Dangote’s cousin fires back after claim Android users are ‘Poor’

Sanusi Dantata, son of late billionaire Aminu Dantata and cousin to Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has sparked reactions on X after responding to a viral tweet claiming that using Android phones is a sign of poverty.

The original tweet by Bamidele (@thenihiin) stated:

“Using Android is a sign of poverty.”

In response, Sanusi Dantata quoted the tweet with a simple reply:

“I use Android!”

The reply, posted on X on Friday, quickly drew attention as people reacted with a mix of surprise and amusement at a member of Nigeria’s wealthiest family admitting to using an Android phone.

Some users applauded Dantata for his candidness, saying it made him more relatable, while others found humor in the simple choice, pointing out that even those with great wealth sometimes value practicality over status symbols.