Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris's net worth grows by $1.15 billion
His wealth increase puts him among the select African billionaires whose wealth has swelled by over a billion dollars this year.
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Adidas finds success with 22-year-old NBA star’s sneaker after cutting ties with Kanye West
The new sneaker line has been a smash hit in its first six months on the market, drawing comparisons to the initial triumph of the Yeezy sneakers launched in collaboration with Kanye West.
Adidas shares owned by Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris surpass $2.7 billion
The recent surge in the share price of Adidas has bolstered Sawiris’ wealth significantly, with his stake now valued at $2.71 billion.
Adidas eyes new deals after cutting ties with Kanye West; Taylor Swift on radar
More than a year after a high-profile split with Kanye West, Adidas is stepping up its search for new collaborators, signaling a shift in its strategy.
Kanye West issues apology for anti-Semitic comments following $1.6-billion wipe-out
In October 2022, West faced backlash on social media as Instagram, owned by Meta Platforms Inc., and Twitter, now X, removed anti-Semitic posts from his accounts.
Kobe Bryant’s path to a billion-dollar fortune cut short by tragic passing
At the time of his untimely passing, Bryant’s net worth was estimated at $600 million.
Adidas displays financial strength amid Kanye West’s Yeezy influence
Adidas held over $1 billion worth of unsold Yeezy inventory in May.
Kanye West didn’t mean antisemitic comments, says Adidas CEO Bjorn Gulden
Last year, Adidas ended its lucrative collaboration with West following a series of offensive and antisemitic comments.
Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris loses $103 million in 5 days
Despite the recent $103 million decline in his fortune, Sawiris’ present fortune of $7.51 billion makes him the 303rd richest individual globally.
7 companies owned by Kanye West
Despite his setback in 2022, when Adidas severed ties with his Yeezy brand, West remains a top figure among the global Black elite.
Moroccan real estate tycoon Alami Lazraq gains $5.7 million from ADI stake
Lazraq, a Moroccan real estate mogul who founded Alliances Group in 1994, owns 51.7 percent of the group’s publicly traded subsidiary, ADI.
Adidas proves it can survive without Kanye West as market cap soars above $35 billion
Adidas’ adept maneuvering following its separation from West has ensured its resilience, with significant gains in share value and market capitalization.
Adidas takes $364-million hit in wake of Kanye West’s Yeezy sneakers resale
The recent downturn came shortly after the German sportswear giant announced the launch of the second sale of West’s Yeezy sneakers.
Kanye West’s Yeezy sneakers return for second sale amid high demand
In May, Adidas announced its decision to sell off the inventory of Yeezy sneakers created in partnership with West.
Adidas rakes in $440 million in sales from Kanye West’s Yeezy sneakers
This marks the first release of the Yeezy sneakers following the termination of Adidas’ collaboration with West in October 2022.