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Rumoured death of Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has gained his attention after the false news spread across several news websites.
The publication has gone viral on social media.
However, Mr Dangote tweeted on Sunday that he was “hale, hearty and alive”.
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 as at September, according to Forbes.
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