It was reported that Alhaji Aminu Dantata, a renowned business tycoon and philanthropist, was buried on July 1, 2025, at the Al-Baqi Cemetery in Medina, Saudi Arabia.
He had passed away on June 29, 2024, in Abu Dhabi at the age of 94. Born in 1930 in Kano, Dantata was also known as the uncle of billionaire Aliko Dangote.
His net worth had been placed at $23 billion (approximately ₦36.9 trillion), according to a 2025 Google estimate. The funeral took place after Asr prayer at the Prophet’s Mosque, with the Janazah prayer observed by Islamic tradition.
Several influential Nigerians were in attendance, including Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola, Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State, and Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State. Other attendees included the Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Deputy Governor of Katsina State, various federal ministers, and former governors.
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crawlingpion : We were told in islamic principle that latest by 4pm when spmeone died he must be buried .this one stay days before being transported ro medina and still the holy city accept it..you can aee laws are 4 the poor even in the religions sect😮.
animashaun_classiquevisuals: Holiest cemetery bawo ……….Religion and Nigerians sha.
mkay_of_abuja : If he like he lay in heavenly cemetery it won’t determine his eternal rest.
naijexoticcars: So from there, e go enter heaven abi. Dey play.
papyjay_official : Na wa 😢Africa no go ever wise person die for Naija dem carry am go berry for another continent so that he can make heaven and maybe to get to big position for heaven?
surelife23szn: If na poor man you for don hear we regret to announce😢.