Nigerians have taken to social media in excitement after a photo of British-Nigerian boxing champion Anthony Joshua with Nigerian business moguls Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola surfaced online, Sports247 reports.
The image, posted by Joshua on his verified social media handles, has since gone viral, sparking a wave of admiration and speculation about potential business collaborations.
The photograph, which features the former two-time unified world heavyweight boxing champion standing between the two billionaires, was part of a collection Joshua shared from his recent visit to Nigeria.
In the images, he is seen enjoying everyday moments on the streets of Lagos, connecting with fans, and embracing his Nigerian heritage.
Anthony Joshua, known for his humility and strong ties to his roots, kept his appearance casual as he posed with Dangote, Africa’s richest man and founder of Dangote Group, and Femi Otedola, a renowned Nigerian businessman and philanthropist.
The trio’s meeting immediately captured public attention, given their respective influence in sports, industry, and finance.
The image fueled speculation about a possible shift in Joshua’s focus towards strategic investments in Nigeria. With Dangote’s extensive footprint in infrastructure and manufacturing, and Otedola’s ventures across energy and finance, fans were quick to link the meeting with mentorship and business growth opportunities for the boxer.
Social media users did not hold back their admiration, flooding the comment sections with praise, optimism, and patriotic pride. Here are a few of the most notable reactions:
“I like this kind of alliance. AJ will definitely invest wisely.”
“No gold, no diamonds, but they are billionaires. Na empty barrel dey make noise true true.”
“Three Kings – Distinguished Sir Anthony Joshua, Distinguished Sir Femi Otedola, and Distinguished Sir Aliko Dangote. All making not only Nigeria proud but Africa. We thank you for all you do. God bless.”
“Three billionaires looking at the next one.”
The post has racked up thousands of likes, comments, and shares across Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, as many Nigerians celebrated what they saw as a powerful symbol of unity, success, and the potential for generational wealth building.
Joshua’s visit comes at a time when more Nigerian-born international stars are reconnecting with their roots, using their platforms to inspire youth and promote economic development.
Whether this meeting was simply a friendly encounter or the start of something bigger remains to be seen.
