Aliko Dangote
1957
5
Quotes
Biography
Aliko Dangote, born in 1957, is a Nigerian businessman known as the wealthiest person in Africa. He is the founder and chairman of Dangote Group, a multinational conglomerate that operates in various sectors such as cement, sugar, salt, and flour. Dangote's entrepreneurial journey began with trading commodities, eventually leading him to establish the Dangote Group, which is a major player in Nigeria's economy. Beyond his business success, Dangote is also involved in philanthropy, contributing to various causes in Africa.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Endeavor to work hard so that hard work becomes unnecessary.
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To succeed in business, you must build a brand and never destroy it.
3
I enjoy myself a lot but I derive more joy in working. I believe in hard work and one of my business success secrets is hard work.
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I built a conglomerate and emerged the richest black man in the world in 2008 but it didn't happen overnight. It took me 30 years to get to where I am today. Youths of today aspire to be like me but they want to achieve it overnight. It's not going to work. To build a successful business, you must start small and dream big.
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As a businessman, you should never stop looking for opportunities.