5 businesses owned by Pharrell Williams
From street-wear to fragrances and venture investing, Pharrell William’s entrepreneurial spirit knows no bounds.
5 companies owned by Black entrepreneur Andre Durand
Durand’s impact on these five businesses showcases his exceptional business acumen in the tech world.
Hitesh Anadkat, one of Malawi’s richest men, loses $22.65 million in 21 days
Anadkat presently owns an impressive 35.51-percent stake in FMB Capital, which translates to 872,924,575 ordinary shares.
South African exec Roy Bagattini earns $1.7-million salary from Woolworths in 2023
In addition to his executive and governance responsibilities, Roy Bagattini holds a minority stake of 0.158 percent in Woolworths Holdings.
3 companies owned by Black businessman Robert Reffkin
In 2012, Reffkin and Ori Allon founded Compass, Inc., an online real estate tech firm.
7 companies owned by Kenyan businessman Sarbjit Singh Rai
Billionaires.Africa has identified and tracked various companies and assets linked to Rai.
IEA forecasts Aliko Dangote’s refinery to fuel decade-long surge in African oil demand
Reports had indicated that Aliko Dangote was nearing a significant milestone as the Dangote Oil Refinery prepared to receive its first crude oil cargo in October.
Billionaire movie mogul Tyler Perry signs multimillion-dollar deal with Netflix
Perry’s latest partnership with Netflix marks a new chapter in his illustrious career, promising an exciting array of content for global audiences.
GTCO, led by Nigerian banker Segun Agbaje, posts $480-million 9M profit
Nigerian business executive Segun Agbaje’s leadership remains a key ingredient in GTCO’s financial success in recent years.
South African billionaire Saltzman family loses $22 million in 13 days
South African billionaire Saltzman family presently owns a beneficial 35.12-percent stake in Dis-Chem Pharmacies.
Top Black CEO Marvin Ellison earns $17.5-million salary from Lowe’s
Ellison, one of the world’s highest-ranking Black CEOs, has been Lowe’s chairman and CEO since 2018.
4 companies owned by Wyclef Jean
Join Billionaires.Africa to explore four business ventures linked to Jean, showcasing how he wields the power of music to change lives.
Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Aziz explores energy and mining investment in Zambia
This strategic move further extends Aziz’s business interests across Southern Africa.
Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Mansour to inject $120 million into Rights to Dream Academy
Mansour, the founder of chairman of Man Capital LLP, has a $3.6-billion fortune according to Forbes.
5 businesses owned by Wiz Khalifa
Rapper-turned-marijuana mogul Wiz Khalifa owns Khalifa Kush, which produces cannabis-based products, and other companies.
South African tycoon Roux Shabangu to lose assets over tax debt
Shabangu is the founder of JB Holdings, a conglomerate with tentacles in commercial real estate, mining, oil and gas, and telecom.