It’s Nigerian billionaire businesswoman, Folorunsho Alakija’s birthday today.

The businesswoman who is into fashion, oil, real estate, and printing industries clocks 69.

Alakija, who is regarded as one of the most powerful women in Africa, and the 87th most powerful woman in the world by Forbes.

She took to her Instagram page early on Wednesday to appreciate all, for the love and support she’s received over the years.

“It’s my birthday today and I have many reasons to be thankful. I want to take this moment to appreciate you all, for the love and support you’ve shown me over the years. May the good Lord cause men to celebrate you as you have celebrated me. Thank you, Lord for this priceless gift called life!”

Folorunsho Alakija is the vice-chair of Famfa Oil, a Nigerian oil exploration company with a stake in Agbami Oilfield, a prolific offshore asset.