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Africa’s Richest 10 Men for 2023 | Full BIO
Here are some of the richest people in Africa as of March 2023 according to their networks estimated by Forbes:
- Aliko Dangote: Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote is the richest person in Africa and has a net worth of around $11.5 billion. He made his fortune in the cement, sugar, and flour industries.
- Nassef Sawiris: Egyptian businessman Nassef Sawiris has a net worth of around $8.5 billion. He is the CEO of Orascom Construction Industries, an engineering and construction company.
- Mike Adenuga: Nigerian businessman Mike Adenuga has a net worth of around $6.1 billion. He made his fortune in telecoms and oil production.
- Nicky Oppenheimer: South African businessman Nicky Oppenheimer has a net worth of around $5.4 billion. He is the former chairman of diamond mining company De Beers.
- Johann Rupert: South African businessman Johann Rupert has a net worth of around $5.2 billion. He is the chairman of luxury goods company Richemont, which owns brands such as Cartier and Montblanc.
- Issad Rebrab: Algerian businessman Issad Rebrab has a net worth of around $4.8 billion. He is the founder and CEO of Cevital, a conglomerate that operates in a variety of industries including food, agriculture, and retail.
- Mohamed Mansour: Egyptian businessman Mohamed Mansour has a net worth of around $4.4 billion. He is the chairman of Mansour Group, a conglomerate with interests in consumer goods, real estate, and automotive distribution.
- Koos Bekker: South African businessman Koos Bekker has a net worth of around $2.7 billion. He is the former CEO of media company Naspers, which owns stakes in internet companies such as Tencent and Mail.ru.
- Aziz Akhannouch: Moroccan businessman Aziz Akhannouch has a net worth of around $2.3 billion. He is the CEO of Akwa Group, a conglomerate that operates in the oil and gas, chemicals, and agriculture industries.
- Patrice Motsepe: South African businessman Patrice Motsepe has a net worth of around $2.3 billion. He is the founder and executive chairman of African Rainbow Minerals, a mining company that operates in South Africa and other countries.