pharmow:
I'm a little surprised there are handful of people that don't know who Deinde Fernandez was. Truly there are many kids on Nairaland. In the 1980s and 90s, years before Dangote, Adenuga and Otedola becomes household names synonymous to wealth in Nigeria. The likes of Deinde Fernandez, Harry Akande and MKO Abiola wealth are the type you pray to God to bless you with. This is a man that held ambassadorial positions in many countries around the world, he was a deputy prime minister in a country outside his country of origin, a very highly diplomatic man respected all over the world, we were told he owned a private island, he owned cars that were owned by the royal family, this man defined poshness and classy of wealth. With reasons best known to him, he didn't do so much on the home front (Nigeria).

RIP sir

Some info for the indomie generation

bandely:
Read about this man in current affairs in the late 90s early 2000s! This man had hit the billions before there was Dan talkless of Gote! Himself and one Ibadan billionaire that plays/own golf (course), I'm not too sure of that Ibadan man again. Those guys were damn rich!

I'm waiting for something from naptu2, I'm sure he has an info or 2 abt him!

Baba naptu2, please mention me when you do.

waice6571:


the question is, how old are you?

I dont realy expect anyone that is less than 35years old to know this man very well.

Jarus:

The Ibadan man is Harry Akande.

Jarus:


I'm below 35 and I know about him very well. Some of us started reading newspapers and magazines and following events since primary school.

Urine:


You really can't blame them, their generation seems to have different priorities, which is terrible. Nice attempt with your explanation, I will never forget the ovation edition that covered this man. He is an enigma

pharmow:
I'm a little surprised there are handful of people that don't know who Deinde Fernandez was. Truly there are many kids on Nairaland. In the 1980s and 90s, years before Dangote, Adenuga and Otedola becomes household names synonymous to wealth in Nigeria. The likes of Deinde Fernandez, Harry Akande and MKO Abiola wealth are the type you pray to God to bless you with. This is a man that held ambassadorial positions in many countries around the world, he was a deputy prime minister in a country outside his country of origin, a very highly diplomatic man respected all over the world, we were told he owned a private island, he owned cars that were owned by the royal family, this man defined poshness and classy of wealth. With reasons best known to him, he didn't do so much on the home front (Nigeria).

RIP sir

Some info for the indomie generation

kristonium:

did I say he was on the top ten?
so why the fuss?

laserjet:

This is the reason more of your type.....

Sabrwahaqqo:

No fuss! Beht tha way you said it... Like he was the Warren Buffet of Africa ?

shizzy7:
Guy,,we're Talking about MADE money
**Me I am still planning on how I will start and build my conglomerate...Inspired by Dangote..

That Girl is a Bank...

pharmow:


I remembered reading that same edition of Ovation, he was truly an enigma. I've always wondered why he never invested in Nigeria. My hitch with these young bloods is their quickness in smearing others name and acting vacuous on their ignorance

bandely:

Given the African standard, and if you are not talking about investment kinda billionaire, then yes! He was a Warren Buffet of Africa! The man was what over 6billion pounds! One thing that made him stand out was the flamboyant but yet covert lifestyle he lived! The man buys the best things for himself! What I actually envied most about him is the political appointments he had in different African countries. That still surprises me.

stevSKY:
I remember wen he came to kano. His married to my friend's cuzin. Money can't buy life. Youu need to see how he was dishing out money like chewing gum when he came to kano.
Na white man de hold him walkingg stick. But his a life less body today!!!!

May ur soul RIP!!!!

Sabrwahaqqo:


Am not talking about a billionaire that is not reaching out well enough! Real wealth is not in what one can do for oneself don't you think?
That's why his money is so silent someone like me don't even know he exists! Imaging, A Dantata an Indimi that isn't as rich commands my respect and recognition just because they invested their money in so many's life through their biznesses . That 's what I call wealth mehn!

LatestTrend:
More than 75% of folks here don't know this man.

But why adding "Oluwo" ?

No spoil business for this man before God oo.

Vanity upon vanity.

JESUS IS COMING BACK.

ichidodo:
You live, you die, you live again... Rest in the Shiny and Chrome halls of Valhalla, where you will feast with the heros of time..

ayokunlei:
JEsus Is Coming back SoonEst....
How prepared are you?
Paradise on my mind

Osama10:
At the end of the day everything is vanity.

bandely:

I like people who give! I hold in high esteem charitable courses and I adore those who support them. That is why Andrew Carnegie is one of my favourite personality of all time. Be that as it may, I do not question individuals on how they spend their money! Whether they choose to throw it into the ocean or decide to cut everything with scissor is their headache.
The only people I complain about are corps. that made fortunes from the people in a country and misplace their CSR priorities by sponsoring some absurd events (mostly entertainment) and giving to those who already have (celebrities). I wouldn't even complain about them if there is an appreciable and sizable CSR geared towards germane issues such as health, education etc.
For the records, Oluwo Fernandez didn't make his billions in Nigeria.

Sabrwahaqqo:
First time af hearing that name really.... Some people just get very famous posthumously ... And he's even a billionaire How come I dint knnn...well shit hapinz !

Less I forget RIP.. Hope he's gotten a donation for Naija in his will too

pharmow:
I'm a little surprised there are handful of people that don't know who Deinde Fernandez was. Truly there are many kids on Nairaland. In the 1980s and 90s, years before Dangote, Adenuga and Otedola becomes household names synonymous to wealth in Nigeria. The likes of Deinde Fernandez, Harry Akande and MKO Abiola wealth are the type you pray to God to bless you with. This is a man that held ambassadorial positions in many countries around the world, he was a deputy prime minister in a country outside his country of origin, a very highly diplomatic man respected all over the world, we were told he owned a private island, he owned cars that were owned by the royal family, this man defined poshness and classy of wealth. With reasons best known to him, he didn't do so much on the home front (Nigeria).

RIP sir

Some info for the indomie generation

menix:
Chaii, d man sef Nah Ogboni head..
Make I cover mysef wiv the blood of Jesus nd drive off..
Som1else can modify my post nd put RIP.