When Forbes released their list of Richest Men in the World in the spring there were a few African’s on it…including Nigeria’s own Aliko Dangote. The Atlanta Post has put together a list of the 8 wealthiest men in Africa, based on net worth…these men all have fortunes exceeding billions of dollars.
Here’s the list in descending order.
#1 Mohammed Al Amoudi (Ethiopia)
mohammed al amoudi Africa’s Billionaire Boys Club
Forbes World Ranking #64
Net Worth: $10 Billion
Age: 65
Fortune: Self Made
Source: Oil
Education: N/A
#2 Nassef Sawiris (Egypt)
nassef sawiris2 Africa’s Billionaire Boys Club
Forbes World Ranking #127
Net Worth: 5.9 Billion
Age: 48
Fortune: Inherited and Growing
Source: Construction
Education: Bachelor of Science
#3 Onsi Sawiris (Egypt)
onsi sawiris Africa’s Billionaire Boys Club
Forbes World Ranking #307
Net Worth: $3.1 Billion
Age: 80
Fortune: Self Made
Source: Construction
#4 Naguib Sawiris (Egypt)
naguib sawiris Africa’s Billionaire Boys Club
Net Worth: $2.5 Billion
Age: 55
Fortune: Inherited
Source: Telecom
Education: Bachelor of Arts / Science; Master of Science
#5 Patrice Motsepe (South Africa)
patrice motsepe Africa’s Billionaire Boys Club
Forbes World Ranking #421
Net Worth: $2.3 Billion
Age: 48
Fortune: Self Made
Source: Mining
Education: Bachelor of Arts / Science; Doctor of Jurisprudence
#6 Aliko Dangote (Nigeria)
aliko dangote Africa’s Billionaire Boys Club
Forbes World Ranking #463
Name: Aliko Dangote
Net Worth: $2.1 Billion
Age: 52
Fortune: Inherited
Source: Sugar, Flour, Cement
Education: N/A
#7 Mohammed Ibrahim (Sudan)
mohammed ibrahim Africa’s Billionaire Boys Club
Forbes World Ranking #463
Net Worth: $2.1 Billion
Age: 64
Fortune: Self Made
Source: Communications
Education: Bachelor of Science/Electrical Engineering; Masters/Electrical Engineering
#8 Samih Sawiris (Egypt)
samih sawiris Africa’s Billionaire Boys Club
Forbes World Ranking #655
Net Worth: $1.5 Billion
Age: 53
Fortune: Inherited
Source: Hotels
Education: Bachelor of Science/Electrical Engineering; Masters/Electrical Engineering
Half of the list is made up of Egyptians, who happen to be family…Naguib Sawiris, Nassef Sawiris & Samih Sawiris are Onsi Sawiris’ sons…they have a combined wealth of $13 billion…talk about a family of over achievers.
It’s time to get started on those business plans people!
Less I forget....Watch Out...my name's gon be on that least pretty soon..
check their pictures below...had problem uploading them
http://www.nextonlineinfo.blogspot.com/2010/11/africas-richest-boys.html
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