{"id":1458,"date":"2015-06-06T14:32:58","date_gmt":"2015-06-06T13:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buzznigeria.com\/?p=1458"},"modified":"2024-02-01T01:01:12","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T00:01:12","slug":"facts-didnt-know-aliko-dangote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buzznigeria.com\/facts-didnt-know-aliko-dangote\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Aliko Dangote\u2019s Wife and Children"},"content":{"rendered":"

Aliko Dangote was previously married to Hajiya Zainab and Mariya Muhammad Rufai. He has four children- three biological daughters named Fatima Dangote, Halima Dangote, and Mariya Dangote<\/span>, and an adopted son, Abdulrahman Fasasi.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Aliko Dangote is one of the most successful businessmen that Nigeria has had so far. He has been a point of inspiration to Nigerians and people across the globe for his successful business career. Recently, he has been ranked the richest black man, thanks to his days of little beginning and consistency. Though business is an important part of his life, his wife and children are also important as he is always seen playing fatherly roles. He is known to have been linked to a few women and shares children with one of these women.<\/p>\n

Who Is Aliko Dangote’s Wife?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Aliko Dangote has been married twice and his first wife was Hajiya Zainab. He was also married to Mariya Muhammad Rufai until their divorce. Although is is not clear if he is currently married or single, there’ve also been rumours about his relationship with a few women but the business mogul has yet to affirm or deny it. The businessman has diversified into various sectors ranging from cement to agro-allied business, food, and many more. Seeing his success in the business world, one wouldn’t think he is a bachelor. Here are facts you should know about Aliko Dangote’s wife.<\/p>\n

Hajiya Zainab Was Aliko Dangote’s First Wife<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hajiya Zainab was Aliko Dangote’s first wife. Ha got married to Zainab in May 1977 at the age of 20. His parents were not left out in their culture as the marriage was due to the decision of Dangote’s parents, just like most northerners. The marriage did not last as it resulted in a divorce. The duo welcomed three daughters together during their union.<\/p>\n

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Zainab is mother to Mariya, Halima and Fatima. She, however, kept a low profile after their divorce and was seen during Fatima and Halima’s wedding carrying out the role of a mother. After he divorced his first wife, he tried to marry Nafisat Yar’adua (the late former president Umar Musa Yar’adua’s daughter), but it did not work out. Nafisat turned down his proposal because she was a friend to his daughter, Halima Dangote, and was way younger than Aliko Dangote.<\/p>\n

Mariya Muhammad Rufai Became Aliko Dangote’s Second Wife<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mariya Muhammad Rufai was Aliko Dangote’s second official wife. After Aliko Dangote separated from Zainab and his efforts to remarry were turned down, he fell in love with Mariya Muhammad Rufai and later tied the knot with her. Mariya is the daughter of the former Commissioner for Women Affairs and Human Services in Bauchi State. The couple lived together for a few years before their union hit the rock in May 2017, resulting in a divorce. The duo didn’t welcome any children together before their separation. Mariya has, however, kept a low profile since after their divorce.<\/p>\n

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