She Turned an ABANDONED ISLAND into a 5-star Resort!

She Turned an ABANDONED Island into a 5-star Resort is another episode of my Made in Africa series where I feature black entrepreneurs from all across Africa who have built successful businesses and they tell us how they did it. Today's episode is about Rosemary Okoli who is a Nigerian entrepreneur who designs island destinations and makes them into multi-million dollar travel businesses. She is the brains behind the success of the biggest beachfront in West Africa, the Landmark Beach resort.
She tells us how she left the US to start her business in Nigeria. She also shares with us how she was able to build her business in Nigeria despite facing many challenges and difficulties. In this video, I tour one of the latest beach resorts she designed and manages in Lagos Nigeria and I also show you a new innovative way of managing and owning real estate in Africa. If you have plans of moving to Nigeria and owning real estate, this video is for you. Do like watch and enjoy.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:58 - Tour of space 1
03:00 - How she got started
05:06 - How Tripzapp started
06:20 - Working on Landmark Beach Lagos
8:28 - Tour of space 2
9:53 - How the space was transformed
11:47 - Notable projects at Landmark Beach
12:10 - Her perspective on designing Beach houses
12:56 - Price packages at Light House Beach House
13:35 - Tour of the space 3
14:07 - Challenges she fights as a female Designer
16:48 - Her proposed solutions to the challenges
17:31 - ROI on beach houses in Nigeria
18:36 - Her future plans
19:47 - What she thinks she can change about Africa
20:40 - What she would do differently if given a chance to start again
21:26 - Her advice to young Africans
23:00 - Outro

[@kcukachukwu546]

I owe this lady everything she gave my Foodtruck business a chance at landmark beach despite having no track record. You are a star

[@Robinsonbr]

❤

[@JohnOdunayo]

Wow that's lovely. does your have a website or an Instagram

[@MrMECHGaming1]

Wow!

[@MrMECHGaming1]

GOD BLESS Your Businesses!!! AMEN🙏🙌🔥

[@6ar6ie6__]

The only sad part is no one come and rent it

[@AnthonyIlogu]

I like that she believed that she could do more in Africa. She told herself the hard truth and decided to return home despite all the unknown. The risk was worth it.

[@midnightmakingdifferencr8553]

That’s very true if u have the money u have more freedom and opportunities

[@AnthonyIlogu]

@@midnightmakingdifferencr8553 you nailed it.

[@africanday7337]

Yeah, ladies don't usually take risks; when you see one like this, know she's a living legend

[@Kikongolessons]

@@midnightmakingdifferencr8553 👍👍

[@JohnPaul-hs5os]

Nigerian women rock

[@afrofeast]

She talks non-stop, that shows you how FAST her brain works. This girl is a gem to Nigeria and Afrika. We need more people like her to come back home and make things work for the motherland. Well done sis so proud of you xoxo

[@abd8729]

africa lol

[@deezname6417]

@@abd8729 I believe Africa is actually the European spelling. Like how Anubis is actually the European name for Anpu

[@abd8729]

@@deezname6417 damnn i never knew that

[@ikwere]

You noticed. I wish I can get to speak to her face2face

[@afrofeast]

@@ikwere lol you're all Nigerians. You can contact and speak w her. Yes, she's brilliant. The dude could barely catch up w her😁

[@jamidesutv]

Rory is such a brilliant lady, her work is inspiring. Thank you for interviewing her. We need to see more women doing big things like this. Kudos to her 👏🏼

[@hortenseclarke2589]

I tipped my hat to these young African entrepreneurs. They are the future of Africa. And seeing people like this lady gives me the impression that the future of Africa is in good hands. The prayer and fasting of many Christians across the continent and the world are not going in vain. God is opening the minds of our people to be creative and innovative. Africa got left behind in the Industrial Revolution, but I can see Africa catching up with the Technological Revolution and more...

[@MrMECHGaming1]

I totally Agree 💯

[@MindSetReset]

Amen ✝️ 🙏🏾 ❤

[@Lynn.eugene]

I hope Nigeria takes the tourism industry seriously!!! It will do our economy so much good

[@afrofeast]

The whole Afrika can reap big on tourism. But we need political stability and aggressive marketing and branding.

[@Lynn.eugene]

@@afrofeast yes. !!!!!

[@Abayomi_Adebowale]

Tayo never fails to deliver... There is so much opportunities yet untapped in our country and Africa as a continent. If we don't harness it, someone else will... So why run? Thank you Rose Mary... Keep on doing you!

[@etienne4451]

Tayo is interviewing his babe today, so cute😍😍🥰

[@trulytrulyawesome1051]

Honestly, after watching tayo's videos I really wanna move to Africa (esp. 🇳🇬)

[@lilacer6841]

This woman is right. Go anywhere in Europe and US and they value every thing and make money from it. Africa has everything just need to look around you. The continent is blessed

[@Winis_World]

This was a wonderful watch! She is so smart and inspiring! On a side note, I really find it funny how you both are acting like you've just met each other. CUTE!😂

[@olohialli9289]

they didn't just meet? Abi you have inside gist? 😃

[@esthervanda7401]

@@olohialli9289 they have gone on a trips together n they are good friends . You are new to this channel

[@KiRetteCouture]

Indeed. I admire her confidence. She doesn't need to brag. Just spitting out facts lol

[@cortezriley340]

AMAZING! As an American African and descendant of enslaved Africans, I look forward to the day I can return home to the Motherland to support people like this exceptional woman!

[@olatundeolaniyi7669]

She says I have an MBA, Tayo responded oh wow and nodded . Like he doesn’t know before 😃. Both of you are gems, incoming power couple - Africa’s power house ! Lesson-full as usual .

[@tendaifushai5651]

I was like, "They are playing us" lol

[@blackandblackandblac]

@@tendaifushai5651 business is business she is more focused Tayo is more Mesmerised

[@tendaifushai5651]

@@blackandblackandblac the thing is, Tayo has travelled with Rory for content. He knows Rory personally.... That 'Oh wow' isn't a surprise wow.

[@danielnwoke3694]

😂😂😂

[@alabijamiu9643]

@@tendaifushai5651 his girlfriend😘

[@ckbond41]

Rosemary is not only an inspiration to all the women in Africa, but to every black people all over the world. I like her vision on what she wants to do. I just hope she share her knowledge with some of the native people in Africa so they can explore their own vision. And is nice to see an African lady, especially on from Nigeria with her natural beautiful hair.😍🤩😘🥰

[@africanday7337]

Tayo Aina has proved to be an icon of African Talent Hunter

[@omahubani2107]

I've been to the Light House Beach House and what's striking for me is how secluded it is from the hustle and bustle of Lagos. Its quiet and a real getaway if you're looking to refresh yourself. I feel that more activities can be included for guests, also, more can be done with the space.

[@samanthajones4]

I came across this beautiful video and lady in my feed . What a wise and beautiful young woman. This is very needed in Nigeria 🇳🇬 not only will it create more tourism for Africa but it will create employment opportunities for Nigerian’s but an opportunity for the world to experience Nigeria as a positive and not know it as a negative. I personally want to visit Nigeria 🇳🇬 and didn’t know where to start until I saw this video . So to this lovely young woman I say don’t stop you are making your country not only beautiful and accessible but beautiful ❤ I wish you much success.

[@sholaking5027]

My favourite line so far, "We can now give people top of the line experiences now, here in Nigeria". This lady. 🤯🙅🏾‍♀️💜✨ She's bringing it

[@ntombizethugebashe1067]

She’s really smart.❤ She dares to dream and implements her thoughts and plans. She’s a star👌

[@rorbaabax6160]

Both acting like they don’t know each other is the highlight for me. Rory is a gem.

[@Cajettobe]

😂😂😂she’s the girlfriend right?

[@gardensteps]

@@Cajettobe Is she Tayo's girlfriend?

[@TamImBlessed]

@@gardensteps Can someone answer this curiosity please? 😀

[@queenjodi]

That’s professionalism at its best 👌. You couldn't tell they know each other.

[@akikiaovie]

they know each other yes lol all the extra spice in the comments is pure speculation

[@bafemiplus1999]

Honestly this lady is doing great with our beaches. Her background as an architect and a MBA graduate is working for her. How I wished Nigerian Tourim Development Corporation (NTDC) and Lagos State Tourism Ministry can support organizations like this with structures and appropriate regulations.

[@cory_aqua]

Wishing won’t get it done…move as your spirit moves you.

[@fredefosa]

They are already having that talks to revive our tourism industry. They even had a seminar a couple of weeks ago.

[@joshuaosobase5910]

@@fredefosa who? Interested to learn more

[@africanday7337]

I saw the pic of Peter Obi giving this lass award; she must be a genius 🤭

[@daisyoffduty]

I was at this beach house in 2019 under the initial owners and it was ridiculously run down, generators weren’t working, showers weren’t working etc. I saw the revamp and was so happy cos the potential was there. Kudos 👌🏾

[@abbamashasha5037]

she is a rare breed,really inspired by her to try new things😇 shes going to build an empire

[@WithBoma]

I’m inspired by female architects doing great things beyond Architecture. Politics, entrepreneurship etc. keep it up!

[@bilkisurimi993]

I remember going to tarkwa bay beach as a child in the 80s. The water was more clam than snake island. Its nice to see such growth in the nigerian tourist industry. Impressive work!!!

[@africanday7337]

Tayo how you present the Timestamps of this episode is quite professional; you have a penchant for quality 👍👍👍

[@rosalineokafor3751]

Our wife!!’❤

[@lisabeckham5519]

*Mrs Muthia is the best, recommending her to all beginners who wants to recover from their losses and gain more like I did through her strategies*

[@scottmorrison670]

Thanks for the recommendation

[@scottmorrison670]

I just contacted her and she attends to me nicely

[@Springsteen002]

She's not like other brokers that will star telling you stories and excuses why they trade didn't go well after collecting your money

[@halitamoldova9439]

Great video. you've reminded me of what someone once said ❤ Successful people don't become that way overnight.most people see at a glance wealth, a great career, purpose-is the results of hard work and hustle over time. I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life.

[@jacobwilliam5473]

You're right

[@jacobwilliam5473]

You see many people remain poor because of ignorance

[@georgewilliams257]

@@jacobwilliam5473 Not because of ignorance, but because of too many scammers in the business

[@marydavid528]

@@georgewilliams257 There are scammers but they are real brokers out there looking for investors

[@marydavid528]

Expert Hattie Lillian Sloan has changed my financial status for the best. All thanks to my aunty who introduced her to me.

[@lydia27xoxo]

wow just wow, She said let the business make sense oo then she added the MBA. I am like wow wow. Me I about to go & rethink my life Thank you this it was really inspiring

[@ladreadublin]

Yes, go for your dreams!

[@traviegold]

Glad you shed a light on her ventures. She's actually very smart, yet we only knew her as your travel companion in the Seychelles and Ethiopia videos, among others.

[@IWishIWasTold]

From one architect to another another, I'm super excited how honest she was the whole time. 1. From 15:57 she spoke vital truths, challenges we face. 2. I'm a modular & sustainable architect. We certainly have work to do. 3. She's right about things she'd do differently - focusing on the grind and telling our stories along the process. 3 whole brands and hardly can people trace it to me.. Idk it's time to come out really 😄

[@Phrankleen13]

Awesome content 😄👍🏾 I thoroughly enjoyed it… well done Tayo. The lady’s truly inspiring.

[@emmanuelharbor2350]

Such an inspiring woman. Kudos on pushing forward and giving Africa a chance.🎉🎉

[@Itsclaireasday]

Beauty and brains! 👌🏾👌🏾 She is so inspiring ❤

[@angelfortunee4302]

I love how she dreams big and takes big steps as wellll

[@ninja_views]

Women are now spear heading into the business world. That's great

[@joannewisher7300]

So proud of you Sister God bless 🙂🙏🏾❤️

[@EstherAivinhenyi]

Lesson learnt the SOLUTIONS to BUILD and DEVELOP our beautiful Motherland AFRICA lies within us! 🌍 🇳🇬👍

[@FERESE]

There's Araromi beach in Ondo state and Ibeno beach in Akwa ibom that could transform tourism in Nigeria. For West Africa, Sierra Leone have lots of potentials. I think East Africa have done well in tourism. We should look more into West African countries.

[@temiladealamudun5063]

Yes! 💯

[@angelfortunee4302]

Awesome storytelling. This is fireeeeeeee, love how audacious Rosemary is!

[@awolusibabatunde8293]

Roryy is a genuis,so much inside to share. Husband interview wife

[@ifdanieldid]

Followed Rory's travel for a while, so heartwarming to see what she's doing with Tarkwa Bay. Good luck with everything! Story's very well told, thanks, Tayo and team.

[@IamAfrikan]

Hi Tayo, another great video. First of all the face look familiar. I recall this face in some of your old videos like Ethiopia, Zanzibar, Benin, Seychelles and perhaps some other ones. This is a COURAGEOUS and HARDWORKING young lady from what I understand from this amazing and inspiring interview. She’s also ELOQUENT and sound intelligent. She makes me remember my nephew who is also an Architect. It’s great that we have people like her changing the face of Africa coastline. I remember one of your video where you discussed WHY IS WEST AFRICA COASTLINE EMPTY. Hope to see more of her work and maybe one day I will be a guest at one of her resorts or who knows I might be a PARTNER in business.

[@sholaking5027]

Beautiful design ✨💜 and I love that she is including the locals: local art, using local staff and local know-how (with the boats).

[@jillnicome2038]

I instantly went to try to find your travel company and couldn’t? I have a burning desire to come to Africa and love traveling.

[@slimalinga_]

So inspiring, pray God expands her territory 🙏🏾

[@larataiwo-ogunbodede2113]

So glad to see Takwa Bay restored! Now my next holiday destination! Well done to you sis! We just need more believers like you in the dream that is Nigeria and Africa - really proud of you. Imagine what we can do with visionary leadership in this country!

[@ogidanusman]

Make sure you drop invitations for us to come and chop rice and chicken 😊

[@natasharules770]

We don't just need innovators, we need to push for a govt that can make innovation smoother and better

[@renexburrell9447]

They. Should. Have. A. Center. Where. They. Teach. Hospitality. And. Hotel. Management. On. The. Local. Level

[@sonofra9752]

Sky is the limit and you know that you can. She's doing awesome!

[@nefertemur8951]

Greetings Tayo Aina, it’s great to see that Nigeria is on the move on many levels and leading into the future along with other African countries. Rory is doing what she wills and desires, great work young lady. Thanks for sharing.

[@duma3639]

It's tayo acting professional for me😂😂😂 if I was interviewing someone am dating I would have burst out laughing

[@godilite]

😂 😂 I was trying to disbelieve myself

[@emmanuelugwu6205]

I thought I was the only one thinking the same😂

[@Isuraaye]

Lol Power Couple in the making.

[@Michelle-fz4px]

I’m sure there was a lot of laughing and goofing that was edited out to deliver this video.. they should have added bloopers.. we for see the whole thing well🤣🤣🤣🤣😁

[@russelstephan6342]

They dating?

[@empowercarole11]

Creatively exciting. I would certainly like to stay in one of those beach houses while visiting Nigeria. Thank you again for showcasing the best of Africa. You are making a difference on the continent. 🌹

[@1111deebee]

Watching Tayo's channel about the opportunities in Africa has made me had a rethink about coming back home to Nigeria to invest; having lived in the US for years. Thanks Tayo. By the way, she is crushing life at this young age. Thanks for sharing.

[@janelleflagg7154]

Wow mad intelligent! She basically said the United States would of stumped her from growing! Just like me I went to college for interior design and was told I was to young and the wrong color to be successful this was in the mid 90's. I was only 19 very excited ready to use what I learned, full of talent with new knowledge just like her but unlike me she went back to her blk country and flourished in freedom to do her work! 😔 she mentioned she's not a designer but a architect. Designer learn how to space plan decorate and architecture! I worked on a job they didn't trust since I only 19 and blk I didn't know what I was doing!

[@Timber3405]

We finally got to see Tayo's girlfriend ❤😉🇬🇭... He said it at one hotel on the desert in Namibia that the only thing he regrets was going to such a nice place to watch the sun set alone and will advice that we dont make the same mistake. So I kept my eyes on the ground knowing we will see her soon 😉. Tayo 🇳🇬 Wode Maya🇬🇭 😎❤

[@adeyinkabolaji]

This is great seeing this kind of resorts in Nigeria and Africa, our talented youths should learn from this episode to help themselves explore the abundance of opportunity around in Africa and Nigeria.

[@ebukaisaiah6518]

I miss roryyyy thanks for bringing her back

[@xcx23cwea65]

Wow, that's some beautiful prime real estate. Folks have to overstand that most politicians are not visionaries, they're bureaucrats. Most don't produce anything tangible just toss salad fluff empty promises. We black folks have to take responsibility like our sister and create our own.

[@aminaolayinka5246]

This generation is here to change the fortune of Africa. I thank God for their lives What we couldn't do. They will do more

[@AskBolanleOnile]

This is so beautiful and inspiring!I study ecotourism management in school and I was never really thoughtful about the underlying potentials of tourism in Africa.Because I never liked my course actually 😂 This interview,the comment section and your KZbin channel just makes me more intentional about this field❤I could do something magnificent too >>

[@nicolebusari1116]

Another inspiration, she's phenomenal! Thanks for sharing may she prosper and continue to make Africa beautiful!

[@clarngundu6272]

I'm Cameroonian, and I'm blown away by her and her vision. Would love to do something like this someday

[@SisiYemmieTV]

this is amazing!

[@muonambali]

What a wonderful young lady with brilliant mindset. May THE ALMIGHTY continue to bless you so that you can continue ti executing your plans successfully. Thanks you my brother for showcasing her on your channel. May THE ALMIGHTY bless you as well and blossom what you do. Africa is beautiful, 💪🏿😍🙏🏿

[@charlesudechi2796]

Am happy she is brought this home... and she is enjoying what her mind imagined and believed in it. She is my age mate... go girl... ur work actually has proved itself.... u are doing excellently well...

[@daviddevlogger]

If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader

[@honey2513]

This is so inspiring,Being someone that’s interested in hospitality &Architecture ,My friends send me videos from travel locations with caption “This could be in your state,This could be in your country” This video made me realize I’m not the only one having same and similar ideas of these things and believing in Nigeria and Africa at large…Thank you Roryyyy and Thank you Tayo for making this video

[@godschild4615]

@Honey. You took the words out of my mouth. Same here

[@Onedon29]

Brilliant woman I see her company growing in Africa she has a great vision.❤️

[@janelleflagg7154]

She should do a movie about her life! I would the first in line to watch!

[@pharoahmonk50]

What an AMAZING story! Best wishes to Rosemary! She is doing big things in the motherland! Young sister has a vision!

[@sisig2414]

This is brilliant. Truly inspiring. I wish this lady every success in her business

[@TamImBlessed]

Such a great and inspirational video Tayo. I had to let two ads play inclusive the long MANO Supermarket ad 😀 to support your work. Keep up the good work for Africa brother.

[@stephluna2048]

Very inspiring. Great interview. looking forward to more vids :)

[@lucretiajuxon-smith7044]

Hi Tayo....soon to be half a million subscribers....keep on keeping on Have you had a break, as not seen many videos from you recently Have missed your content.. Hoping you will keep pushing no matter what, you can if you think you can. Wishing you all the best, always... Light love,Blessings always 💖💖💖

[@brendasworld9872]

Tayoooo you babe is not only pretty but smart and ambitious as wee😻

[@Mira_Moves]

💯💯💯

[@koladeadebayo-oke1521]

This is excellent and so inspiring. Thank u for showcasing workable possibilities in Africa.

[@Empress_Dominique]

This was beautiful! Congratulations 🎊 to her on following her passion. Great content as usual.

[@victorjames7892]

Hello @Tayo, you are doing a tremendous job and I don’t seem to understand why you are not getting the subscribers in million plus especially when our population. Keep the good job going.

[@abdulganiyuhabeeb8683]

This is Really Great 👍.........Tayo Aina keep the good work moving ☺️

[@kemikemi]

TAYO!!! you are going to hit that 1MILLION! mark for your subcriber count in no time soon. Your hard work and dedication to your channel is paying off. God BLESS!

[@bonikwam1299]

Dope content Tayo! But wait now , isn’t dis d lady I saw u 2 chilling in lalibela as well as Gondar a hills hotel lol 🎉

[@bamideleabdulsalam6753]

For looking inward, you are a blessing and inspiration to me.

[@nattypthegeneral2450]

Strong up sis, You know what i Love about this Sister, She achieve so much and still respect and embrace her Natural Creator's given hair, Probably if she was buying those Garbage expensive hair along with the many other garbage so call vanity which is pure trash, she would be poor like so much of the Black community do, This is what you call smart woman, Invest into her future other than spending her life living in poverty because of Garbage so call vanity, Strong up Sis, Love it

[@aurrreable]

Thank you for sharing. Great information, Tayo

[@logueg]

Tayo.........I understand bruh. Mindset is everything.

[@JesseLewisACTOR]

Such a beautiful woman and visionary! Proud of her confidence and commitment to build for her people! Wonderful video! This is absolutely on my bucket list 💙🤟

[@wisdomochei]

This is so inspiring... Forwarding this to all my architecture friends and family 😅

[@teesreel]

Such an inspiring story! I thoroughly enjoyed the entire video.

[@melovepeas]

This is so incredible!

[@emmanuelokonta1241]

Love this. Tayo thank you for showcasing our gems and Rory is one bright one.

[@hamidoyempemi27]

What a brilliant woman. She's amazing, kudos to her.

[@Beacons-of-Light-JustBeIT]

What we can do collectively is so empowering! Keep on being your best My Blood Afrikans! Simply Amazing!

[@charlieanncampbell2397]

I like what she is doing. More of this needs to be done for Africa.

[@immaokoli2951]

Tayo you are doing a great job. Keep it up.

[@mbahijeoma4839]

Nice video Tayo...very inspiring ❣️!

[@darionrobinson1]

Great video This episode is very inspiring and love the fact that she turn and abandoned Island into a five-star hotel resort.

[@agoiobunso]

Wow she did a great job so beautiful to watch thank you

[@chinezemadu3843]

I have missed watching your videos Tayo. It’s nice to be back on your channel 😊. Now let me relax and enjoy this one.

[@EclecticVibess]

This interview was so interesting and inspiring. I will definately be visiting one of her resorts very soon.