AFRICA’s richest billionaire, Aliko Dangote was awarded with the Personality of the Year Award by Vanguard newspaper, on Friday.
Dangote, the chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dangote Group was honoured for his immense contributions to the nation’s economic growth and development in the area of industries.
The event was held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Reggae-dancehall singer, Patoranking treated the audience to lively renditions of his show-stopping single, “Celebrate Me”, which he released in 2021.
The artiste also serenaded the guests with his 2014 single, “Iya Bisi”, featuring Qdot and Kbaj.
The awards show tagged, “Night of Entertainment” is best described as an experience of a lifetime with no dull moments.
The Convention Centre of Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, venue of the Awards was filled to capacity as celebrities, politicians, business moguls and creme-de-la-creme of the society gathered for this year’s edition of the annual event.
The awards ceremony honoured distinguished Nigerians who have excelled in their chosen careers.