Only Africans can make Africa great – Aliko Dangote

Africa’s foremost industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has called on African leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers—whom he described as “Africa Champions”—to embrace the responsibility of driving the continent’s development.

Speaking passionately about Africa’s potential, Dangote emphasized that sustainable progress cannot be outsourced. “Africa Champions should understand that we are the only people who would make Africa great, and nobody would do that for us,” he stated, urging a collective mindset shift toward self-reliance and homegrown solutions.

Dangote’s remarks reflect growing sentiments among African thought leaders who believe that the continent must take charge of its destiny by harnessing its own resources, talents, and innovations.

He stressed that while international partnerships are beneficial, Africa must not depend solely on foreign aid or external interventions for its progress. Instead, he called for bold investments in infrastructure, education, and industrialization—areas he believes are critical to unlocking Africa’s economic strength and global competitiveness.

The billionaire entrepreneur’s message resonates deeply in an era where Africa faces both immense challenges and transformative opportunities. With a rapidly growing population, abundant natural resources, and a rising youth demographic, Dangote urged Africa’s champions across sectors—business, government, civil society, and the diaspora—to act with urgency and unity. According to him, the journey to a prosperous Africa begins with the belief that Africans themselves hold the power to shape their future and build a legacy of greatness for generations to come.