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Top African Billionaires according to Forbes in 2023
By Balogun Kamilu Lekan
According to Forbes Africa, the wealthiest Africans lost a collective $3.1 billion in the previous year. The combined wealth of the continent’s 19 billionaires is projected to be $81.5 billion, down from $84.9 billion a year earlier despite adding one billionaire.
For the 12th consecutive year, Aliko Dangote, whose fortune decreased by $400 million, still retains the top spot. South African luxury goods tycoon Johann Rupert maintained his position at no. 2 despite declining $300 million from his fortune.
Below is a list of the 19 billionaires in Africa in 2023 and their net worth as released by Forbes
1. Aliko Dangote
Net worth: $13.5 Billion
2. Johann Rupert & family
Net worth: $11 Billon
3. Nicky Oppenheimer & family
Net worth: $8.4 Billion
4. Abdulsamad Rabiu
Net worth: $7.6 Billion
5. Nassef Sawiris
Net worth: $7.3 Billion
6. Mike Adenuga
Net worth: $6.3 Billion
7. Issad Rebrab & family
Net worth: $4.6 Billion
8. Naguib Sawiris
Net worth: $3.3 Billion
9. Patrice Motsepe
Net worth: $3.2 Billion
10. Mohamed Mansour
Net worth: $2.9 Billion
11. Koos Bekker
Net worth: $2.6 Billion
12. Strive Masiyiwa
Net worth: $1.9 Billion
13. Aziz Akhannouch & family
Net worth:$1.5 Billion
14. Mohammed Dewji
Net worth: $1.5 Billion
15. Youssef Mansour
Net worth: $1.5 Billion
16. Othman Benjelloun & family
Net worth:$1.3 Billion
17. Michiel Le Roux
Net worth: $1.2 Billion
18. Yasseen Mansour
Net worth: $1.1 Billion
19. Christoffel Wiese
Net worth:$1.1 Billion
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