Reactions As African Richest Man Dangote Discloses “Toy” As the Costliest Thing He ever Bought

• According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Aliko Dangote’s net worth is estimated to be $28.2 billion as of February 2025, making him the richest individual in Africa.

Famous Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has caused many Nigerians to reconsider their views on spending after he mentioned “Toy” as his most costly purchase and disclosed its price.

According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Aliko Dangote’s net worth is estimated to be $28.2 billion as of February 2025, making him the richest individual in Africa.

Dangote is the founder and CEO of the Dangote Group, a large company with 10 subsidiaries. These include Dangote Cement, Dangote Sugar Refinery, Dangote Flour Mills, NASCON Allied Industries (Dangote Salt), Dangote Fertilizer, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Dangote Agro Sacks, Dangote Noodles, Dangote Transport, and Dangote Tomato Processing Plant.

In an interview with some young people, Dangote talked about money, calling it a funny visitor. He emphasized that you can have money one day and lose it the next, so he respects money and doesn’t spend it carelessly.

In the interview, Aliko Dangote caught attention when he discussed the most costly thing he has ever bought.

According to Aliko Dangote, the most costly thing he has ever bought is a toy aircraft valued at about $50 million, roughly N75.2 billion.

In his words; “Money is something that is really very funny, you can have it today and won’t be there tomorrow, you just don’t spend it any how. I don’t spend my money anyhow.”

A guy asked; “What is the most expensive thing you ever bought?”

Dangote replied; “The most expensive toy I have ever bought was my aircraft, I bought one that cost me about $50M.”

Billionaire Aliko Dangote shared advice with the group on how they can achieve wealth like his in the future.

He emphasized that nothing is impossible and highlighted the importance of honesty and maintaining a good reputation. He mentioned that a little luck can help, but hard work is essential. He also noted that having a big heart is important for taking smart risks.

See some comments beow:

@manlikenotch: See as all the girl’s Dey blush, he is the most handsome man they ever met in their life.

@iamfreshie: 50million dollars and you no dey spend money anyhow .. if you wan spend anyhow you go buy airport abi.

@mavkings_holdings: See the eyes of the ladies.

@iamfreshie : Imagine aircraft na toy .. and it’s the most expensive. These people go make you dey reason anyhow.

@santhiago_valentino: His Use of word is something we should learn from. He said aircraft while some people will say private jet.

@real_callista: Why that girl Dey smile like that 🙄🙄.

@kamsiiblaq_: $50m aircraft “toy”???? Chineke nna😮.

@jindiyas: That aircraft is a necessity. You really need it for the way you travel for business.

@africa1e : This man is a very funny man. How can mention toy to answer about expensive thing he ever bought. 😂😂😂.

@agalanwanne: only for the wise…the aircraft is a necessity for him as someone who has business interests around the world.

@demzi_147: Please sir you should do more of this video for the young generation to learn from you and to also know more about you 🙏🏻❤️

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