Dangote Industries Limited achieved a significant milestone by winning three major awards at the 15th Brand Africa 100 awards in Addis Ababa. The company was named Most Admired African Brand and became the first African firm inducted into the Brand Africa Hall of Fame for its impact on African consumers and positive influence on the continent’s narrative.
Aliko Dangote, President and CEO, received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his leadership in industrializing Africa and building a world-class brand. The awards highlight Dangote’s commitment to innovation, sustainable development, and economic growth across Africa.Dangote Industries pledged to continue delivering value and empowering communities across Africa. In his keynote, UN official Claver Gatete praised Dangote and other Brand Africa laureates for advancing Africa’s industrialization and growth, urging more investment in youth innovation and regional value chains.
The 2025 Brand Africa report showed growing African optimism but declining loyalty to African brands, highlighting the need for stronger support of homegrown products.Thebe Ikalafeng, Brand Africa’s founder, called the drop in African brands a wake-up call, urging the continent to boost industrialization by investing in R&D, innovation, quality, and authenticity to encourage Africans to buy made-in-Africa products.
