Aliko Dangote is a Nigerian business magnate with an estimated net worth of $15.5 billion. Dangote owns the Dangote Group, which has interests in commodities, manufacturing, and property development.
Dangote was born on the 18th of March 1957 in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. He had a modest upbringing and his parents died while he was still young. He was raised by his uncle.
Dangote started his first business in the early 1970s, a trading business that imported second-hand clothing. In the 1980s, he started a flour mill. He has since become a leading Nigerian businessman with diverse interests in various industries, notably cement and sugar.
In 2005, Dangote was listed as the 67th richest man in the world in Forbes Magazine's top 100 list. In 2012, he was listed as the 53rd richest man in the world and the richest in Africa. In 2014, he was listed as the richest man in Africa and the seventh richest black person in the world. In 2015, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$15.7 billion, making him the 7th richest person in Africa and the 40th richest person in the world.
Dangote is a devout Muslim and has funded the building of more than 15 mosques in Nigeria. He is married with children and lives in Lagos, Nigeria. He has received several international honours, including a honorary doctorate degree from the University of Buckingham.
Dangote has expressed interest in purchasing the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Nigeria's state-owned petroleum company. He is also interested in purchasing the Nigerian National Shipbuilding Company, Nigeria's state-owned shipbuilding company.
In the past, Dangote has offered to purchase Arsenal F.C., a football club that plays in the English Premier League. He is also interested in purchasing the Italian football club AC Milan.
Dangote has expressed interest in buying the Nigerian television network NTA and the Nigerian media conglomerate Punch.
Dangote is a member of the Africa Progress Panel (APP), a group of ten distinguished individuals who advocate at the highest levels for equitable and sustainable development in Africa. As a Panel Member he facilitates collective action on issues of common concern, including peace and security, good governance and the rule of law, energy and extractives, climate change, technological development and human health. The Group's other members are former U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, South African President Jacob Zuma, former U.S. President Bill Clinton, former U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, South African President Jacob Zuma, former U.S. President Bill Clinton, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, and the group’s Chairman, Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris.
The African Progress Panel is an independent initiative of the Africa Progress Panel, a group of 10 distinguished individuals who advocate at the highest levels for equitable and sustainable development in Africa. The AP Panel is chaired by former President of the United Nations Kofi Annan and co-chaired by South African President Jacob Zuma. The Africa Progress Panel is a joint initiative between the Africa Progress Panel and the World Economic Forum.
In 2007, Dangote was awarded the Entrepreneur of the Year Award by "Page International" magazine. He was also awarded the "Businessman of the Year" award by the National Association of Nigerian Businessmen in 2011.
In 2013, Dangote was awarded the "Outstanding Achievement Award" by the African Leadership Academy and the "Innovative Enterprise Award" by the Nigerian Stock Exchange.
In 2015, Dangote was named the African Leadership Award recipient by the African Leadership Academy.
In 2016, Dangote was named the African Leadership Award recipient by the African Leadership Academy.
In 2017, Dangote was named the African Leadership Award recipient by the African Leadership Academy.
In 2018, Dangote was named the African Leadership Award recipient by the African Leadership Academy.
In 2018, Dangote was named the "African Businessman of the Year" by the National Association of Nigerian Businessmen.
In 2018, Dangote was named the "African Business Leader of the Year" by the British Council.
In 2018, Dangote was named the "Businessman of the Year" by the International Petroleum Week.
In 2018, Dangote was named the "Outstanding Business Leader of the Year" by the World Economic Forum.
In 2018, Dangote was named the "Entrepreneur of the Year" by the African Leadership Academy.
In 2018, Dangote was named the "Most Influential African Business Leader" by "Forbes" magazine.
Dangote was named the richest African in the world by Bloomberg in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. He was also included on the Forbes Africa Billionaires List in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
Dangote was listed as the richest Nigerian by "Forbes" in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
Dangote was listed as the richest African in the world by "Forbes" in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
In 2014, Forbes Magazine listed Dangote as the 7th richest person in Africa, and the 40th richest person in the world.
In 2015, Forbes Magazine listed Dangote as the richest person in Africa and the 7th richest person in the world.
In 2016, Forbes Magazine listed Dangote as the richest person in Africa and the 7th richest person in the world.
In 2017, Forbes Magazine listed Dangote as the richest person in Africa and the 7th richest person in the world.
Dangote daughter, Aisha Dangote, is a businesswoman and philanthropist. She is the founder, director and chairman of Dangote Cement. Dangote has two sons, Aliko Dangote and Patrick Dangote.
In 2009, Aisha Dangote testified as a witness before the British House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee Inquiry into the activities of African businessmen in the United Kingdom. She said that she was subjected to racial discrimination by British officials and business partners because of her Nigerian heritage. She also stated that she was discriminated against because of her father's wealth, and that the British government "has put a lot of resources into making sure that they do not have any problems with the African community in this country."
On January 12, 2010, Dangote wrote to the British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, stating that he was "deeply offended" by the allegations of discrimination against him and his family. He said he did not understand the "disparaging lies" that had been spread about him. He said he had "never discriminated against anyone", and that the allegations were "baseless".
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