Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote reclaims Africa’s richest title ahead of South African billionaire

Aliko Dangote, the Nigerian industrial guru and Chairman of Dangote Group, has regained his title as Africa’s richest man.

The shift marks the restoration of Dangote’s 12- year dominance as the continent’s wealthiest individual, a title he briefly lost to South African billionaire Johan Rupert in August 2024.

According to the latest Forbes data, Dangote’s wealth currently stands at $11.7 billion, narrowly surpassing Rupert’s net worth, which has declined to $10.8billion.

The Bloomberg Billionaires index also corroborates this trend, placing Dangote’s fortune at $13.3 billion, marginally ahead $13.2 billion.

The slight difference, though not significant as earlier valuation, reaffirmed Dangote lead.

Two weeks ago, the gap between the two tycoons’ net was reported to be approximately $1 billion, with Rupert momentarily holding the top spot.

The South African business magnate experienced a declined in his wealth following fluctuations in luxury market demand and currency pressures.

Dangote’s financial standing has remained relatively stable, making him to reclaim his position as Africa’s wealthiest person.

Johan Rupert is the founder and chairman of Swiss luxury company Richemont, which owns brands such as Cartier and Montblanc.

Aliko Dangote, renowned for his business acumen, is the chairman of Dangote Group, one of Africa’s largest conglomerates with interests in spanning cement, sugar, salt and oil refining.

-9News Nigeria.

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