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Forbes List 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires In The World! by Krucifax(m): 8:12pm On Mar 08, 2013 |
Forbes list 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires in the World! Aliko Dangote, $16.1 billion Nigerian. Sugar, Cement, Flour The fortune of Africa’s richest man is up $4.9 billion this year, cementing his position as the world’s richest black person. Last October, Dangote sold off his controlling stake in his flour milling company to Tiger Brands, one of South Africa’s largest consumer goods companies. He pocketed $190 million from the sale. Dangote began building his fortune more than three decades ago when he started trading in commodities like cement, flour and sugar with a loan he received from his maternal uncle. He became a billionaire by venturing into the production of these items in the early 2000s. His eponymous Dangote Group owns sugar refineries, salt processing facilities and Dangote Cement, the continent’s largest cement producer. Mohammed Al-Amoudi, $13.5 billion Saudi Arabian. Oil Refineries, Mining Mohammed Al-Amoudi, the son of a Saudi father and Ethiopian mother, made his initial fortune by cornering lucrative construction contracts in Saudi Arabia. He now sits atop Midroc Group, a sprawling conglomerate that owns oil refineries in Morocco and Sweden and oil fields off West Africa. In Ethiopia, his holdings include a 70% stake in the National Oil Company as well as hotels and gold mines. Mike Adenuga, $4.7 billion Nigerian. Oil, Telecoms Adenuga made his initial fortune distributing lace and handling large construction contracts for Nigeria’s military government in the 80s. Under the benefaction of former military President Ibrahim Babangida, he was awarded an oil production license and went on to become the first Nigerian to strike oil in commercial quantities. His Conoil Producing Limited is one of Nigeria’s largest indigenous oil explorers. He also owns Globacom, Nigeria’s second largest mobile phone network. His daughter, Bella Disu, is generally believed to be his heir apparent. Patrice Motsepe, $2.9 billion South African. Mining Motsepe made global headlines in February when he signed up to join Bill Gates’ and Warren Buffett’s Giving Pledge, announcing that he will give away half the income generated from assets owned by his family to the Motsepe Family Foundation. South Africa’s first and only black billionaire holds the bulk of his fortune through African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), His publicly traded mining conglomerate, which has interests in platinum, nickel, chrome, iron, manganese, coal, copper and gold. He also holds a stake in Sanlam, a publicly traded financial services company outside Cape Town. Oprah Winfrey, $2.8 billion American. Television Oprah still remains the only African-American billionaire in the world. Her cable channel, OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) enjoyed favorable ratings with an exclusive interview with disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong and other extremely popular interviews with stars like Beyonce and Rihanna. She also announced an upcoming Tyler Perry-helmed sitcom on her network. Still one of America’s more generous philanthropists, Oprah’s lifetime giving is estimated at $400 million. She has spent about $100 million on the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa. Isabel Dos Santos, $2 billion Angolan. Investments The oldest daughter of Angola’s president, Jose Eduardo dos Santos, Isabel dos Santos owns stakes in several Angolan and Portuguese companies. Her largest holding is a $1 billion stake in Angolan mobile phone company, Unitel. Mo Ibrahim $1.1 billion British. Investments Sudanese-born Mo Ibrahim founded mobile phone company Celtel and sold it off in 2005 for $3.4 billion, pocketing $1.4 billion. He now devotes his energy and resources to philanthropy and investing in Africa. In 2007 he created the Mo Ibrahim Foundation to promote good governance in Africa. The foundation awards the Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership which gives $5 million to African heads of state who have delivered on the dividends of good democratic governance. The foundation failed to identify a worthy recipient for the award in 2009, 2010 and 2012. His daughter, Hadeel, runs the foundation. 1 Like
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Re: Forbes List 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires In The World! by Krucifax(m): 8:16pm On Mar 08, 2013 |
More pics.
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Re: Forbes List 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires In The World! by dayokanu(m): 8:16pm On Mar 08, 2013 |
Number 3 Omo Yoruba ni mi Swagggaaaaa 2 Likes |
Re: Forbes List 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires In The World! by Nobody: 8:24pm On Mar 08, 2013 |
Number 1 omo naija ni mi swag 1 Like |
Re: Forbes List 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires In The World! by bigass(f): 8:24pm On Mar 08, 2013 |
Oprah Winfrey, $2.8 billion American. Television Oprah still remains the only African-American billionaire in the world. Her cable channel, OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) enjoyed favorable ratings with an exclusive interview with disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong and other extremely popular interviews with stars like Beyonce and Rihanna. She also announced an upcoming Tyler Perry-helmed sitcom on her network. Still one of America’s more generous philanthropists, Oprah’s lifetime giving is estimated at $400 million. She has spent about $100 million on the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa. for real? |
Re: Forbes List 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires In The World! by FXKing2012(m): 8:27pm On Mar 08, 2013 |
Wey my name and pic? |
Re: Forbes List 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires In The World! by Nobody: 8:37pm On Mar 08, 2013 |
which man will i marry ?? |
Re: Forbes List 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires In The World! by KnowAll(m): 9:06pm On Mar 08, 2013 |
what madame Alakija, i thought she is richer than Oprah. |
Re: Forbes List 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires In The World! by Tolexander: 9:16pm On Mar 08, 2013 |
Is the list base on black by nationality or complexion? Cos the 2nd guy seems like an arabian to me. So happy my tribe has a representative though it doesn't affect the size of my pocket. |
Re: Forbes List 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires In The World! by Ademolag(m): 9:29pm On Mar 08, 2013 |
Nigerians are made |
Re: Forbes List 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires In The World! by Capnd143(m): 9:34pm On Mar 08, 2013 |
Naija no dey kary last! 1 Like |
Re: Forbes List 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires In The World! by Nobody: 10:00pm On Mar 08, 2013 |
Moving On to GREATER Things |
Re: Forbes List 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires In The World! by oluwadare26(m): 11:13pm On Mar 08, 2013 |
KnowAll: what madame Alakija, i thought she is richer than Oprah. This is a new forbes list, so Oprah might av overtaken her again 1 Like |
Re: Forbes List 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires In The World! by Nobody: 11:19pm On Mar 08, 2013 |
bigass: Oprah Winfrey, $2.8 billion Yes, that was also a big surprise to me, black America needs serious help. |
Re: Forbes List 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires In The World! by naptu2: 11:23pm On Mar 08, 2013 |
Where's Antonio Oladeinde Fernandez? |
Re: Forbes List 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires In The World! by PROUDIGBO(m): 1:02am On Mar 09, 2013 |
dayokanu: Number 3 ^^^It's ok for your head to swell a bit about your 'brother', but just try and keep things in perspective. 1 Like |
Re: Forbes List 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires In The World! by mensdept: 1:14am On Mar 09, 2013 |
Some of those men made their fortune with military murderers aka Dangote and Adenuga. 2 Likes |
Re: Forbes List 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires In The World! by Nobody: 8:44am On Mar 09, 2013 |
mens dept: Some of those men made their fortune with military murderers aka Dangote and Adenuga.did they by any means stop you from doing same? |
Re: Forbes List 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires In The World! by Nobody: 9:29am On Mar 09, 2013 |
blink182: did they by any means stop you from doing same?That's a good question! When they were getting the free money where were you? At least we know Adenuga is not related to IBB neither is dangote to OBJ! |
Re: Forbes List 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires In The World! by tpia5: 4:57am On Oct 27, 2013 |
wow |
Re: Forbes List 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires In The World! by iterator25: 5:56am On Oct 27, 2013 |
naptu2: Where's Antonio Oladeinde Fernandez?as I read this name, my body just shake |
Re: Forbes List 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires In The World! by tunz7z(m): 6:22am On Oct 27, 2013 |
adaobi123: which man will i marry ??aliko na ada |
Re: Forbes List 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires In The World! by Ariyke: 6:55am On Oct 27, 2013 |
Good |
Re: Forbes List 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires In The World! by fkaz(m): 6:56am On Oct 27, 2013 |
This list is old nao, 8month ago. By now things have change |
Re: Forbes List 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires In The World! by GeneralJ(m): 7:48am On Oct 27, 2013 |
how many times do i have to tell these ppl not to publis my nme on forbes, dont they undastand i need my privacy |
Re: Forbes List 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires In The World! by waleadex(m): 7:59am On Oct 27, 2013 |
And something tells me that a nairalander is going to make it on such list in the very nearest future.God is able always! |
Re: Forbes List 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires In The World! by Bootybuttchic(f): 8:29am On Oct 27, 2013 |
Y is my name not on dis list...its a fake list truss me |
Re: Forbes List 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires In The World! by Ryda(m): 10:06am On Oct 27, 2013 |
Noted# |
Re: Forbes List 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires In The World! by warlei(m): 10:12am On Oct 27, 2013 |
Booty butt chic: Y is my name not on dis list...its a fake list truss meAm hitting on u... Are u on twitter. |
Re: Forbes List 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires In The World! by Bootybuttchic(f): 10:45am On Oct 27, 2013 |
warlei:maybe...maybe not |
Re: Forbes List 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires In The World! by warlei(m): 11:07am On Oct 27, 2013 |
Booty butt chic: maybe...maybe notUr email lemme me mail u. |
Re: Forbes List 2013 The 7 Richest Black Billionaires In The World! by iterator25: 11:08am On Oct 27, 2013 |
adaobi123: which man will i marry ??musiwa..... (amen) |
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