INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Africa, a continent of 54 countries, hosts a handful of billionaires whose influence spans global markets.These individuals have amassed
wealth through diverse industries like cement, luxury goods, diamonds, and telecommunications.The wealthiest Africans all hail from the
Johann Rupert - FamilyNet Worth: $11.4 billionCountry: South AfricaSource of Wealth: Compagnie Financiere Richemont, luxury brands like
Cartier and MontblancJohann Rupert, with $11.4 billion, heads a luxury empire
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Nicky Oppenheimer - FamilyNet Worth: $9.5 billionCountry: South AfricaSource of Wealth: De Beers diamond fortuneNicky Oppenheimer inherited
De Beers and sold a major stake for $5.1 billion
His wealth symbolizes diamond industry dominance.4
His ventures span sports and agriculture.5
Mike AdenugaNet Worth: $6.7 billionCountry: NigeriaSource of Wealth: Globacom, Conoil ProducingMike Adenuga owns Globacom, with 60 million
subscribers, and Conoil Producing, an oil company
Abdulsamad RabiuNet Worth: $5.9 billionCountry: NigeriaSource of Wealth: BUA Group, cement production, sugar refining, real estateAbdulsamad
Naguib SawirisNet Worth: $3.8 billionCountry: EgyptSource of Wealth: Orascom TMT Investments, asset management, and internet companiesNaguib
Mohamed MansourNet Worth: $3.3 billionCountry: EgyptSource of Wealth: Mansour Group, GM dealershipsMohamed Mansour oversees a conglomerate
He established GM dealerships in Egypt, achieving global recognition.9
Patrice MotsepeNet Worth: $3.1 billionCountry: South AfricaSource of Wealth: African Rainbow MineralsPatrice Motsepe founded African Rainbow
Koos BekkerNet Worth: $2.8 billionCountry: South AfricaSource of Wealth: Naspers, e-commerce, and cable TVKoos Bekker transformed Naspers
with $92.3 billion from Grupo Carso.In Asia, Mukesh Ambani has $123.3 billion from Reliance Industries
Their ventures impact millions, driving economic growth and innovation.Understanding their wealth provides insight into global economic
trends and the forces shaping our world.
