African billionaires' collective wealth rose by $900 million to $82.4 billion in 2025, with the men like Aliko Dangote, and Johann Rupert leading the in wealth size.

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Another prominent South African billionaire is Nicky Oppenheimer, with a net worth of $9.5 billion. Oppenheimer, heir to the De Beers diamond fortune, sold his 40% stake in the firm to Anglo ...

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In 2024, the six richest South African billionaires saw a combined increase of $5.8 billion in their net worth. As of January 2025, their collective net worth is estimated at $31.1 billion.

The 53-year-old South African-born entrepreneur and, more recently, close adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, juggles myriad businesses, and his wealth keeps breaking records.

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest person, has spent $20 billion to make his modern refinery a reality in Nigeria. Text and Photographs by Alexandra Wexler Feb. 22, 2025 10:00 am ET ...

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