Aliko Dangote, The Richest Man In Africa
“When you are raised by an entrepreneurial parent or grandparent you pick that aspiration,” he told Forbes in 2015. “It makes you be much more aggressive — to think anything is possible.” Africa’s richest person controls Dangote Industries, a closely held conglomerate. The Lagos, Nigeria-based company owns sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest
Johann Rupert – The Richest Man in Africa
Johann Rupert is the richest man in South Africa and the second richest man in Africa. He’s a billionaire businessman and one of the best-known businessmen with investments in many top South African and international companies. Rupert controls the world’s largest luxury watchmaker, Cie Financiere Richemont, through a family trust.
The Man Called Mike Adenuga
Dr. Mike Ishola Agbolade Adenuga Jr. better known as Mike Adenuga is a Nigeria’s billionaire mogul. A globally acknowledged man of incredible means, affluence, and influence, yet he seeks refuge in near anonymity, choosing to stay out of publicity. For a man with a humble beginning, Adenuga’s parade of progress
African Crypto Exchange Celia Crosses 1.4 Million Users Prelaunch
Celia, the highly anticipated cryptocurrency exchange in Africa, has achieved a remarkable milestone by garnering an impressive 1.4 million users during its pre-launch phase. This substantial surge in pre-registrations underscores the immense anticipation for Celia’s official release and solidifies its potential to emerge as the leading crypto platform on the
Nassef Sawiris, The Richest Man in Egypt
Nassef Sawiris is Egypt’s richest man. He owns 39% of OCI, a Geleen, Netherlands-based fertilizer producer which was formed out of a demerger from his family’s original business, Orascom Construction. It reported revenue of $6.3 billion in 2022. His other assets include 7% of Adidas and a stake in Arkema
How Mastercard’s Contactless Solutions is Driving Digital Payment Transformation in Nigeria
Mastercard has unveiled its contactless payment solutions. According to the payment company, the solution will empower businesses to accept card payments easily and cost-effectively, using “tap on the phone”, “QR Pay by link” and “Payment link” on their smartphones. With this development, Mastercard aims to provide low-cost solutions to boost
Samih Sawiris – The Egyptian-Montenegrin Billionaire
Samih Sawiris is not an ambitious man who went out looking for success, rather it came looking for him. However, he was so resolute and steadfast in his will to see his company succeed. That he risked both his own personal finances and his reputation to prove his naysayers wrong.
Who is Abdul Samad Rabiu – The Nigerian Billionaire?
A vision that has evolved over time. His father, Isyaku Rabiu, was a famous entrepreneur who ran into trouble for dodging duties on rice imports in 1983, following General Muhammadu Buhari’s coup. Today, Abdul Samad Rabiu is no longer so keen on imports. Instead, he is an evangelist for ‘Made
The Man Called Nicky Oppenheimer
Nicholas F. Oppenheimer, better known as Nicky Oppenheimer is a South African billionaire businessman. He was formerly the chairman of De Beers diamond mining company and of its subsidiary, the Diamond Trading Company, and former deputy chairman of Anglo American. Oppenheimer sold his family’s 40% stake in De Beers, the
Naguib Sawiris, The Egyptian Billionaire
Despite being born with the finest trappings, he carved out a life semi-independent of his family’s fortune. Never settling, he took hold of the available resources and created something greater. Naguib Sawiris owns stakes in gold mines through his closely held company, La Mancha Resources. The Luxembourg-based entity’s investments include
