Fortunes: Nigerian billionaire Rabiu exits the African top 3 in April 2026

Author: Cédric AmoussouPublished on: April 3, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Fortunes: Nigerian billionaire Rabiu exits the African top 3 in April 2026

Nigerian billionaire Abdulsamad Rabiu has dropped from the third position among Africa's wealthiest, overtaken by Nathan Kirsh, whose fortune is estimated at $15 billion. This change follows the announcement of Sysco's acquisition of Jetro Restaurant Depot, valued at $29.1 billion. Kirsh has seen a more significant increase in his wealth since January, moving him to the 192nd position globally, while Rabiu is now ranked 201st.

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