tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259678905729324935.post1999084252073134394..comments2008-03-08T02:42:26.496-05:00SOLOMONSYDELLEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17564768670896215900noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259678905729324935.post-26413773097860450392008-03-08T02:42:26.496-05:002008-03-08T02:42:26.496-05:00Nice oneChxtahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03363269342812285103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259678905729324935.post-51084595815776788362008-03-07T16:31:50.712-05:002008-03-07T16:31:50.712-05:00any mention of naija in a positive light is always good.<BR/>the man is a "good" businessman just like any other on the list.Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14010927174982585682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259678905729324935.post-26173005401564523542008-03-07T06:13:12.848-05:002008-03-07T06:13:12.848-05:00I congratulate Dangote.Even while OBJ was in prison without a penny to his name, there was Dangote.His products are used in almost every Nigerian home. Uzo has a nice take on this on her blog.<BR/>BTW, there were more than two Africans there, about four or five Egyptians I think. I went through the entire list trying to find my name.For the love of mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13099341538591761136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259678905729324935.post-66148363579086347122008-03-07T05:55:35.633-05:002008-03-07T05:55:35.633-05:00congrats to Dangote.Today's rantinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08476983580087583417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259678905729324935.post-65469911095130548962008-03-07T05:31:25.054-05:002008-03-07T05:31:25.054-05:00The reference to OBJ does him no favours, but like I said on Jeremy's blog, he is a bit unlike some of the rich Nigerians we read about. He seems to have sustained his wealth over a period of time. He may have the advantage that many better business men than him don't have - but most rich people have. So its an accomplishment, even if it is a small one with big numbers.ababoypart2http://www.blogger.com/profile/07587410229783052997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259678905729324935.post-13145599069720952772008-03-07T04:15:56.036-05:002008-03-07T04:15:56.036-05:00Thanks for bringing this to our attention. I like your take on the issue. I sure join you in hoping that this would make it more difficult for people to launder money through him...Loomniehttp://loomnie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259678905729324935.post-22668292275382638692008-03-06T18:27:34.645-05:002008-03-06T18:27:34.645-05:00@ Beauty: The reference to OBJ was added with a "wink, wink" and "nod, nod", suggesting that something might be up with his billions.<BR/><BR/>Nevertheless, this still is an 'accomplishment' depending on how one looks at these things. Oh, and what cause would you like him to contribute to? I'm just curious, so please share if you can. Hope all is well with you...<BR/><BR/>@ unnaked: yes, in Nigeria there are probably trillionaires, even. lol! But, most would be unable to give a thorough description of how they made their wealth. However, nowadays, people are getting smarter and are investing their stolen booty right under our noses in Nigeria's thriving stock market. Legal money-laundering, as I like to call it. Thanks for the comment.SOLOMONSYDELLEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17564768670896215900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259678905729324935.post-83072717987550555502008-03-06T16:35:53.908-05:002008-03-06T16:35:53.908-05:00LOL @ beauty's comment...<BR/><BR/>there other billionaires but i guess they can't prove their "source" of wealth...UnNaked Soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192342200790273568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1259678905729324935.post-36885701142773505222008-03-06T14:52:45.392-05:002008-03-06T14:52:45.392-05:00"Closely linked to Nigeria's former president Olusegun Obasanjo" is not a great link as featured in the Forbes list and 1 billionaire in a oil rich country of 100M is mediocre achievement. Congratulations? I am sorry that I do not share people's view of this type of philanthropy. I will say thank you to people after they have donated to my causes and not before.Beautyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13767962513563359016noreply@blogger.com