Most notable of these changes is the switch between Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote and South Africa’s Johann Rupert. For a couple of weeks now, Johann Rupert has ousted Dangote as the continent’s richest man.
Africa’s fiscal situation has always been highly reactive, responding to a lot of market factors particular to the continent. This year has been no different.
Factors such as commodity prices, currency fluctuations, internal and external conflicts, political instability, and new market trends all contribute to the growth or decline of the fortunes of high-net-worth individuals.
Top 5 richest Africans currently
Rank | Name | Country | Net-Worth | Global rank |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Johann Rupert & family |
South Africa |
$14.2 billion |
147th |
2. |
Aliko Dangote |
Nigeria |
$13.4 billion |
159th |
3. |
Nicky Oppenheimer |
South Africa |
$11.3 billion |
213th |
4. |
Nassef Sawiris |
Egypt |
$9.48 billion |
278th |
5. |
Natie Kirsh |
South Africa |
$9.22 billion |
286th |