5 Richest People in Africa

3) Nicky Oppenheimer (South Africa)

Net worth: $8 billion (2021)
Age: 75

Nicky Oppenheimer comes from a wealthy family which has been shaping the business landscape across South Africa.  Oppenheimer’s family has been involved in the diamond mining business for more than three generations. Nicky’s grandfather, Ernest Oppenheimer, was the founder of Anglo-American Plc (LON: AAL), the world’s largest producer of platinum. Nicky Oppenheimer was the chairman of DeBeers, a diamond mining and trading company which is owned by Anglo-Americans (85%) and the Government of Botswana (15%). Nicky Oppenheimer is also the richest person in South Africa.