2024 Africa’s Top 10 Richest People: Aliko Dangote’s Current Rank 

Africa's Richest Man

In the realm of African business magnates,  10 richest people in Africa wield power and wealth and their influence pivot successes in Africa’s business ambience, Aliko Dangote among other richest tycoons dominate the game.

There exists a profound obligation for the continent’s billionaires to not only foster the growth of their enterprises for personal gain but also to contribute significantly to the economic prosperity of their respective regions.

Taking note of which billionaires embark on the new year with commendable initiatives adds a layer of intrigue. The trajectory of these influential figures becomes a compelling reference point as the year unfolds, shedding light on the dynamics shaping the African business landscape in 2024.

Aliko Dangote

Aliko Dangote

nicky oppenheimer

Nicky Oppenheimer

rupert & family

Rupert & Family

This article unveils the prominent figures who stand at the pinnacle of Africa’s billionaire elite as the calendar turns to a new year. The insights presented herein draw from the esteemed Forbes Daily billionaires ranking platform, a reliable source meticulously tracking the day-to-day fluctuations in the net worth of the world’s most affluent individuals.

As we delve into the details, it is important to highlight that the numerical representations below encapsulate the net worth of these distinguished entrants precisely as of the 1st of January 2024. This curated list not only serves as a snapshot of the financial standings of Africa’s wealthiest but also paints a vivid picture of the economic landscape they navigate as stewards of substantial enterprises.

LIST OF TOP 10 RICHEST MEN IN AFRICA

 

Rank

Name

Net worth

Country

Industry

Global rank

1.

Johann Rupert & Family

$10.3 billion

South Africa

Luxury goods

192nd

2.

Aliko Dangote

$9.5 billion

Nigeria

Cement, Sugar

228th

3.

Nicky Oppenheimer & Family

$8.3 billion

South Africa

Diamonds

283rd

4.

Nassef Sawiris

$7.4 billion

Egypt

Construction and investments

345th

5.

Abdulsamad Rabiu

$5.9 billion

Nigeria

Cement, Sugar

489th

6.

Nathan Kirsh

$5.8 billion

Eswatini (Swaziland)

Retail, real estate

497th

7.

Issad Rebrab & Family

$4.6 billion

Algeria

Food

647th

8.

Mohamed Mansour

$3.6 billion

Egypt

Diversified

854th

9.

Naguib Sawiris

$3.3 billion

Egypt

Telecom

927th

10.

Mike Adenuga

$3.1 billion

Nigeria

Telecom, oil

1031st

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