The Interview
Summary
Mohammed Dewji is a Tanzanian businessman who became one of Africa’s youngest billionaires through his family’s company, which works in industries like textiles and food products. He has promised to give away at least half of his wealth to charity and believes wealthy people should help others.Key Facts
- Mohammed Dewji runs a large family business in East Africa involved in making textiles, flour, drinks, and cooking oils.
- His family’s company was started by his grandparents and grew under his father in the 1970s.
- Africa had no billionaires 25 years ago; now, there are 23 billionaires on the continent.
- Combined, these African billionaires have wealth exceeding 100 billion US dollars.
- Dewji signed the Giving Pledge in 2016, which means he will donate at least half of his fortune to good causes.
- He says it is important for billionaires to act responsibly and give back to society.
- The interview with Dewji was part of a BBC World Service program called The Interview.
- The show features global figures and airs as a podcast and radio episode several times a week.
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