Aliko Dangote is leaving one-third of his $35 billion fortune ‘to humanity’—a rare move among Africa’s billionaires

Aliko Dangote plans to donate one-third of his $35.2 billion fortune to charity, pledging $11.7 billion to humanity through the Aliko Dangote Foundation. His daughter Halima Dangote confirmed the commitment, which aligns with Islamic inheritance rules and includes initiatives in health, education, and malnutrition. The foundation has partnered with the Gates Foundation on polio eradication and nutrition programs in Nigeria.