Africa's richest man’s biggest bet: The $23 billion investment in Dangote Refinery
Reflecting on the decade-long journey to completion, Dangote told Forbes, “If this didn’t work, I was dead.”
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Forbes ranks Dangote as Africa’s richest man again as his $20 billion refinery shakes up global oil markets
Forbes’ latest valuation narrows the gap with Bloomberg’s estimate, though a discrepancy remains.
Magic Johnson’s fortune soars: Net worth jumps $200 million to hit $1.6 billion
This marks a staggering $400 million increase over the past year, driven by a diverse investment portfolio spanning sports, insurance, and consumer-facing businesses.
Palantir’s soaring stock adds billions to Alex Karp’s net worth, pushing him near $10 billion
The Black billionaire, who owns a 2.63 percent stake in Palantir, added $2.1 billion to his net worth in just a few days, according to Forbes’ estimates.
South Africa’s richest man, Johann Rupert, gains $1.64 billion in first three weeks of 2025
Forbes' real-time billionaire rankings still list Rupert as Africa’s richest person, with a net worth of $13.1 billion.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola's wealth rises $200 million in 12 days despite naira's ongoing decline
This brings his fortune to $1.6 billion, cementing his position as one of Africa’s richest and most influential businessmen.
U.S. tech billionaire David Steward overtakes Aliko Dangote as world's richest Black person
In just two years, Steward's wealth has nearly doubled, up from $6 billion in 2022 to $7.6 billion in 2023, before reaching its current level.
Oprah Winfrey assembles top AI experts for exclusive TV special
The world’s richest Black woman, Oprah Winfrey, dives into AI with new TV special.
Tiger Woods earns $67.2 million, ranking among highest-paid athletes in 2024
The majority of his earnings, totaling $55 million, came from off-field activities such as businesses, endorsement deals, appearances, memorabilia, and licensing.
African-American billionaire Alex Karp makes $200 million in 20 days
With the surge in Palantir shares and the recent boost in his net worth, Karp has reinforced his standing among the world’s Black billionaires.
Oprah Winfrey’s wealth hits $3 billion: Inside her $200-million gain and Hawaiian estate
Winfrey’s net worth has risen by $200 million, reaching $3 billion, according to Forbes. This marks a significant rise from $2.8 billion on Jan. 1.
Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch’s wealth declines by $100 million
The $100-million decline in his net worth is linked to the revaluation of his holdings in Akwa Group, a diverse Moroccan conglomerate with substantial oil and gas interests.
Africa’s billionaires gain $900 million in 2023 with Femi Otedola’s Forbes return
According to Forbes, the combined net worth of the 20 billionaires on the 2024 Forbes list of Africa’s richest people stands at an impressive $82.4 billion.
Kanye West issues apology for anti-Semitic comments following $1.6-billion wipe-out
In October 2022, West faced backlash on social media as Instagram, owned by Meta Platforms Inc., and Twitter, now X, removed anti-Semitic posts from his accounts.
Coco Gauff secures third spot on Forbes list with $21.7 million in earnings in 2023
Young tennis superstar secures third spot on Forbes’ list of highest-paid female athletes.
Beyonce’s net worth jumps $350 million with creative exploits and historic tour
A key contributor to Beyonce’s financial success is attributed to her recently concluded Renaissance World Tour, which brought in $100 million (post-tax).