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In this powerful interview at the Semafor World Economy Summit 2026, Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, shares deep insights into the global energy crisis, Africa’s economic future, and why Africans must take the lead in developing their own continent. From building Africa’s largest refinery against all odds to navigating global oil shocks and rising fertiliser costs, Dangote explains what it really takes to transform Africa’s economy from within. Key Moments in This Interview: • His 8+ year journey behind Africa’s biggest refinery • Why global energy shocks are hitting Africa hardest • The truth about China’s role in Africa vs the West • How rising fuel and fertiliser prices impact everyday Africans • Why African airlines and economies are under pressure • Dangote’s powerful message on self-reliance and leadership 💡 Most Powerful Quote: “We are waiting for foreign investors to develop our land. It’s not possible… We Africans must lead. Others will join us.” This conversation is a must-watch for entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and anyone interested in Africa’s future and the global economy. Please consider joining this channel to get access to perks: / @africawebtv1 / africawebtv / africawebtv https://open.spotify.c... https://threads.net/@a... https://africawebtv.bs... https://whatsapp.com/c... / webtvafrica / africawebtv https://africawebtv.nl © Africa Web TV 2026 00:00 – The Man Who Bet on Nigeria, Africa 🇳🇬 00:18 – Why Dangote Built Africa’s Largest Refinery 01:06 – “Refineries Are Not Built by People Like You” 02:13 – Rejected by Global Contractors 03:11 – 8+ Years of Struggle (Land, Politics & Climate) 03:56 – Moving 65 MILLION Tons of Sand 04:13 – Global Energy Crisis Explained 04:29 – Supplying Fuel to the US & UK 05:16 – Oil Prices Are Going CRAZY 05:36 – Why African Airlines May Collapse ✈️ 06:28 – Fertilizer Prices Doubled (Food Crisis Incoming?) 07:40 – Best Case vs Worst Case Scenario If Global Tensions Continue. 08:30 – China vs USA in Africa. 09:23 – “China Delivers Fast. Very Fast.” 10:43 – Why China Wins on Scale 11:23 – The Problem With Government Deals 12:14 – What the US Should Do in Africa. Dangote’s Advice To American Investors. 12:58 – Why Dangote Is Investing BILLIONS in Africa 13:42 – The $1.4 Trillion China Strategy 💰 14:17 – FINAL MESSAGE: Africa Must Lead Itself 🔥 15:09 – “We Cannot Wait for Foreign Investors” 15:15 – If Africans Don’t Invest… Nobody Will #africannarratives #alikodangote #africarising #investinafrica #globaleconomy #energycrisis #businessleadership #africadevelopment #chinavsusa #economicgrowth #dangoterefinery #futureofafrica Credit to: Africa Web TV