“In whatever you do, strive to be the best at it.”

— Aliko Dangote

Forbes http://www.forbes.com/sites/mfonobongnsehe/2013/11/13/20-inspirational-quotes-from-the-richest-africans/ 20 Inspirational Quotes from the Richest Africans.

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Nigerian billionaire entrepreneur 1957

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