Ask Billionaire Folorounsho Alakija one of the best things that have ever happened to her, her wealth will never be mentioned. She is a believer that all she acquired on earth is made possible by her creator but her ability to dedicate the rest of her life to the work of God would be one of the best things that have ever happened to her. She has replicated her magic wand in business in her ministry as her Rose of Sharon Ministry is gradually moving to an enviable height winning souls to the kingdom of God.
The billionaire oil and fashion mogul rated by Forbes as the richest woman in Africa with a business empire worth billions of dollars is indeed elated as she approached the 7th floor celebrating her 70th birthday on mother earth, she is super excited that at a time when most of her peers never saw age 70, but allowing her to see that age in good health and wealth is indeed a testimony worth sharing. In appreciation for God’s blessing on her life, on the 12th of July, she converged friends, family and loved ones at Wheat Bakers Hotel, Ikoyi where she launched 5 books she authored. Her Autobiography Sequel- Blossoming With The Hands That Gives The Rose; the rest are Christian books; A Lamp Unto My Feet (100 Days of Heavenly Manna), Answers To Marital Hiccups, Mysteries Of Marriage Revealed and The Master Key (Power of Prayers).
At the private lunch event, Apostle Alakija sauntered in a very modest kneel long colorful free-flowing gown with her black and white patterned signature hat wearing a charming smile to welcome her guests. She had a question and answer segment with Onyeka Onwenu, Mrs. Ibukun Awosika, Pastor JT Kalejaiye, Piece Hyde and Summy Smart Francis who read the book and review it and also asked some questions where she further shed more light. After officially launching the book, she proceeded to cut her birthday cake which is a replica of her autobiography.
Top guests spotted at the private birthday and book launch celebration was; Firstlady of Ekiti State; Erelu Bisi Fayemi, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, Erelu Abiola Dosumu, Former First lady of Niger state; Aisha Babangida, Mrs. Bisola Giwa Osagie, Former General Manager Zenith Bank PLC; Mrs. Bukky Olatunji, Wife of first Vice President of Nigeria; Dr. Helen Ekwueme, former President of Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Mrs. Nike Akande, Mr. Frank Coker and a host of others.
