You are a small boy, my junior- Davido’s billionaire dad, Adedeji Adeleke, teases Dangote in trending clip

• In a rare video, Davido’s billionaire father playfully reminded his longtime friend, Dangote, why he remains his big brother in their dynamic.
• The candid moment unfolded as they exchanged pleasantries with Dele Momodu at a high-profile banking event hosted by their mutual friend.

Nigerian music superstar Davido’s billionaire father, Adedeji Adeleke, recently shared a lighthearted yet striking moment with his longtime friend, Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, during a high-profile gathering of business moguls.

The elite event took place at Femi Otedola-inspired FirstBank’s grand 40-storey headquarters in Eko Atlantic, drew some of Nigeria’s most powerful figures, including Dele Momodu, James Ibori, and, of course, Dangote himself.

In a video shared by Dele Momodu, Adeleke was seen in conversation with Momodu, Ibori, and Dangote when he playfully fired shots at his fellow billionaire.

With an air of seniority, he reminded Dangote of their age gap, teasingly called him a small boy and emphasized that he remains his junior brother.

In his words:

“Do you know Dangote is my junior brother? Come, I’m older than you, you’re a small boy.”

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Aliko Dangote and Adedeji Adeleke have shared a deep and enduring friendship over the years, a bond that continues to stand the test of time. Their relationship, built on mutual respect and a shared legacy of wealth and influence, has only grown stronger with time.

Beyond business and billionaire status, their connection extends to the next generation. In a revealing 2021 interview, Nigerian music superstar Davido opened up about his personal relationship with Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote.

Speaking on the Earn Your Leisure podcast, the ‘Aye’ crooner shared a rare insight into how deeply intertwined their families have been for decades.

According to Davido, Dangote was not just a familiar face growing up, said he was present from the very beginning of his life.

The business magnate was there when he was born, and since then cemented the tight-knit relationship between the Adeleke and Dangote families.