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
Stupid Billionaires. Selfish people. The two nigerians listed, ask them if they have any foundation for the poor man. Dangote is expploiting Nigerians with his business. God bless Bill Gate, he spend millions annually just to help Africans why some greedy Africa richest men are busy stealling from their.
Talking about Ethiopia.. there is some thing that is kept in everyonse mind posted for long -the 1984 drought. But there were a lot worse times happened some where else in the world after that…. War had long been our enemy in our development. 2nd opulated country in Africa,, next to Nigeria.
We still have to go a long way but are climbing up in a good way. Easy to tell about our status if one got the chance to be in Addis- Seat of AU. Everything u see is made by ourselves..not by any conial power…. Mohamed had also made some contributions for the delopment of his birth country….yet to argue about whether if it is as expected. ……..i hv bn in some parts of Africa for vacation and i am also currently some where in West Afrika -Lome and witnessed how much we progresed. Really proud to be an ethiopian. I could witness colonial powers left black spot to z black world….. Africans should wake up and stand by ourselves!!! Cheers!!!!!!
Talking about Ethiopia.. there is some thing that is kept in everyonse mind posted for long -the 1984 drought. But there were a lot worse times happened some where else in the world after that…. War had long been our enemy in our development. Good to note that we are the 2nd in population size- in Africa,, next to Nigeria.
We still have to go a long way but are moving forward fast. Easy to tell about our status if one got the chance to be in Addis- Seat of AU. Everything u see is made by ourselve’s..not by any conial power…. The self made Richest man in Africa-Mohamed had also a hand in the development of his birth country….yet to argue about whether if it is as expected. ……..i hv bn in some parts of Africa for vacation and i am also currently some where in West Afrika -Lome and witnessed how much we(Ethiopia) progressed. Really proud to be an Ethiopian. I could witness the black spot left to z black world….. Africans should wake up and stand by ourselves!!! It won’t be long that we see African’s in the top 10!!!!!
Whaaaaaaat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My name is not on the list?
Please have it corrected immediately!
The list of African or world Richest will not be complete if my name is not found among the first ten in the world and i am mandating forbes to ensure no cheatings when i come up because am coming real soon to declare my networth.
Mine will be counted in trillions and i shall give loan to nations of the world in times of another economic meltdown.
My riches are uncountable and i am sure to make it realllllllll soon. So you guys on the list already, pray for me and when i get there, i shall make you my friends and give you loans to get better and better… Thanks, am Numbers from Eastern region of Nigeria…. I am one and not two. peace to all and one love to all..
The real billionaires are those who serve as a bridge to reach the needy and poor in society. we thank the creator of the universe for the lives of these men and thank him as well for making them build great industries to better the lives of the people of Africa. God bless Africa.
Am so happy to be here.
I am so glad to witness this grate achievement africans are undergoing but you people have some things left that is rendering help in other to create room for motivation keep it up from flemzy.niger guy
In that list most of them have inherited fortune from their families,only few of them have made their own money thats why poor people will continue being poor and rich will always be rich and after they die they leave richness to their children!
I am an old age pensioner (white nogal). Grew up in an orphange, always been poor, but always did a decent days work. I get sick just reading about these so-called billionaires!! One should work for your daily bread and nobody, and I mean nobody ever worked that hard that they are entitlerd to that kind of money earned by the sweat of poor people!! Furthermore I am disgusted by some of them flaunting their wealth, living in obscenely big houses and extremely vulgar lifestyles!! No wonder the masses are up in arms. HOW CAN ANYBODY THAT BELIEVES IN A GOD FEEL GOOD ABOUT THIS? The poor suppressed blacks. But most of these billionaires are black!! How convenient to always blame others for their woes. I feel sorry for all the poor – white or black. Obviously you don’t have a conscience that is why you sleep well at nite. LET THEM EAT CAKE!!!
Africa’s Billionaires (No. 1)
* Name: Mohammed Al Amoudi
how are you Sir please please i need your help me i want to start a business and i dont have cash and also have orphan children am take care and i want to help them through my sweat please give me 250,000 dollar and within 2 years i will be able to return your money and i have faith that i return it thanks and may God bless you please a i always admire you because of your wealth thinking that one day i will be like you
I am very happy to see Africa people becoming billionaires. Africa is becoming better and better. These are great news. I am very happy for these guys. I want to be one of them one day. Although I don’t have a business now, I still working for some but I believe that all things are possible with those who believe. I have been trying to start one but lack of cash is standing on my way. I respect these guys because they give hope that in life you can become anything no matter where you are. I wish them more and more blessing. I love Africa and I love my country South Afrca.
Thank you
In few years time.
I will become the richest in africa.
Believe me or not…just take note
Nigeria
fresh out of college on my way to top this list.
this is great. but not as rich as the richest one in the world
Patrice Motsepe- You are an inspiration. You are my dream. keep climbing.
watch out for me very soon
Im cmin out biq watchout 4 me.
i pray to be one of those billionaires in-sha Allah.Aliko help Nigerians.and those who have but there names was not mention,u know yourself & God know u.
I just wanna know how this people feel wen they know they got billions sumwhere in the bank,do they jump,get excited with themselves ya maybe they should b bcaus thyv made,bt wat happens wen suddenly comes an unhealthy skinny,abundant kid who has nt eaten 4 1 day,do u blame us elf 4 workin hard an getin ths rich,do u drown wit emptiness or do u gv back.
South afric
The Lord that started with me will not leave me,
It’s good to believe that not everybody will become billionaires,
OR even a world record holder.
But my prayers to God is to make me rich,comfortable and contented.
NOTE; Even these billionaires will leave their billions some day?
but d comment after their demise is WHAT? is important………….
SO BELIEVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE………..
2011/2012 Africa’s billionaires Giwa Barry Watch out
great men that are able to distinguish them self from other africans………………. i will soon join the list
I think, that list is not correct. I still thank Almighty God, who gavth riches. May His Name be Praise.
congratulations for AL-MOUDI
it is good to be rich but does their riches affect or have impact on thier fellow africa ,just like americans richmen who are donating thier wealth to charities thru organised foundation.
i wish onsi sewiris
the man in number one is not african, he is from saudi arabia
Na me my time is not far away dose of u should follow closely
It is really incredible Africans richest men
am proud of u cos it isnt easy and hope u wiil make good use of the riches by helping the poor and etc………..
its good to know that Africa has these great men,they inspire and motivate us.The good thing about this is that I will get there and even overtake them because the only thing they have over me is time.So to these men I say meet you at the top as I begin to break and set new records.
Watch Out …Very soon I will also be there …
Amen
do not cast but give thanks and glory to God 4 their own MAGA don pay and wait 4 your own miracle, cos its on the way.
it just a matter of time before my name is mentioned on the billionaires list
Dealing with oil and oil product seen to be the loophole of all the billionaires. I think from kenya i will be next 2012 billionare to appear.kudos billionaire.
I M 27 NOW BEFORE I GET TO THEIR AGE I WILL BE RICHER THAN THEM
I don’t think the survey was done accurately. Why? Because it cant be unless there be at least a single president from one republic like Zimbabwe. MUGABE is rich, no doubt. What about all the other political leaders?
helow nigerians,i thank GOd some bad people 4rm my country didn’t come up as de richest man,becoz de are criminals de stole our oil money look at them ugly thiefs holgans idiots.
I don’t see this as an accurate list coz it does not have seriours African tycoons like Mr. Mosses Katumbi of Congo DR. He owns T.P Mazembe football club. It also lacks names like Fredrick Titus Jacob Chiluba the former Zambian President.
well its a good thing that god creat them for us but at lest they should try taxt them selves to help africans..africans have money but life is unbearable to most africans children.may god help us
It is not easy to be a man. I give Kudos to them. they challenge everyone to believe in themselve. May GOD help us to be GREATER than them someday……
Am coming soon,because my ministry will be established in nations,continents and planets
leave the future to do it’s own work. my name mill appear in the next billionaire just watch out……………………………………
no angolan in the list’ unbelievable
i am really happy about ethiopian
I’ll definately Top the list soon! Much Love
mark my word people, i will be here one day inshal Allahu….
I THANK GOD THAT A NIGERIA MAN IS THEIR
wow i am happy b/c no 1 richest man in africa is ethiopian i am lucky b/c i am ethiopian
Brilliant that we have a black south african on the list and he is “self-made”,
Keep it up Patrice,,, you are an inspiration to many of us.