Aliko Dangote
With an estimated net worth of $15.6 billion, thanks to his dominance in manufacturing, particularly cement, sugar, and flour, Aliko Dangote remains Africa’s richest person.His company, Dangote Group, is the largest cement producer in Africa, supplying major construction projects across the continent.The company also dominates Nigeria’s sugar and flour markets, making Dangote a household name. In addition to his industrial empire, his ambitious oil refinery project, one of the largest in Africa, is expected to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported fuel, further solidifying his financial influence.
Johann Rupert
South African billionaire, Johann Rupert, with a net worth of $10.7 billion, has made his fortune in luxury goods. As the chairman of Richemont, he controls high-end brands such as Cartier, Montblanc, and Vacheron Constantin.His company is one of the world’s largest luxury goods businesses, competing with European giants. Rupert’s success in the luxury sector has allowed him to expand his influence beyond South Africa, with a significant share of the global market.
Nicky Oppenheimer
Nicky Oppenheimer, with a net worth of $8.4 billion, comes from a family that controlled De Beers, one of the world’s largest diamond mining companies. Though he sold his family’s stake in De Beers for $5.1 billion in 2012, he has continued to grow his wealth through investments in private equity and conservation projects.His involvement in preserving Africa’s natural landscapes through vast landholdings also plays a key role in his legacy.
Abdulsamad rabiu
Nigerian businessman with a net worth of $8.1 billion, has built his fortune through manufacturing, focusing on cement, sugar, and real estate. Abdulsamad Rabiu, a company, BUA Group, is one of Nigeria’s largest industrial conglomerates.Through smart investments and expansion in the cement industry, he has positioned BUA as a strong competitor to Dangote Cement, controlling a significant share of Nigeria’s building materials market. Rabiu’s business empire extends beyond cement into food production and real estate, making him one of Africa’s most influential industrialists.
Nassef Sawiris
The wealthiest man in Egypt, Nassef Sawiris has an estimated net worth of $7.2 billion, earned through construction and chemicals. As the head of Orascom Construction, he has overseen some of the biggest infrastructure projects in Africa and the Middle East. Sawiris also holds a major stake in Adidas and owns Aston Villa Football Club, showcasing his diverse investments in sports and fashion.
Mike Adenuga
With a fortune of $6.1 billion, Mike Adenuga has made his wealth through telecommunications and oil. He is the owner of Globacom, Nigeria’s second-largest telecom company, which provides mobile and internet services to millions.
His business empire also includes Conoil, an oil exploration company that has been a major player in Nigeria’s petroleum sector. Adenuga started his business journey in the 1990s and has since built one of Africa’s biggest telecom and energy networks.
Issad Rebrab
Algeria’s richest man, Issad Rebrab with a net worth of $5.1 billion, made his fortune in the food and beverage industry. He is the founder of Cevital, Algeria’s largest privately owned conglomerate, which operates one of the biggest sugar refineries in the world. His company also owns businesses in agriculture, manufacturing, and retail across Africa and Europe.
Naguib Sawiris
Another Egyptian billionaire, Naguib Sawiris, has a net worth of $3.3 billion, earned mainly from telecommunications and media. He made his fortune by building Orascom Telecom, which became one of Africa’s largest telecom operators before selling it to VimpelCom (now Veon). He remains active in business, investing in media and digital technology.
Patrice Word
A South African mining magnate, Patrice Motsepe’s worth $2.9 billion thanks to his success in mining. He is the founder of African Rainbow Minerals, which extracts gold, platinum, and other precious metals. Motsepe was the first Black African to appear on Forbes’ billionaire list and has committed to giving away half of his wealth to charity.
Koos Bekker
With a net worth of $2.5 billion, Koos Bekker made his fortune in media and technology. He transformed Naspers, a South African media company, into a global tech giant by making an early investment in Tencent, the Chinese internet powerhouse. Under his leadership, Naspers expanded into e-commerce, video streaming, and other digital businesses, making it one of the most valuable companies in Africa.
