Biography
Aliko Mohammad Dangote, GCON, is a prominent Nigerian businessman renowned for his leadership in the Dangote Group and Dangote Refinery. As of January 2026, he is recognised as the wealthiest Black individual and ranks 91st on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index and the Forbes list, with a net worth of nearly $30 billion. Early Life Born on April 10, 1957, in Kano, Nigeria, Aliko was named "Aliko" by his maternal grandfather, Sanusi Dantata, which means "the victorious one who defends humanity." He hails from a distinguished Hausa family deeply involved in business. Raised as a Muslim, he was educated at a madrasa and completed his primary education in a public school. His mother, Mariya Dantata, was a successful businesswoman and philanthropist from a wealthy family, while his fa...Read more »
