Dangote Says He Built His Fortune From Scratch

The transcript details the journey of an individual from a wealthy family background in Africa, emphasizing the lack of inheritance and the decision to donate inherited assets to charity. The individual pursued education in Egypt, studied business, and returned to Nigeria to start a career in cement trading. The transcript highlights the importance of cement in Africa's infrastructure and the transition from trading to manufacturing, leading to becoming the largest cement manufacturer in Sub-Saharan Africa.

What challenges did the speaker face when starting their cement business?

What was the production capacity of the cement plant started by the speaker?