In 1948, he branched out on his own, setting up investments in tourism, hotel, currency trading, sugar mill and petrol stations.
In the Fagge quarters of Kano, he reclaimed a swampy land to build WAPA house, the area later became known for currency trading.
[3] On 22 November 1957, Dantata was charged with illegal printing of currency notes and was represented by H. O. Davies, S. O. Lambo and C. A. J. Nwajei.
Formerly the only supporter of NEPU within the Dantata family, he became the NPC candidate for the Kano East District.
WAPA house diversified into lodging and cinema and the businesses where managed by Sabo Bakin Zuwo who later became Kano state's Governor in 1983.