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How Dangote’s $11.6bn pledge reshapes Africa’s billionaire succession model

Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote. Photo: Dangote Industries LinkedIn/Water Forward Event
Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote. Photo: Dangote Industries LinkedIn/Water Forward Event

Vincent Nwanma

Vincent Nwanma is a seasoned analyst, columnist, and reporter with over 30 years of experience in business and economics journalism across Nigeria and Africa.
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LAGOS, NIGERIA – Aliko Dangote‘s decision to dedicate about one-third of his fortune to charity is reshaping the conversation around wealth, succession and long-term business stewardship in Africa.

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