Reactions as Dangote accepts invite on ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’ Weeks After Obasanjo’s interview

According to a report by PUNCH on Monday, October 19, 2026, billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote has accepted an invitation to appear on Nigerian content creator Adebayo Ridwan’s YouTube show, Curiosity Made Me Ask. The invitation followed weeks after former President Olusegun Obasanjo appeared on the programme.

Ridwan, popularly known as Isbae U, invited Dangote during a conversation about his media appearances. He noted that most of the businessman’s interviews had been on platforms that younger Nigerians might not typically watch.

Responding, Dangote acknowledged the importance of engaging younger Nigerians. He said the younger generation represented the future and that older Nigerians needed to share their experiences with them. He also admitted that his generation had not done enough for Nigeria and Africa.

During the exchange, Dangote referred to Obasanjo as an example of a public figure whose history younger Nigerians might better understand through interviews. Ridwan interjected that his own interview had given the former president such a platform. Dangote agreed that content creators who reached younger audiences offered an important opportunity for him to share his experiences and discuss his business journey.

The businessman subsequently accepted the invitation, assuring Ridwan that he would appear on the programme. He said the discussion should allow young people to ask questions about how he built his business and achieved success. Dangote’s acceptance has drawn attention to the planned appearance, particularly following Obasanjo’s interview on the same show.

The report has generated widespread reactions from Nigerians who shared different opinions. Here are some reactions:

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