In her exclusive interview with Forbes Africa correspondent, Peace Hyde, Alakija tells her amazing journey from a company secretary to building one of the most renowned fashion houses in Nigeria culminating in the experience that led her to ultimately take on the Nigerian government in an 11 year battle and win.
“There were a lot of sleepless nights and battles. Suddenly we became the plague, friends stopped picking up our calls and people were asking why we could not be content with 10 percent”, says Alakija in the exclusive interview.
Watch the exciting behind the scenes below with TY Bello and grab your copies of Forbes Africa’s August edition on your shelves now.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHp-BGypgXw
