Kano Billionaire Dantata To Be Buried In Saudi Arabia Next To Late Wife

The late Kano billionaire and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, will be laid to rest in Madina, Saudi Arabia, in accordance with his final wishes.

Although many had expected his funeral rites would take place in Kano, his family disclosed that he left a will expressing his desire to be buried next to his late wife, Rabi Dantata, who passed away in 2023.

According to family sources, his remains have been flown to Saudi Arabia, where preparations were underway for his interment in the holy city of Madina.

LEADERSHIP reports that, in honour of his remarkable life and legacy, the Council of Ulamas in Kano has announced that a Janazah prayer will be held in absentia—Salatul Ghaib—for him. The special Islamic prayer, offered when the deceased’s body is not physically present, will take place at the Umar bn Khathab Mosque in Dangi, Kano State.

Alhaji Dantata, who died at 94 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the wee hours of Saturday after a brief illness, was widely respected for his philanthropy and business acumen. His passing has drawn tributes from across Nigeria and beyond, with many recalling his contributions to commerce, education, and community development.