He Left the UK to Build the Biggest Drink Company in Nigeria
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- Опубліковано 21 жов 2024
- He Left the UK to Build the Biggest Drink Company in Nigeria is another episode of my promoting Africa series where I feature black entrepreneurs all across Africa who have built successful businesses and they tell us how they did it.
Today's episode is Mr. Lanre Akinlagun who is a Nigerian entrepreneur building a Multimillion-Dollar Drink Company in Nigeria. He tells us why he left the UK and how he was able to build his business in Nigeria and some of the challenges he has faced on his entrepreneurial journey.
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I’m a business owner in the US and I started from scratch, ground up with nothing. I’m thankful for the large loan that the US bank gave me to start up, it’s not as if everyone in the US can get that. Just imagine being a working class/middle class Nigerian trying to start up a business.
When he said his business died 10X and had to be resurrected, I completely and totally understand him. In spite of the large loan I received, that money runs out real quick b/c of the large monthly expenses here in the US. I contemplated shutting down my business several times, my husband was getting tired of working 48 hr shifts to help pay the bills b/c honestly I wasn’t bringing in anything.
Fast forward to now, the business is now THRIVING and my children and parents are on the payroll. I just wanted to say I know exactly what he meant!
Great story, thanks for sharing, and well done to you and I wish you continued success.
Amazing. Inspired by your journey
Btw, I'm Nigerian and also wanted to mention that I'm very thankful to our African American brothers and sisters b/c they did all the work to create the opportunities for all non-white immigrants. I also want to see them grow wealth in America and Africa thru their connections with the New Africa.
@@aao449 I really appreciate you making this statement. Many of fellow country men and women do not understand how much work AA has done for us.
Thanks for sharing your own story! Im glad your business is back on its feet.
I worked under lanre for about 3 to 4 year’s all i can say is he’s a great guy
“Until Africa matters, no black live can matter in the world , it can never happen “
Nothing truer
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This is deep! “Until Africa matters, no black live can matter in the world”
Burna boy have said this time over time
His points well made, we have seen a reductions in racism towards many diaspora groups in large part due to the international relations with their home nations. The cold war was a particularly driver as US and USSR vied for hegemony their was a clear emphasis on decreesing overt racism towards Asian so as to not push thouse nations into the arms of the USSR. It's also clear that some of the American civil rights movement was motivated by redusing the best rhetorical tool that the USSR had in critisizing America, even Europen allies of the US critisized Jim Crow policies. So a rising Africa which is willing to use it's weight to punish racism abroad would be a big factor, the main question is how much solidarity do Africans feel with African diasporas in the rest of the world? Their is a trend in the US to incressingly differentiate new African immigrants from the centuries old slave decended diaspora of the Americas, the former group is very entrepreneurial and seems to be targeted for less racist treatment and elevated as the 'good ones'. This may be a strategy to prevent the kind of solidarity from forming which would put pressure on racist instittions.
True
We need a part 2 with this man. He’s so motivating
Absolutely
As in excellently motivating.
Please retweet!!!!
agreed
Absolutely, bro ...
“Until Africa matters, no black life will ever matter anywhere else in the world” 💣
So true. But we need to invest more energy in fighting tribalism amongst ourselves, we seems to sweep it under the rug because we have a perfect excuse ‘racism’. Everywhere in an African country there is tribalism, one tribe feeling superior than the other etc. I think tribalism is one of the things that keeps Africans behind.
I was telling somebody something similar recently. If you do not respect and appreciate yourself who will?
So true, tribalism deprived Nigerians of getting qualified leaders that it needs. But am glad that's about to change now
Stop that "racism" nonsense among Africans!!! The West/DEMONS started it and it was invented, did not exist until the degenerates from the West arrived.
@@ugoawa3171 , does religion play a part in holding the country back? Where I come Muslims pick fellow Muslims over qualifications. Despite being a minority they are concentrated in the urban centers. They are running the towns into the ground. They vote for each other in mayoral elections. Non-muslim can not win. The govt had to step in to take admin of the capital city. Big problem we have to live with.
@@mwinyimwenyi
Yes it does very much. The Noth of Nigeria have Islamic extremists who don't believe in education. So they gave Nigeria all the bad statistics that u may know about, including insecurity, hunger, poverty etc. They created Boko haram in 2009 to frustrate the Christian President Goodluck Jonathan at the time. The same Muslim northern Nigeria, due to their intolerance, don't want to see a Christian become president. So they play all sorts of deadly desperate political games to maintain power at the top. That's why Nigeria has been crawling with so many problems since independence. But thank God that's about to change. A brilliant Christian Igbo man named Peter Obi has emerged. He is progressive minded and hates corruption. And come February 2023 we would birth the new Nigeria
"Don't be too fast in wanting to be an entrepreneur, be willing to learn!" 👏so true!
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Yeah true !
Still don't understand why Tayo doesn't have a million subscribers.
With the quality of his work and the numbers from Naija, he should be flying with the numbers.
He does great work, absolutely!👍👍
True
Nigerian are quite shortsighted but he will get beyond that number definitely
No rush,he'll get there 😇
The brains in Nigeria can help drive africa to prosperity, say whatever you want but Nigeria is just on another level, I hope before I die I see this great people help move our continent to greater heights, this brother has just shown as how hardwork, brains and perseverance pays off,he kept on refering to africa and not just Nigeria, much love and respect from your kenyan brother.
Kenyans are always sweet. Wish Nigerian and Kenyans can work together in terms of business to creat wealth for both and move things up.
Kenyans tend to be more supportive of Nigerians. It is a thing of beauty
My respect for Kenyan ppl is PROFOUND! I think I’ve said this about 30X on 30 different videos.🤩
Gorgeous country, beautiful ppl on the inside and outside, and brilliant ppl!🇰🇪🇳🇬🇰🇪
Not an African, but I agree, wish the giant of Africa would live up to its name, brilliant set of people whose presence are felt all over the world, but yet in Nigeria they can' t seem to get it right.
Ghanaians are also doing it great too!
Wow he said it all , no more JAPA we die here. They will get tired of us and do better or force to leave. God bless Nigeria 🇳🇬
#NomoreJAPA will be a good hashtag to raise awareness among the youth
8 May god almigthy follow your way to a big succes u are blessed forever
#nomorejapa
4:05 "I was quite mature & experienced before I came into this business"..This tells me there's actually no rush in achieving great things regardless of Age.
Yeah bruh, like your vids
I like how he said “the problem with Africans is that everything is short sighted”
Slow grind is the best grind ! We must re-learn that!! We can do this , together ! God bless you Tayo for yet another great video
446 May god almigthy follow your way to a big succes u are blessed forever
Exactly and that's so true. Even here in the States. Our goal is to find small businesses that are not short-sighted.
"Africans are short-sighted"
*opens a high-priced liquor business*
I don't see how is hustling any different from the average African.
*how he
and lazy. True.
Tayo let nobody contend with you.
You are Nigerian!
You just do next level!
All I can say is #RESPECT!
Thanks for making us Africans proud!
"The problem with Africa is that we are too short sighted".
So much wisdom in less than 30 mins.
Africa, Nigeria will be great again.
Much Love, Kankon Alumni.
Bros practice what you preach.....too much talk but no action.
O problema está todo no sistema(governo)meu irmão posso te garantir
Masterclass ! MBA in less than 30 minutes.
Indeed
True masterclass
It's so tough doing business in Nigeria. The government doesn't understand that small businesses are the back bone of every economy. It's a shame that people are trying hard to build something but they are doing their best to see it fail. So many smart people in Nigeria...
Dude is also very spot on the discrimination of black people across the world. I have been saying this. The day Africa gets it right, racism will cease to exist across the world.
Exactly...I feel racism has evolved into classism. Many Asian countries also suffered from racism but since they began to work on themselves,the world is paying obeisance. You may not like them but you can't disrespect them. The so-called racism people of African descent suffer from is as a result of lack of progress on the continent. That's why the world over we are still carrying placards crying "say no to racism and black lives matter" . I could write a book but lemme just stop. Africa's predicament is heart wrenching!
To be fair, the government people know these things... They just lack the discretion on how to help small businesses... They think it’s about the 1,000,000 million grants to people who don’t have a basic knowledge about sustaining a business... Fixing the power sector is something some oligarchs have deliberately refused to make happen, it’s going to affect their petroleum imports and generator businesses...
Some people in government are just like sitting ducks in the whole scheme
There is nowhere in the world you just wake up and make it or get it easy only determination will take you to the next level. Everything so hard in Nigeria come to the west to start business and see what happens
African can only get better if people start embrace what the land give them. Use and buy local product. Imagine one community in RDC 400k people buying local products. Small economy gers bigger..but no everyone needs imported thing...
The dude speaks facts, no matter how many elected officials, civil rights leaders, marches we have in the west. we won't be treated right until the African continent is respected globally.
This was a FANTASTIC interview. I never comment, but felt compelled after watching this. This guy’s passion and energy are palpable! So much knowledge and inspiration in 20 minutes. Wow! I wish him abundant success.
Deep TRUTH, Africa should be respected, it's our base.
I'm 17 and I just finished secondary school and I would like to thank you for playing your part in making this country great and showing young Nigerians and Africans different opportunities, my only wish is that other young Nigerians took out time to see these videos, watch the news, watch documentaries, self educate online and learn about how the global financial system works. young people in other countries can afford to not know cause they have leaders who do but we can't, if things don't change this country is going down the drain. there's so much cheap labor, corrupt officials, and fertile land that is being wasted
I cried seeing your comment, so sad , those that got things free, lack knowledge of organization to instill Honor, value, and confidence in the entrepreneurial ecosystem… I cried, cos it looks like the development we seek might not happen in our lifetime…..God bless Dangote, Bua, mangal, oba otudeka, otedola, and uncle atedoh showing us it can be done, no mattter how hard
I love seeing black people do great things for black people. I hope some South African black people in the alcohol industry can collaborate with the Nigerians to bring them the great alcohol we have here. Let's make Africa great again
When he said “This business has died 9-10 times” I felt it in my insides. The rigors of running a business in Naija is not for shidren. Great service though; rescued a few parties👌🏾💯
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We've missed contents from Nigeria.. Pls don't leave us
Starting a business is not easy. It takes courage, tenacity, consistency and faith to succeed in business no matter where you are.
Case closed
I don't know how but this is one of the best videos I have watched not because of alcohol but the truth lanre basically shared, real life shit that we need to address here in Nigeria. Tayo keep promoting Black, you are doing very well Boss.
Never look for respect from people who don’t care about you. They don’t look up to you for respect. That’s the problem. We should look up to ourselves. I look up to this guy’s great progress.
Protect this man at all cost. ✊🏽
“IF US OVER HERE DO NOT RESPECT OUR OWN SELVES AND TREAT EACH OTHER WITH GRACE, WE WILL NEVER BE RESPECTED BY ANYONE, ANYWHERE!”
My African ppl and All Black ppl, if you don’t understand and accept this fact right here then get ready to be picketing all over the world constantly along with all your future generations.
"I need Igbo and Shayoo".... Another beautiful and inspiring video from Tayo.
Igboo, weed?
By good drink
Oh some nice treats 🍠🥕🍓🍎🍲
Quality, quality. This business would stand up in an Western city. Place is sparkling clean and the arrangement is first class.
Beacoup de vérités et de sagesse !
Mr Tayo met his match 😅🤣 ALWAYS STAY WINNING!
😅🤣
I love the resilience and the hardworking character of my Nigerian brothers. Keep pushing, the giant of Africa will rise
Fantastic I believe in this country Nigeria
Moi aussi!🙌🏾
He's right.We can do great things in Nigeria.Nice to see nigerians believing in themselves
This guy is a vibe - i remember printing one of his interview back then. Years later I set up one of good looking liquor store in Zimbabwe, but I respect this one soo nice.
yes a Zimbabwean Lin RSA did well in the liquor business awhile ago
Too late bro. You would have to come after me
Real talk, no lies here, love this. It's more than just a documentary, it's a PAN-AFRICAN education , an awakening. Keep on ✊✊✊✊
Damn, this guy could have a side hustle as a motivational speaker. I feel inspired 🔥🔥
Lanre sounds so passionate about his business,
seems like a great guy
This guy is more of a public speaker than he is of an entrepreneur! I like his eloquence. A great teacher he is.
💯
Tayo! This guy is very charismatic! In addition to him being a phenomenal businessman, he is an awesome public speaker. His skills are desperately needed to make Africa great again! I strongly agree that respect will begin in Africa! Great content, Tayo!
Honestly,I just want to keep listening to this man. He's really intelligent, eloquent and he's inspiring!💯
Nigerians youths changing the narrative since 1900.
I pray we vote the right leaders that will kindle this flame! 🔥
Tayo's video always hits differently when the guest is way too smart. When it comes to the world of Business, and understanding the root of Africa's problem, this boss is to be respected.
Africans are too Lazy and too shortsighted ... That line hits differently.
big respect boss Lanre.
Kuchalo Africa!
“The good guys shouldn’t get tired “ - get in shape - get your endurance up
So much passion and hope in his voice. Thank you for inspiring us!❤️
Congratulations my brother for making Nigerians proud
Africa my Africa... Guys we need to start loving one another as black people becoz together we are a powerful Force ♥️♥️♥️♥️ 🇿🇦
Reading comments of other Africans backing Nigeria and acknowledging us gave me goosebumps, and most importantly believing we can rise from the ashes and make something new and amazing with these ashes.
This guy spitting Gems. You got it all right Lanre. I pray your business grows to fruition 🙏🏽
Nigeria is becoming a brand nation
The best video hands down!!! I’m in the US and the passion and energy on this brother is amazing! I wish continued success!
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I love this guy’s energy, so motivating! You’re doing an excellent job Mr. Aina
Tayo, you completely outdid yourself with this interview and video. The crispness of your video quality...you already know! The guest that you selected to interview today was absolutely outstanding and he embodies both my husband and my beliefs and spirit about rebuilding Nigeria from ground up and delievering high quality products and services to our ppl. Work is 10X harder and more stressful when you care about quality but in the end it's worth it b/c that's what we all desire...good quality.
Yes, I absolutely agree with you
Great videos of hoping for the best and actually walking and working into the best is what I get all the time from Tayo
He shut it down 💯
He out did himself and the ending was epic.
Completely echoing my thoughts ..., just as if we were thinking alike
The part that got me was the part were he said some customers walk in and walk out saying the place looks expensive. NIGERIANS 🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I was deeply inspired when he said the business has died 9-10 and he had to resurrect it again and again. That reminds me of what Elon Musk said about starting a business. He said "starting a business is like having a baby. You can not be living and expect your baby to starve to death".
Great video Tayo. Pls, keep up the good work. You are amazing sir.
I love is mindset.. such resilience to never say never.
I live in Europe and I can relate to everything he's saying,until Africa is respected,there's no hope of respect for all blacks in diaspora.
We shall make Africa great again God willing
We need a Nigerian brand. Nigeria's Kaikai ( spirit derived from distilled palm wine )is already a nice name. This local brew has potential for refining in the smooth sophisticated sense. We could have two versions: one that is diluted which we could label smooth kaikai and an undiluted one, maybe flavoured with local herbs, that we could label Superior Kai.
Anyway , just a thought.
There is already a Nigerian brand. It is a distilled drink( our local ogogoro) which is called Pedro's!! Check it out!!
@@anthonydibie2832 - Lol @ Ogogoro! I was at least happy to see drinks from The Seychelles. Too many European/American drinks on their shelves (unless it's African American-owned).
@@anthonydibie2832 Is it only ogogoro dry gin?. Cannot we have maize, rice, and millet distilled drinks?
@Nnamdi George... There's already a lot of creativity in Beverage making industry in Nigeria. Personally, I know of a Company in Lagos(Dibs & Co.) that brew wine from Ginger. I bought a bottle and it was top quality drink.
@@anthonydibie2832 but it wasn't represented in this video. I love the video and I'm happy for him but I was seriously expecting to see nigerian brands.
I've been yelling this to all my Afro decendant Americans for yrs. U tilL Africa is respected won't nothing change!
"Until Africa matters, no black life anywhere in the world will matter." That spoke to my black 🇺🇸 soul over here.
I swear I have a big dream of starting businesses in Nigeria. I as born and raised in Amerikkka and is currently here looking for my way out.
I'm a woman with million dollar business ideas and will someday see them come into fruition. When I visit in December I will see the lacks and go from there.
We blacks in America and across the world can definitely do some powerful stuff together
He literally said "You can't grow anything fast and hard careful, you have to go free"
This is amazing to watch. High time Africans wake up. The continent needs to wake up !
This guy's blood is 100% Naija. H e can guide other people on how to succeed in business in Nigeria. He will tell you what to expect and how to deal with it. I think he should write a book; both local Africans and Africans in diaspora will surely buy it. Good interview Tayo and great job Lanre
I like his energy and mentality. He want to build with his own hands not get free handout from abroad government. But please invest in producing your own brand of wine
As someone who’s s setting up his own business.. this video has really given me great insight.. i sure will be more prepared to deal with some of the challenges ahead.
I love it when I see things like this!!! Africa MATTERS
Such a motivation. Oh man! I am in Ghana 🇬🇭 and he made me proud 👏🏿. The journey. His understanding is deep and wide. The nuggets. I so share his reasons for leaving the 🇬🇧. The constant battle to be accepted as a human being.....this was special.
This vid has motivated me to revive my business again, watching a business you have spent sleepless nights to start slowly begin to die is very difficult but I think I'm ready to build back up.
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Tayo,I must say you are doing a great Job.Maya is doing his part and so are you.You rekindled my desire to keep working on my business.
Inspirational. Find a need, take the risk, fill it, make money 💰
Quick maths
@@JuniorNGU 🤞
This man is wise beyond his years. “Black lives will not matter until Africa matters!” Profound!
This was a beautiful experience. We all have to learn to stop being short sighted.
Well done to both the presenter and the owner of this beautiful business for making my day with this first class business in Nigeria and a perfect presentation. I will be sure to look it up when I am in Nigeria. This is why we are proud of our great country. This type of progress is what we were praying for in Nigeria in the 90s. This business is standard, no one from anywhere on the planet will walk into the shop and look down on Nigeria. It is as good as you get anywhere and you can bet that it will be first amongst equals in a few decades time. I see a great future for our country when Nigerians in the diasporas are enabled and empowered to return home to make a difference. Our government must create an enable environment for start up businesses to thrive in Nigeria, the cost of running business in Nigeria must reduce, electricity generation, supply and distribution must become stable in Nigeria. Businesses and homes with solar panels on the rooftops should be able to sell power back to the national grid like is being done in the UK. We are the children of the sun for God’s sake! We need intelligent patriotic people in government and not corrupt and incompetent career politicians without honour and love of Africa in their genes. For the diasporas to return in large numbers Nigeria must guarantee the security of lives and property and the rule of law must be enforced across the board. Institutional corruption must be tackled too and you will see an exodus of Nigerians returning home to compete on our ancestral lands and Africa will become our playground. I have relatives who returned to Nigeria for a one month holiday and doing feasibility studies to start business and one of them is already back in the UK promising never to retire to Nigeria or live there besides coming on holiday due to and unbelievable level of corruption. This is a huge problem, not everyone can navigate the challenges in Nigeria successfully because it’s frustrating and we have come a long way as a people. It would be a dream come through when I see an exodus of a Nigerians coming home to invest and to live in Nigeria in my lifetime. We must all start working towards building a foundation for another golden age in Africa again! Thank you very much for making this video!
I’m not Nigerian but what an inspiring video. Great gems dropped👏🏾
We should have this guy in Africa startups think tanks and Nigerian government. He speaks so much sense and will be a great addition to developing our future as Africa in a decision making role
Men we definitely need a part 2 of this. Maybe a more detailed focus on how they succeeded to get here and their plans for the future.
Do we in the UK even have a store of this quality? I can't think of any like this. Congrats on the success 👌🏿
Your channel is so inspiring
He speaks so well!articulate!can watch this 1million times
This is one of the most inspirational videos I have watched in recent times. Lanre, you are doing well in Mr macaroni's voice. This video needs to be shared and used as a teaching aid. You speak with passion. We as a people should be more focused to reduce 'disrespect' and learn to play the long game. Somehow, in some way, the passion will pays off and you will get results. blessings. Tayo kudos as well
Mans speaking truth. Dropped so many jewels with no shame. Love the honesty.
I'm amazed how he saw the gap and filled it perfectly. The display is great and from the looks. He has done a great job.
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The system is corrupt. I don't know if it's poverty or greed. Kudos to entrepreneurs like Lanre building locally, things will get better gradually as the ecosystem grows.
Such videos are what keep us " African future trillionaire" going. Keep it up brothers, the African dream is alive.
I just started my scented candle business. I recently introduced it on my UA-cam channel.
Thanks Tayo for helping me hold onto my dream
I love the energy and philosophy that you guys are seeding in Africa, keep it up, soon you won't even see the weeds anymore just the flowers. one season at a time. Bless
Please bring dis guy again
I love Lanre's energy and passion
Thank you Tayo for encouraging us who believe in the Great Nigeria 🇳🇬 with your videos. This has made me realise that no matter how many times you fail, the next step is to rise again. Am happy to always be here Tayo. Every second here worth it. Thank you Tayo as always. Thank you bro.
Thanks for always watching 👊🏽
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This interview is so top-notch, what is there not to love? the personality, insights, outspokenness, wits, and grits... By the way, Tayo, I duff cap for you, I've been riding with you since 50K subs, and you only get better.
Big Ups Chief
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I have been watching your videos for a while now and have learn alot through the messages of your host but this guy really touched me ,he sait it all,we need more of such mindset.
I love this guy's tenacity and willingness to strive regardless of the obstacles that came his way. Loved every bit of this interview
He started at gbagada 🥰🥰🥰 he’s very hardworking
I like how he keeps saying you can order online trying to build the brand credibility of getting exactly what you pay for. Great video tayo a Q&A would have been nice because I kinda have some really good questions about e-commerce & the liquor industry
Very nice!...Lanre is spot on! I couldn't agree more. As Africa goes, so does the diaspora. The division, and the gap between continental Africans and diasporas has to close for all of our well being. That way we can come to each other's defense when necessary. Tribalism is an enemy. It's wonderful to have our own distinct culture, and customs. But at the end of the day, we're one. We're all Black. And that's the way non Blacks see us...We must work together if we want to see Africa rise. And when Africa rises, we'll have leverage to demand respect around the globe... I'm witnessing it happen. Blessings!
Hmmmn, I haven’t been touched by words like this in a very long time. Will definitely start to patronize this company ASAP
I like the way Tayo allowed Lanre to do all the talking without interrupting, that shows maturity. God bless you Tayo for giving us hope that Nigeria can be great.
I'm feeling his pain so much, doing business in Nigeria can be tiring for a country that has so much potential. Out with the old, in with the new, that's all Nigeria needs.
May God bless this man. I love you
I hate it when Nigerians themselves say bad things about Nigeria.
I believe in this country 🇳🇬, someday the story shall change. I believe in Africa ✊
Mehnn I really feel this man when he started talking about the challenges though...
This guy has so much wisdom, I picked a lot of points for my business and life as a Nigerian