Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on Tuesday celebrated his 61st birthday in a grand style with family, friends and colleagues.

Dangote was presented with series of cakes specially designed to showcase his vast business empire.

The cakes had the design of mosque, Dangote cement truck, refinery and farmland.

The business mogul who was later hosted to an office celebration by his employees had earlier received several accolades from business associates and friends.

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