The 2017 edition of Forbes Richest people in the world shows that Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote continues to dominate across the continent.

Dangote sits at position 67 globally and position 1 in Africa.The report further shows that this year, the number of billionaires in Africa has risen from 24 to 25.

Below is the list of the top ten billionaires in Africa.

1. Aliko Dangote, Nigeria

Net Worth: $12.2bn (£9.79bn, €11.28bn, estimated as at 20 March 2017)

Source Of Wealth: Cement, flour, sugar, salt

2. Nicky Oppenheimer, South African

Net Worth: $7bn

Source Of Wealth: Diamonds

3. Mike Adenuga, Nigeria

Net Worth: $6.1bn

Source Of Wealth: Telecom, Oil, Real Estate

Mike Adenuga, Nigeria, Net Worth: $6.1bn

4. Johann Rupert, South Africa

Net Worth: $6.3bn

Source Of Wealth: Luxury Goods

Johann Rupert, South Africa, Net Worth: $6.3bn

5. Nassef Sawiris, Egypt

Net Worth: $6.2bn

Source Of Wealth: Construction, Chemicals

Nassef Sawiris, Egypt, Net Worth: $6.2bn

6. Christoffel Wiese, South Africa

Net Worth: $5.9bn

Source Of Wealth: Retail

Christoffel Wiese, South Africa, Net Worth: $5.9bn

7. Nathan Kirsch, South Africa/ Swaziland

Net Worth: $3.9bn

Source Of Wealth: Retail

Nathan Kirsch, South Africa/ Swaziland, Net Worth: $3.9bn

8. Naguib Sawiris, Egypt

Net Worth: $3.8bn

Source Of Wealth: Telecom

Naguib Sawiris, Egypt, Net Worth: $3.8bn

9. Isabel dos Santos, Angola

Net Worth: $3.1bn

Source Of Wealth: Investments

Isabel dos Santos, Angola, Net Worth: $3.1bn

10. Issad Rebrab, Algeria

Net Worth: $3bn

Source of Wealth: Food

Issad Rebrab, Algeria, Net Worth: $3bn