The Success Digest

"I was tired of complaining anytime I watched African Magic. I couldn't stand the level of average quality." In 2012, while I was in filmmaking diapers, Fiyin Gambo was carving a niché for himself. Little did he know of what awaited him in the future. This prodigious and groundbreaking filmmaker was born Fiyin Joshua Gambo in Lagos, Nigeria on the 22nd of February, in the nineties. At a time in his life, Fiyin Gambo had wanted to be an Aeronautic Engineer. He had even gone as far as being awarded a scholarship from Bristol Helicopter to study PPL- Private Piloting when he was sixteen and in his final year in high school, but his destiny was tied somewhere else entirely- the world of moving pictures. This architecturally savvy youngster was on his way to changing the face of Nollywood. In his high school days at the Murtala Muhammad Airport Secondary School, Gambo and his friends had experimented with photography, but never took it seriously. He had started

She has dreams, lots of big dreams and she has started living them. Her story is fascinating. Just seventeen, Esther Patrick has done what most adults are still dreaming of doing- owning their own businesses. Patrick doesn't just own a business for herself, she is building a business empire. This teenage sweetheart was born Annabella Esther Patrick on the 13th of September, 1999 in Benue state, Nigeria. Her childhood was rough. She learnt how to survive and be dependent on herself. As a little girl of 8 and 9, she had began developing and honing her talent for commerce, making money for herself, buying and reselling things that were worth some money to her. It was the late Greek ship merchant and billionaire, Aristotle Onassis that came up with the theory he called 'historic necessities' created by hard times. According to him, experience has taught him that when nature provided man with and agreeable climate and abundant food, he had little energy and lacked initi

On the 7th of December, Christ Embassy members the world over celebrated the epitome of excellence, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome. Prior to that, there was the International Day of Service where members of this global ministry took to their communities in honor of the birth of this charismatic and endearing minister of God.  Widely described as God's gift to humanity, Pastor Chris was born December 7th, 1963 (the year is unconfirmed). He got born again as a child. Ever since, he has dedicated his life to ministry.  Pastor Chris has authored numerous bestsellers like the Rhapsody of Realities daily devotion which is now available in over 800 languages and has been distributed over 300 million times this year alone. His other bestsellers include, but not limited to, Prophecy: Understanding the power that controls your future; The Power of your mind; How to make your faith work; The Seven Spirits of God; How to pray effectively, Join this chariot, The Oil and the Mantle and seve

The story of a gospel rap artiste and producer  "The result of challenge is what brings success... I started from a corner in my parent's home." These few lines neatly sums up the story of, arguably, one of the best rising gospel music artistes and producers in Africa, AYbEatz.  His, has been a journey characterized by destiny and the leading of God's Holy Spirit.  Born Ayodeji Oluwatoyin Ayinde in Ogun State. The second of five children, AYbEatz's foray into gospel music wasn't by chance, neither was it as a result of talent. "I see it as a calling." It is truly a calling; a higher purpose of the divine set at work in a mortal man; a leading by the supernatural towards a noble end.  Although, in his days in secondary school, AYbEatz wanted to be a journalist. He had the passion for communicating with people, until destiny came calling.  It was in 2007, in a small, infant Christ Embassy Galilee church, that wa

A whole lot of people set out trying to make money. Their business goal is to make money, lots and lots of money, but ever since I could remember, I always wanted to create value. Few people actually understand the power of value. Value is that substance that has the capacity to attract people, influence, power, recognition and money. Value pulls people to you. It makes people recognize and respect you; hold you in high esteem; look to you for advice, counsel, answer, leadership. Value brings about acceptance. A lot of people lament about inequality in their work place, in the society etc, but equality is a function of value. The measure of importance society would place on you depends on value. So,  you see, value is key. Be distinguished. Value would take you places, open doors and set you on a high pedestal. When you are working on that business plan,  ask yourself "what is the value of my business?" If you can answer that, you can grow.

A Thought from Strive Masiyiwa  A Reflection: What is your vision?   Twenty-five years ago, a dear friend in America heard about the travails I was going through in Zimbabwe in my efforts to get an operating license for my mobile business. He was a senior director of one of the largest companies in America. He wanted to see how he could help me.   "I have been speaking to some very influential friends of mine about you," he began to tell me when we met a few months later.   "I think you have the potential to become a remarkable businessman. So, here is my suggestion: Give up the pursuit of a mobile business and come into something like McDonald’s. I have spoken to people there, and they will give you a franchise for any African country of your choice. You are just what they need. They will train you and give you capital."   He then explained to me how this remarkable organization worked. He gave me a pile of books on them, which I read that we

Victoria Pepple is sincere, just, impartial, assertive, objective, radical, and unassuming... Victoria Pepple's road to fame didn't  come by chance, she worked for it and she has the flair. -Cosmas Nwokafor The first time I saw Victoria Pepple on TV, I knew I was going to love meeting her in person, and I wanted to tell her success story. I got the chance. We met somewhere in Victoria Island, Lagos. She struck me as a warm, personable and easy going person, totally down to earth; no pretensions whatsoever.  She exudes great charisma and absolute warmth. You get the feeling she is very accommodating. Born Victoria Ibitoru Pepple on the 1st of December at the Island Maternity Hospital, on Lagos Island, Victoria Pepple has been there, done that and reaching out to even more. She confessed to being a talkative- a trait that would've indicated her future to discerning minds. Prior to her TV career, Pepple started out has a banker, but got bored quickly. A year in