There's a lesson you can learn from the wealthiest man in Africa. It's pretty simple. His current worth is over USD 18 billion!

It goes without saying that for you to be rich, you'll have to do more than earn a monthly salary. You need to have an alternative source of income that comes from investments.

That's what people like Chris Brown - a musician who owns several Burger King outlets - or Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko have been doing since they earned their first million.

Meet Aliko Dangote, an astute businessman who was named Forbes Africa Person Of The Year.

In Africa, the case is no different for the wealthiest man in the continent. His wealth comes from a lot of industrial projects. From food processing to cement making, this man has truly diversified in planning for the future.

Not many random people get to hang out with him because of his class, and those who do are obviously like-minded. He has a circle of entrepreneur friends and powerful business leaders.

With monetary wealth comes a chance to improve your lifestyle for good. Some take it and others choose to remain humble and lead the life they used to.

“They say that the kitchen is the heart of the home.  It is where the meals are created – it fuels the bodies, minds and souls of friends and families all over the world. Some say that while life may be created in the bedroom, it is certainly lived in the kitchen, ” Mr. Dangote told Africa Cradle, a lifestyle site that was given access to the home.

Adding,

“Whether you work from home full-time or a few hours a week, setting up your home office properly is important for your comfort and productivity,” he revealed.

“I have hosted a number of  very important people here, including Bill Gates, President Goodluck Jonathan, and many others I am not inclined to mention," he added.

Here's his ostentatious house!