Fortunes: These 9 billionaires born in Africa are worth nearly $1 trillion, according to Forbes

Author: Cédric AmoussouPublished on: July 17, 2026Country: United States

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Fortunes: These 9 billionaires born in Africa are worth nearly $1 trillion, according to Forbes

According to Forbes, nine billionaires born in Africa and based in the US have a combined fortune of $952.9 billion, nearly 43% of immigrant billionaire wealth. Elon Musk leads with $927 billion, while his brother Kimbal Musk enters the list with $1.6 billion. The ranking includes individuals from South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco, and Kenya, active in technology, healthcare, finance, and media.

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