Fearcom:
Am not cursing anyone but soooo many people yap and yap and yap without thinking because it is sooo easy to look at another person's life and start asking dumb questions like: He was rich, what did he do for the masses; what did he do for his country; what did he...? Do you know where you will end up? Or how you will end up? Many young millionaires do nothing but flex their gold chains and wrist watches and show off with different girls having wild parties on yachts and mansions parked with several choice cars, as if they are the first to be rich. I remember this man trying several times years back to establish big business here in Nigeria only to be frustrated because he refused to bribe and cut corners with corrupt elements who saw his wanting to go into business as a way of 'cashing in' by demanding he gives them kick backs and percentages in return for providing him a 'conducive environment to do business'. Many foreigners have been frustrated from doing business in Nigeria because of the environment. And please before you mention people like Dangote as well as businesses like MTN many of us don't know what it entails doing business in a place like Nigeria. The consumers are at the receiving end as we are being milked. It is well sha.

Sabrwahaqqo:

No fuss! Beht tha way you said it... Like he was the Warren Buffet of Africa ?

Jarus:
Another abroad-based billionaire Nigerian many people may find strange when he dies (may he live long) is Kase Lawal.

He's a US-based oil magnate.

Starjt researching him now.

bandely:
Read about this man in current affairs in the late 90s early 2000s! This man had hit the billions before there was Dan talkless of Gote! Himself and one Ibadan billionaire that plays/own golf (course), I'm not too sure of that Ibadan man again. Those guys were damn rich!

I'm waiting for something from naptu2, I'm sure he has an info or 2 abt him!

Baba naptu2, please mention me when you do.

pickabeau1:


Its not about indomie

what did he achieve with his money

He just holed up in the UK..

stinggy:

US you mean.

I agree with you though, not even a Foundation to his name here. But there are always references to him in many foreign media.

pickabeau1:


Ok

Thanks for the correction

He was estranged from the country so why do u guys think he will be known

However this does not negate the premise of the youth being obsessed with social media et al

Sabrwahaqqo:


I know af Dantata , still met some af his heavy trucks plying our Roads lol and yh , I'm in my early 20's .. So, my ignorance can be forgiven

Babe2sure:


You are making a case for him right?
My dear, he was not the only Nigerian that has been frustrated in the bid to establish business in Nigeria. Virtually all billionaires face that, it is borne out of corruption which has become systemic and endemic in Nigeria and is invariably slowing Nigeria's progress over the years. Coupled with pettiness and incurable jealousy that reigned supreme in this country.

Be that as it may, we are talking of helping the masses. Trying to establish business in Nigeria is not the only way to help, obviously. He could sponsor any causes of people suffering, when you are in a priviledged position, one should help the less priviledged, but he did none of that, all we hear about is his stupendous wealth. Phew!

shizzy7:
THIS MAN IS SOOOO RICH,,

His burial will be an AWOOF party..

Single Ladies where are you
In the man's burial Party you'll find Handsome,, Calm,,Responsible,,Money-miss-road MEN

The kind of parties I like attending BUT not to look for men oooo

AS FOR THE MEN,, Go after this Chick,,that's he's last Born AND you're damn Rich...

GudluckIBB:
Money can't buy death, this man would have been able to afford it

...................King Solomon said its all vanity!

RIP

Fearcom:


I'm not making a case for him. I don't need to. His businesses scattered all over the globe have several employees, obviously. But one thing I loved about him is that he was a very quiet man, he's wasn't a noise maker at all, despite his wealth, influence, and philanthropic activities. That's why several people NEVER heard about him until now that he died. That's what I call class.

Sabrwahaqqo:

That you know EVERY RICH man in Nigeria! ... Its an achievement I think u deserve an award ... Smh for some af us sha...

drnairalov:
yes everything is vanity..his wealth wouldn't follow him..who doesnt know that? but that doesnt mean someone shouldnt strive for God success and wealth

enough of the broke man mentality of e no carry d money along.

RIP DEINDE..one of dose silent billionaires

lalasticlala:
[img]https://www.nairaland.com/attachments/1043410_ANTONIO-DEINDE-FERNANDEZ-IYANIWURA-1_gifd44aa9ba8fd01fa9900e828db455ae24[/img]

Announcing his demise in a tweet at about 9.pm on Tuesday, Nigerian Journalist/Publisher, Dele Momodu, said: “Nigeria, and indeed Africa, has just lost one of its greatest sons; Ambassador Chief Antonio Dehinde Fernandez is gone!”
Details soon


http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/09/breaking-news-billionaire-deinde-fernandez-is-dead/#sthash.cU9cw49Z.dpuf

Meanwhile, if you want to read more about the man and his wealth, follow this nairaland link
https://www.nairaland.com/1241189/antonio-oladeinde-fernandez-nigerias-reclusive-billionaire

shizzy7:
THIS MAN IS SOOOO RICH,,


His burial will be an AWOOF party..

Single Ladies where are you
In the man's burial Party you'll find Handsome,, Calm,,Responsible,,Money-miss-road MEN

The kind of parties I like attending BUT not to look for men oooo

AS FOR THE MEN,, Go after this Chick,,that's he's last Born AND you're damn Rich...

ItsMeAboki:


Yes, he married a Hausa woman from Kano, I think her name is Halima, maybe she is the one you are talking about.

armadeo:


I planned to say this after reading to the end. My question is this

Deinde was a billionaire no doubt as far back as late 90's his was the name you heard everywhere. A reclusive billionaire. But why are broke people's shouting vanity, did he Cary his money along.

The question is did he stop you from getting rich too? With the little you have have you even touched one life? Why is it in this country it's always what did he do for the poor?

Agreed philanthropy is a lovely gesture but its not by force. I am sure he helped a lot of people and told them to keepbquiet. All the same hustle for yours and help others when it's your turn not sitting down with arms rained up in supplication to the rich.

@nairamaniac
He who said money doesn't buy happiness is shopping in the wrong place.... lovely quote.

Abdullateef77:
we have lost a great man

RIP

upon all that money,he just has to leave it

DankemzI:
Where is his Billions when he needs it the most

Babe2sure:


Oh yes, he doesn't flaunt his wealth. I like that about him as well.He was a recluse.
Philanthropic activities? ??

ichidodo:
Yeah, like a billion Years ago...

valboy20:


shi.t don't pay?