Nigerian Billionaire,Folorunso Alakija Allegedly Goes Blind

Folorunso Alakija, a Nigerian billionaire and founder of Famfa Oil, has completely lost her sight, as reported by medical sources close to her. 

According to Sahara reporters, the 73-year-old businesswoman began experiencing health problems after a near air mishap occurred while she was traveling with her husband, Modupe Alakija, who is the Chairman of Famfa Oil. 

The incident reportedly caused a severe spike in her blood pressure, which adversely affected her vision.

In response to the incident, Alakija took the step of ordering a new jet to avoid sharing flights with her husband. 

Despite this precaution, her vision worsened over time until she lost it entirely. A source close to her care stated, “She had a near air mishap with her husband on board and her blood pressure reportedly shot up affecting her eyes. 

She has been having eyesight issues but instead of treating the illness, she chose to start a church to help her. Now she can’t see.”

Folorunso Alakija is not only a prominent businesswoman but also a philanthropist who founded the Rose of Sharon Glorious Ministry International. She was ordained as an Apostle on her 69th birthday. 

Her company, Famfa Oil, holds a significant stake in OML 127, a highly profitable oil block located on the Agbami deepwater oilfield in Nigeria.

Forbes estimated her net worth at $1 billion in 2020. In 2015, Forbes ranked her as the 87th most powerful woman in the world, and she was one of only two African women listed among Forbes’ richest people in Africa.