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November 12, 2014

Daddy’s girl: DJ Cuppy celebrates 22nd birthday with Femi Otedola (PHOTOS)

by Damilola Jagun DJ Cuppy, – the daughter of billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, – celebrated her 22nd birthday on Tuesday, 11 November. Unlike her graduation which was cinematic and extravagant, the birthday shindig was somewhat low-key. But then, a billionaire’s low-keyed affair is a big deal for many. The Disc Jockey reportedly flew from New York to... Read More

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October 16, 2014

I think something is wrong with Obama – Donald Trump calls US President a ‘Psycho’

by Chidi Okoye American business magnate, Donald Trump, has never hidden his disdain for US President, Barack Obama, and he has now taken it a notch higher, by calling him a ‘psycho’ over his refusal to stop flights coming in to the United States, from West Africa. Trump believes West African travellers brought the deadly... Read More

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September 29, 2014

Bill Gates is the richest man in America | SEE top 10 rich list

by Chidi Okoye Microsoft founder, Bill Gates continues to top the list of American billionaires beating renowned investor, Warren Buffet to second place. According to Forbes Magazine, Gates’ fortune is up thanks to big returns on his investments in Canadian National Railway and trash company Republic Services, which Gates holds through his investment firm Cascade. He... Read More

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September 17, 2014

Love in the strangest place: 81-year-old billionaire weds 24-year-old Playboy model (PHOTOS)

by Damilola Jagun He’s not walking her down the aisle to marry her husband. No, he’s not! She’s his newly married bride, and believe it or not, they are in love. On Saturday, 13 September, 24-year-old German Playboy model, Cathy Schmitz wedded the love of her life, 81 year old Austrian billionaire Richard Lugner.... Read More

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September 17, 2014

#TheYNaijaInterview: Africa is the new China – Billionaire businessman, Ashish J.Thakkar

by Wilfred Okiche Listed by Forbes magazine as Africa’s youngest billionaire, Ashish Thakkar, 33, sits atop the Mara group, a viable business entity with interests in real estate, IT, manufacturing, and a personal net worth of 2.2billion Rand (260 million USD). Not bad for a young man who as a child, found himself displaced from... Read More

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September 13, 2014

Aww, how sweet: Ex-governor Lucky Igbinedion’s daughter gets engaged

by Akan Ido Ehi Igbinedion, one of the daughters of former governor of Edo State, Lucky Igbinedion is engaged. The pretty lady joyfully announced the good news on her Instagram page moments ago brandishing a flawless engagement ring. Check it out below: She accompanied the photo with the caption: “I said “YES” to my bestfriend,... Read More

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No better endorsement: Comedian, Bovi lounges with billionaire, Mike Adenuga (See Photos)

by S’ola Filani Billion dollar moment when comedian, Bovi shares a hearty laugh with Globacom chairman, Mike Adenuga. The funny man shared the photo above some moments ago with the caption: “When I make a billionaire laugh and he poses with u, now that’s endorsement.” Bovi appears to have the laughing formula for billionaires – just... Read More

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Daddy’s ‘little girl’: Meet billionaire, Aliko Dangote’s pretty daughter (LOOK)

by Adeola Balogun Despite being one of Africa’s most popular men, billionaire, Aliko Dangote still manages to keep his family life private. We got a rare glimpse into it however as the business mogul struck a pose with his beautiful daughter, Halima at the recently held gala for TIME’s most influential 100 people around the... Read More

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He’s Africa’s youngest billionaire & much more: 32-year-old Ashish J. Thakkar is on the new cover of Y! Africa

by Isi Esene After the March announcement of its bold new direction, covering West, East, Southern & Central Africa, the magazine Y! Africa has announced its latest issue, covered by Ashish J. Thakkar, who has been called Africa’s youngest billionaire, and who is founder of Mara Group and the Mara Foundation. From escaping genocide and... Read More

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Perry Brimah: 10 real tips to becoming a billionaire like Dangote

by Perry Brimah The Dangote business model some are understudying can never make a penny outside Africa. Check his money making ventures—all are local. In America it takes ingenious thinking, brilliant ideas, discipline and skills to become a renowned millionaire. In Nigeria it takes shrewdness, dirty bloody money and corrupt connections. I was recently called... Read More

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#BelieveItOrNot: This teacher is divorcing his wife because they’re too RICH (PICTURED)

by ‘Jola Sotubo Most people in the world dream of a day when they can become filthy rich and wave their financial troubles away. That is however not the case of former teacher, Tony Hawken who says he is tired of being rich. 57-year-old Hawken is divorcing his billionaire wife, Xiu Li, 51, because he... Read More

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Daddy’s boy: Davido poses for a selfie with his billionaire dad, Deji Adeleke (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Singer, Davido posted a picture of himself lounging with his crew as they celebrate his dad’s birthday. In the epic selfie which appears to have been taken by his manager, Kamal Ajiboye, the Omo Baba Olowo himself posed with his brother and other members of his HKN Gang. He captioned the post... Read More

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December 21, 2013

How billionaire Warren Buffett made $1.5million an HOUR and $37million a day in 2013

He may not have won Tuesday’s Mega Millions jackpot, but Warren Buffett probably doesn’t care. The investing genius made an eye-popping $37 million a day in 2013 – that’s $1.5 million an hour – simply watching the shares in his conglomerate soar by more than 25 per cent. The Berkshire Hathaway boss’ net worth bounced... Read More

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November 14, 2013

Here we go again! “I attended primary school without slippers” – Jonathan announces in Anambra

by Chi Ibe If you thought President Goodluck Jonathan had distanced himself from his now notorious declaration at a People’s Democratic Party (PDP) rally three years ago, then you have misjudged the man: he had no shoes when he went to primary school. That’s his story and he is sticking with it. At least, going... Read More

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November 13, 2013

Billionaire Bill Gates rocks ‘babanriga’ at meeting with GEJ (PHOTOS)

by ‘Jola Sotubo Microsoft founder Bill Gates is in Nigeria for Stakeholders Meeting on Polio Eradication. The billionaire was treated to a warm reception at the state house in Abuja by President Goodluck Jonathan with other dignitaries present. Mr. Gates was also decorated with a ‘babanriga’ by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar. More... Read More

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October 12, 2013

Ditching the Smartphone: Meet the billionaire who still uses an (old school) flip phone (PICTURED)

Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, was spotted recently with an old school flip phone. The world sort of took notice of Jones’ phone last week at the Arizona State-Notre Dame football game which was, for recruiting and financial reasons, being played at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The venue is now known... Read More

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September 20, 2013

Vera Ezimora: Brace yourselves, Oprah has become even richer

by Vera Ezimora She’s one of only seven self-made female billionaires on this year’s rich list — that is, women who made their fortune without an inheritance. Oprah. Oprah. Oprah. This woman doesn’t quit. Just when you think she’s done being fabulous, she surprises you again. Oprah’s network, OWN was not making money for a... Read More

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September 3, 2013

Femi Aribisala: 5 ways to become an overnight billionaire in Nigeria

by Femi Aribisala Peradventure you lose your job or fall on hard times. Don’t go into depression. Just start a church. Make it a purpose-built church. Think of something that men need. Tell them you have the anointing to provide it. Tell them whoever wants to be a billionaire should come to your church. Start... Read More

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SNAPSHOT: Billionaire, Femi Otedola steps out of his state-of-the-art yacht

by Akan Ido Zenon Oil boss, Femi Otedola, famous for his sparkling white traditional attire is here seen with Ovation International Magazine publisher, Dele Momodu alighting from the state-of-the-art yacht belonging to the quintessential businessman. Reports say the massive yacht is equipped with the best of facilities and a three bed apartment to go with... Read More

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Inspired: Meet the 28-year-old woman helping billionaire, Warren Buffett run his business empire (PICTURED)

If you are over 28 and profiles of incredibly driven, accomplished people younger than you tend to send you into paroxysms of self-loathing, do not read the Wall Street Journal’s glowing profile of Tracy Britt, the young woman who has become one of 82-year-old investing magnate Warren Buffett’s most trusted deputies. Fresh out of Harvard Business... Read More

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It’s official: Singer, Janet Jackson is now a billionaire [DETAILS]

We’ve all known about Janet Jackson since she played Penny from the TV show, “Good Times.” She was adorable back then and then turned into a teen beauty on “Different Strokes.” No one knew at that time that Janet would go on to become one of the most popular and highest-grossing performers in the world,... Read More

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Testing fate? A billionaire is making a near perfect replica of the Titanic (PHOTO)

Australian billionaire Clive Palmer announced that he is building Titanic II in 2012. It’ll be the flagship of Palmer’s cruise company, Blue Star Line. They’ll launch the Titanic II in 2016 and set sail from Southampton to New York the same year. Titanic expert, Steve Hall, is the Design Consultant and Historian on the project.... Read More

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February 7, 2013

Meet Lynsi Torres, America’s youngest female billionaire: 30-year-old owns $1.1 billion empire

The youngest female billionaire in the U.S. has made a fortune on fast food. But the story of Lynsi Torres, the 30-year-old owner and president of the beloved In-N-Out Burger chain and one of the world’s youngest billionaires, largely remains a mystery, Bloomberg reported. Torres, who has no college degree and little business training, inherited... Read More

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January 27, 2013

£40 million offer: Inside the life of man who can convince Hong Kong billionaire’s lesbian daughter to marry him

The Hong Kong billionaire playboy who offered nearly £40 million to any man who could turn his homosexual daughter straight, has revealed the luxury lifestyle which any suitor could expect should he win her hand. Cecil Chao sparked global controversy when, refusing to accept his daughter Gigi’s civil union to her lesbian partner of eight... Read More

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