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Adenuga, whose net worth stands at $3.5 billion, ranks as one of Nigeria’s most prominent and wealthiest businessmen.
Tunisian tycoon Mehdi Tamarziste suffers $2-million loss in just 3 weeks
Tamarziste owns a 12.9-percent stake in Union for Commerce and Industry (UBCI) through his business entity, Tamarziste Group.
5 companies owned by Chris Brown
Brown is more than an entertainer; he’s an industry icon. Billionaires.Africa has identified five companies owned by the music superstar.
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert loses $3.4 billion in just 10 weeks
Despite this recent setback, Rupert retains his status as South Africa’s wealthiest individual, surpassing fellow South African magnate Nicky Oppenheimer.
America’s second-richest black woman Sheila Johnson reflects on her struggles in new memoir
Johnson, the co-founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET) and owner of Salamander Hotels & Resorts, has a net worth of $840 million.
South African tycoon Des de Beer sells shares in Resilient REIT
Des de Beer is the founder of numerous real estate investment companies in South Africa, Mauritius and Europe.
10 companies owned by Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg, the pioneer of West Coast Rap and hip hop honcho, is a successful businessman with numerous businesses in his kitty.
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.
Namibian mogul Koos Brandt rakes in $7 million from Capricorn Group
Brandt is the largest individual shareholder in Capricorn Group, with an 18.52-percent stake.
7 companies linked to South African tycoon Sim Tshabalala
Billionaires.Africa has discerned five enterprises, in which Tshabalala assumes directorial or executive responsibilities.
Dangote’s stepbrother, Sayyu Dantata, gains $2.4 million from MRS stake in 48 hours
Dantata owns an impressive 60 percent of MRS Oil Nigeria Limited, through his investment company, MRS Africa Holdings.
Firm linked to Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe to build $132-million solar plant
Through African Rainbow Energy, Motsepe owns an indirect 40-percent stake in SOLA Group.
5 companies owned by Morgan Freeman
Billionaires.Africa highlights five companies under Morgan Freeman’s ownership, cementing his status as an entertainment and business titan.
South African tycoon Noluthando Gosa suffers $13-million loss from ArcelorMittal stake
Gosa derives most of her fortune from a well-diversified investment portfolio, including a 6.15-percent stake in the Gauteng-based steelmaker.
Cameroonian billionaire Samuel Foyou gets green light to launch bank
This bold move by Foyou is expected to ignite a wave of competition among both multinational and national banks.