Gallery Ten African Heiresses Driving Forward Their Parents’ Legacy by Editorial Team April 18, 2021 by Editorial Team April 18, 2021 Share 0FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 425 The daughter of Mary Oppenheimer-Slack, an heir to the De Beers fortune, Rebecca L. Oppenheimer is currently developing a rain-harvesting vertical gardening system that aims to contribute to better nutrition programs in under-resourced communities. The daughter of Humphrey Kariuki, an energy and property tycoon, Nyawira Kariuki serves as the marketing manager of African Spirits, the alcoholic beverage manufacturer her father founded many years ago. The 50-year-old daughter of Chris Kirubi, one of Kenya’s richest men, Mary Ann-Musangi owns several high-end restaurants in Nairobi and represents her father’s interests across various companies such as Sidian Bank and consumer goods giant Haco Industries. The daughter of Africa’s richest man, Halima Dangote is executive director of Dangote Industries, the multinational manufacturing behemoth her father founded. The Zimbabwean heiress Elizabeth Tanya Masiyiwa is executive director of her family’s Delta Philanthropies and is also a co-founder of Simba Education, an ed-tech company. The daughter of South African retail tycoon Christo Wiese, Clare Wiese-Wentzel works as a TV presenter and is the owner of Paka Paka, an upmarket jewellery line. The 34-year-old daughter of Nigeria’s second richest man, Mike Adenuga, currently serves as executive vice chairman of Globacom, the country’s second largest mobile telecom network. The daughter of Reginald Mengi, the late Tanzanian media mogul and philanthropist, Regina Mengi serves as the CEO of East Africa Television, one of the most popular television networks in East Africa. Amy Jadesimi is the CEO of the Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics Base, a privately owned logistics and engineering facility in the Port of Lagos, Nigeria. It was founded by her father, Chief Oladipupo Jadesimi. Agata Taricone is the daughter of Ernesto Taricone, executive chairman and CEO of Trasacco Group, a Ghanaian conglomerate with interests in hospitality, property development, manufacturing and agriculture. She sits on the company’s board and manages her father’s businesses. Agata TariconeAmy JadesimiBella DisuClare Wiese-WentzelElizabeth Tanya MasiyiwaHalima DangoteMary Ann-MusangiNyawira KariukiRebecca L. OppenheimerRegina Mengi Editorial Team previous story Eight Thriving African Billionaires Who Are 60 Years Old and Under next story Property tycoon Tayo Amusan’s Persianas to acquire Shoprite Nigeria You may also like Here Are 10 of The Wealthiest Tycoons in Kenya Who You Most Likely Don’t... October 23, 2021 Billionaires.Africa Ranking: The 20 Richest Investors On the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) July 7, 2021 From South Africa to Algeria, These Men Are Africa’s Richest Football Club Owners May 16, 2021 From Daring to Diligent to Dangerous: The Many Colorful Faces of Russian and Eurasian... May 9, 2021 From Daring to Diligent to Dangerous: The Many Colorful Faces of Russian and Eurasian... May 9, 2021 Eight Thriving African Billionaires Who Are 60 Years Old and Under April 17, 2021