It must be nice to be Ethiopian Self Made Billionaire, #Mohammed Al Amoudi, Africa’s Richest man. His wealth grew by a billion despite the economic downturn. It is that time of year again and Forbes has put together a list of the World’s richest. On it are 11 Africans 4 from one family in Egypt, 4 from South Africa, 1 from Sudan, 1 from Nigeria, and 1 from Ethiopia.
There was 1 new addition to the list this year, #Samih Sawiris, son of Egyptian billionaire, #Onsi Sawiris whose other 2 sons are on the list as well. Nigeria did lose a billionaire this year, Femi Otedola who had a bitter disagreement with fellow billionaire #Aliko Dangote last year. Despite some major challenges, Dangote still made it on the list as the 9th richest man in Africa.
Africa’s Billionaires (No. 1)
- Name: Mohammed Al Amoudi
- Net Worth: 10 Billion
- Origin: Ethiopia
- Age: 65
- Fortune: Self Made
- Source: Oil
- Education: N/A
Forbes World Ranking 64
Africa’s Billionaires (No. 2)
- Name: #Nassef Sawiris
- Net Worth: 5.9 Billion
- Origin: Egypt
- Age: 48
- Fortune: Inherited and Growing
- Source: Construction
- Education: Bachelor of Science
Forbes World Ranking 127
Africa’s Billionaires (No. 3)
- Name: #Nicky Oppenheimer & Family
- Net Worth: 5 Billion
- Origin: South Africa
- Age: 65
- Fortune: Inherited
- Source: Metals and Mining
- Education: Bachelor of Arts / Science and Master of Arts
Forbes World Ranking 154
Africa’s Billionaires (No. 4)
- Name: #Patrick Shoo-Shiong
- Net Worth: 5 Billion
- Origin: South Africa
- Age: 58
- Fortune: Self Made
- Source: Generic Drugs
- Education: Bachelor of Arts / Science; Medical Doctor
Forbes World Ranking 154
Africa’s Billionaires (No. 5)
- Name: Onsi Sawiris
- Net Worth: 3.1 Billion
- Origin: Egypt
- Age: 80
- Fortune: Self Made
- Source: Construction
- Education: N/A
Forbes World Ranking 307
Africa’s Billionaires (No. 6)
- Name: #Naguib Sawiris
- Net Worth: 2.5 Billion
- Origin: Egypt
- Age: 55
- Fortune: Inherited
- Source: Telecom
- Education: Bachelor of Arts / Science; Master of Science
Forbes World Ranking 374
Africa’s Billionaires (No. 7)
- Name: #Johann Rupert & Family
- Net Worth: 2.3 Billion
- Origin: South Africa
- Age: 59
- Fortune: Inherited
- Source: Luxury Goods
- Education: Bachelor of Arts / Science
Forbes World Ranking 421
Africa’s Billionaires (No. 8)
- Name: #Patrice Motsepe
- Net Worth: 2.3 Billion
- Origin: South Africa
- Age: 48
- Fortune: Self Made
- Source: Mining
- Education: Bachelor of Arts / Science; Doctor of Jurisprudence
Forbes World Ranking 421
Africa’s Billionaires (No. 9)
- Name: Aliko Dangote
- Net Worth: 2.1 Billion
- Origin: Nigeria
- Age: 52
- Fortune: Inherited
- Source: Sugar, Flour, Cement
- Education: N/A
Forbes World Ranking 463
Africa’s Billionaires (No. 10)
- Name: Mohammed Ibrahim
- Net Worth: 2.1 Billion
- Origin: Sudan
- Age: 64
- Fortune: Self Made
- Source: Communications
- Education: Bachelor of Science/Electrical Engineering; Masters/Electrical Engineering
Forbes World Ranking 463
Africa’s Billionaires (No. 11)
- Name: Samih Sawiris
- Net Worth: 1.5 Billion
- Origin: Egypt
- Age: 53
- Fortune: Inherited
- Source: Hotels
- Education: Bachelor of Science/Electrical Engineering; Masters/Electrical Engineering
228 Comments
its jus a matter of time but one day it will be me on top position…
i wish them to be on top of the worled billionares list.
`i wish them to be on top of the worled’s billionaires list.but i recomend them to cntribute their effort in the endeaover threatning hunger in africa.
Pls where do dey put mike Adenuga dt is almost beaten dangote in cash
Surprised no Kenyan in this list. What sham
The greatest richest man in Africa is the one that has Christ Jesus
ei: so all these people are in africa, dont worry i will join them very soon so africa be expecting me it wont take long. i love everybody.
hmm nxt tyme u will see me on top
It is a great to have a wealth, but one should use his wealth in a matter that is helpful to the society and the continent as a whole. And if one believes God and The Hereafter he should not forget to pay 2.5% of their wealthy to the neediest people every year.
go get updated cos your list is so wrong…!!!
I do happy 4den ooooo, nd I also pray to allah I want to be counted as one of dem, but I never no were to start 4rm!!! Well I believe wit God things ar posible.
Thank God for the life of Billonaires in Africa, but remember some African Country are still poor, i mean Poor..So learn from a person like Bill Gate.
It is sad that so many billionaires in AFRICA, and people are dying, women, men and children of hunger every day ! If they all work together,maybe many lives can be safed. They will lose nothing by trying.
thank you for doing us proud dangote
i thank God for your success and inspiration
I am one a cameroonian
I’ll never die poor IN PRESENCE OF ALL THOSE RESOURCES IN MY COUNTRY
what dis list in d next 20years, you wil see Goodman Adi as d richest not just in africa bt d world. Watch me rise n shine. Godman
The #1 is Ethiopian, haha, we ethiopian are so superior to mankind. Hey, lets not mention that we have the most growing economy in the world, now, 2011. People in the world, give us some time and we will be competing with around the globe.
The reason we were in poverty and hunger is because at that time we did not have much knowledge of anything. Also in europe, france, 2/3 of the people died because of hunger, why?, the people were uneducated and couldn’t find a sulotion.
We ethiopian are the father of human kind, we gave birth to all humans.
So one day we shall not rule the world, but rather, be on the top of the world.
I thank God for the African billionaires. The world should watch me out because i’m coming up as soon as they think/
I thank God for the African billionaires. The world should check out for my name on list of the African billionaire soon
No kenyan in di list i will be there di next list i know my God will help
o ya ya ya!!!!!!!!Alamudin is an Ethiopian hero who works day and night.I hope I and he will make Ethiopia the richest African country.Proud to be citizen of the ever independent country,Ethiopia.
In the time of Jesus not every crippled was healed,and not every dead man was brought back to life,save for few who strived,So all you guys cryin foul on how these BILLIONARES live amongst paupers can write your complains in a fullscap n shove them up your broke asses,it aint nobody’s fault that u broke!work hard suckaZ!
Big up to the men wit Billis!
O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! God i wait for your promises
I knw one day am going to be great! For me to get to the top i hav to walk hander and i cn see my future and my future is bright… Am comin ova there,i wi rich even mr dan then amen.
they forgot me by mistake on da list by net worth:0,00020 billion
I am richer than this eleven people except any one among them that has Christ. If not . Christ in me, what makes me a trillonair. My account is bigger and continue to grow in Heaven, it will niether got rusted, stolen nor depreciated.
kago mangina from Botswana……watch ama make dat money……10 billion euros……donate half to my people