The Secret "Old Money" Family That Owns West Africa: The Dangote Family

[@oldmoneyluxury]

COMMENT: Which wealthy family from Africa would you like us to feature next on our channel?

[@haroonmotala7257]

the Bakhresa family of Tanzania ty :)

[@angelokamugisha8682]

@@haroonmotala7257 Goodluck calculating the net worth

[@tarihitv]

BUA family of Nigeria

[@angelokamugisha8682]

The Bakhresa family of Tanzania

[@luizsakwa2150]

The Ruperts in South Africa

[@karlblak7500]

Old money thank you for bringing the Dangote and the Dantata family to the forefront.The golden child dangote himself came from a wealthy family background.I am highly inspired,Thanks again🎉

[@godsonnsofor1554]

Dangote is Nigeria 🇳🇬 pride . Man is actually not into fancy cars and materialism like u show here. He is a workaholic 💯 and said it himself that he doesn't indulge in lavish spending or extravagant lifestyles, he sees such things as distraction. Also he is the richest blackman alive so lts respect and give him his flower 🌼 🌸 he deserves it 💯

[@59Ifasola]

You are right. He doesn't even have the Bugatti they mentioned here. Dangote does not go about buying expensive cars

[@INkosi_Sandile]

Thank you Old Money, thank you for noting my comment on your Old Money Documentary Channel. Much appreciated 🤝🏾 🇿🇦

[@oldmoneyluxury]

Cheers! Glad you enjoyed it :) we appreciate the suggestion

[@1_OGkaro]

​@@oldmoneyluxury Tony Elumelu

[@freshminds9993]

Dangote is among Nigeria economic problems so for me i dont respect his wealth even a fool is given the chance nigeria govt gave to dangote the fool will be rich dangote is

[@Lisatukani]

Its inspiring to watch Dangote grow feom strength to strength in real time. Ive been watching this guy since 2010. Amazing. Now back to work.

[@aframaco9491]

Back to work indeed 😂😂!! 👊🏾🇳🇬👊🏾🇳🇬!

[@MattsFikezolo-lo7wq]

It's gratifying to see an African who honestly earned his money, unlike most of them who got their money through fraud or other illicit means . I wish we had many of his kind.

[@titiayo1509]

With all his poison ☠️😡😡😡

[@Beautywithin2206]

We asked and you delivered! Thank you!

[@elizabethjulianah]

Thank you for showing part of our history by featuring the Dantata family. West African since the time of Mansa Musa and Timbuktu where hard working industrious people. In history of West Africa we were taught about the Trans Sahara trade this was way before trans Atlantic slave trade. Thank you once again

[@zemehretweldemariamandehai6697]

Dangote is very simple and humble man, he is trying to open companies and invest in the whole world, I don't think he interested in luxury cars and luxury houses, I respect and love this guy.

[@hotties3v3n]

😂😂😂

[@ada-zionezukanma8275]

Are you for Real? Richest man based on MONOPOLY and UNFAIR ADVANTAGE? Sorry for all if you.

[@kevinboone2178]

He is not a simple, humble man...lol. He is the inheritor of massive wealth and treated like, well, THE KING OF AFRICA. And more power to him, so he can teach as many folks to fish (so to say) as he possibly can, which is the best thing anyone can do.

[@martinegboh7068]

Nigeria government made him rich.

[@godsonnsofor1554]

Dangote is Nigeria 🇳🇬 pride 💯. Man is humble and not into materialism or fancy cars like u make people belive here. In one of his interviews he talks about how he see luxury and materialistic living as a distraction. Dedicated Muslim and a workaholic go do ur research on him bro. Nice documentary 👌 though

[@proman1926]

As an African American this is refreshing. This channel has Ben an inspiration. I had my DNA done years ago and I am half Hausa. Now my industrial nature is explained.

[@metrictonnes8971]

Welcome to the resilient & humble root. We Hausas are level headed, smart and driven people with unimaginable quest to keep family morals and modest approach to life. Our drive is mostly born from the quest to touch lives and add value to whoever comes to us in need. We have no history of war because all cultures and tribe are our trading means given the adventurous nature inherent in us. Hausa caravan traversed the whole of Africa in trade since prehistoric period. We are an enterprise!

[@moham.279]

Dan uwa- means my brother in Hausa. I’m Hausa from Nigeria based in New York City..

[@titiayo1509]

Oppressors

[@mamkanteh4090]

I have no words

[@usmanmuhammad3439]

Then you must be a man of integrity or woman of integrity

[@joye5761]

Dangote is not only the RICHEST man in Africa, he is the richest BLACKMAN ON EARTH, now as a fellow Nigerian 🇳🇬 how does that solve the useless government we have in Nigeria. I believe there is an awakening in Nigeria let’s see what happens before the year runs out.

[@terradaktal8318]

He is nothing but a thief for northern elites

[@african-history-fountain]

Another Nigerian professional government blamer. What are YOU doing to improve your country? Is Dangote not from the same country as you? I hear he started his empire with a 50,000 dollar loan from his uncle. It's really not that hard to emulate his success in a big country like Nigeria, even starting with a tenth of that amount, if you stop thinking the ''government'' is responsible for everything in your life. ''Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.'' - JFK

[@rahimushaaban6367]

Do you think he can be as rich as his masters(Larry fink) and them who owns all the companies he's managing, wake up

[@Chilbuli_Baby]

You will never see white people or Asians say no he is the richest man with slanted eyes in the world !! We're soo racist towards ourselves it makes no sense

[@Hazadisshit]

According to TimeCamp, the median monthly salary in Nigeria is between 80,000 and 150,000 Nigerian Naira (NGN), which is approximately $190 to $355 USD based on current exchange rates. However, income distribution in Nigeria is unequal, and the average annual income varies widely depending on factors such as occupation, location, and education level. For example, a 2023 survey of over a thousand Nigerians found that 26% earn below ₦100,000 ($126) monthly, 20% had no income, 25% earned between ₦100,000 and ₦249,000 ($126 - $315), and 15% earn between ₦250,000 and ₦499,000 ($317 - $633). Only 6% earn above the global average monthly salary of $1,020 to ₦795,600 ($1,269) in a month. This is not a success story, This is a story of exploitation.

[@keletsolethabo]

I've been following your channel for almost a year now, and I must say, every documentary you post is empowering. It serves as a reminder that wealth is created by those who dare to dream and pursue their passion, regardless of any challenges. Thank you for your efforts.

[@oldmoneyluxury]

Thank you so much, we are glad you get inspiration from it!

[@belvedere92]

Good to see a story on the Dangote family. I am also pleased to see that they keep an eye on the future of Africa as a whole. I am sure that I do not have to tell them that in under-served economies you can quickly scale up if you choose the right businesses. Goodluck to them and I am particularly glad that they are generous to the poor.

[@OrlanSharpe]

Femi Otedola would be nice to learn about and Cosmas Maduka.. This video about the Dantata Family is excellent. Great job, I simply love it, probably look at it ten more times

[@sebenzilemsiza2674]

Please can also cover the life of the Zimbabwean business man Strive Masiiwa,,, The Econet wireless company

[@incomingvirus8669]

Strive is very humble and camera shy so i think it's tough to make a video about him like other flashy billionaires

[@bubabarrow4960]

I’m inspired by this video. Great success story in Africa and hope more of our business owners are inspired by it.

[@emanuelhleza7612]

Really enjoyed your program and makes me proud to be African

[@Pharaonin62]

Very interesting. I enjoyed it. Thank you for your documentation.

[@angellacarter2204]

Thank you. Very nice! Please Do one on Femi Otedola Nigerian billionaire or Patrice Motsepe South African billionaire

[@obiflex]

Yes, Femi Otedola and Isyaku Rabiu/ Samad Rabiu family of Kano.

[@toneo6710]

Are these Old money folks, with growing wealth spanning circa two to three generations?

[@abdulganiyusanusi620]

Tnks for this well researched presentation as a Nigerian \muslim from the Southwest I don't know much about Aliko's philanthropic.activity video exposed it allDantata \Dangote family re eye-opener to would be Nigerian genuine business man..and they re definitely a pride to Nigeria and the black race in general..❤👍

[@lonagwegwe]

As broke as I am , I am very proud of this family. When one win, we all win, black excellence

[@Mellyxxxxx]

Nah bro When one wins one wins. I sha am happy dangote is giving back part of his wealth to improve Africa

[@Sundeita888]

Congrats on getting your youtube plaque👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Been here with you since the beginning

[@cambria_anise]

Mike Adenuga, or Femi Otedola! Actually Femi might not be as wealthy but the way he & his two daughters live lavishly as socialites is quite entertaining. They’re always getting buzz on social media.

[@berteisenbraun7415]

Definitely need more Like them in Africa. They are definitely good for African growth

[@Un-Followed-z5u]

You should feature the Motsepe family from South Africa

[@glennpeterson2477]

@uoltn6988, Mr. Motsepe isn't the wealthiest person SA, that destination belongs to the White Billionaires.

[@sebenzilemsiza2674]

You are doing a tremendous work,,, feel so thrilled nd inspired,,, continue doing a splendid work

[@KINGCABA-if4nk]

This is fantastic Thank god your talking about west Africa’s old money families. It would be to expand more into East Africa if Ethiopia either nobility or royalty like Hallie Selassie. Or even historical like Mansa Musa. And how they had their wealth accumulated and persevered generationally.

[@monicaminott6689]

Thank you old money family for being who you guys are humble

[@vincentohuwuh2351]

I am a Nigerian from Edo, l am proud of you.

[@TerryBrooks-ng1wh]

Adepoju Family of Nigeria. My classmate at Howard University was Kalib Adepoju who graduated from the School of Architecture in 1972

[@abdulkadirfarah-cj5el]

Nice to see you really

[@ziizee4614]

This is good👏👏👏👏well researched .

[@obiflex]

Aliko Dangote was raised by his grandfather Sanusi Dantata having lost his dad at a very young age. In the colonial times, the export of cash crops like groundnut to Europe was the mainstay of Nigeria's economy and the Dantata family was dominant in this trade. Dangote left the family business upon graduation from university in 1978 with a loan of 500 thousand Naira in 1978 from his grand father which was equivalent to about 600 thousand dollars at the time. Dangote began his business by importing and distributing goods like sugar, flour and cement and he eventually transformed into manufacturing of many of the items he used to import. He became a billionaire when he built a network of cement factories in 10 African countries. He has had virtual monopoly in commodities like cement in Nigeria for years. Dangote is twice divorced. He has 3 daughters and no son. The Dantata family headed by 92 year old Aminu Dantata is still worth billions of dollars today

[@GG-hu9dn]

So why does one person need billions of dollars? If you had cancer, you would ask why the cancer was there, wouldn't you? :-) Greed is a CANCER!!

[@obiflex]

@@GG-hu9dn "Ye shall always have the rich amongst thee" - 1st book of Mamon, 1-3

[@GG-hu9dn]

@@obiflex Who cares about a book that is just complete Claptrap?! :-)

[@tombimashri8149]

Mr Dangote looks like one or some of his great grandparents were Arab or Indian. We have relatives who hv Black mother/Sudanese Arab mix who look like Dangote nd members of his fam they look alike. Nice to know history about The Dangote

[@metrictonnes8971]

@@tombimashri8149Dangote is purely Hausa, we are as old as the world is even before the Arabs. We are only Muslims today because of cross border trades in the ancient times and had no history of any interracial marriages with Arabs or Sudan. We are purely blacks. So, chill!

[@metrictonnes8971]

Welcome to the resilient & humble root. We Hausas are level headed, smart and driven people with unimaginable quest to keep family morals and modest approach to life. Our drive is mostly born from the quest to touch lives and add value to whoever comes to us in need. We have no history of war because all cultures and tribe are our trading means given the adventurous nature inherent in us. Hausa caravan traversed the whole of Africa in trade since prehistoric period. We are an enterprise!

[@moham.279]

Exactly, proudly Hausa.

[@ridwansansaliyu9643]

That's true. For example , he doesn't own these cars listed there. Even the boat that was shown there is Otedola's.

[@qwerty1994ize]

@@ridwansansaliyu9643lol that man has a whole private jet

[@ridwansansaliyu9643]

@@qwerty1994ize Yeah, I know... He bought it for his birthday a while ago.

[@qwerty1994ize]

@@ridwansansaliyu9643 oh okay.

[@edidiongekpo]

Interesting story of African wealth and success. I hope they will be more people like him in future.

[@Mkym365]

Great content & soo inspiring 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@lilmizzije]

Correction! @4:18 Dangote has 3 biological daughters: Halima, Mariya and Fatima. He only has adopted sons, not biological.

[@olumidemcintosh6265]

Adopted son is a son...

[@Mellyxxxxx]

Yeah

[@tombimashri8149]

Children from all these wealthy familys obviously will excell they attend the most pricey nd Best Educational, many less fortunate given these opportunitys would excell too.

[@williamfortunate7870]

The Dangote video cheered me up after a long day 🏆

[@unholyghost5696]

Did it improve your life or class situation? Did it improve the Nigerian economy and living situation of the masses?

[@martinegboh7068]

This people that continue milking Nigeria. Upon all this money, he is still increasing the prices of cement every day. The government gave only two people the licence to cement.

[@Amytianaglobal]

I certainly learned a lot from this. Helps me put things into perspective.

[@ravenkushner]

Brilliant video. Thank you!

[@trancepriest]

I was just here trying to see the Dangote vision for Africa... and I wondered about a Silicon Valley in Nigeria... semiconductors are higher than oil... I look forward to future breakthroughs in this domain. Respect from Jamaica.

[@charitygimbason4076]

thank you so much old money documentary for noticing my comments of sharing the same birthday with Dangote 10th 'April 1960. if he can give my son a job in any of his companies I would be the happiest. He read Architecture HND Bauchi. this is the best birthday he can celebrate for me as birthday mate. thank you so much.

[@Tybini]

Superb Video🔥🔥🙌Kenya's Kenyatta family next🙏🏽

[@traviszedofficial]

The old money family you should do a documentary on the current president of zambia 🇿🇲 mr hakainde hichilema family and how he got rich

[@elizabethjulianah]

Please do the inspired story of Strive Masiyiwa don't know if he is a billionaire but he succeeded against all odds stacked against him.

[@tombimashri8149]

Yes please

[@fatimausmanmaikudi60]

Aliko dangote is one of the Nigeria best pride

[@Macxzz7532]

Please cover the Kenyatta family from Kenya.😊

[@sunnyrobinson2128]

Completely undervalued they are worth way more.

[@miltondixon7091]

Time to teach our children about our History

[@nwobodosweezy9345]

Nice Documentary this was interesting to watch.

[@cocouatiye3140]

Thanks for this inspiring video on the DANGOTE FAMILY

[@lindalamech3723]

Very hard working man

[@SSTR87]

Thank you for this!

[@aped]

Haven’t watch this yet hope they feature his mother who was a formidable trader based in Accra

[@miltondixon7091]

Lots of people think that we are savages but how could we we be savages , when we were the first on earth? Wow, time to open our minds and tell our people where we stand 😢😢 and who we are

[@tamuz9633]

Go AFRICAN WOMEN. The future of Momma Africa has always been in your hands.

[@InsideFacts-br8qh]

What a beautiful story.

[@balogunsadiqakolade1402]

I will like you to do a documentary on Mike Adenuga . The CEO of Globalcom Nigeria. Thank you.

[@vickkinorton1805]

That's good keeping the wealth in the Family... build on it and share thru your community service as you make your money. God's gifts for those who follows the Creator of the Universe path. Peace 🕊️ and Blessings 🙏

[@lovethyself744]

I have more respect for him because he became a billionaire IN AFRICA !!!!!!!!!

[@Bajsvsuevdj]

He came from centuries of old money precisely pre colonial era , but hat's off to him though

[@lovethyself744]

@@Bajsvsuevdj exactly

[@christerfaakuse]

Awesome content...love it!

[@akenyainvestments2006]

God bless Dangote, God bless Africa, God bless Raila Odinga, God bless pan Africanism, is the future success.

[@bryt6959]

It's so 👍 great following from Senegal. Please if you can could do a documentary on Zambian president

[@AnAn___]

The oil refinery in Nigeria by the Dangote group is the largest in the world. It is truly impressive and will boost the Nigerian economy.

[@obehiokojie4066]

It's not the largest. It is the largest single train refinery in the world. Emphasis on "single train." Reliance of India has the record of the largest refinery in the world.

[@AnAn___]

@@obehiokojie4066 True.

[@Lowo88]

I put off my kola business this just change my mind thanks for this old money.

[@queenofparkview]

I love this video. Thanks so much. I would like to see the Fernandez family of West Africa!!

[@adammofoluwasho5465]

Well-done for all you do!!! Can you talk about Mansa Musa's generations?

[@EngineerDJ_Julius]

I would like to see the Dangote family help elevate local singers and musicians because African singers have been and still are popular on the world stage

[@Lowo88]

who's the rich family in Ethiopia?

[@unclezizo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@lm9609]

Great video

[@maximeblaise4005]

I like the narrator level of eloquence. “The epitome of Bentley’s craftsmanship.”

[@ibrahimaliyu763]

Dangote wealth linked with his grandfather Alhaji Alhasan Dantata . Dangote is the richest black man on earth , I want the history of Abdul Salam BUA . Thank you for this wonderful video.

[@NafeesaMB-fh3yp]

Is Abdul Samad BUA

[@ibrahimaliyu763]

It's typing error Abdul Samad BUA

[@moham.279]

@@NafeesaMB-fh3yp, Yes

[@martijn3015]

"So which school would you like to go to?" Halima: "Yes."

[@oldmoneyluxury]

😅

[@haroonmotala7257]

i love this channel, thank you for educating this fool

[@BakaryHaman-i2s]

C'est super.❤

[@ibnmcdeyaraii]

Mesmerizing 🥰

[@Chilbuli_Baby]

Thank you soo much for this video , thank for showcasing a billionaire that is an indigenous african❤❤ and please do not listen the ones asking you to correct the fact that you did not call him "black", no one ever says richest white man or richest man with slanted eyes!!!

[@mianewhouse9554]

Thank you for this documentary. I've always wanted to know about billionaires of Africa decent!!! Especially during Black History Month!

[@zandatwala3469]

Please could you feature Patrice Motsepe from SA

[@herogebrial]

Old rich money of Ethiopia next

[@PanasheMugare]

Please feature Strive Masiyiwa and the Mugabe Family

[@Carlo_Boy2024]

Thank you ❤

[@gilbertowuor6071]

Alico dangote deserved to be the sole sponsor for the just concluded AFCON tournament instead of the neocolonialist company Total Energies what happened please?? 😞😞

[@vincentohuwuh2351]

Pride of Africa

[@Oluseyi-qy6pc]

Thank you for this video.

[@figo007tv]

Wow. Inspirational family man. I'm not sure how I found this documentary, but thank you, dawg. His blueprint is worthy of success. Dangote.

[@chiefs5822]

Next family has to be the 2nd Richest black man in All of Africa 1.Aliko Dangote- Nigeria 17 billion 2.Michael Adenuga- Nigeria 7 billion 3. Abdul samad rabiu- Nigeria 6 billion

[@1Bena_SL]

Please make a video on billionaire Femi Otedola, his father was a Governor

[@keepitreal888-gnc]

With all the natural resources that Africa has, there should be far more billionaires and trillionaires on the continent...

[@Zanzolo]

Ca you do a video on the South African on the following Families: - The Menell (founders of Anglovaal) and their relation Motsepe - The Ruperts (Family of Johann Rupert) - The Motsepe Family

[@tamuz9633]

It's very evident why for so many years men refused women to be educated. They knew that we are natural born leaders, super smart, elegant, beautiful, nurturing, and life-giving and limitless in what we can do and achieve. The future looks feminine. Africa's future depends on its women and young girls taking their place in education, commerce and technology, not being uneducated, pregnant and ignorant. Go African Queens 👸🏽 🎉❤

[@alvinbingham999]

There's no way that Dangote should have all that money when Nigerians are suffering. We need Dangote to give back to the people and his country. Why is one man controlling so much wealth while the people are suffering? We want Dangote to build infrastructure and give back to the Nigerian people. We need Africans to give back to the community.

[@turrtu6435]

Please look at the Chibesakunda of Zambia and HH.

[@DuncanW-u1n]

please look at the Kenyatta family from Kenya

[@luzkiang]

Can you talk about the Indimis, The Biharis and The Bayeros. The Bayero family ia a royal hausa fulani family as far as i know. I want to know more about them

[@DavidAmado-x9f]

Thank God

[@precioushanny]

Dangote We love you

[@4evertrue830]

I believe this rather short documentary was not done truthfully as it should have been. So much was left unreported in it has expected. However, if the intention is to protray the $$$billionaire Dangote and his business in good light, you made a good job of it but always remember, " behind every great fortune is great theft " -- Balzac. 😏😌

[@simbwa70s]

Uhuru kenyatta family from Kenya. Thank you.

[@moham.279]

Uhuru wealth came from Politics and this is pure business..