Dangote Reclaims Africa’s Richest Position on Forbes List

Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive of Nigeria's Dangote Group speaks during the final session of the World Economic Forum on Africa meeting in Cape Town June 6, 2008. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings (SOUTH AFRICA)

International Business mogul, Aliko Dangote has reclaimed the richest person position in Africa on the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires list.

The feat comes barely one week after South African Business mangnate, Johann Rupert, overtook Dangote’s position.

Dangote (News Central TV)

According to the ranking as of January 8, Dangote’s net worth improved by $10 million to $10.1 billion, while Rupert’s net worth went down from $10.7 billion as of January 8, to $10 billion as of January 30, 2023,

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On the Forbes list, Rupert is placed 197th globally, and Dangote, the chairman of the Dangote Group, is ranked 191st.

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