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Which of these business Africans inspires you most and why?

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Aliko Dangote                                                         Michael Adenuga


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Isabel Dos Santos                                                       Tony Elumelu
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Nicky Oppenheimer                                                  Siza Mzimela
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Folorunsho Alakija


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  1. Anonymous11 March 2017 at 11:24

    Aliko Dangote.

    He started business with a loan from his uncle .That is quite inspirational to me!

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  2. Shola11 March 2017 at 11:35

    I go for Tony Elumelu,for his foundation .

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  3. www.Nigerianfora.com11 March 2017 at 11:49

    Dangote

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  4. Anonymous11 March 2017 at 11:51

    Siza Mzimela. A great South African business guru.

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