Nigerian business magnate Aliko Dangote is the richest man in Africa, leading the latest Forbes’ Africa Billionaires List with a net worth of $12.1 billion. xThe second richest is Nassef Sawiris of Egypt, whose largest asset is a nearly 6% stake in sportswear maker Adidas. Mike Adenuga, the Nigerian telecom tycoon is fifth on the list with $6.3 billion. According to Forbes, the biggest gainer this year is another Nigerian cement tycoon, Abdulsamad Rabiu. See below for the full list of the richest people in Africa, their net worth, age and origin of wealth:1.

Source: The Guardian January 23, 2021 15:11 UTC