LoveFromADaughterFromAfarButCloseInSpirit

[@tonniegideons3943]

I can't get tired of celebrating this woman because she is worth celebrating....Instead of wasting her hard earned money on jewelries worth 14 billion naira,she chose to combat unemployment by setting up firms....Tell me why this woman will not live long..Am not just celebrating her because she is rich iam doing so because she is touching humanity with clean wealth not looted funds.. Ironically even d ones that loot hardly touch lives..instead they hide it in foreign banks. I celebrate u mama Africa...

[@emmanuelskilful2489]

💪

[@naijabelle4961]

lovely write-up

[@nanabuhari3505]

An awesome commentary👍

[@cherylyanful8653]

😅😅7😅7😅you 😅have 😅your money 😅😅😅😅

[@AngelaJinadu]

Life changing statement.

[@tenithomas6891]

I love the flow of the interactions between the host and guest...natural and professional.

[@gbassaisaac7553]

They both low key admire each other

[@duke23401]

Never accept No for an answer👌. Thank God for your life Mummy Folorunsho Alakija, Happy 70th birthday ma.

[@maryadie5001]

Dat line is ringing in my head

[@victoriacutshall7170]

Amen.. never give up.. always a success...🇺🇸🇳🇬✝️

[@gracelandenterprises2536]

I’m so blessed to be able to listen to Mrs Folorunsho Alakija… Wow… she’s truly God Blessed! I love her spirit of excellence, her love for people, her determination to go beyond barriers. Her story is one for all to Read and take careful notes ! “Anything that’s worth doing at all, is worth doing Well”! I’m an American business woman and I have adapted this one mantra to my life! Blessings and Abundance We love you and we are so Thankful for your life Mrs Folorunsho Alakija❤️🙌🏾

[@obinna6345]

I love this interviewer

[@tonniegideons3943]

This is d kind of woman we need in d Nigeria polity... She got to d level she is today not through looting and embezzlement of public fund but through hard work,doggedness and determination..an epitome of what an ideal African woman should be...Tell me why I won't be proud of this woman...u can imagine d number of Nigerians she has delivered from unemployment.. I can't get tired of admiring this woman...Why won't she look 30 when millions of Nigerians she employed r praying for her daily.. So this is d Alakija I have been hearing about...waoh...simple,humble and naturally beautiful inside and outside.. A complete African woman. Arise pls connect me with this icon.. I need to speak with her..Pls bridge d gap...

[@IAO213]

How about those living in poverty in the oil region of Nigeria?

[@olanrewajuabraham3338]

@tonnie, have you done your due diligence before arriving at this your conclusion?

[@MrRoyck10]

Nigerians are super gullible people who believe everything they hear, can you not do a research? The woman had access to IBB who stole more than Abacha using mainly fronts.

[@olanrewajuabraham3338]

@@MrRoyck10, apart from that, I watch a video where Obasanjo is bragging that he promised to make 10 Nigerians billionaire and " with all due respect, madam you're one of them" to FA.

[@seunolayemi6373]

@@olanrewajuabraham3338 please who are the remaining 9.

[@tonniegideons3943]

Happy "30th" birthday lady Alakija....Pls don't get embarrassed... This is not a mistake....U don't look 70...am sure there is a mix up somewhere....Unlike most ladies u choose to inflate ur age instead of reducing it...Once again congrats on ur 30th birthday. Wishing u more fruitful and productive years ahead.. God bless u ma.

[@tekumforche2160]

Now that's an exaggeration! Lol at least give her 55 not 30

[@ezekielameduogidi5288]

When you see billionaire you talk nonsense... Good motivation for young folks but she still look her age without make up... Happy birthday ma

[@emmanuelagbafor2027]

😂😂😂

[@okorievinox2680]

She look like Clara Chukwura the actress, love u ma

[@ZZ-jd6eq]

You are so on point

[@senisalami5204]

I honestly l agree with you. She looks like that actress especially the face and skin color. I even thought they are sisters but l know they are not!!!!

[@AggiesVine]

I tap into your well of blessings and prosperity Mrs Folorunsho Alakija.

[@stankwus8679]

Mrs Alakija is just a simple woman. Her huminity is contagious. It was nice lustening to her humble beginning and her words of inspiration to young Nigerians.

[@dorcasoyedeji4506]

Congratulations and Happiest of birthday to Apostle Mrs F. Alakija. Another proven work of God. He is the one that makes rich and add no sorrow. Remain blessed in soul and spirit ma IJN 🙏🎉

[@folasadejibodu4437]

CONGRATULATIONS GRANDMA!!! MAY THE ALMIGHTY GOD ADD MORE YEARS TO YEAR IN JESUS MIGHTY NAME....REJOICE IN THE LORD MA!

[@elizabethkomolafe9731]

9l)ll

[@thelmaobih8157]

Happy Birthday to you ma, more years ahead of you in Jesus Name Amen. I need your help ma. Show me the way I want to be like you ma. Thanks and GOD Bless u more Amen

[@BukolaAbiola-ru4mq]

Congratulations to Ms Alakija at 70, Age Gracefully Ma’am.

[@adebayobusola7147]

This is inspiring. I connect to this Grace and much more

[@BUGADIEZ]

Congrats Mrs. Alakija on ur 70th. May the Lord keep you and Guide you!

[@johnadekunle2532]

Happy birthday ma, Humble and simple- good virtue. Congratulations.

[@abbysotomi2457]

Quite an inspirational woman and great interview!🎈🎂🎁🎈💃🏽.

[@constanceajunwa8166]

An Amazon she is.... She is also an author. I have her books. God bless you for being an inspiration 🙏🏽

[@habibatsimpa9136]

I love her as my role model , God will surely give you long life

[@tubedaniel2813]

8th child out of 52 children 😊😊 the journey to the top must not have been that easy. Congratulations madam Alakija

[@Topz1578]

That woman that feared God😢 chai...deep.

[@nelsonayodele9258]

What a good life, this is a perfect example of a good woman, I love her so much, 70 yet still young and the ending so perfect with God.....she has seen life in all..we have a lot to learn from her..pls bring her again to give more retrospect of her life

[@priscillaoyewole6955]

Wow. Thank God for this great woman. Thank God for the wisdom in her story

[@adaoraamujiogu5472]

Happy birthday Ma. Looking young . More Grace .

[@jackieeden]

God I know you want me to watch this interview for a good reason ❤

[@graciousmaibvise9326]

Great Apostle.I love you.

[@ritaenglish8432]

I pick this: anything worth doing is worth doing WELL! Lord Jesus please help me to RUN with this, AMEN!

[@honorineoussou7686]

Thank you woman of God let's Flourish Africa greetings from Abidjan God bless you Mrs Alakija you're an inspiration 😊

[@lindadakare9252]

My two favourite women on set ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@odemaj8605]

Yes ,she is indeed a wonder,but she got to were she is via being connected to a sitting first lady, not necessarily being buisness savvy..congrarts to her achievements and wish her more yrs to come

[@thebetacoach]

So why can't you connect yourself.if it was easy..networking is a skill for entrepreneurship

[@Friends46488]

@@thebetacoach Exactly! I don't like it when people downplay other's success. If it was easy, then everyone will be like her.

[@noelynkoutalo6174]

Liking your inspiring interview from Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬

[@omololabello7731]

Happy birthday to you ma, you are truly an inspiration, may God keep you and continue to bless your giving heart, you will not miss his Kingdom in Jesus Name.

[@amaka8086]

Congratulations and Happy birthday!

[@TheRubyDawn]

Hearing The Apostle speak resonated spiritually with me. I felt like she was reading the next level of my life's path to me. 🙏🏾🧵✂️⛽🇳🇬🌍❣

[@adeolasaba2000]

Good job Madam, thank you for highlighting salient points about Mama Alakijas success. It is one thing to be connected and it is another thing to make something of the connections and opportunity

[@staceyadams2272]

Thoroughly loved hearing this video from such a humble lady.

[@jerrygodleads9772]

My first time of listening to her story. Your story just helped me this evening. Slow and steady wins the race. This is the word we all need at this time, because honestly, it's always looks like we are behind destiny. Like we have less time as youths and we want to be rich before getting old. The state of our economy dey 'choke.' I hope to be a beneficiary of Flourish Africa soon as I've got a tech idea that needs funding. Most importantly, thank you for encouraging those who believe that one can be a Christian and genuinely rich. More years to go ma'am

[@ojigwe-xf8jv]

I commend you for your determination, dexterity, and tenacity. Those appointments that Miriam Babangida set up for you are worth more than millions of dollars. The oil minister knew exactly who was sending you to him. The minister thus knew that he had to give you an audience and a great audience indeed. Mrs. Alakija, I want to commend you for your humility. I also love your choices of pronoun. You were always using the words: "we," not "I." That is so commendable. May God continue to bless you.

[@jumokeadetoun7127]

Its good to listen to you. Wisdom is using what is available to get into what you want. good story,

[@chinyerefunmiloladike]

"Never accept NO for an answer" - that really got me. This woman of God ❤

[@ememsoughtafter654]

I'm really blessed listening to this.

[@asapakindele2550]

Truly anything is possible, as long as you put in your mind to making it work. this interview just clarified lots of Negative conclusions about her. Happy birthday!

[@zamahaz1302]

She is a definitely WOW. She is indeed an inspiration. She had a blessing and guidance of God. Love her determination.

[@soniaimafidon6562]

Every of our steps & life's decisions will be ordered when we allow God take the lead. Put God first & every other things will follow. Beautiful story.

[@olubukolaolawoyin-okundaye3802]

What an inspiring and very interesting interview. I was glued to my seat throughout the interview. So many things to learn from Apostle Folorunso Alakija coupled with a smooth coordination of the interview session by a professional interviewer. I really enjoyed myself. Long live Mrs. Folorunso Alakija, God got your back.

[@janniesworld173]

Such a delight to hear her speak. I will not be small in life

[@queenosouth8113]

Very blessed and likeable. Not sure the overarching evil, jealous, repressive spirit in the country right now welcomes her sharing her life and success.

[@adegoketalabi3329]

Happy Birthday Ma

[@AjolokoAderonke-hj3cz]

So inspiring….God bless you Ma ❤

[@sundaybalogun8234]

Happy Birthday ma. At 70 you're awesome. Giving all the glory to God!

[@abubakartaju7262]

A great interview!

[@FeliciaJack-s5w]

This isthe finger of of God. Wonderful testimony. I tap in.

[@nkemakintan6939]

I salute your courage ma. The Almighty God will continually strengthen and guide you and your family.

[@lisajoss1322]

Hallelujah!!! Wao ,am so glad you knew CHRIST now that's beyond your wealth. Am so glad for you ma

[@enetamuno5953]

Lovely interview, rather conversation, between Ojinika (Jiniks in Dr Abati's voice) and Apostle Folorunso Alakija, a lady after God's Heart!

[@DorisHealthyTastyMeals]

Wow it my pleasure meeting the richest woman in Africa

[@blessingndam]

Thanks ma for inspiring us

[@kemiaregbesola3115]

Happy birthday ma, i have always longed for hearing you speak. Love you ma for your tenancity. Im your type, and i will share my trstimony like this very sonn. ❤

[@charityobani6826]

Two beautiful ladies. Well done!

[@oluwafemiabrahamadegunwa4796]

Apostle Folorunso Alakija may God bless you, you're hard working and intelligent. If all women will love their husband talk less of money fear God our society will be happier. You actually love God not proud you dont add your maiden fathers name to your name like others and helpful to the needy God bless you MA. Happy Birthday at 70. You look younger because you love God. Keep it up. You don't have a fashion School do you or a University

[@jabungubo5132]

She looks very young. She's beautiful. More grace to her in Jesus Christ's name...... Amen. Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@dynamicmeg]

Wa ow! I'm uplifted listening to such a wonderful woman. God bless you and keep you strong and healthy. May you live a ripe old age in Jesus name. Amen.

[@Kjswiftc]

Her sons wife is persian! love nigeria from iran , 🇮🇷 🤝 🇳🇬

[@joycedenga6807]

Happy 70th birthday Apostle (Mrs )Alakija. You are an inspiration. May God bless you with many more beautiful years of impact on earth.

[@robertdavid5225]

hello joyce

[@johnaboshim9881]

Inspirational!! Allit takes sometimes is to listen/ read other people's stories.

[@victoriachinyere3302]

I love your fearlessness, thanks for being bold. we're age mates.

[@laoluadegbesan9794]

Wow! Thank you Ojy, lovely interview, wonderful compilation. Great job! Happy Birthday to you Ma. God bless and keep you in Grace and Glory.

[@basetsanamatlou.2]

What can I do for you today Lord💙

[@oloniyoolubunmi]

Aunty you are such a beautiful woman. Congratulations ma.

[@abiodunomotayo804]

HBD ma. She looks so beautiful and simple. Keep up the good work.

[@olayemisubah3868]

She's my inspiration, thanks mama. Happy blessed 70th birthday Ma, ❤️. More of God's blessing, 🙏

[@Femimexican]

Wow ! im impressed with her persistent.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@akieljones7539]

HBD ma. I probably may never meet you. Pls know that I am proud of you. You inspire me . New York

[@olubukoladairo8125]

God bless you ma. I learnt a lot from your discussions and how God blesses you, showing you the hiding secrets to your success without the knowledge of anyone. Ha!, more blessings and happy birthdayyyyyy to you ma.

[@esthertaqwai7928]

Honestly she was really kind, such a wonderful friend we all need, God pls connect me to my own destiny helpers, let me not die helpless in life. Thank you Jesus 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@priscillaolubolade3225]

Oji is a great communicator I pray CNN won't come to pick her someday

[@priscillaolubolade3225]

I mean to work for them these two are great decent women

[@chukwukakennedy6296]

If she has a better offer from CNN she can quit Arise Channel, bc Charles Aniagolu of the same Arise,was once a CNN employee

[@priscillaolubolade3225]

Oh no I'll like to remain in Arise

[@owolarafeolasunkanmi4963]

Are you cursing her !.That's not a prayer .CNN coming to pick her is good for her career surely