Meet the 8 Successful Nigerians Who Didn’t Go To A University [ See details + Pics ]

Meet the 8 Successful Nigerians Who Didn’t Go To A University [ See details + Pics ]

Folorunsho Alakija


To destroy the myth that one can’t be successful without higher education we pick up list of some of the most successful Nigerians that did not attend university or even complete schooling experiences..See them below..

Folorunsho Alakija is ranked by Forbes as the richest woman in Nigeria with an estimated net worth of $2.5 billion. The beautiful woman recently revealed that she never attended a university. She made this revelation at the United Nations International Youth Day held at the University of Lagos
Orji Uzor Kalu

Orji Uzor Kalu is the chairman of SLOK Holding and the Daily Sun and New Telegraph newspapers in Nigeria. He was excluded from the University of Maiduguri because of participating in a students’ protest.And Orji Uzor Kalu decided not to continue his further education and started his career.
Rasaq Okoya

The founder of Eleganza Group, which has a marketing span across West Africa, Razaq Akanni Okoya had his only formal education at Ansar-un-deen primary School, Oke popo, Lagos. This did not prevent him from becoming a Nigerian billionaire industrialist.
Cosmos Maduka

African billionaire Cosmos Maduka dropped out of elementary school and became an apprentice at an age of seven, because of his father’s death. Currently he is the sole distributor for BMW and Ford cars in Nigeria and West Africa.
Vincent Obianobo

The name of this man, perhaps, is not very familiar. But his transportation company “The Young Shall Grow Motors” is well-known. Vincent Obianobo had not much education but today, he is one of Nigeria’s most successful businessmen.
Olorogun Michael Ibru

Michael Ibru has only a school certificate to his name. The founder of Ibru Organization, one of the largest conglomerates in Nigeria, finished Igbobi college in 1951. Ibru is also the head of the richest family in Nigeria.
Michael Collins Ajere [ Don Jazzy ]

Michael Collins Ajere better known as Don Jazzy is one of the famous Nigerians, who didn’t need education to achieve success. The prolific music producer and C.E.O of Mavin Records dropped out of Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma in his first year.
Mercy Johnson

One of the highest paid actresses in Nollywood Mercy Johnson Okojie discloses that she got into the Nigerian movie industry because she failed her Jamb exam. Now she is possibly one of the most popular actresses in Nigeria.

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Ekiti state Ex-Gov. Fayemi Finally Explains why he Lavished N50m On two beds! [Photos]

Ekiti state Ex-Gov. Fayemi Finally Explains why he Lavished N50m On two beds! [Photos]

The Ex-Governor has been under Pressure for lavishing state funds on the government lodge, His predecessor, Ayo Fayose had claimed that the governor bought two beds for N50 million naira.

However, embattled Fayemi in a publication that showcased his achievements in Ekiti, explained why he embarked on the project.

"The administration of Governor Kayode Fayemi in Ekiti State places much premium on infrastructure which it believes is a catalyst for modernizing the state.

"Infrastructural development is the second policy thrust of the 8-point agenda of the Fayemi administration otherwise known as the ‘Roadmap to Ekiti Recovery."

The publication reads thus: "Desirous of being remembered for good by citizens of the State, the Fayemi administration conceived what it called ‘Legacy Projects’, bequeathed to the generations yet unborn.

"In conceiving the projects, the administration took cognizance of the need to execute projects that accord with the needs of the government and people of Ekiti and critically also, positively project the Land of Honour in the comity of states in Nigeria.

"Not ready to be encumbered by the meagre allocations from the Federation Account, as the state is 35th out of 36th on the nation’s revenue ladder, the administration secured a N25 billion bond from the Capital Market.




"Upon accessing the first tranche of N20 billion, the administration immediately embarked on the mission to change the face of the state with the Legacy Projects which the new Government House is one of them."
"Ekiti State has lived with the challenge of having a befitting Government House since the state was created on October 1, 1996. The first Military Administrator, as he was designated, Col. Inua Bawa (rtd), was holed-up in a borrowed apartment before building an official residence with bricks sourced from Ire-Ekiti Burnt Bricks Factory.

"Successive administrations since then made do with some buildings in the Government House complex, including the present abode of the state’s number one citizen known as the Osuntokun Lodge. The fact that the Lodge lacked many facilities befitting of the residence of a governor and therefore very inferior to other Government Houses in the country, made the need for a new Government House in Ekiti very imperative.

"This inadequacy came even more to the fore at the death of the former Deputy Governor, Mrs. Funmilayo Olayinka, with guests pouring in from all over the country to commiserate with the government and people of the state on the monumental loss. To add to the state’s sorrow, the governor could not receive two sets of guests at the same time.

"But that rather embarrassing experience has become history with the construction of the new Government House situated on the Ayoba Hills in Ado-Ekiti, the new edifice, like the biblical ‘House on a Hill’ can be seen from all parts of the city.
"While dismissing the claims of the opposition that the project is self-serving, Fayemi argued that the new Government House belongs to the people of Ekiti and not his personal property.
"He added that it would continue to serve as the official residence of all coming governors, long after he would have left office. The new Government House, will go down as an important statement of the New Ekiti that the Fayemi administration has always thought possible: It is an Ekiti State that plays second fiddle to none."

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REVEALED!! How Don Jazzy Makes His Money + Meet His Super-Rich brother who Runs Mavin Energy! [Photos]

REVEALED!! How Don Jazzy Makes His Money + Meet His Super-Rich brother who Runs Mavin Energy! [Photos]

In recent times, fans and colleagues of Mavin records boss Don Jazzy have always wondered how and where he makes money from apart from music, especially when Forbes placed him as the richest musician in Africa.

NET instigations have now revealed that Don Jazzy, apart from music, is also a BIG player in the oil and gas industry.

He floated Mavin Energy Limited in May 2012 alongside his kid brother, James Collins fondly called ‘General’ or ‘Jay Mavin’. Mavin Energy currently supplies Petroleum Products to homes, public establishments, large industries, construction companies, power companies and both Federal/State Parastatals and Agencies.

Mavin Energy, which is located at Road A2, House A004, Nicon Town, Lekki, Lagos, also arranges and construct tanks for customers who don’t have the facility, it constructs tanks from as little as 500 liters to 33,000 liters.

James Collins Is Often Regarded as a serial entrepreneur and businessman, ‎he has a son who is fondly called Tiger Mavin, and before he relocated to Nigeria in 2010, he used to run a nightclub in London called, Club Da Boss.

In an interview with WhiitAfrica in August 2013, James Collins said:

"I started my business like every young entrepreneur studying the needs of our society and evaluating the solutions. It has not been an easy ride but with determination, focus and teamwork we have become one of the fastest growing energy companies in Nigeria.

Our source of motivation comes from so many aspects, but most especially from increased customers satisfaction and accretion demands for our services. Yes I owe part of my business success to my brother Don Jazzy because his enigmatic personality has attracted people to seek our services but as the famous saying goes to whom much is given much is expected. People expect a lot from Mavin Energy so I make sure I put in extra effort and time to make sure we increase our market share in the energy sector."

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Top 5 Reasons Why We Love Phyno and Olamide

1. Hmm..His EPIC mohawk that no other can rock like him! How comfortably he sleeps at night?

2. Rapping in any Nigerian language is no easy task. Phyno raps in Igbo (his native tongue) and is able get a super positive reaction from the audience. He spits his rhymes like no other once that mic gets in his hands and sets the scene for us.

3. Did you know that Phyno produced hits for popular artists such as Flavour, Bracket and Mr. Raw before he started rapping?
He currently produces some of his own songs.

4. Have you seen Phyno's eyes till today?! He stays styling with his Versace and other designer shades. Either way, its not bothering any of us.

5. Phyno and Yoruba rapping sensation Olamide are said to be working on a collaborative album called '2Kings', which is set to release in 2015. Recall that Their hit song 'Ghost Mode' won Best Collab at both The Headies Awards in 2012 and Nigeria Entertainment Awards in 2013.

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WAR! See Two Popular Nollywood actors battle each other for House of Assembly seat

Aactor Bob Manuel Udokwu and Tony One Week Muonagor are both contesting for Idemili North constituency in Anambra ‎State House of Assembly. Tony One Week is from Ugamuma village Obosi and is a member of ACN while Bob Manuel Udokwu who is from Ogidi in the same state,

Who Do You Think Will Win?

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TOO MUCH MONEY

According to a report by E24-7 Magazine, Ini recently purchased a N70million home in Lekki, Lagos for herself and siblings – as a matter of the fact, they have moved into the house.

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RIP ... We will Miss You ...

RIP ... We will Miss You ...
See What Death Did To Our Lovely Actor Majid Michel ....

The popular Nolly/Ghollywood actor, Majid Michel has lost his mother after she died in an Accra Hospital on Friday, October 10, 2014.
Majid Michel and his family are currently grieving as the star has lost his 63-year-old mother.
Paula Olympio is said to have collapsed after which she was rushed to the Ghana Canada Hospital in East Legon, Accra, where she died on October 10.
The news was shared via Instagram by Majid’s half-brother, Mico Michel who paid tribute to the actor’s late mother.
He said:
“In my heart you live forever! Mom I know you are in a better place now. As we all give thanks to the day you walked into our lives we knew our family would never have been this strong without you there to guide us and love us the way you did…”
“Forever love……an Angel gone home……Auntie Paulina.”
May her soul rest in peace

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Bukina Faso President resigns following riot, military takes over

Bukina Faso President resigns following riot, military takes over

The President of Burkina Faso, Blaise Campaore has resigned from office following yesterday's massive protest by people who were opposed to the elongation of his 27 years tenure. In a statement released today, Campaore said his seat was vacant and urged his people to conduct an election in the next 90 days. 

Mr Compaore had earlier said he would remain in power until a transitional government had completed its work in 2015, a position the opposition parties and the army refused, forcing him to resign from power. His whereabouts is currently unknown.

In the meantime, Bukina Faso's army chief Nabere Honore Traore has taken over power and has instituted a transitional body that would conduct elections for the seat of the president in the next 90 days.

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Rihanna & Miley Cyrus flash some skin in risque outfits at amfAR Inspiration Gala in LA

Rihanna & Miley Cyrus flash some skin in risque outfits at amfAR Inspiration Gala in LA

Rihanna and Miley Cyrus flashed some skin in risque outfits as they attended the star studded amfAR Inspiration Gala in Los Angeles last night. Miley wore a bondage-inspired dresS with all her boobs hanging out while Rihanna wore a racy white dress with a hip-high slit and nude panels featuring purple sequins at the boobs area. See more photos after the cut...

 

Miley with her mum...

When you zoom in, it's not that scandalous...

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Apple CEO Tim Cook comes out as gay

Will it affect the company? Apple CEO Tim Cook comes out as gay

Apple Inc CEO, Tim Cook, 53, revealed today October 30th that he is gay. Tim, who became CEO when he succeeded Steve Jobs on August 24th 2011, has never discussed his sexual preference in public before today but said that many of his colleagues knew he was gay.

Tim, who is worth an estimated $500million, came out as gay in an editorial for Bloomberg Business Week, stating: "Let me be clear: I'm proud to be gay, and I consider being gay among the greatest gifts God has given me". See what he wrote after the cut...

Tim Cook writes for Business Week

Throughout my professional life, I’ve tried to maintain a basic level of privacy. I come from humble roots, and I don’t seek to draw attention to myself. Apple is already one of the most closely watched companies in the world, and I like keeping the focus on our products and the incredible things our customers achieve with them.

At the same time, I believe deeply in the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, who said: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’ ” I often challenge myself with that question, and I’ve come to realize that my desire for personal privacy has been holding me back from doing something more important. That’s what has led me to today.

For years, I’ve been open with many people about my sexual orientation. Plenty of colleagues at Apple know I’m gay, and it doesn’t seem to make a difference in the way they treat me. Of course, I’ve had the good fortune to work at a company that loves creativity and innovation and knows it can only flourish when you embrace people’s differences. Not everyone is so lucky.

While I have never denied my sexuality, I haven’t publicly acknowledged it either, until now. So let me be clear: I’m proud to be gay, and I consider being gay among the greatest gifts God has given me.

Being gay has given me a deeper understanding of what it means to be in the minority and provided a window into the challenges that people in other minority groups deal with every day. It’s made me more empathetic, which has led to a richer life. It’s been tough and uncomfortable at times, but it has given me the confidence to be myself, to follow my own path, and to rise above adversity and bigotry. It’s also given me the skin of a rhinoceros, which comes in handy when you’re the CEO of Apple.

The world has changed so much since I was a kid. America is moving toward marriage equality, and the public figures who have bravely come out have helped change perceptions and made our culture more tolerant. Still, there are laws on the books in a majority of states that allow employers to fire people based solely on their sexual orientation. There are many places where landlords can evict tenants for being gay, or where we can be barred from visiting sick partners and sharing in their legacies. Countless people, particularly kids, face fear and abuse every day because of their sexual orientation.

I don’t consider myself an activist, but I realize how much I’ve benefited from the sacrifice of others. So if hearing that the CEO of Apple is gay can help someone struggling to come to terms with who he or she is, or bring comfort to anyone who feels alone, or inspire people to insist on their equality, then it’s worth the trade-off with my own privacy.

I’ll admit that this wasn’t an easy choice. Privacy remains important to me, and I’d like to hold on to a small amount of it. I’ve made Apple my life’s work, and I will continue to spend virtually all of my waking time focused on being the best CEO I can be. That’s what our employees deserve—and our customers, developers, shareholders, and supplier partners deserve it, too. Part of social progress is understanding that a person is not defined only by one’s sexuality, race, or gender. I’m an engineer, an uncle, a nature lover, a fitness nut, a son of the South, a sports fanatic, and many other things. I hope that people will respect my desire to focus on the things I’m best suited for and the work that brings me joy.

The company I am so fortunate to lead has long advocated for human rights and equality for all. We’ve taken a strong stand in support of a workplace equality bill before Congress, just as we stood for marriage equality in our home state of California. And we spoke up in Arizona when that state’s legislature passed a discriminatory bill targeting the gay community. We’ll continue to fight for our values, and I believe that any CEO of this incredible company, regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation, would do the same. And I will personally continue to advocate for equality for all people until my toes point up.

When I arrive in my office each morning, I’m greeted by framed photos of Dr. King and Robert F. Kennedy. I don’t pretend that writing this puts me in their league. All it does is allow me to look at those pictures and know that I’m doing my part, however small, to help others. We pave the sunlit path toward justice together, brick by brick. This is my brick.

Tim Cook is the CEO of Apple

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Photos: Sarah Ofili puts her hot derriere on display

Photos: Sarah Ofili puts her hot derriere on display

 

The model and designer put her amazing body on display while on a beach somewhere in the world. See more pics after the cut...

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Photos: Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi visits Pres. Jonathan again

Photos: Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi visits Pres. Jonathan again

Emir of Kano, Alhaji Mohammed Sanusi II, in company of members of The Kano Emirate visited President Jonathan at Aso Rock Villa earlier today October 30th.

The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria was reportedly at the Villa to reconcile with President Jonathan after the rift between them following Sanusi's sack from office as CBN governor. See more photos after the cut...

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Photos: Burkina Faso Parliament set ablaze after members tried to elongate president's stay in office

Photos: Burkina Faso Parliament set ablaze after members tried to elongate president's stay in office

Anti-government protesters in Burkina Faso today set their National parliament ablaze following a decision by members of parliament to review the country's constitution to allow President Blaise Compaore extend his 27-year rule. The parliament members were due to vote on a change on their constitution which would allow the sitting president, Blaise Compaore - who took power in a coup in 1987 - to stand for re-election again next year, when he was due to stand down.

The angry protesters who did not buy into the proposed constitution review stormed the National Assembly building in the capital Ouagadougou, ransacking offices and setting fire to cars, before attacking the national television headquarters. At least one person died in the mayhem. 

One of the protesters said;

"We did this because Blaise was trying to stay too long. We are tired of him. We want a change. He must go!”

The violence forced the government to temporarily scrap a vote on the constitutional amendments. Relative calm has since returned to the capital city. See pics from the mayhem below...

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Oh yeah? Footballer Neymar sends private jet to bring model he met in Ibiza to Barcelona

When you are big, you do big things...hehe. 28yr old Serbian model and reality star Soraja Vucelic (pictured) claimed in a recent interview with a Serbian newspaper that 22 year old Real Madrid and Brazilian footballer Neymar da Silva Santos Junior, sent a private jet to pick her up to visit him in Barcelona after the pair met in Ibiza...and she shared a pic of herself in the jet in Neymar's jersey to prove she was not lying.

Soraja told Kurir newspaper that she met Neymar in Ibiza in July and they exchanged contact and frequently chatted via Skype. One day he told her he wanted to see her and sent a private plane to pick her and her friend up. Soraja was in Barcelona for many days with Neymar. This happened this October but Soraja refused to say when exactly and what happened between them. Well, if a man sends you a private jet...ahn! Pic of the two after the cut...

 

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