Aliko Dangote (Nigerian) is the Richest Black Man in the World.
March 9, 2008
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Alhaji Aliko Dangote emerged the 334th richest man in the world based on the recently released 2008 Forbes Magazine list of richest men in the world, making him the richest black person. A Nigerian, he hit the jackpot when his sugar-production company listed on the Nigerian stock exchange last year.
Meanwhile, proposed initial public offerings of his flour and cement companies have stalled. Began career as trader at 21 with loan from his uncle; built his Dangote Groupinto conglomerate with interests in sugar, flour milling, salt processing, cement manufacturing, textiles, real estate, haulage and oil and gas. Closely linked to Nigeria’s former president Olusegun Obasanjo. His wealth is estimated at $3.3 billion.
The other black man on the list is Patrice Mosepe (#503) from South Africa with a net worth of $2.4 billion.
Story from www.forbes.com
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111 Responses to “Aliko Dangote (Nigerian) is the Richest Black Man in the World.”
i am not surprise. the hand of the dilligent shall bear rule. also, the law of giving is working for him. the same way it is working for the likes of Bill Gates and Warren Buffett
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How do u knw dangote is the richest? There are many nigerians who are richer than dangote.sniff well forbes!
I agree with bewaji, as a matter of fact a nigerian wil be among the first 50 richest men.
I want to believe that Aliko Dangote is the richest Nigerian and blackman. His wealth is transparent and everybody can see. Those other Nigerians or blackmen who feel that they are richer than Dangote should come out and prove their wealth.
in all ramification dangote is not as rich as ex-president of nigeria obasanjo.
so you guys need more research cos there there many black africans that are stupindiously rich
dangote will be unable to untie thier sandal.
Keep the flag flying my big brother!!! I’m proud of your achievement! Atleast the world for a change has seen that something good can still come out of Nigeria!!! May Almighty God continue to bless and guide your steps Alhaji Dangote!!! We are waiting for you in South Africa to exploit the huge opportunities there too!!!!
Bewaji, Aliko may not be the richest Nigerian, but so far his wealth is the only one that is traceable and could be accounted for. Do you want to add some crooks to the list of these hardworking entrepreneurs, who have earned their monies the old fashioned way? We need more investors like Dangote in Nigeria. This at least will create jobs in the country rather than stacking the loots in foreign banks, and making other countries rich. Thank you Aliko, keep up the good job.
Keep the flag flying my big brother!!! I’m proud of your achievement.
His wealth is transparent and everybody can testify to. Those other Nigerians or blackmen who feel that they are richer than Dangote should come out and prove their wealth. Alhaji aliko Dangote has created more jobs for nigerians may the Almighty God continue to blees him o!!! Amen
well the fact remains that for we all know alico dangote business is transparent enough to know if he is the richest blackman or not interms of business like yes he is the richest in nigeria and as it goes is the richest blackman in the world keep it up my man.
Hi
although Dangote appears to be transparent now. But is beginnings and how he made is money have been very unscrupulous.
My point his how would Dangote deal with competition?
How much of a strangle/monopoly hold has he got?
How many similar competitors has he squashed?
Here in britain BT (British Telecom) have been stripped of all there stranglehold/monopoly in the telecoms market hence more brands and competitor which has led to more choices and cheaper goods/services. My point is if one of us here had the investment to run head to toe with Dangote, How long would you and I last in Nigera? Hw would Dangote deal with a threat like that?
it is true some nigerians are richer than dangote but can they prove their source?
well is true that he started under the influence of political will
giving him chance to excel but at least he is not a fool he still
spend the monopoly earning money and become the richest black man.I am on his side cos he invested and created more jobs in my home country. His wealth is now transparent. i nominate him. you there if you think you are richer invest i your country and not dumping money outside nigerian bank. money outside are not the right path to follow invest and join the queing .bravo
Hi Aliko,
I think we need these kind of men in Africa not mediocrates. Some think Africans lack the heart of lions and for that matter we are content with whatever we get. there is nothing like big competitors when your strategies are unique.Gab, dont think Africans cant get where others are. We are capable and so watch out for the might Africans.
Dangote is undoubtedly the richest man in Nigeria and as well as the richest blackman in the world. if anybody has contrary view to this, then they should declare their assets so that they can be assessed. thumbs up for Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Nigerians are proud of your landmark achievements.
Lets praise brother Dangote!At least he his not spending all his money buying buildings in europe.We need more africans like him.If someone else can do better,why not?Right now,he his the man!Lets give respect where it is due!
Thanks for this lovely ideas of yours . I got nothing to say about the nigerian government , only God can judge everyone for what they have done because , its God that owns the land. We are all just creatures on the land .But my praises goes to these two wondeful men [nigerians] that have so much helped many nigerians in the world of employment. I need to awake the knowledge of all nigerians to this , im talking of of these two people to be praised in our economy . Alhaji Aliko Dangote and Mr Mike Adenuga. These two men have given thousands of lives in nigerian a new touch of life . So many nigerians that should have been suffering for job illness today could live a better life being engaged in one feild of job or the other in their companies all over the nation. I love these men for they do not fail in God’s purpose in their existence. I pray to be a man like you both someday in this country.
Owolade Tolulope .O - Ekiti- state. 08057824058
Well, all i can say for now is that Alhaji Alico Dangote is stinkingly rich, no doubt about it. I was made to understand that he started his business with the 500,000Naira he inherited from his grandfather. If that is the case, then he is indeed a real business man. I long to go beyond his financial height some days.
Anyone can be richer than dangote,it”s a matter of focus and hard work. Though i made him my model,but i believe i will be richer than him. My Quote ‘IF YOU NEED SMALL MONEY,YOU USED YOUR HAND,IF YOU NEED BIG MONEY,YOU USED YOUR HEAD. But you don’t need to be a frudster to be rich.
Kudos to Dangote for a job well done, he is unlike the pen robber politicians we have as our leaders who are hell bent on destrying Gods gift to Nigeria,at least he has proven to the world at large the something good can still come out of this great cuntry. I am proud to be a Nigerian. May Almighty Allah in His infinity mercy continue to protect & guide you from the evil ones in this country. Tayo Ladega - 08080386958.
I like that people are debating this and the truth should be told. If they say that Dangote is the richest man in Nigeria I do believe as his money or wealth can be seen to be gotten transparently on like our so called robbers Ibb and Obj who’s wealth was gotten from the loot of our treasury without thinking of the people who owns it. They do not have anything left in their brains to work and do not think they can despite attending one of the best schools in Nigeria. (NDA). They should please take a toe from Dangote who borrowed money from his uncle to start his empire.
Food for thought.
The hammer matter should not be based on declaring Alhaji Alico Dangote as one of the world richest men only, but questions on what he has done for his country should be our apple of discuss. No matter how wealthy a man is, if he has not embarked on one capital project or the other toward his country development, then the impact of his wealth is of no value to his immediate country. It does not depend only on job creation alone, which he has done to some extent. Its time we advice Alhaji Alico Dangote to quit the struggle of being rated as the no1 man, in terms of wealth, and focus his philantropic gesture on the development of his country. Bill Gate will never be forgotten in his for numerous philantropic activities in his country. Why can’t we encourage people like him to check poverty excess in our Country Nigeria, by developing capital projects that will be felt by mostly the poor masses. Nigeria has not enjoyed any form of “basic amenities” since independence. Our leaders only distribute “basic sufferings”,which is only felt by the poor masses. People keep on dying day by day not because they’ve choose suicide but as a consequence of the evil reflections of our leaders’ actions. What is the benefit of our wealth when it does not have strong and direct impact on our immediate environment and most especially those living around us? Lets reason together!
Yes,i aggre that dangote is the richest back man today.Why?, because of his large heart to do more.man riches can not only be measured in figure. but also in the lifes he has use his wealth to affect.how many family are tied to Dangote today to earn there leaving.How much money is enough for human beings?.I know he his not looking for money to feed his family.but he has a deep and large heart for people.He is an angel sent to Africa for industralization.am proud to be one of his employee at obajana cement plc.
Yes, am vry happy at least there is sm1 out there making nigerias proud bcos it is nt easy 2 be among d world wealthiest list. Good luck Aliko Dangote. Someday we shal gt there too.
I believe that this is just the begining and that a black man one day will become the richest man in the world,i’m proud of him he should keep it up, someday, somehow, you will be among the first 10th richest men in the world.I pray to be a man like you someday in this country.
The fact is Dangote is undoubtedly the richest Nigerian.
He’s been rolling off large amounts for years and there’s honestly been no other Nigerian who’s made as much money in as many years.
Besides, Nigerians have got this mentality that illegal money can reel off high profits. Any one who really applies his mind will realise that huge sums of money with no root will definetely have investment issues. That’s why all the illegitimate people are always looking for a front to launder their money through.
Kudos to Dangote. The truth is we can all get rich if we apply ourselves. But it takes a little more to get that rich. Let’s hope his path is truly straight. No doubt, he’s blessed!
Aliko Dangote is a man that has been saving Nigeria economy from a long time,he affects our labour markets and our labour force positively by providing millions of jobs either directly or indirectly for nigeria citizens,he invested virtually in every sectors of nigeria economy thereby bringing economical development to our nation at a faster rate than when compared to the different dead policies of our failed government,thank God we have somebody like him who can invest his money in an unsecured economy.I don’t want to know if Aliko legimately acquired his fortune or not,if he has a political influence or not but all i know is that he has offer most to the country than what he takes from it.We need the likes of Mike Adenuga,Femi Otedola,Aliko Dangote who sincerely have the love of the country at hearts.I must tell you that for political reasons those who steal Nigeria money will not invest it here,come to think of it,what ‘ll happen to our common wealth that has been converted by OBJ if he die today?.
Is true, Dangote is rich but we know is as a result of the close relationship he had with the former president, so many other prominent business men like Dangote was short down, we shouldn’t forget that, people like Ibeto from Anambara state. Also there are many other men ten times richer than Dangote here in Nigeria.
Dangote is rich , no doubt but he needs to give some other persons chance to get there too not useing political influence to hit them down.
Kudos 2 u dangote u are a real achiever 4me u are the richest man on earth and i realy apreciate all the good thing u have done for nigeria once again kudos dangote
I consider the ratings of the richest people in the world by Forbes similar propaganda forums as aimed at misinforming people and painting pictures that are grossly misleading.
I can remember reading an interview of Alhaji Dangote challenging the claim by forbes that oprah was the richest black person and the only black billionaire. All of a sudden there are several black billionaires. If the good Alhaji had not gotten fed-up of the misinformation, perhaps Oprah would still be the only black billionaire.
Since they cannot keep all blacks out of the billionaire club, perhaps they will now down grade their wealth. I got news for you people, you still got in t wrong with how much the black billionaires have to their credit or is that the new game?
If you must tell us who has what, then do your home work and do tell us the truth so we continue to take what you say seriously.
I am so proud of aliko dangote…finally a nigerians name is put up in a clean way…aliko dangote keep the flag flying continue to make nigeria proud..thank u so much for being an example for everybody
Alhaji Dangote i am proud of you as a nigeria been the richest black man in the world,who ever knew that a Nigerian can be on the list, u made us proud, i am on way, i know i will keep the flag flying.
My fellow nigerians , let not dig anymore on how this Man Aliko Dangote has made his money . He is God programme and its his destiny too . We dont have to dig on what God has planted and called to be …. Lets look at his present and what his impact has been in this God’s own nation .[nigeria] . I still do want to be like this man and even do better than him if its in God wish i will . He is a man one can follow his part . I like Dangote Aliko and his Bussiness ideas. Im glad he is a nigerian. And he is the richest Black person . Owolade Tolulope .O Ekiti state 08057824058
iS GOOD THAT DANGOTE HAS BEEN RATED AS THE RICHEST BLACK MAN IN WORLD CAN DANGOTE PROVE HIM SELF TO NIGERIANS THAT HE IS .NOT HIDING UNDER THE COVER OF OBJ AND IBB WITH FORMER LATE ABACHA. WE SHOULD NOT BE FOOL, AT THIS TIME AS REVOLUTION WILL BRING THEM OUT WHEN THE TIME COMES
Dangote is a thief, who got his wealth from stealing public funds, so i see no reason why he should be the richest blackman.
I believe in the likes of Dangote. I have a friend that did his youth service in kano and was so impressed with the size of Dangote’s empire that it spurred him to go into the commodities business,he reels out Dangotes profile like he was there when everything happened. My friend Chuks is worth over A HUNDRED MILLION NAIRA just 3 years after youth service. My point is this, Dangote has inspired many Nigerians to take their destiny in their hands and believe in the true meaning of hardwork and dignity in labour,We need more of his kind.
THE RICHEST MAN IN AFRICA IS NICKY OPPENHEIMER FROM S.AFRICA AND HAS CAPITAL BASE OF 5.7 BILLION USD(173 ON THE LIST) WHILE DANGOTE COMES 334 WITH 3.3 BILLION USD.BUT THE FACT IS ,HAVE U GUYS TAKEN TIME TO SEARCH HIM WELL AND TRACE HIS LINKS WITH THE LIKES OF LATE ABACHA,IBB,AND OBJ.LET’S BE MORE REASONABLE,WE CANT ALL BE FOOLS.
Dangote is a role model to every Nigeria. If 10 honest Nigerìans can do what he’s doing, our economy wil boom
how he is spending his money is d koko, if we have about 10 of him investing in naija, things 4 don beta small 4 we country. Ride on dangote, i’m comin on board as well. Slim(08035379073)
Dangote is undoubtedly rich. But how can you compare him to Otunba Michael Adenuga…. Mike is definitely richer… By counts of Companies, he runs bigger companies than Dangote… Dangote is the richest after Mike… Find out and hit me…
am happy that a nigerian is the richest black man in the world, thank God for that, atleast we”ve gotten something 2 show the world. more grease to ur elbow my brother Dangote.
Iam proud of you, i agreed you are the RICHEST BLACK MAN IN THE WORLD, all the KANO and NIGERIAN CITIZENS proud of you ALHAJI ALIKO DANGOTE we wish one time you become our NIGERIAN PRESIDENT,we ask the almigty God to protect you and blessing you.
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We agreed with what ever rank you get, we [the peoples of KANO]are proud of you ALHAJI ALIKO DANGOTE.
Keep the flag flying,God bless you.
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Salamu-alaikum ALHAJI ALIKO DANGOTE. i believe that in every mission theres a vision. my bro keep doin what ur doin, its ur DESTINY to be what u r today. never mind what people may say, theres a sayin in hause that. { na gaba taye gaba, na baya sai labari}. but always remmber the less privilage once, cos {ALLAH} will surely bless you. may i be as richer than u {AMEEN}.
i agree that dangote is the richest person in nigeria,because richest person are counted in terms of business(businessmen/women ) and is real nothing to hide he collected money from his uncle since he was 21 read his biography.
I give kudos to Alhaji aliko dangote.I neva knew this rating exists,i have always concluded based on my own school of thought this man is indeed the richest black man in the world.He has contributed to economic improvement of our nation.I want to suggest that leaders of the neo-black movement grant this man honourary membership.He enhanced the emancipation of the black race.
Aliko Dangote is a man to emulate and to learn from. I love him and he his my role model.
If people like him can set up business in Nigeria, it will enable our graduate,skilled and unskilled people get a job rather than travelling abroad.
God blessed Nigeria but some selfish people, looters wont want the country to be good because of their stupid ” Bigmanism”.
I like Aliko Dangote, at least he created some jobs in Nigeria.
I will be glad to meet Aliko Dangote, I love my country Nigeria and am thinking of doing things for my people to make them happy like charity, support and create jobs to feed their families.
Muyiwa
London
i am from SENEGAL and i have meat el adj DANGOTE IN LONDON IN 1986/1987 so i am very glad to know that he is the richest black man in the world and that he is investing in my country.i wish i will meet him again one day.
ALLAH bless him and all muslim.
i wish he will also invest in other poor african countries
you may be right,but i think other big names needs to come on board aswell like, IBB, OBJ, IBORI, PETER ODILI, IGBINEDIOUM, ANDY UBA,,GBENGA DANIEL, CHIMAROKE NNAMANI, AYO fFAYOSE,ORJI UZOR KALU, ACHIKE UDENNWA, LEO IMOKE. just to mention a few because these people might be richer than DANGOTE.
Most black peaple re very envous of one success.i love aliko dangote not bcus he is d richest blackman in d world,i love him bcus he has create a job oppotunity 4 over 30percent of nigeria,(aliko d)u re a great man 4 what u re doing 4 ur country by making us proud as a nigeria.what has d govt done about unemployment notin but promise.here is my prayer 4 u eny body dat want ur down4 is fighint God n nobody fight God n win.u re a victory.from osahon frank.O8O24985272
I am not amazed of the fact that Aliko Dangote is the richest black man in the world.The bible says give it shall be given unto you,so he applied the principle of giving that is why he is soaring like the eagle today.
I want to know more about femi otedola has one of the richiest men in nigeria.
The information i need to it in other for me do some verification exercise in my research work.
Thank be to God that at last we Nigerian young men and women can have some one to look at as a roll model. Dangote’s achievement is a great challenge, inspiring, motivational and caterpulting spirit to Nigerians especially we the youth, that we can positively improve our economy and creat employment thereby reducing poverty via our litle and commited investment in various areas of our capabilities. May God bless us to follow the his foot print to move our belove country foward. 08076160091
Hi this is nigerias future warren buffet just want to say kudos to Alh Dangote for making a honest leaving.”When life gives u lemon make lemonade”
for me i actual agree and its is painful that we hear in nigeria do not actualy no celebrate what we have men like alhaji should have books not only one but many and i dont expect a bussy man like him 2 sit down and start writing a book on his success. now
alhaji’s success is simila to that of bill gate but do ur findns and you see dat he has success books and this book are elivating and inspiring students bussness manager and even some orgnztn
His humble begining thrills me a great deal. I respect him highly ! Try evaluate the vast number of people that are very rich through Alhaji Dangote’s group of Company by working for him:(Yes,I mean job creation!); thereby putting food on people’s tables & deep smiles on people’s faces.
Infact I sincerely want him to personally train me on how to become a successful one like him and also a BLESSING to numerous people. I’m not joking: my desire is to have Alhaji Dangote train me on how true fortune can be realised. My meeting him and having his kind of experience & knowledge will obviously be a dream-come-true in my life.
He is glaringly a Man worth emulating! GOD Almighty will continue to bless him & his generation yet unborn. Thanks
BLESSING Ogaji Alhassan
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Either the richest or not . All i appreciate in Dangote is his kindness and not failing in God,s purpose to his being . His is a heaven sent one to help so many nigerians to live a life . Dangote is one of the rich men i can say has showed his appreciation to God with what he has got to humanity. I want to be like him . I am praying to be rich and do something that could raise up humanity like he has done. He is a man to copy his life style.
if a single person can touch the lives of thousands of people every day without getting tied,indeed he is a good person
I sincerely believed even if Dangote is not the black riches in the world, he is the riches in Nigeria and has proved that beyong doubt that his wealth are God given wealth. He has invested the country he is born compared to those that have and refused to invest in Nigeria rather developed abroad.
i really commend the great achievement of alhaji aliiko dangote. he is a man who belives in his country and continent. his investments have created millions of jobs for the well meaning nigerians and africans.
our previous leaders out of their selfish interest squandered tax payers monies.
Dangote once again i say more grease to your elbow. may the Almighty God keep and guide u in all your future endeavour
His humble begining thrills me a great deal. I respect him highly ! Try evaluate the vast number of people that are very rich through Alhaji Dangote’s group of Company by working for him:(Yes,I mean job creation!); thereby putting food on people’s tables & deep smiles on people’s faces.
Infact I sincerely want him to personally train me on how to become a successful one like him and also a BLESSING to numerous people. I’m not joking: my desire is to have Alhaji Dangote train me on how true fortune can be realised. My meeting him and having his kind of experience & knowledge will obviously be a dream-come-true in my life.
He is glaringly a Man worth emulating! GOD Almighty will continue to bless him & his generation yet unborn. Thanks
okey uzoma
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Kudos to my man! Not that He is rich only, but He is a God sent man. He has invested in his country, thereby creating jobs for his people: unlike those who prefare to invest outside Nigeria while Nigerians are seeking for jobs, dying of hunger and poverty.
Will I ever meet him ‘Dangote”? It will be a miracle, a day of the lord, a remarkable day
Carry Go my man, you are highly blessed.
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i love Dangote bcos he’s a v.reasonable human being and a Man that fear GOD and respect man.i want to say that other leader should emulate his attitude and invest in their country.i have traved the world,there is no place like home.i’m presently residing in london & i have lived in some european for a while and i believe its only ‘failure’ invet his money abroad because nomatter what you have abroad may goin a twikle of an eye especially when you growing v.fast than the citizen of that country you reside.they will like to fustrate your effort and see you falling and relocate back to your country especially when you are blackman like me.i’m relocating v.soon back to country,although i have my business running in my country only here for experience and that’s it.kudos to Aliko dangote.He will be rich 4everlike his uncle dantata.LETS BUILD NIGERIA TOGETHER NOW!!!.GOD BLESS NIGERIA.
Speaking of riches and wealth, the world says, “CAN ANYTHING GOOD COME OUT OF NIGERIA” and i say “THE RICHEST BLACKMAN IN AFRICA COMES FROM NIGERIA” Man, i am very proud to be a Blackman. Because BLACK signifies WEALTH and UNIQUENESS. I am hoping for a day to shake hands with you, Alhaji, i am proud of you. I look forward to meeting you someday.
Keep the flag high, God is your strength
Dangote is a rouge. It is brrowed mony from banks which he fails to return, that he is using to make his name
Aliko Dangote Is the man ..I am so pround of u Sir….
To borrow money is part of busines life!Dangote did nothing wrong by borrowing money.His business ventures arent 419 but tangible projects.Dangote is a great man!
Dangote’s not d richest man in Nigeria….in actual fact he is not amongst d top 10 richest men…..talkin about his money been transparent, how sure r u???….I used 2 envy him not until recently, his money cannot be said 2 be entirely transparent. Because he has helped in installing our corrupt leaders by sponsoring campaigns and donating billions of naira towards the construction of the corruption head-quarters PDP, successive governments have implemented policies which would only favour the likes of dangote. Okay fine, he is strictly a business man and if he can influence government policies no problems - but what tangible things has he returned back to the society, how many foundations does he sponsor?how many schools, hospitals, houses for the destitutes has he constructed?how many bills that would affect the common man has he sponsored in the house?the recent feud between him and otedola just shows that these men are out there to accumulate wealth and flaunt it - they’ll go to banks to collect loans without collaterals - a common man would not be given a N100,000 loan in any bank without him using his land as a collateral, yet we celebrate and praise these men. I’m not been judgemental here and i’m not trying to say he hasn’t tried. God knows best!
Please is he still the Africa richest? but for now he is not. I don’t really know how you construct your rating.
If you say Aliko Dangote is the richest blackman in the world yes you may be right, how do you rate a rich man is it by all his has including his debts? or a man who has 1 million naira and owes the bank 500k and the man who has total 700k without oweing any bank or persons so make a proper reserch i hail Aliko Dangote because he has lowed the rate of unemployment kudos to him stay BLESSED an archiver
He is going higher places. He is my Role Model because he is providing basic and vital essential daily needs to Nigerians and Africans for more than 2 decades. I wish him all that i wish myself.
Alh. Dangote is a man I respect so much, one striking feature about him is that despite his wealth, he is humble and kind hearted. I think he should be re-rated after he must have paid all his debt, till then we can know if his is still the richest black man.
Aliko, U are no doubt a gr8 entrepnuer, I respect U.
Uzo, Owerri.
Alh.Dangote, is a rich man in all ramifications-NIGERIAN MEASUREMENT, but lets step back to look at it from my point of view, a rich man in Nigeria is one who has a house in any choice area of any state, able to run his/her generator thru out the time when PHCN disappoints,has an armed escort and care’s less for traffic rules and not intimidated by summons or Official rulings from courts or FEC meetings.
If you want to ask for a Forbes Nigerian version, you will need to sign a non disclosure agreement from a bablawo 1st,then have clearance from the EFCC and ICPC, we have RICH men in NIGERIA plenty, by Nigerian standards, but Alh stand’s out for him being internationally measured not by Nigerian standards.Traceable funds, and non participation in Government Politics, and outstanding debts his company would owe, which makes sense,cos he had to borrow money for most projects to start, honestly, he has being stead fast in archiving his non participation in politics, that his aim, was simple, i cant stand criticism for reporters, cant stand being told what to do and where to go,how to go there and why, He is a business man to the core…CONGRATULATIONS SIR…
I am very amazed and stunned that these man is the richest black man in the world.I am proud to be a nigerian….
where are the south africans when a man from nigeria is the richest black man in the world? I never knew my country pulls weight in the world.GOD bless Dangote!
wether d world lyk it or not “NO 1 IS AS RICH AS NIGERIANS” we drive d most xpensiv cars in d world,we r d highest purchaser of any thing u cud think of. anywhere a nigerian is in d world we always standout when it coms 2 SPENDING!!!
Asalamu alaikum. My able brother in the true deen, am highly delighted to hear and see you as one of the most successful muslim and black in the world. May Allah(SWT) continue to bless you and the entire muslim in the world. Sir, i salute your courage and I know one day I will insha-Allahu be like you. I wish you many fruitful years ahead. Ma’salam.
this is impressive. nigerians are hard working lots. they deserve the best, you know? cheers.
ALIKO DANGOTE, has done us good in nigeria. by creating reasonable jobs. we pray dat d almighty GOD continue 2 direct him as he move NIGERIA 2 d next level. THINK BIG START SMALL.
i dont really know what to say on this issue but all i can say is if Dangote is truly the richest black man in the world now, i’m proud of him then…
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To know that a black man, precisely a Nigerian can still be regarded with so much regard basically coz of ‘hard work’ brings to mind the fact that we (blacks) can attain the same great heights as our counterparts anywhere else. we’re so proud of u, Dangote
bewaji and jackson, no hating plsz, he is da richest.
Yes Dangote might be the richest blackman according to forbes, but nigerians have looted more frm their govt.anyway GOD made him shine for a purpose.he can do more in starting foundations like the american john D Rockfella did.
Dangote has proved to the world that Nigeria is also a good place for investment. But my advice to Dangote is to also set up charity organisation like Bill&Melinda Gates Foundation in order to help the less priviledge, the poor and the drop-out of school. I think this will be nice.
I’m still waiting for a day when an African would make the Top Ten List…….will it happen in our days…..???
Dangote has done is best may God rewald him abundantly
the fact remain that Dangote is among the richest man in the world, he has also inprove the nigeria economy in the outside world, if only we will take thing the right way, Dangote has created job opportunity for thousand of nigerian both at home and away, if other big investor can come out like him(Dangote) and put things in place like him. all i can say is Dangote’s wealth is pure and have everything to show for it. may God continue to empower and give him ways of improving both himself and the country and the world at large.
Yes, we all know dat dangote is among d richest men in d world & all he has done 4 his country but let dis honor not distract him. There’s a proverb dat say if u praise a man too much u’re praising him to death.
bravo aliko dangote,we are very proud of you.
Despite the fact that Dangote is the richest black man, yet he is the 334th person in the world, that is to say we still have a long way to go, there is nothing to celebrate here. The Youth Corps who served in his group of companies complain bitterly on how he treats them poorly.
What benefit is his wealth to Nigerians, when his group of companies still uses diesel to power their Generator Sets, what benefit is his wealth? when his trailers keep having accidents everyday as a result of bad roads, what benefit is his wealth? when his closest brothers are dying of hunger.
Has he accumulate those wealth to acquire women to himself? and deny people of their rights, how many people has he been able to make rich?
It is a shameful thing to have the richest black man in Nigeria, when Ghana celebrate years of unblinking power supply, South Africa enjoys good road networks. But Nigeria NO.
Dangote is rich but useless to Nigeria and Nigerians.
Dangote should contribute more to Nigeria other than just accumulating this money
I do not agree that dangote is the richest there are many nigerian within nd outside nigeria who are hiding there worth,pls forbes sniff around well
Everybody is in Africa is poor including Dangote himself. Ask me why, let that money he thinks he has be brought to the western part of the world and be taxed properly and lets see wat remains!
If sum1 is bless & made king by God, no one can’t take it away 4rm him.
Assalamu Alaikum, Sir, we the masses of this country (Nigeria) are highly proud of you for investing in our country and job employment for the youths of this country, may Allah bless your assets. (Amin)
iam happy with sir aliko dangote over his wealth as gift by almighty god.because he has been helping and touching life,by providing employment to many nigeria and the world at large.thank you mrs aliko and still pray for others to come up.remain blessed amen. by mr didia onyema
i am gratejy elated to hear this first good news to nigerian that alhaji aliko dangote is the most richest man in africa, and the no 334 richest man in world, am very grateful and may God almighty in is mercy bless you more abundantly amen.
nigeria man as the most richest in african at times we as a nigeria we need to ask ourselves a question, there is no good thing that come out from nigeria, to be honest i see this our so called rich men as demons, they never care for the masses i hate everything about them, i was given an assignment to write about this foolish men that called them selves rich men i could not do that because i hate to talk about them. they are the one spoiling this country and if you like come and get me arrest my God will one day punish all of you, IDIOTS.
Its laughable to think that Aliko Dangote is the richest man in Africa, would you like to know other rich men in Nigeria? Poeple like Obasanjo, Ali Gusau, Babangida, and Abacha’s family are by lenghts richer than Dangote.
May be the politicians are not included in the list because we have many rich Governors, senators and former presidents in Nigeria.
the fact remain that Dangote is among the richest man in the world, he has also inprove the nigeria economy in the outside world, if only we will take thing the right way, Dangote has created job opportunity for thousand of nigerian both at home and away, if other big investor can come out like him(Dangote) and put things in place like him. all i can say is Dangote’s wealth is pure and have everything to show for it. may God continue to empower and give him ways of improving both himself and the country and the world at large
There are other stupenduos rich silent billionaires in Nigeria, not only Dangote is rich. But now Dangote can still be considerd as the richest person in Nigeria or Africa…..
He was like every other person. He started from scratch. He was patient, diligent and hard working. He made it…You too can start today. You may be the Dangote Tomorrow!!!
…Motivating myself and others.
alhaji dangote has proven that great wealth is not the exclusive rights of the white people.however i suggest he starts a foundation that will teach young people the principles of wealth creation and also empower them with microfinance ,while providing business mentorship services ,for then will his wealth be relevance to nigerians .
i congratulate him for his economic succeses.
kingsley udeh
i now believe that every man has his destiny in his hand. I’m not sure if he is the richest or not, but all i know is that he his a billionaire. I pray that he will never go bankcrupt, mind you nigeria have the richest black man living with them and have the poorest ones also. Alahji A. Dangote keep up the good job.
i now believe that every man has his destiny in his hand. I’m not sure if he is the richest or not, but all i know is that he his a billionaire. I pray that he will never go bankcrupt, mind you nigeria have the richest black man living with them and have the poorest ones also. Alahji Alico Dangote keep up the good job.
dangote has done great 4 himself and his country it’s nt easy 2 be d richest black man in d world bt i tink he should engage more in philantropism, i know he has created jobs 4 many, bt wat of those who cannot work right now e.g disabled, children,orphans etc they too need to have their lives touched by dangotes wealth. Dangote u have done wel and nigerians are proud of u.
We can say whatever we like or want but the truth is that Dangote as made is money.
I think Aliko Dangote is the black richest man in all internal africa.
Sounds good to me. Recentry his cement company slashed the price of cement to #1350 officialy; if it translates in the local market then its good for nigeria. Thus,more affordable houses,jobs and even wealth through share dividen. Kudos A Dangote!