U.S. billionaire MacKenzie Scott has given $1.1 billion to African charities. Here are 20 of them.
Over the past four years, America’s third richest woman MacKenzie Scott has given over $1.1 billion to various charities across Africa.
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Nigerian gambling magnate Kessington Adebutu suffers $6-million loss in 25 days from Wema Bank stake
Adebutu, the founder and CEO of Nigeria’s oldest and leading gaming company, Premier Lotto, holds a 28.09-percent stake in Wema Bank.
Kanye West’s stake in Kim Kardashian’s shapewear line hits $200 million
West’s stake in Skims is now worth $200 million, a $40-million increase from its value of $160 million at the start of the year.
Meet Shonda Rhimes: Powerhouse producer of ‘Bridgerton,’ who ranks as one of America’s richest Black women
As a visionary producer, creative genius, and business trailblazer, Rhimes’ influence will continue to shape the future of television and storytelling.
Nigeria’s second-richest man Abdul Samad Rabiu splashes $4.8 million to acquire new shares in BUA Cement
Based on the current share price, the total market value of Rabiu’s 96.13-percent stake in BUA Cement now stands at N3.22 billion ($4.06 billion).
5 companies owned by the world’s richest Black woman, Oprah Winfrey
Billionaires.Africa has closely monitored prominent companies founded or partly owned by Winfrey, identifying her influence over these ventures.
Meet Gabonese oil tycoon Samuel Dossou-Aworet, who owns $170-million share in Nigeria’s top energy group
Dossou-Aworet’s meteoric rise from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of Africa’s energy elite is a tale of determination and razor-sharp business acumen.
Kenya’s Mukuha family-owned Naivas to open two new branches within a month
Naivas International was established in 1990 by the late Kenyan tycoon Peter Mukuha Kago.
Aliko Dangote’s brother Sayyu Dantata gains over $10 million from MRS Oil stake
Dantata owns an impressive 60 percent of MRS Oil Nigeria Limited, through his investment company, MRS Africa Holdings.
7 companies owned by Baloobhai Patel, one of Kenya’s richest investors
In a bid to ensure a strong legacy for his family’s wealth and investments, Patel has initiated a comprehensive restructuring process to consolidate his equity positions.
South African-born billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong’s net worth soars by $260 million
This upswing has propelled his fortune above the $9.3-billion mark, solidifying his position as one of Africa’s richest billionaires.
Wealthy Kenyan businessman Andrew Ndegwa loses more than $1 million in 87 days
As a director on the board of the financial services giant, Ndegwa holds a significant 4.3-percent stake in NCBA Group.
Egyptian billionaire Yasseen Mansour’s Palm Hills concludes $15.3-million securitized bond
Mansour owns a significant 5.22-percent stake in Palm Hills Developments
Segun Agabaje-led GTCO becomes Nigeria’s most valuable lender, outshining Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank
The upward trend in the lenders’ shares and market capitalization can be attributed to investors’ optimism about a potential increase in earnings and assets.
5 companies NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo owns
Through his holding company Ante, Inc., Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has interests in retail, food, sport teams and mutual funds.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s ARC acquires minority stake in GoSolr, boosting solar energy push
With this latest acquisition, ARC reinforces its commitment to building a greener future.