Africa’s Top 10 Richest 2026: Forbes Billionaires List

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March 10, 2026

Africa’s 23 billionaires now control $126.7 billion total wealth, jumping 21% from last year thanks to booming stock markets and stable currencies across the continent. Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote tops the list at $28.5 billion (up $4.6B) from his massive cement, sugar, fertilizer empire and new refinery projects. South Africa’s Johann Rupert ranks second with $16.1B from luxury brands like Cartier through Richemont luxury goods company. Abdulsamad Rabiu (Nigeria) hits $11.2B (biggest gainer, +120%) via BUA Cement and diversified businesses in sugar, agriculture. Nicky Oppenheimer (South Africa) holds $10.6B from diamond mining family legacy turned global investments. Egypt’s Nassef Sawiris has $9.6B in chemicals, construction plus Aston Villa football club stake. Mike Adenuga (Nigeria) built $6.5B telecom and oil fortune with Globacom network. Naguib Sawiris (Egypt) at $5.6B spans telecom, media, gold mining ventures. Patrice Motsepe (South Africa) commands $4.3B mining wealth and owns Mamelodi Sundowns football team. Mohamed Mansour (Egypt) reaches $4B through Mansour Group cars and logistics partnerships. Rounding out is Michiel Le Roux (South Africa) with $3.8B from Capitec Bank revolutionizing affordable banking for millions.

Africa’s Top 10 Richest 2026: Forbes Billionaires List

Top 10 Richest Africans 2026

Aliko Dangote – $28.5B (Nigeria, Manufacturing/Cement) – Leads with Dangote Cement surge.
Johann Rupert – $16.1B (South Africa, Fashion/Retail) – Richemont luxury brands.
Abdulsamad Rabiu – $11.2B (Nigeria, Diversified) – BUA Cement shares up 135%.
Nicky Oppenheimer – $10.6B (South Africa, Mining) – Diamond legacy via De Beers family stake.
Nassef Sawiris – $9.6B (Egypt, Construction/Chemicals) – OCI global fertilizers, Aston Villa owner.
Mike Adenuga – $6.5B (Nigeria, Telecom/Oil) – Globacom network founder.
Naguib Sawiris – $5.6B (Egypt, Telecom) – Orascom expansion across regions.
Patrice Motsepe – $4.3B (South Africa, Mining) – African Rainbow Minerals, CAF President.
Mohamed Mansour – $4B (Egypt, Diversified) – Mansour Group auto/logistics empire.
Michiel Le Roux – $3.8B (South Africa, Finance) – Capitec Bank retail revolution.