Meet 61 years old Nigerian Billionaire, Folorunso Alakija. She is a former banking executive turned fashion designer. She also made fortune from oil business. But today, she is giving back to her community through different philanthropic projects. CNN African voices describes her as one of West African country’s most accomplished businesswoman. Click here to read full story.
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