Origins & Early Life

Aliko Dangote (; born 10 April 1957) is a Nigerian billionaire businessman known for his key roles in Dangote Group. In 2011, he was appointed as member of the economic management team by President Goodluck Jonathan. As of August 13, Dangote is the 35th wealthiest individual in the world, the wealthiest black individual and the wealthiest individual in Africa, with a net worth estimated at over US$51.7 billion per Forbes and Bloomberg. In 1977, Dangote founded the Dangote Group, a small company that traded commodities; importing sugar, salt, and food products.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

In 1981, he founded Dangote Nigeria Limited and Blue Star Services; both imported rice, and bulk materials like steel and aluminum products. Following the large sales by the company, and high demand for cement, Dangote founded Dangote Cement, which faced competition from Lafarge, a French cement manufacturing company known for importing cement to African countries during that period. As of 2023, Dangote Cement has generated about $3.7 billion in revenue, and Dangote Sugar Refinery has been ranked as one of the largest sugar producers in Nigeria and Africa. Dangote's political activities and views have made him a public figure...

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.

Contemporary Figures & Related Historical Timelines

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• Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu — Historical peer (Died in 2011) (2011): Prominent Nigerian politician and military leader, best known for leading Biafra.
• A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada — Historical peer (Died in 1977) (1977): Pioneering global spread of Krishna consciousness teachings and the Hare Krishna mantra.
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