Few figures embody the intersection of entrepreneurship, family legacy and generational wealth quite like Folorunsho Alakija . Widely regarded as one of Africa’s most influential business leaders, the Nigerian entrepreneur built a multibillion-dollar empire spanning fashion, oil and gas, real estate and philanthropy. Over the past several decades, Alakija has transformed herself from a bank secretary and fashion designer into a global business figure whose wealth and influence have reshaped conversations about African entrepreneurship and women in leadership. Today, her fortune, estimated at billions, largely stems from her stake in Famfa Oil Limited , which holds an interest in Nigeria’s prolific Agbami Oilfield , one of the country’s most significant offshore petroleum discoveries. Her familial legacy is equally important to her business expertise, as Alakija and her husband have raised four sons, each with some level of involvement in the family empire . As a result, the Alakija...