Richest People in Africa
The real-time list of the wealthiest people across Africa, ranked live by net worth and spanning 2 countries.
- People Tracked
- 4
- Combined Wealth
- $46.08B
- #1 Richest
- Aliko Dangote
- Top Mover Today
- Nassef Sawiris
| # | Name | Age | Source / Industry | Net Worth | Today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AD Aliko Dangote Nigeria | 69 | Dangote Group Cement & Manufacturing | $28.00B | • +$0.00+0% |
| 2 | NS Nassef Sawiris Egypt | 65 | OCI, Adidas Chemicals & Investments | $9.08B | ▲ +$3.43M+0.04% |
| 3 | MA Mike Adenuga Nigeria | 73 | Globacom Telecom & Oil | $6.00B | • +$0.00+0% |
| 4 | NS Naguib Sawiris Egypt | 72 | Orascom Telecom & Investments | $3.00B | • +$0.00+0% |
Wealth across Africa
This page brings together the billionaires we track in Nigeria, Egypt. Aliko Dangote of Nigeria currently leads Africa with an estimated $28.00B, built on Dangote Group. The combined tracked wealth of the region stands at $46.08B and shifts throughout the day as markets move.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is the richest person in Africa?
- As of the latest update, Aliko Dangote (Nigeria) is the richest person in Africa on our real-time list, with an estimated net worth of $28.00B.
- How many billionaires does Africa have?
- We track 4 across 2 countries in Africa, worth a combined $46.08B. Coverage grows over time.
- How is net worth for Africa calculated?
- We value each person's publicly-listed holdings live from the current share price, convert to US dollars, and add a static estimate for private assets. Independent estimates, not affiliated with Forbes.