IBM to invest up to $5 billion in firm linked to America’s richest Black billionaire
Vista Equity Partners has established itself as a dominant force in the technology sector.
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Meet Janice Bryant Howroyd, the first Black woman to own a billion-dollar company
Howroyd has amassed a net worth of $600 million, making her the fourth-richest Black woman in America.
Tyler Perry seals blockbuster deal to acquire $3-billion BET business
With a net worth of $1 billion, Perry emerged as the frontrunner in a competitive bidding war for the coveted cable network.
Meet Sudanese-American entrepreneur, Iman Abuzeid: Fourth Black woman to build a billion-dollar company
Abuzeid’s interest in Incredible Health has propelled her net worth to $350 million, making her one of America’s richest Black women.
Hip-hop’s first billionaire Jay-Z scores legal win, pocketing $7.2 million
The legal saga began in 2016 when Parlux, renowned for its ties with pop culture icons and fashion houses, filed a lawsuit against Jay-Z.
World’s richest Black woman Oprah Winfrey settles trademark lawsuit over ‘Oprahdemics’ podcast
Despite losing more than $100 million in 2022, the “Queen of Talk” remains the World’s richest Black woman.
Nigerian ‘tycoon’ Dozy Mmobuosi allegedly running fraudulent company — Hindenburg Research
Mmobuosi is interested in acquiring the English Football League (EFL) club Sheffield United for more than $110 million.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu raises $500 million to boost cement production
Rabiu’s company, BUA Cement, will develop two new, energy-efficient cement production lines at its plant in Sokoto State.
Robert L. Johnson, world’s first Black billionaire, snaps up $20-million Palm Beach mansion
In 2001, Johnson made history by selling BET to Viacom for an astonishing $3 billion, becoming the world’s first Black billionaire.
The 9 richest Black women in America in 2023
From media mogul and entertainers to sport icons and software developers, meet the nine richest Black women in America in 2023.
Meet Ursula Burns: The first Black woman CEO of a Fortune 500 company
Burns has left an indelible mark on the corporate landscape.
Seven assets owned by Kenyan billionaire Humphrey Kariuki
Kariuki is one of the richest men in Kenya with businesses in real estate and hospitality, energy, beverages and infrastructure.
Beyonce’s net worth surges past half-a-billion mark despite Adidas partnership fallout
In a display of joint financial prowess, Beyonce and her husband Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter have jointly amassed a fortune of $3.04 billion.
Billionaire Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs files lawsuit against Diageo alleging racial discrimination
Combs claims that Diageo considers his brands, Ciroc vodka, and DeLeon tequila, “Black brands.”
Adidas drops lawsuit freezing $75-million payment to Kanye West’s Yeezy brand
While this marks a victory for West, the dispute is far from over as Adidas and Yeezy will now proceed with private arbitration.
America’s richest Black billionaire Robert F. Smith maintains top spot with $12 billion net worth
Smith, America’s richest Black billionaire holds firm to top spot with a whopping $12-billion net worth.