Africa’s Richest Woman, Folorunsho Alakija, Part Ways With Hubby Over Irreconcilable Differences

Africa’s richest woman and managing director of Rose of Sharon Group, Mrs Folorunsho Alakija, and her husband of 30 years, Modupe Alakija, have parted ways.

The news making the rounds is that the mother of four and the businessman allegedly no longer live together in their Ikoyi matrimonial home in Lagos.

The couple were alleged to have been having frequent squabbles that led to the separation.

He allegedly lives alone within the same Ikoyi neighbourhood.

In the past, the lawyer cum businessman was allegedly link with a one-time beauty queen.

Few years ago, Modupe Alakija, the husband of billionaire Folorunso Alakija, was in the news following his suspension by the popular Ikoyi Club in Lagos over alleged assault.

According to a circular signed by Bamidele Ibironke, Secretary of Ikoyi Club, Modupe was accused of physically assaulting and abusing one of its members.

The notice said the suspension would run from December 2021 to November 2022.

Modupe is a lawyer and son of Adeyemo Alakija, the famous Nigerian legal practitioner.

Additional report from Gazelle news