Aliko Dangote has accepted Isbae U’s invitation to appear on Curiosity Made Me Ask, opening the possibility of a conversation between Nigeria’s richest businessman and younger audiences interested in his business journey, the Dangote Refinery and investment opportunities.
The billionaire agreed to the request on Monday, October 19, 2026, during an interaction at the Dangote Refinery in Lagos. The invitation came from Nigerian content creator Adebayo Ridwan Abidemi, popularly known as Isbae U or Bae U Barbie, who argued that Dangote needed to engage more directly with young Nigerians through platforms they regularly watch.
The exchange also highlighted a question about how major business leaders communicate with younger generations, particularly as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery prepares for greater public participation through its planned initial public offering (IPO).
Why Isbae U invited Dangote to his YouTube show
During the interaction, Isbae U challenged the billionaire to consider appearing on his YouTube programme, explaining that many of Dangote’s previous interviews had taken place on platforms that did not attract much of his generation.
“Most of the interviews we’ve seen you have been on platforms that my generation don’t watch,” he told Dangote.
The content creator argued that young Nigerians were interested in the businessman’s activities and deserved an opportunity to hear directly from him.
He then made a case for bringing the industrialist to Curiosity Made Me Ask, asking when Dangote could appear on the programme.
Isbae U also clarified that his request was not an attempt to undermine Dangote’s existing media team. Rather, he wanted the businessman to consider a platform that could help him reach an audience beyond those who typically follow traditional business interviews.
His appeal comes as online interview programmes and digital content continue to provide alternative spaces for public figures to interact with audiences, particularly younger viewers.
What Dangote said about young Nigerians
Dangote acknowledged the content creator’s argument, describing young people as central to the country’s future and stressing the importance of communication between generations.
“Honestly, the future that we have is actually you, the youth. We, our own generation, really, we have not really done very well for Nigeria and also for Africa. That’s the truth,” he said.
The businessman also explained why he believed experienced Nigerians should share their experiences with younger people.
“So we need to sit down with some of you and discuss our own experience with you,” Dangote added.
His remarks placed the proposed appearance within a wider conversation about experience, leadership and the need to make knowledge more accessible to younger Nigerians.
For young people interested in entrepreneurship, manufacturing and business development, a conversation with a businessman who has spent decades building companies across several industries could offer an opportunity to ask questions about the decisions and experiences behind his career.
However, the value of such an appearance will depend on the questions asked and the details Dangote is willing to share.
Dangote agrees to appear on Curiosity Made Me Ask
Dangote accepted the invitation, indicating that he was willing to engage with Isbae U’s audience.
The proposed appearance would bring the businessman to a programme known for its informal interview format, offering a different setting from conventional corporate interviews.
It could also give viewers the opportunity to hear Dangote discuss his business experience in a format designed to encourage direct interaction.
For Isbae U, securing the billionaire’s participation would add another prominent figure to a programme built around conversations with well-known Nigerians.
For viewers, the central question is what they will learn from the eventual conversation.
Why the proposed interview matters amid the Dangote Refinery IPO
The invitation comes at a particularly relevant time for the Dangote business empire.
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals announced that its initial public offering application period had been extended to October 27, 2026. The offer involves 4.1 billion ordinary shares priced at ₦525 each, according to the company’s published notice.
The offer creates a practical reason for prospective investors to seek reliable information about the refinery, its operations and its business prospects.
Isbae U referred to the interest of younger Nigerians in Dangote’s company and the possibility of participating in the offering during his appeal.
However, interest in the IPO should not be confused with a guarantee of returns. Prospective investors need to study the official offer documents and understand the associated risks before making financial decisions.
A conversation with Dangote could help viewers understand his perspective on the business, although it would not replace the formal disclosures investors need when assessing an investment.
What Nigerians can expect next
Dangote’s acceptance has created an expectation of a conversation that could bring his experience to an audience he acknowledged deserves greater attention.
The businessman’s remarks suggest that he recognises the importance of engaging younger Nigerians and sharing lessons from his generation.
Whether the eventual interview addresses entrepreneurship, industrial development, the refinery’s future or the experiences behind Dangote’s rise will become clearer when the programme is recorded and released.
For now, the confirmed development is straightforward: Isbae U made the invitation, Dangote agreed to appear, and the interview date remains unannounced.
