Congolese businessman dies in diving accident in Dubai

Dubai - Dokolo's family announced his death in a statement posted to his Twitter account.

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Published: Sun 1 Nov 2020, 10:48 AM

Sindika Dokolo, the Congolese businessman and art collector husband of Angolan billionaire Isabel dos Santos, apparently died in a diving accident in Dubai on Thursday.

Dokolo's family announced his death in a statement posted to his Twitter account.


The statement read, “The Dokolo family, his wife, children, mother, brother and sisters have the deepest sorrow and immense sadness to announce the passing of Sindika Dokolo, which occurred on October 29, 2020 in Dubai. We thank all who have expressed their sympathy and kindness and who share our grief.”

It’s said, that 48-year old Dokolo, had years of diving experience and that he always spoke passionately about it.


Dokolo and dos Santos, the daughter of Jose Eduardo dos Santos who ruled Angola for 38 years, until 2017, reportedly faced corruption charges.


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