Don Jazzy, RMD, Teni, Faithia Balogun Tour Dangote Refinery as Dangote Agrees to Appear on Isbae U’s ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’
Some of Nigeria’s best-known entertainers swapped film sets and studios for a very different kind of stage on Monday, October 19, 2026, when billionaire Aliko Dangote hosted them on a tour of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos. Mavin Records boss Don Jazzy, Nollywood veterans Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) and Joke Silva, actress Faithia Balogun, singers Teni and Waje, and a group of top content creators were among the guests. The highlight for many fans online, however, was a moment when Dangote agreed to sit down for an interview on Isbae U’s popular YouTube show, Curiosity Made Me Ask.
Watch the Video
Here is a clip from the celebrity tour of the Dangote Refinery, shared on Instagram.
Who Was at the Dangote Refinery Tour?
The visit brought together a mix of musicians, actors and content creators. Videos and photos from the day showed the guests on a tour bus and walking through different parts of the huge refinery complex in the Lekki Free Zone, Ibeju-Lekki.
Reports from Legit.ng, QED.ng and TooXclusive named the following stars among those present:
- Don Jazzy – music producer and Mavin Records boss
- Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) – veteran Nollywood actor
- Joke Silva – veteran Nollywood actress
- Faithia Balogun – Nollywood actress
- Teni and Waje – singers
- Lateef Adedimeji and Mo Bimpe – Nollywood couple
- Taaooma and Isbae U – content creators
- Folagade Banks, Olumide Oworu and Bolaji Ogunmola
Faithia Balogun Kneels to Greet RMD
One of the moments that got people talking was a video of Faithia Balogun going down on her knees to greet RMD, a traditional Yoruba sign of respect for an elder. Many fans praised the actress for the gesture.
RMD and Joke Silva are two of the most respected names in Nollywood. Both were also prominent at the recent night of tributes for Olu Jacobs in Lagos, where the industry came together to honour the late screen legend.
Dangote Says Yes to Isbae U’s ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’
The most talked-about exchange of the day came from content creator Isbae U, real name Adebayo Ridwan. He used the chance to invite Dangote onto his YouTube interview show, Curiosity Made Me Ask.
According to Nigerian Tribune, Isbae U told the businessman: “Most of the interviews we’ve seen you have been on platforms that my generation don’t watch.”
He was quick to add, with a touch of humour: “I’m not saying you should sack your media team. No, but you know, when you finish.”
Isbae U pointed to the strong interest young Nigerians now have in Dangote’s businesses, especially the refinery’s public share offer, and said his show would let the billionaire answer their questions directly.
Dangote’s reply was short: “We will come.” No date has been announced for the interview yet.
The show is no stranger to headlines. Actor Ramsey Nouah famously walked out of Isbae U’s ‘Curiosity’ interview after being called an “ex-celebrity”, a clip that went viral across Nigeria.
Dangote: “The Future That We Have Is Actually You”
Dangote also spoke about young people and their role in Africa’s future. He said reaching younger audiences should be a priority and admitted that his own generation had not done enough for the continent.
“Honestly, the future that we have is actually you, the youth,” he said. “So we need to sit down with some of you and discuss our own experience with you.”
Why He Never Refuses Photo Requests
The businessman also explained why he is happy to take photos with members of the public. He recalled that as a young man, he and his grandfather approached prominent people in Washington for pictures, and said that experience shapes how he treats people who ask him today.
He also addressed a viral photo that some social media users claimed showed him praying for more blessings. Dangote said he was only acknowledging how much he had already been blessed, adding: “I wasn’t begging for anything.”
Why the Visit Comes at a Big Moment
The celebrity tour took place while public interest in the Dangote Refinery’s initial public offering (IPO) is very high. The offer opened on September 14, 2026, with 4.1 billion ordinary shares priced at N525 each, and a minimum subscription of 10 shares (N5,250). The closing date has been extended to October 27.
The refinery, which began operations in 2024, has a stated capacity of 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Across social media, Nigerians have been sharing memes and jokes about becoming “shareholders”.
How Fans Reacted
The photos and videos drew plenty of comments on Instagram, many of them playful. Some fans asked about stars who were not on the tour, while others joked about how well dressed everyone looked.
Others used the moment to ask for a tour for everyday Nigerians. One user wrote: “IPO for the people, when will the people have a tour to the refinery.” Another joked: “Make una sha no forget to invite una real investors after the celebrity visit.”
Quick Facts
- Event: Celebrity tour of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery
- Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
- Location: Lekki Free Zone, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos
- Host: Aliko Dangote
- Notable guests: Don Jazzy, RMD, Joke Silva, Faithia Balogun, Teni, Waje, Lateef Adedimeji, Mo Bimpe, Taaooma, Isbae U
- Big moment: Dangote agreed to appear on Curiosity Made Me Ask (date not yet announced)
- IPO deadline: Extended to October 27, 2026
What’s Next
For entertainment fans, the big takeaway is the promised sit-down between Dangote and Isbae U. If it happens, it could become one of the most watched episodes in the show’s history, giving young Nigerians a rare, relaxed conversation with one of Africa’s best-known businessmen. Halmblog will keep you updated once a date is confirmed.
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