Aliko Dangote

Join billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote, famed for ruling Nigeria's cement, sugar, flour, and fertilizer markets. He shares his journey from selling sweets in the playground to becoming Africa's richest person. Discover his vision of self-reliance for Nigeria, insights into his multi-billion dollar refinery, and the challenges of monopolistic practices. Alongside BBC's Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng, they discuss philanthropy, local community impacts, and the legacy of this influential titan in Africa's economy.

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest industrialist, joins Ọrẹ Ogunbiyi, an Africa correspondent, and Aryn Braun, a West Coast correspondent. They dig into Nigeria’s vast new refinery, its promise and monopoly risks, and what it means for African industry. Then they visit Los Angeles’s Iranian diaspora, where politics, identity and war fatigue collide. Finally, they explore research linking cancer diagnoses to crime.

Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest person and a powerhouse in the refinery sector, shares insights on his ambitious new refinery in Nigeria. He discusses how this project aims to cut the country's dependence on fuel subsidies, potentially transforming the economy. The conversation explores the complex dynamics of Nigeria's fuel subsidy dilemma, touching on historical protests and its political implications. Additionally, Dangote reveals his personal ambitions, including financial strategies and investment interests that extend beyond refining.