The wedding rites of Fatima, the daughter of billionaire businessman and Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, to Jamil Abubakar, the pilot son of former IGP, MD Abubakar, has kicked off.

The couple's pre-wedding dinner held in Kano yesterday evening and it was attended by friends and family members.

The first leg of their wedding proper will take place on Thursday March 15th in Kano.

The last leg of their wedding will take place at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos on March 24th. Among the dignitaries expected to attend the wedding include five presidents, all the past presidents of Nigeria, billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft boss, Bill Gate.