5 Richest People in Africa in 2024

In this article, we will look at the 5 richest people in Africa in 2024. If you want to read our detailed analysis, you can go directly to the 20 Richest People in Africa in 2024.

5. Mike Adenuga

Net Worth (As of February 21): $6.1 Billion

Mike Adenuga is Nigeria’s second richest man with a net worth of $6.1 billion. Mike Adenuga owns a 74% stake in Conoil PLC (NGSE:CONOIL).

4. Nassef Sawiris

Net Worth (As of February 21): $8.5 Billion

Nassef Sawiris is the brother of Naguib Sawiris and has a net worth of $8.5 billion. Nassef Sawiris is ranked fourth among the 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.

2. Johann Rupert 

Net Worth (As of February 21): $11.3 Billion

Johann Rupert has a net worth of $11.3 billion and is the second richest person in Africa in 2024. Johann Rupert is the Chairman of Swiss luxury goods firm Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA (SWX:CFR).

1. Aliko Dangote

Net Worth (As of February 21): $13.5 Billion

Aliko Dangote is the richest person in Africa in 2024 with a net worth of $13.5 billion. Aliko Dangote founded and chairs Dangote Cement PLC (NGSE:DANGCEM). 

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