MOVIE night y'all. there's so many amazing films in the hard-drive.

i use this these days.

Nigeria’s Super Rich: How They Make, Spend Their Money To make wealth is an achievement; the way it is spent is style. In most cases, successful individuals who have created wealth through wise and diligent investments in business hardly squander their money. They usually prefer to reinvest their capital, including the accrued profit over the years, into their businesses to increase their asset base and level of affluence. The tendency, therefore, is that the richer they are, the more their business interests expand. In line with this corporate tradition, the rich investors get richer and, when they spend, they do so in a big way worthy of mention. This is because of the extensive attention attracted by their rare wherewithal and will to spend, including doling out money on humanitarian ground. Among Nigeria’s privileged people are: Aliko Dangote Nigerian business tycoon Aliko Dangote is the richest man in Africa. He is the founder, Dangote Group, West Africa’s largest publicly listed conglomerate with diverse business interests such as sugar refining, flour milling, textiles, real estate and salt processing. Dangote Cement, Dangote Foods (noodles) and Dansa Juice complete the chain. His total net worth is about $16.1 as at March 2013. Dangote spends money in philanthropic activities. He has stepped up his philanthropy in recent years, giving over $100 million to causes ranging from education and health through flood relief, poverty alleviation to the arts. He acquired a private jet in April 2010 as a personal gift on the occasion of his 53rd birthday. The Bombardier Global Jet Express XRS (one out of a few) was estimated to cost $45 million. Dangote is also said to have purchased a private luxury yatch at the cost of $43 million made exclusively for his enjoyment. The yatch is named Mariya after his mother. Mike Adenuga Otunba Mike Adenuga built his fortune in business from banking, mobile telecom service and oil. He founded Globacom, now Nigeria’s second largest mobile phone network, in 2006. Globacom has more than 24 million subscribers in Nigeria, and also operates in the Republic of Benin. Adenuga made his first fortune at the young age of 26 in the 1970s by distributing lace and other materials. He later had another opportunity to expand his fortune during the military regime of Ibrahim Babangida when he was awarded a contract for the construction of military barracks in some military installations in the country. He is presently worth $4.7 billion, thus justifying him as one of Nigeria’s super-rich businessmen. Adenuga loves spending money on what gives him joy. It could be said that, partly for this reason, he acquired a private Bombardier Global Express jet, fitted with the latest flight facilities. It is one of the most luxuriously built private jets in the world, just like that of Dangote. Jim Ovia Jim Ovia started building his fortunes when he founded Zenith Bank Group in 1990. The bank has grown to become West Africa’s second largest financial service provider by market capitalisation and asset base. His sources of wealth are banking, telecommunication and real estate investment. He also owns Quantum Luxury Properties Limited, a private equity fund with special focus on Africa. Ovia’s total net worth is about $825 million. He has embarked on the establishment of a free, co-educational high school, James Hope College, in Delta State, the place where he pondered his future as a young man. The school, an 18-month project, launches in September with an initial capacity for 420 students. He is also the founder of Mankind United To Support Total Education (MUSTE), an organisation providing scholarships for the underprivileged. Abdussamad Rabiu Lagos-based business tycoon Abdulsamad Rabiu is a son of Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu, one of Nigeria’s most successful businessmen in the 1970s. Little wonder therefore that he followed in his father’s footsteps in business with interest in importing basic commodities such as rice, sugar and cement in the 1980s. Abdussamad heads the BUA Group, a conglomerate with $1.9 billion in revenues and interests in sugar refining, vegetable oil processing and flour mills. The BUA Group also operates the BUA Cement, Nigeria’s first floating cement terminal, as well as Nigerian Oil Mill which processes edible oil. According to Forbes magazine report, he is the 21st richest African and is worth $675 million. Folorunsho Alakija Billionaire oil tycoon, fashion designer and philanthropist, Mrs Folorunsho Alakija is worth at least $3.3 billion against a recent Forbes’ rating which quoted her net worth as $600 million. She began her professional career in the 1970s as secretary of defunct International Merchant Bank of Nigeria, one of the country’s earliest investment banks. This fashion design business led her into fortune. She was in a position to make and sell high-level clothing to the fashionable wives of some military big shots and other society women. Also, Mrs Alakija is widely reported to own a private jet, Bombardier Global Express 6000 which cost about $46 million, added to acquisition of a property at Hyde Park. This is one of the ways she spends her wealth, which gives her happiness. Furthermore, she is a philanthropist who derives joy in giving assistance to widows and other less-privileged in society. Tony Elumelu Mr Tony Elumelu (CON) was born in Jos on March 22, 1963. He is a renowned economist, banker, investor and generous philanthropist. Elumelu is a recognised African leader in corporate business. After leading United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc to a higher level with the acquisition of Standard Trust Bank (STB) during the consolidation of the banking industry in 2005, he retired from the management of UBA in July 2010. Elumelu, the originator of the concept of Africapitalism as an economic philosophy that reflects the commitment of players in the private sector towards the economic transformation of Africa through long-term investment, is a consummate patriot with a full-blown obsession for how he can make his country and continent a better part of the world. Interest in paying family hospital bills, unpaid school fees, providing for families who cannot provide their needs — all form part of what Elumelu does through his catalytic philanthropic method of assisting human beings within the shores of Nigeria and Africa. Hajiya Bola Shagaya Hajiya Bola Shagaya is hailed as one of Nigeria’s richest businesswomen. She is the CEO of Bolmus International Limited. She has interests in several sectors ranging from oil and gas, banking, cash crops export, real estate, fast-moving consumer goods and photography. She has been a very influential figure in Nigeria’s corridors of power for decades and has excelled in a society where the role of women has been restricted traditionally. Her rise to affluence and power is not attributed to parental or marital influence. This woman of means has skilfully built her network and wealth from a humble background, and has proven herself as an outstanding power broker with impressive entrepreneurial skills. The graceful billionaire is not all about heavy-weight work. “I’m also a lover of sports, especially Polo”, she said. She has consistently supported Polo tournaments in Nigeria over the years. Femi Otedola Femi Otedola is the CEO of African Petroleum Plc. He was one of only two Nigerians (alongside Aliko Dangote) to appear on the 2009 Forbes list of 793 dollar-denominated billionaires in the world, with an estimated net worth of over US$1.2 billion. Femi Otedola is the Nigerian president and chief executive officer of Zenon Petroleum and Gas limited. Forbes magazine estimates Femi Otedola’s net worth at $1.2 billion and ranks him as the 601st richest person in the world. According to Encomium magazine, Femi Otedola’s net worth is $3.5 billion. He owns a private jet called Challenger Global 5000 and a yatch almost similar to Dangote’s named Nana after his wife. Emeka Offor Sir Emeka Offor, as he is often addressed rarely grants interviews, rather, he prefers his works, businesses and philanthropy to speak for him. His multi-million business interest, Chrome Group, is a multifaceted organisation which originally started as an engineering outfit handling projects such as refinery maintenance, has today become by the grace of God, a conglomerate with diverse interests in Oil and Gas, Finance/Investments, Telecommunications, Insurance, Maritime, Destination Inspection, Real Estate and the Power Sector. This Anambra State-born politician and businessman has heavily invested in education. The Sir Emeka Offor Foundation is the largest single sponsor of Books For Africa, a non-profitable organization, bringing in over $10 million worth of books, computers and other educational materials to our national institutions of learning and public libraries. He was reported to have also used his money to enthrone a governor in his home state. Andy Uba Initially named Nnamdi Uba and currently a member of the National Assembly as a Senator of the Federal Republic, Senator Andy Uba is a member of the famous Uba family in Anambra State. He is stupendously rich and was reported to have declared his assets to be worth N3trillion though he denied ever doing so. Uba has a lot of lucrative business interests and he is connected with a number of charity works via a Foundation. --- interesting stuff. --- http://247nigerianewsupdate.com/nigerias-super-rich-how-they-make-spend-their-money/

Many men, wish death upon me Blood in my eye, dawg and I can't see I'm trying to be, what I'm destined to be And niggaz trying to take my life away I put a hole in nigga for ******* with me My back on the wall, now you gon' see Better watch how you talk, when you talk about me 'Cause, I'll come and take your life away Many men many, many, many, many men Wish death upon me, Lord I don't cry no more Don't look to the sky no more Have mercy on me Now these ***** niggaz putting money on my head Go on and get your refund mother******, I ain't dead I'm the diamond in the dirt, that ain't been found I'm the underground king and I ain't been crowned When I rhyme, something special happen every time I'm the greatest, something like Ali in his prime :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

Haatu;969415 wrote: Wadani, you see that's the whole point of this thread. Uncle Ducaale was never the brightest bulb in Garissa and this thread just proves it lol :D

NOT MINE. stunning scenery.

JULY 2013 Hargeisa SL High Court New Toyota Dealership. still being constructed. will post pictures.

Apophis;969521 wrote: Get it through your thick head sxb, I have never been nor do I ever plan to be a teacher. Doing bigger and better things than you can fathom Mr maids hitter. do you know how some of my previous maids pronounced 'shocked'? ''shoog-id'' shopping was - ''shoopiing'' despite being CELTA qualified, it was futile, inaar. perhaps, you could whip them into shape, ma istidhi? assuming you're qualified? LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

SomaliPhilosopher;969520 wrote: War alpha take me to las geel tomorrow!! You have not treated me, that's all I ask. Is it too much for mr.blondy? look at this malayacni! that way he talks, you'd think he's like tomato paste, desperately struggling to squeeze out the remaining 4% of its content, ma istidhi?... inaar, do i look like a tour guide to you, baal ilaah baan kugu dhaarshe? balse, having said, its our hinterland and i suppose you're safer with Alz at the helm than anyone else, ma garatay? LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

about an hour again.

jimco wanaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagsan oo wacan y'all. it's a beautiful friday morning here at the nation's capital.

Apophis;969479 wrote: Waraa Alpha, you must stop being excited like a little girl every Thursday or when some banality, in the scheme of things, happens in your life. Be more stoic. naga daa being a joy-killer. it's jeudi soir, inaar. excitement is few and far in between here. marka layab malaha, ma garatay? i suppose, its similar to being a CELTA accredited English teacher in Saudi Arabia, somaha dee? LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

Juxa;969465 wrote: Caajislayaal! Why can't you work to pay for your fees? Graduate without debts oo wayoow? maxa igu kalifaaya? anyway, i highly doubt the Student Loans Company know my whereabouts, here in the abyss. the UK is dead to me so i might as well be dead to it, since your exempt from paying it back. LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

discussing xeer cisseha with my friends. this is PURE MADNESS. LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

Cambuulo iyo bun;969461 wrote: LOL tell him waaba Mashruuc infact i use to take loans every month in 1.5 years now i have invested that cash in a construction company i reckon my loans amounted to about 0.45% of the GDP of the UK. inaar, i've also invested shrewdly. helped towards the purchasing of Alz's current residential estate and 4 other baloods in the most 'exclusive' areas across Hargeisa, ma garatay? construction company is awesome. my HAG friends were always smart when it came to the loans. the uni loan circuits were their 'bread and butter'. some of them didn't even attend classes but always mashruuc-ised the loans. LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

Haatu;969448 wrote: Alpha, I'm currently saving up for uni sxb. I might visit in a year or so IA. LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL@saving up saas miyaa. in my days, we went to uni to make money. balse, the loans are still unpaid and i think i'll save for uni, ma istidhi? LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

Haatu;969446 wrote: Acuudubillah Oh yeah? Haven't you heard of the rise of the Big Foot sxb? nimankan kililka 5-aad ka yimid ee geeridu dhiibaysaa are high on a destructive political viagra and MUST be indicted by the ICC immediately. waa siday tahay.

mashallah. i couldnt resist it y'all.

Mad_Mullah;969435 wrote: What are Landers going to say though if Xamar comes back to it's original state? They're only card was "Terrorists, civil war, destruction etc." y'all are the ONLY ones in the 'wildness' of the Somali community. let's hope y'all die due thirst, cos we're all eating BIG TIME, ma garatay? balse, haters gonna hate.

Haatu;969428 wrote: Safferz (somewhere in Hawd). Cambuulo (Xamar Cadey). Alpha & SP (Hargeysa). Apophis (somewhere in KSA). Haatu (still stuck in London) lol come out here, inaar. just buy the ticket, i'll take care of the rest. i'll show you around SL walahi. you need a 'Gap year' (bearing in mind that 2 months is approx 1.3 years in the SL Republic), before starting uni. LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

Al's leave: the key priorities 1. establish Library immediately. the books are ready for pick-up. the private financiers have been a little lazy about approving the funds but the UNESCO and the Deeqbixiyaasha's dawarsi option can be launched effectively. 2. see all family. including those in the Berbera hinterland. 3. fast effectively without disruption. 4. post more ridiculous and 'sexed-up' stories about my less than ordinary life. 5. take a lot more pictures of SL. all over the place, not just HAG. LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL changing simcards at 21:00 tonight. automated email reply was already launched at 08:05 this morning. :cool:

jeudi soooooooooooooooooooooir + leave approved - Ramadan = Alpha's greatest dream come true. LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL afur wanagsan y'all.

nuune;969374 wrote: I got this info from 20 different places, copied and pasted here, some interesting stuff highlighted. 1 - The largest Children's Hospital in East Africa is being established. 2 - A $150 million USD modernization project of Aden Adde International Airport. 3 - A $100 million USD Urban Renewal project of the city to start in June. 4 - Former Defense ministry is being reconstructed. 5 - The largest Maternal Ward in the city is being reconstructed. 6 - All the roads and pavements in Mogadishu to be resurfaced and regenerated. 7 - An incineration plant to be established. 8 - A Garbage disposal plant is being constructed. 9 - Mogadishu University expansion into a 'Mini-city'. 10 - Town-hall building regenerated. 11 - Plan to clean up the city has been initiated. 12 - An asphalt and cement plant to be constructed. 13 - Rehabilitation of Martini Hospital. 14 - Reconstruction of the House of Women building. 15 - Reconstruction of the Parliament building. 16 - Central Jail building reconstructed. 17 - Bahraini Specialist Hospital under construction. 18 - Professional Healthcare Hospital under construction. 19 - Police Training Center established. 20 - Permanent base established in Jasiira for the new Somali Armed Forces. 21 - Turkish Boarding School established. 22 - The city's historic Central Mosque to be restored. 23 - SomalFruit processing factory to be regenerated. 24 - Coca Cola factory to be refurbished and reopened. 25 - National Theatre to be fully restored. 26 - National Postal building regenerated. 27 - Playgrounds in the six districts of Warta Nabada, Wadajir, Waberi, Dharkenley, Bondhere, and Hodan to be rehabilitated, and will include new streetlights to promote sports and social activities. 28 - 100 schools across the capital to be refurbished and reopened. 29 - The Shabelle University Campus to be restored. 30 - The Mogadishu Polytechnic Institute to be regenerated. 31 - The Somali Airlines HQ and Hangar to be regenerated. 32 - Mogadishu Sea Port improved by Alpha Logistics. 33 - Banadir Stadium under reconstruction. 34 - FSB, a major new commercial bank established. 35 - New Islamic University campus constructed. 36 - Moumin Business Center under construction. 37 - Historic Central Bank has been regenerated. + 1,000,000 walle HAGoow wuu duuley. Allow dhowr wadaniga dhabata.

i'm out y'all.

it's raining and there are loud eedaan's going off. SL waa duul barakaysan, ma istidhi?