ate last year, it was reported by Forbes that the richest black woman in the world was a black woman. We now know who it was.
Nigerian oil tycoon Folorunsho Alakija, 61, is reportedly worth at least $3.2 billion.She was the richest black woman for a few months until she was displaced by Isabel dos Santos, the oldest daughter of Angolan President Jose Eduardo Dos Santos in January this year.

If you are wondering who Folorunsho Alakija is, here is a glimpse, thanks to Forbes.
http://www.naija247jist.com/2013/03/meet-nigerias-richest-woman.html