Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, dropped a bombshell this week that has everyone talking.
During a lavish Lagos event launching his foundation's N100 billion education fund, he turned to the Ooni of Ife sitting nearby and spilled a long-held secret.
The site for his massive Lekki refinery once housed over 19 sacred shrines.
Workers froze in fear. no one dared touch them, stalling the entire project.
Dangote called on the revered Yoruba king for help.
The Ooni arrived, stood firm, and declared: "Remove all of them. Let the gods come and talk to me."
The crowd erupted in laughter and applause as Dangote recounted it, insisting the refinery wouldn't exist without that daring act.
It's a tale blending royal authority, ancient beliefs, and modern ambition.
While some whisper about cultural sensitivities in displacing sacred sites, the story highlights how tradition and progress sometimes collide, and one king's boldness tipped the scale.
Dangote's heartfelt thanks has gone viral, reminding us that behind billion-dollar empires, human (and perhaps divine) drama often lurks.
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No wonder, your trucks as been killing people here and there.