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Frank Ewuzie: The Nigerian Silent Billionaire
Among the best metaphors often used for talent and accomplishment, the rising sun is the most effective. Whether it is its brightness referring to brilliance, or its sheer might referring to performance, the rising-sun attribute is not used for ordinary people. Thus, the metaphor to be used to describe Frank Ewuzie, known popularly as Don Swank, gives a peek into the doings of the Swank Integrated company.
Indeed, it looks as if the sun is shining its best rays on the Chief Mmiribute Aku 1 of Okija, a special title in Anambra State, making him look more and more different from peers and partners among Nigeria’s youngest billionaires.
The years have proven itself good for Swank Ewuzie, the Nigerian billionaire as well as the owner of Swank Integrated Concepts, a company that sells security doors and Super Market. Swank’s company is majorly patronized by footballers, politicians and influential people in Nigeria with the sole aim of securing their homes with imported doors amidst security.
The man was known only for his genius for all first-class imported doors across Nigeria. But this itself is only the tip of the iceberg for the Anambra indigene as his name continues to resound across the land for the many amazing things he is doing.
So, Don Swank’s light has once again started to flicker, getting brighter and brighter as the days flip by. Before one knows it, the light would eclipse its peers, portraying Don Swank as matchless in doings in his generation.
In running a multinational company that produces bulletproof doors. The young billionaire recalled how he became a respected and noiseless person in society.
THE JOURNEY
In 2014, I started this company, which specializes in manufacturing luxury doors and furniture to fill what I saw as a void in the door and furniture market. I am also the owner of Swank Supermarket, which quenches the need for varieties of household products. I am an accomplished Entrepreneur and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Swank Integrated Concept Ltd with expertise in Real Estate Management, Business Development, Manufacturing and the Hospitality Industry. By the grace of God, businesses have become households across the continent and in some parts of European countries. I was born and brought up in Nigeria, so I know what it takes to bring imported goods into the country and give every citizen the privilege to partake. The locally-made doors and the imported doors are different in so many ways. By touching doors you can feel the real quality and ruggedness, the finishing part of it is a great advantage and that’s been the edge over the years. Most locally made doors are structured with the ideas of imported doors. I have seen many instances like that but the finishing aspect of it will make the difference.
THE BULLET-PROOF DOORS
Bulletproof doors are one of the major parts of our dealings. We have celebrities, politicians, footballers, government officials as well as individuals who have patronized and seen the difference. Of course, it is quite expensive and still affordable. But we do it in such a way that everybody will be able to afford it. You and I know that insecurity is one of the most challenging problems in Nigeria and lots of people have to secure their lives in one way or the other. We are not limited to some set of people alone. We make our business much more open and affordable to everybody in the country.
Most Nigerians believe so much in security and since our government is not doing enough, people have to ensure they live safely at all costs and that’s why Swank Door is affordable. In our company, we try to unfold some secrets whereby the rich and poor will be treated equally and for now, most of these high metal doors are not done in Nigeria.
It’s from our factory in Turkey and that’s where we have been distributing it all over the world. We have lots of government agencies as our customers who have tested and trusted the production.
INSPIRATION
I grew up to hear and know much about Bill Gates as the richest but I always believe there are lots of people locally that are equally rich but don’t have that big name like Bill Gates. Going into business has always been my dream and not only to be a businessman but to be a successful businessman like various top business moguls in Nigeria and the world as a whole.
I derived door business from my father’s house during my secondary school days. It was an initiative that I kept to myself and yielding much for me now. And having traveled to some countries to do some research on how I can hit a breakthrough in the Nigerian market, I went to Turkey to study and monitor lots of things and discovered it was a moment for me to start the process of becoming the boss of myself. And also businessmen like CEO Dozzy Oil and Gas, Sir Daniel Chukwudozie really inspired me locally.
EMMANUEL EMENIKE
Without mincing words, Emmanuel Emenike, the 2013 AFCON top scorer gave me the limelight to pursue my dream in life. God used him to allow me to hit the breakthrough in my life. He’s a generous man that has contributed to many lives. There’s no way I will talk about the Swank Integrated Concept without mentioning Emenike. I told him about my proposal. He believed in and encouraged me in so many ways. I met Emenike when lots of people were discouraging me and he was bold enough to give me the necessary support and let me be fair to you that Emenike’s support still sustains me till this moment in terms of recognition and recommendation.
We have done business with his estate agency (Emmanuel Emenike Real Estate). We delivered some bulletproof doors to some of his buildings in Owerri, Lagos and Abuja and lots of celebrities have patronized us through him. It was a tough journey for me and I will like to advise the younger ones who have the aspiration like me to keep pushing and never be discouraged.
RISKS OF BUSINESS ATTRACTION IN NIGERIA
Any government that doesn’t care about security or whose insecurity is its major challenge will not attract business internationally. We produce in Turkey and bring it to Nigeria and to other African countries and that’s why people take us seriously. I think the government should be proactive enough about our security issues. There are lots of younger Nigerians with great ideas that will benefit the country but they are looking for an opportunity to sell the idea outside Nigeria and bring it into the country. Most Nigerian billionaires get discouraged by Nigeria security issues and that’s why they prefer going to Dubai to do business.
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, Tiwa Savage, has marked the 12th anniversary of her debut album, Once Upon a Time, expressing deep gratitude to her fans and reflecting on her journey so far.
In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Savage described the album as the foundation of many milestones in her career, adding that it remains an emotional moment for her even after more than a decade.
She wrote, “Wow…. My debut album ‘Once upon a time’ turns 12 years already??
“This album was the beginning of so many milestones for me. It’s actually very emotional for me but I’m so grateful to God, and to every single person that’s stood by me since day one.”
Released in 2013, ‘Once Upon a Time’ featured hits like Kele Kele Love, Love Me, Love Me, Love Me, and Eminado, songs that established Savage as one of Africa’s leading female voices in music.
The Somebody’s Son crooner also used the anniversary to announce a forthcoming project, describing it as a raw and authentic body of work, free from the pressures of industry trends and streaming numbers.
She added, “I poured my heart into it and now, 12 years later, I’m still here, still standing and ready to release another iconic body of work.
“A project that’s raw, creating something I’ve always wanted to make not influenced by streams or trends, just like my first album. This journey has come full circle. Thank you to my amazing soldiers for riding with me. Still feels like the beginning, maybe because the best is still yet to come ….“
Controversial singer Portable has issued a challenge to cross-dresser Bobrisky, following the latter’s recent name change to Afolashade Amope.
In a video, Portable mocked Bobrisky, questioning the authenticity of the name change.
He challenged Bobrisky to a physical fight, demanding a Ferrari and N100 million as conditions to show up.
Portable also boasted that he would disfigure Bobrisky’s face with a single blow.
He dared Bobrisky to return to Nigeria for a one-on-one confrontation, stating he’s ready for a showdown.
“You’re not a woman, Bobrisky. They should invite myself and you to a boxing fight, brotherhood are not proud of you. Bobrisky I want to fight you, they should give me N100m. Who will give me Ferrari, I want to beat Bobrisky”, he said in part.
In a candid discussion, Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage opened up about her feelings regarding intimacy.
She revealed that there are moments when she longs for the connection that sex can bring; however, she emphasized that she has only engaged in sexual relationships when she is in a serious commitment.
Tiwa passionately articulated her belief that her body holds immense value, declaring that it is priceless and cannot be purchased by any amount of money.
This perspective highlights her commitment to maintaining her self-worth and the importance she places on meaningful relationships.
She expressed how this significant period of abstinence has shaped her life and personal experiences, emphasizing the emotional and psychological journey she has undergone during this time.
In a post on Music trend Facebook, Tiwa Savage quoted as saying:
“Since I separated with my husband it’s 5 years now and I haven’t had sex,” – Tiwa Savage says in an interview
“Sometimes I miss it but I only had sex when I’m in a serious relationship or married . My body is priceless and not even money can buy it”, says Tiwa Såvage.
In 2021, Tiwa Savage has revealed she is being blackmailed over a sex tape but says she won’t pay.
She said the video was accidentally posted on Snapchat by her lover who deleted it after he realised his error but it had already been downloaded by a stalker.
She said she cried when she first saw the video and feared the reaction.
Savage, 41, is one of the world’s biggest Afrobeats stars and is signed to Universal Music Group.
She is famous for songs such as Kele Kele and Eminado and was part of Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records in Nigeria, where she was known as First Lady.
“I am not going to call it a sex tape but it’s a tape between me and the person I am dating right now,” she told radio host Angie Martinez of Power 105.1 in New York.
She revealed that the incident happened last month and that the person tried extorting money from her but that she was not going to allow anyone to blackmail her “for doing something that is natural”.
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(FULL LIST): Wizkid beats Davido, Burna Boy as most streamed Nigeria artist in 2025
Nigerian artist Wizkid has once again showcased his talent by achieving a remarkable milestone, defeating his direct rival, Davido, as the most streamed Nigerian artist in the first quarter of 2025 with 218 million streams.
Wizkid topped the TurnTable charts Asake came in second place with his signature Afrobeats-Amapiano fusion, earning him 147 million streams.
Not far behind, Seyi Vibez secured third with 138 million streams. Rounding up the top five are Tml Vibez (107 million) and ODUMODUBLVCK (88 million), both delivering bold, innovative vibes that resonate widely.
The list sees new artists Ayo Maff at 87 million streams in 6th place, while Rema and Davido hold on with 75 million, 73 million streams. Fido (67 million) and BNXN (60 million) wrap up the top 10.
Burna Boy had 59 million streams in the quarter, putting him in 11th place. Meanwhile, T.I BLAZE and Bella Shmurda raked in 56 million and 52 million, respectively.
Further down, Shallipopi’s street-hop swagger brings him to 14th place with 47 million streams, while Fireboy DML (45 million), BhadBoi OML (44 million) and Chike (42.5 million), FOLA (42.4 million), DJ 4Kerty (41.5 million), and ZerrydL (41 million) wrap up the top 20 spot.
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo is opening up about the lies she told her children about their father in a bid to maintain a ‘balanced life’ for her kids.
Speaking about why she made this decision to tell these lies to her children, and opening up about a number of them she told, Iyabo Ojo comes clean in an interview with AntoSays.
Here’s what Iyabo Ojo had to say. …CONTINUE READING.
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There’s something they call white lie. My story is crazy, when I say crazy I mean I need to write a book about my life because sometimes when I sit down and I look at the mirror and I look at myself I’m like oh girl, how did you pull through?
I didn’t come from a balanced family. When I say balanced, I don’t mean financially. My family financially were very okay, but my upbringing wasn’t balanced because of the things that were going on with my dad and my mom and my family. So I did not come from a balanced family and one thing I craved and wanted was my kids to have a balanced home.
So when that didn’t happen, the first thing I did was to block my kids off everything that was going on. My kids didn’t have access to social media or phone or anything until they were like probably 15 or 14.
That was when I allowed them to start even knowing what they call social media or whatever it is. They didn’t have access to reading newspapers or anything because I told a lot of white lies and that was the fact that your dad is a traveler, he travels a lot.
So they didn’t realize that we were separated for a very long time and I made sure that no matter how angry I was with their dad, I allowed him access to his kids when he came home to visit. I bought Christmas gifts, New Year gifts. I always had to double the gifts I will buy: one from him, one for me and make sure his own is bigger.
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Credit: Jide Okonjo
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After scandalous marriage, Toke Makinwa don’t mind becoming 5th wife, gives reasons.
Following a tumultuous and highly publicized scandalous marriage, media personality Toke Makinwa has expressed a willingness to embrace the role of a fifth wife.
According to Nigerian Tribune, she shares her reasons with conviction, revealing layers of resilience and an open heart, unafraid of the societal judgment that often accompanies such a bold choice.
In a recent episode posted on Instagram, Toke humorously but openly declared her readiness to become a second, third, or even fifth wife if the opportunity arose.
Toke has often spoken about how the breakup left her emotionally wounded and forced her into deep reflection.
“That chapter left me broken,” she once said, describing how hard it was to move on after such betrayal.
Now, at 40, she’s embracing her reality with a new sense of confidence and clarity. Rejecting societal pressure, she boldly stated: “I’m 40, single, and childless. I said it—and nothing happened.”
Toke also acknowledged that had she rushed into another relationship, she might have ended up in another failed marriage.
“I used to be ashamed… but the truth is, if I’d remarried, it would have ended in another divorce. Life teaches hard lessons,” she admitted.
Her willingness to consider a polygamous marriage arrangement challenges traditional views, especially around what’s considered acceptable for women.
“At this stage in my life, I’d marry again—even if it means being wife number five,” she joked.
Her comment reflects a change in her outlook on love and marriage, possibly shaped by the painful end of her marriage to Maje Ayida in 2017, which ended in scandal.
Toke’s story is resonating with many who face similar societal expectations. Through her transparency, she’s not just stirring controversy—she’s promoting a new understanding of love, fulfillment, and personal growth.
Her courage in addressing these often-taboo topics is sparking meaningful discussions about what it really means to live a full and authentic life today.
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