Nigerian billionaire named Forbes Africa person 2014

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote named the  Forbes Africa person of the year 2014. Dangote has beated a strong list of finalists to emerge tops for the coveted award,  among the finalists were Thuli Madonsela, South Africa’s public protector, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Nigerian author, and Arunma Oteh the Nigeria director-general of the securities & exchange commission.

The unveiling ceremony held in Nairobi.