Despite the numerous challenges and the discriminations that members of the black race go through from housing discrimination to employment discrimination, these Black people have against all odds made themselves some of the billionaires on earth. The list below is about the richest black people on the surface of the earth.
Aliko Dangote
Aliko Dangote is the richest black person on earth. According to Forbes, Aliko Dangote has an estimated net worth of $10.6 billion. Aliko Dangote has made massive investments in the Oil and Gas sector. He is also into cement and sugar production.
Mike Adenuga
Mike Adenuga born Michael Adeniyi Agbolade is a Nigerian billionaire and the second richest black person on earth. According to Forbes, $9.1 billion. Mike Adenuga owns Globacom, a telecom firm that operates in Ghana and Benin.
Robert Smith
Robert Frederick Smith is an African-American businessman, chemical engineer, and investor. Robert Smith is the Chief Executive Officer of investment company Vista Equity Partners. Robert Smith has an estimated net worth of $5 billion.
David Steward
David Steward is an African-American businessman. David Steward is a chairman and founder of World Wide Technology. David Steward according to Forbes has an estimated net worth of $3.9 billion.
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey is a television personality, author, and philanthropist. Oprah Winfrey has an estimated net worth of $2.7 billion making her the richest black woman on earth.
Strive Masiyiwa
Strive Masiyiwa is Zimbabwean – London born billionaire and philanthropist. Strive Masiyiwa is the Executive Chairman of the International Technology Group Econet Global. Strive Masiyiwas has an estimated net worth of $2.4 billion.
Patrice Motsepe
Patrice Tlhopane is a South African mining business mogul. Patrice is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of African Rainbow Minerals. Patrice Motsepe has an estimated net worth of $2.3 billion according to Forbes.
Michael Jordan
Micheal Jordan is a former NBA star and sneaker business, mogul. He played for the Chicago bulls and he is arguably one of the greatest NBA stars of all time. According to Forbes, Micheal Jordan has an estimated net worth of $1.9 billion.
Abdul Samad Rabu
Abdul Samad Rabu is a Nigerian billionaire. Abdul Samad Rabu has an estimated net worth of $1.6 billionaire. Samad Rabu is the founder of BUA Group, a Nigerian conglomerate active in cement production, sugar refining, and real estate.
Mo Ibrahim
Mo Ibrahim is an African born British. He is the founder and chief executive officer of Celtel, an African mobile phone company. Mo Ibrahim has an estimated net worth of $1.1 billion.