5 Richest People in Africa in 2024

3. Nicky Oppenheimer 

Net Worth (As of February 21): $9.4 Billion

Nicky Oppenheimer is a member of the Oppenheimer family and was heir to the DeBeers diamond fortune. In 2012, Nicky Oppenheimer sold his 40% stake in the firm to Anglo American PLC (OTC:NGLOY) for $5.1 billion.