Mum has been the word from billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote, over news that he is set to marry the 2011 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, Sylvia Nduka.
Despite the fact that the news has made the rounds for weeks, Dangote and his aides have not reacted to it, prompting the two schools of thoughts to the story – those who say it is true and those who think otherwise – to claim victory.
According to the reports that have made the rounds, Dangote, Africa’s richest man, wants Nduka, who was said to have agreed to the tenets of Islam by beginning to wear hijab, to move into his home.
The reports further has it that Nduka has also updated her name on Instagram to Sylvia Nduka AD, with the AD translated to mean Aliko Dangote.
The reports said although the affair is still shrouded in utmost secrecy, dependable sources have confirmed that the beauty queen has totally captured the heart of the billionaire businessman.
One of the reports said: According to our reliable source, the relationship, which kicked off shortly after Nduka’s reign in 2013, has since metamorphosed into a serious affair that has had the billionaire pumping millions into Nduka’s life and business.
“Give or take, two years, it’s been going on for a while, but they have tried as much as possible to keep it away from the prying eyes of the public,” the source revealed.
Undoubtedly, her relationship with the billionaire has changed Nduka’s life in no little ways as the former beauty Queen commands Dangote’s private jet like hers and flies in and out of the country on constant short trips abroad.
“On many occasions, she jets into Dubai and lodges in executive suites in Burj Arab! Like a big girl that she is, she cruises around town in white Range Rover sports, a gift bestowed on her by her benefactor,” we were told by a source.
Unknown to many, the billionaire has been investing hugely into Nduka’s: Hairline Sylvia’s Hair Gallery, which was opened and launched shortly after her reign in 2013.
Not only has Nduka’s life changed dramatically over the years, her mode of dressing has also witnessed a drastic change.
Insiders swore to high heavens that the lovers are quite serious and marriage might be on their minds as Nduka has been spotted on several occasions dressed like a Muslim!
“There is no doubt that it is a serious affair, not just a fling. She covers up more now and you know that Dangote’s religion allows him to take as many wives as he likes so you can expect a big announcement anytime soon,” our source confided in us.