Femi Otedola, a prominent Nigerian business mogul, recently expressed his admiration for a moment shared between Aliko Dangote, Africa's wealthiest individual, and former U.S. President Donald Trump.
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The handshake occurred during Trump's visit to Qatar, where the latter was involved in brokering significant business deals. On his X (formerly Twitter) account, Otedola posted a picture of the encounter with the caption: "The richest black man in the world shaking hands with the most powerful man in the world @realDonaldTrump @AlikoDangote," highlighting the convergence of immense wealth and power. The meeting, which involved other notable figures such as Elon Musk, occurred in the context of a $96 billion aircraft deal between Qatar Airways and Boeing. The viral image has sparked conversations in Nigeria about the potential implications and opportunities that such a high-profile interaction could bring to the country and the African continent.