Nigerian businessman Sani Dangote dies

Nigerian businessman Sani Dangote, the brother and business deputy to Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has died.

Their company, the Dangote Group. has not confirmed the cause of death.

Local reports say he died in the US after a long period of sickness.

In a social media post, the Dangote Group called Sani Dangote’s death a “painful exit” and committed his soul to God:

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