Johann Rupert’s wealth slump could shake Africa’s richest ranking
The decline in Rupert’s fortune and the surge in Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s net worth set the stage for a potential shift in the rankings of Africa’s richest individuals.
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Johann Rupert remains Africa’s richest man, despite $900-million decrease in net worth
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The wealth gap between Aliko Dangote and Robert F. Smith has significantly decreased, raising the stakes in this high-profile competition.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe gains $200 million in 19 days
Motsepe remains one of Africa’s wealthiest businessmen and retains the title of the richest Southern African Black billionaire.
Dangote ‘no longer Africa’s richest man’ as devaluation forces Forbes to reshuffle Africa’s wealthiest list
Although Forbes estimates Dangote’s fortune at $10.8 billion, Bloomberg estimates present a slightly different picture.
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Jay-Z dominates wealth race with $1.3-billion net worth surge in 2023
With the latest $1.3 billion bump in his net worth, Jay-Z has joined the ranks of billionaires worth over $2.5 billion.
Kanye West’s net worth surges back to $400 million
Despite recent setbacks, West remains one of the world’s richest Black individuals.
Basketball legend Michael Jordan gains $300 million as net worth hits $2 billion
Jordan is the first athlete to amass a billion-dollar fortune.
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