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General News of Tuesday, 20 April 2021

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5 billionaires who humble themselves, play with their workers, gift donations to society

Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola rank amongst the Africa's richest businessmen Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola rank amongst the Africa's richest businessmen

It is often said that people who are well-to-do display arrogance. While the saying might be true, some rich folks have distinguished themselves and over time demonstrated that wealth and humility can go together.

In this article, we cast the spotlight on some rich folks across the globe who have displayed humility as well as their humanitarian gestures to society.

Check out the list as curated by Legit.ng

1. Aliko Dangote

Africa's richest man and billionaire Aliko Dangote was recently caught on video as he had a meeting with his workers. What made the clip go viral was the way he motivated them as he spoke.

2. Femi Otedola

Another Nigerian billionaire and philanthropist Femi Otedola had splashed N5 billion as he supported his daughter's charity foundation. The oil magnate made the donation at a gala of the foundation he graced.

Interestingly, Aliko Dangote supported the foundation in that same occasion with N100 million.

3. Jeff Bezos

It is only natural that we start off with who else but the world's richest man even though the list is not in order of financial status.

Famed for his witty quotes and sayings that have served as doses of motivation for many, Jeff Bezos, according to Market Insider, was recently captured in his last annual letter offering life advice to his workers.

He had also vowed in the same circumstance vowed to help his workers. This no doubt boosted their resolve and motivated them.

4. Bill Gates

Co-founder of Microsoft, billionaire and philanthropist Bill Gates had in 2018 gifted a group of United States college graduates one of the most important books he has ever read, according to GeekWire.

Gates described the book titled Factfulness by Hans Rosling as “an indispensable guide to thinking clearly about the world.” Coming from a billionaire, the receiving college graduates won't forget such kind gifts in a hurry.

5. Elon Musk

Tesla's boss and second richest man in the world Elon Musk was recently captured in a weird-looking car and odd hairstyle as he visited his workers at his Texas factory.

Musk paid the visit to interact with the workers who make the electric cars. Elated Musk lovers and workers captured the moment and flooded it on social media. What greater motivation to work that beats this?