The Forbes 2018 list of Africa’s richest people has place Nigerian billionaire Aliko dangote at the top once again.
Mr Dangote, with vast interests in cement, sugar and flour milling across Africa, is reportedly worth Sh1.41 trillion ($14.1 billion) while Mr Adenuga’s interests in oil and telecoms placed his worth at Sh530 billion ($5.3 billion).
Dangote also retained his position as the richest black person in the world.
Mr Al-Almoudi, known for his active involvement in multi-billion dollar construction projects, is said to be worth Sh840 billion( $8.4 billion) while Mr Masiyiwa with interests in telecoms and media enjoys access to a Sh189 billion ($1.39 billion) fortune.
Daughter to former Angolan ruler Eduardo dos Santos, Ms Dos Santos served as the chairperson of the State-owned oil company until recently, retains her title of Africa’s richest woman with an estimated net worth Sh260 billion ($2.6 billion).
Ms Alakija, who once worked as a secretary in a Nigerian bank in the 70s before flying to England to study fashion design, is Africa’s second richest woman with a net worth of about Sh170 billion($1.7 billion).
Founder and CEO of Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed mining firm African Rainbow Minerals, Mr Patrice Motsepe, is reportedly worth Sh250 billion. He also owns Mamelodi Sundowns Soccer club.
Mo Ibrahim, with vast interests in the equity investments space, is reportedly worth 118 billion. He founded telecoms giant Celtel, now Bharti Airtel.
