Billionaire Businessman, Taiwo Afolabi, Celebrates at 62
Billionaire businessman and Chairman of SIFAX Group, Taiwo Afolabi, is definitely not one of your runoff-the mill businessmen.
The business tycoon has glided from the lowest rung of the ladder to the limelight; and this is evident in the phenomenal growth of the business that he started decades ago.
The story of his life is not as smooth as a bowling ball gliding on a varnished lane. It is the story of a man who flailed and floundered against the maelstrom and headwind of a tempestuous homegrown economy but whose resilience and steadfastness kept on the straight and narrow path to fame and fortune.
In reminiscence, Afolabi had graciously grabbed the singular opportunity that came his way with both hands at a time when many of his peers lacked the ability to see beyond their noses.
And for his inspiring efforts, he is one of the most successful indigenous moguls in Nigeria today.
Always driven by passion, his entrepreneurship skill, without exaggeration, is legendary.
Fascinatingly, unlike many successful men who have reportedly allowed fame, success and sometimes stardom to turn their heads, Afolabi has rather focused on charity simply because he recognises that only God is the unseen hand behind his success story.
No wonder, his success story is a lesson to many, especially youngsters whom he has mentored.
In appreciation of his kindhearted roles in their lives, his staff organised a remarkable birthday celebration for him last Monday, April 29, 2024 in Lagos.
It was gathered that the man, who many love to call a mentor, icon and benefactor, was honoured by his staff across his conglomerates, Marriott Hotels, SACHOL, among others.
It was also revealed that the Ogun State born magnate had a private dinner for his 62nd birthday in his palatial residence at Ikoyi, Lagos. The party had in attendance high net worth individuals.