Africa’s richest man, Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote has dismissed the reports of his death making the rounds on social media. A story by a German web portal, Dw-tv3.com, carried news of Mr. Dangote’s demise saying the 59-year-old had died in Germany after a short illness which was confirmed by his family.
On Sunday however, Mr. Dangote responded to this story and the numerous posts of shock on social media tweeting: “I am hale, hearty and alive. Please disregard malicious report saying otherwise. Thank you.”
According to Forbes, Aliko Dangote is the 67th richest person in the world and the richest in Africa with an estimated net worth of US$12.9 billion.
