Profiles

In the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria, a remarkable woman named Chief Alimotu Pelewura was born in 1865. She rose from humble beginnings as a fish trader to become a powerful leader, advocate, and political ally, leaving an indelible mark on the city’s history. Pelewura’s journey began in a large polygynous family, where she was the elder of two children…

When it comes to entrepreneurship, there is much to learn from successful entrepreneurs who have paved the way before us. One such entrepreneur is Charles Okpaleke, the founder of Play Network Africa whose approach to reviving classic Nollywood movies is a prime example of how entrepreneurs can tap into nostalgia, adapt to changing trends, and maintain quality and consistency in…

The name Ozumba Mbadiwe may not have been so popular, but this was only until it became a hit track from Reekado banks. Ozumba Mbadiwe is a prominent neighborhood in Victoria Island, Lagos State Nigeria. It was named after Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe, a businessman and politician from Nigeria’s first republic. Known for his glamorous and flamboyant style, Mbadiwe was a…

Salami Agbaje, a popular figure in the Ibadan colonial era, was a self-made man who rose to prominence through his hard work and determination. Born in Lagos in 1880, he received an Islamic education but taught himself to read and write in English through self-study and private tutors. In the late 19th century, he moved to Ibadan and established a…

Business mogul, Tony Elumelu recently to his social media to share his journey into the business world, including how he became the Chief Executive Officer of Standard Trust Bank and one of the youngest bank CEOs in Nigeria at the age of 34. He shared this via his Facebook account on Wednesday along with an old photo of himself. Tony…

Victoria Omoronike Aduke Folashade, popularly known as Shade Thomas-Fahm was born on September 22, 1933. She is often described as the first contemporary fashion designer in Nigeria. The former president of the Fashion Designers Association of Nigeria moved to England in 1953 to further her studies after her completing her primary and secondary education in Lagos. She was to study…

Bimbo Alase-Arawole can easily be rated one of the top female entrepreneurs in Nigeria, without fear of contradiction.  She is the mastermind behind Leatherworld, the highly acclaimed luxury furniture company and is estimated to be worth about $750 million. Alase also sits on the board of several companies, and she is mentor to a number of aspiring and established entrepreneurs….