Aliko Dangote and Dangote Industries Limited have been named the ‘Most Admired African Brand, at the 15th annual Brand Africa 100 awards recently held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The recognition is based on an independent, consumer-led survey conducted across more than 30 African countries.
Dangote Industries was also inducted into the Brand Africa Hall of Fame, becoming the first African firm to receive this distinction. The induction recognises Dangote’s transformative impact on African consumers and its influential role in shaping a positive narrative for the continent.
Aliko Dangote, President Dangote Industries Limited was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his leadership in driving impactful industrialisation, establishing a world-class African brand, and reshaping the continent’s economic future through a benchmark, homegrown enterprise.
Other Companies inducted at the inaugural Hall of Fame were MTN, M-Pesa, Ethiopian Airlines, and South Africa, for consistently ranking among Africa’s most admired brands over the past 5 to 15 years and for building sustainable, globally respected brands.
The Group Chief Branding & Communications Officer, Dangote Industries Limited, Anthony Chiejina, stated thus:
“We extend our heartfelt appreciation for the Lifetime Achievement Award presented to our Founder and President, Aliko Dangote, for building a purposeful world-class industrial brand that has exceptionally transformed African lives and the African narrative. This accolade celebrates not only his visionary leadership but also his tireless efforts in transforming industries, creating opportunities, and championing African enterprise on the global stage. His legacy is an inspiration to generations of entrepreneurs and leaders across Africa”