The 2023 Forbes list of the top 17 richest black people in the world is a testament to the growing economic power and influence of black people around the globe. Aliko Dangote, a Nigerian businessman with an estimated net worth of $10.8 billion, tops the list. Dangote is the founder and chairman of Dangote Group, a diversified conglomerate with interests in cement, sugar, flour, and oil.
Other notable names on the list include:
- Robert F. Smith, an American investor and philanthropist who is worth an estimated $8 billion. Smith is the founder of Vista Equity Partners, a private equity firm.
- David Steward, an American businessman who is worth an estimated $7.6 billion. Steward is the founder and chairman of World Wide Technology, a telecommunications and IT services company.
- Abdulsamad Rabiu, a Nigerian businessman who is worth an estimated $5.6 billion. Rabiu is the chairman of the BUA Group, a diversified conglomerate with interests in cement, sugar, and flour.
- Mike Adenuga, a Nigerian businessman who is worth an estimated $3.6 billion. Adenuga is the founder of Globacom, a telecommunications company.
- Jay-Z, an American rapper, and entrepreneur, is worth an estimated $2.5 billion. Jay-Z is the founder of Roc Nation, an entertainment company, and Tidal, a music streaming service.
- Oprah Winfrey, an American talk show host and philanthropist who is worth an estimated $2.5 billion. Winfrey is the founder of Harpo Productions, a television production company, and owns the Oprah Winfrey Network.
The list also includes several other successful black entrepreneurs, athletes, and entertainers. These individuals are proof that black people can achieve great things in all walks of life. They are an inspiration to people of all races and backgrounds.
Here is a brief overview of the top 17 richest black people in the world:
1) Aliko Dangote: Nigerian businessman, worth $10.8 billion.
2) Robert F. Smith, an American investor and philanthropist worth $8 billion.
3) David Steward: an American businessman worth $7.6 billion.
4) Abdulsamad Rabiu: Nigerian businessman, worth $5.6 billion.
5) Mike Adenuga: Nigerian businessman, worth $3.6 billion.
6) Jay-Z: an American rapper and entrepreneur worth $2.5 billion.
7) Oprah Winfrey: American talk show host and philanthropist, worth $2.5 billion.
8) Patrice Motsepe: a South African businessman worth $2.3 billion.
9) Michael Jordan: American basketball player and businessman, worth $2 billion.
10) Strive Masiyiwa: Zimbabwean businessman, worth $1.8 billion.
11) Alexander Karp: American businessman, worth $1.8 billion.
12) Rihanna: Barbadian singer and businesswoman, worth $1.4 billion.
13) Michael Lee-Chin: Jamaican-Canadian businessman, worth $1.4 billion.
14) Mohamed Ibrahim: Sudanese businessman, worth $1.2 billion.
15) Tiger Woods: American golfer, worth $1 billion.
16) LeBron James: an American basketball player worth $1 billion.
17) Tyler Perry: an American actor, producer, and director worth $1 billion.
These individuals have achieved great success in their respective fields, and they have all made significant contributions to society. They are an inspiration to people of all races and backgrounds.
