
The world’s Black female billionaires in 2025
These women are more than financial icons, they are leaders transforming industries, from media and fashion to cosmetics and luxury.
These women are more than financial icons, they are leaders transforming industries, from media and fashion to cosmetics and luxury.
This sale marks a shift in her hospitality portfolio as she moves on from the property after two decades.
Johnson’s Salamander Collection remains at the forefront of the hospitality industry, and the recent partnership with Aspen Meadows Resort marks a significant milestone.
Billionaires.Africa reveals Johnson’s diverse business portfolio, featuring five ventures, including BET, which she and her ex-husband sold in 2001.
Johnson, the co-founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET) and owner of Salamander Hotels & Resorts, has a net worth of $840 million.
The rebranding effort is poised to reinforce the resort’s position under Salamander Collection, a hospitality management company.
According to Forbes, Johnson’s net worth has risen by $80 million from $700 million to $780 million since 2015.
Johnson cofounded BET in 1979 and sold it to Viacom for $3 billion in 2001.