Africa richest people new list
Here is the latest list of the richest people in Africa, based on the Forbes Billionaires List 2022:
- Aliko Dangote - Net worth: $22.6 billion - Country: Nigeria - Source of wealth: Cement, sugar, and flour production
- Nicky Oppenheimer - Net worth: $7.2 billion - Country: South Africa - Source of wealth: Diamond mining
- Nassef Sawiris - Net worth: $6.5 billion - Country: Egypt - Source of wealth: Construction and real estate
- Naguib Sawiris - Net worth: $6.3 billion - Country: Egypt - Source of wealth: Telecommunications and construction
- Mike Adenuga - Net worth: $6.1 billion - Country: Nigeria - Source of wealth: Telecommunications and oil production
- Patrice Motsepe - Net worth: $5.5 billion - Country: South Africa - Source of wealth: Mining and investments
- Johann Rupert - Net worth: $5.3 billion - Country: South Africa - Source of wealth: Luxury goods and investments
- Nicky Robertson - Net worth: $4.8 billion - Country: South Africa - Source of wealth: Retail and investments
- Mohammed Al Amoudi - Net worth: $4.5 billion - Country: Ethiopia - Source of wealth: Oil and real estate
- Isabel dos Santos - Net worth: $4.3 billion - Country: Angola - Source of wealth: Oil and telecommunications
Note: The net worth values are based on the Forbes Billionaires List 2022 and may have changed since then.
Here are some interesting facts about the richest people in Africa:
- Aliko Dangote is not only the richest person in Africa but also one of the richest people in the world.
- The top 10 richest people in Africa have a combined net worth of over $60 billion.
- The majority of the richest people in Africa are from South Africa, Nigeria, and Egypt.
- The richest people in Africa have made their fortunes in a variety of industries, including mining, oil, telecommunications, construction, and retail.
- Many of the richest people in Africa have also made significant philanthropic contributions to their countries and communities.