Meet Africa’s richest man, a billionaire who doesn’t own a home outside Nigeria
- Aliko Dangote, 67, is the richest person in Africa with an estimated net worth of $11.7 billion.
- He founded the Dangote Group, a cement manufacturer with a presence in 10 African countries.
- His philanthropic foundation combats malnutrition and has led to a friendship with Bill Gates.
Aliko Dangote, 67, first appeared on Forbes’ billionaires list in 2008, and he has been ranked Africa’s richest person every year since.
Dangote earned his billionaire status as the founder of the Dangote Group, Africa’s largest cement producer with branches in 10 African countries.
Despite his immense wealth — and private jet ownership — Dangote revealed in July that he does not own any homes outside Nigeria, choosing instead to invest in real estate in his home country.
Here’s a look at Dangote’s wealth, philanthropy, and famous friendships.
This article was originally published by Talia Lakritz at All Content from Business Insider (https://www.businessinsider.com/billionaire-africa-aliko-dangote-wealth-2024-9).
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