Aliko Dangote: Billionaire Reportedly Bans Alcohol From Daughter’s Wedding

Aliko Dangote reportedly says there should be no alcohol when his daughter ties the knot in March.

The billionaire’s daughter, Fatima Dangote will tie the knot with Jamil Abubakar in March 2018, according to reports on several media outlets.


The groom-to-be is the the first son of the former Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Dikko Abubakar who held the position from 2012 to 2014.

Wedding plans
The most recent update on the forthcoming ceremony is news that the bride’s father has banned alcohol from being consumed at the celebration[s].


Several media outlets say that the decision is religion-based. The billionaire father of the bride and the groom’s father are both Muslims, as is the couple.

In accordance with Islamic doctrines, guests will reportedly not be entertained with alcohol when the ceremony happens next month at the convention centre of Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

News of the couple’s nuptials have been floating around in media space especially with hashtags like #fatjam2018 #jamfat2018 #abudan2018 #dafa2018 #jafa2018.

Congratulations to Fatima and Jamal