Here we are again, writing, discussing, narrating the story of our beautiful continent, and the opportunities therein. Africa is a beautiful place to live, and also run a business in. YES, I SAID SO. If you doubt me, check through the stories of the most successful entrepreneurs in Africa, published by Ikeanumba Africa Magazine and also other media platforms.
The stories of these high-net worth individuals differ, in many ways, but one thing that stands out in all their stories is COURAGE….
Surviving in Africa is a big deal, running a successful business in Africa is an even bigger deal because of the unstable economy peculiar to each country. Now, running a successful business in Nigeria for over 3 decades, is the biggest deal of all, especially if you are female. You must be an extremely courageous person to achieve that.
That literally sums up the story of our cover personality, Dr Mrs. Stella Okoli, MD/CEO Emzor Pharmaceuticals Ltd. She is a woman whose name supersedes her personality. Her personality is so at par with her name, if you have never met Dr Mrs. Stella Okoli, she can literally pass you by and you would not recognize her, simply because she has no airs around her, and definitely does not strut her stuff. However, she is one of the biggest manufacturing names in the pharmaceutical industry in Nigeria and Africa.
How did it start for her? Well, you have to open up the cover story and read what we have put together as Dr Mrs. Stella Okoli’s story. It is a humbling story of courage to achieve what you have always dreamt of and is passionate about.
Dr Mrs. Stella Okoli has been running Emzor Pharmaceutical for over 30 years and she is not about to stop, neither has age slowed her down, instead, she is as firebrand as ever about business and entrepreneurship, to the point of diversifying into other fields of medicine and partnerships etc.
And her personality is so friendly, loving, warm and approachable. She walks around with no bodyguards etc. I humbly say that Dr Mrs. Stella Okoli, should be studied as a course for one to be able to fathom out how she was able to navigate the chaotic Nigerian economy and build a pan-African pharmaceutical brand, along with other businesses and professional responsibilities.
This edition is packed full with stories from Technology, to Beauty, to Banking, to Agriculture and even about recent political happenings in Colombia. A story of individuals who courageously dared to succeed. I assure you, this edition is super interesting and 100% value for your money.
What is more, the Ikeanumba Africa brand, leveraging on the success of the Lagos Female Entrepreneur Award in March 2022, is set to host another bigger award event. I won’t let the cat out of the bag, but wait and see is all I can say.
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Okay, I am talking too much now, I gotta go, but as usual, welcome to another scintillating edition of Ikeanumba Africa Magazine….yes I said so….
Namaste
