Nigeria boasts some of Africa’s wealthiest individuals, many of whom rose from humble beginnings. Forbes recently listed billionaires like Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu, and Femi Otedola. Among these success stories are:

• Mike Adenuga: Started as a taxi driver, now a telecom and oil magnate.
• Tony Elumelu: From assisting his mother at her small restaurant to banking and investments.
• Orji Uzor Kalu: Began with $35, now a senator and entrepreneur with diverse ventures.
• Jimoh Ibrahim: Started with small construction contracts, now a successful businessman.
• Emeka Offor: Started with trading palm oil, now a prominent figure in oil exploration.
• Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma: From farming to founding successful businesses like SAPETRO.
• Alafaa Kariboye Igbo: Rose from modest beginnings to become a billionaire with diverse investments, including Oil Money Records.