U.S. billionaire Jeff Bezos pledges $22.8 million to land restoration efforts in Africa
This move by Bezos and The Bezos Earth Fund follows their announcement in October 2022, outlining plans to collaborate with African and European nations.
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5 Black billionaires who bought or sold mansions in the U.S. in 2023
Billionaires.Africa has documented real estate transactions by Black billionaires and multimillionaires, and here are the top five from this year.
Rihanna unveils new sneaker design in exclusive Puma collaboration
This release marks the resurrection of the partnership between Rihanna and Puma, a collaboration that had previously yielded a series of sell-out sneakers.
7 companies owned by Michael Jordan
This year alone, Jordan’s fortune has grown by $1.8 billion, solidifying his status as one of the world’s richest Black billionaires.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs returns rights worth millions to artists and songwriters
Bad Boy Entertainment, founded by Combs in 1993, soared to prominence during the 1990s.
Michael Jordan’s sneakers fetch $2.2 million, becoming world’s most expensive ever sold
Jordan’s journey from a basketball icon to a billionaire continues to captivate the world, underscoring his mark on sports history and the business world.
Meet Coco Gauff: A 19-year-old star among the world’s highest-paid athletes
Gauff, a 19-year-old sensation from Delray Beach, Florida, is making waves in the tennis world and rewriting the financial record books.
NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo invests in Tiger Woods-backed Golf League
In June, Antetokounmpo launched his investment holding company, Ante, Inc., as a hub for various business endeavors.
19-year-old tennis star Coco Gauff earns $15.2 million, joining world’s top earners
Gauff’s earnings, amounting to $15.2 million, cement her position as one of the world’s top-earning black individuals.
Michael Jordan’s net worth grows by $1.8 billion in 2023
With this most recent milestone, Jordan’s legacy continues to redefine the boundaries of success on and off the basketball court.
Tiger Woods’ net worth hits $1.1 billion
Throughout his professional career, Woods has amassed a staggering $1.8 billion, a sum that includes $121 million in prize money on the PGA Tour.
Michael Jordan’s net worth surges to $3.5 billion, surpassing Jay-Z and Oprah Winfrey
With this achievement, Jordan ascends to the position of the third-richest Black billionaire in the United States.
Serena Williams solidifies position among World’s richest as net worth nears $300 million
Looking toward the future, Williams is expanding her horizons beyond the tennis court.
Kanye West puts up Hollywood Hills mansion for sale at $3.6 million
West purchased the property, which consists of three bedrooms and four bathrooms, in 2003 for $1.75 million.
John W. Thompson: Black executive behind one of the world’s largest tech mergers
Thompson’s tenure at Symantec Corp., now known as Gen Digital Inc., cemented his legacy as a visionary leader and master dealmaker.
IBM finalizes $4.6-billion acquisition of firm linked to America’s richest Black billionaire
Under Smith, America’s richest Black billionaire, Vista Equity Partners has surpassed $100 billion in assets under management.