Fortunes in Africa: Dangote Remains on Top Despite the Rise of Nathan Kirsh and Abdulsamad Rabiu
Author: Cédric AmoussouPublished on: April 30, 2026Country: Nigeria
Business & Economy

Aliko Dangote's fortune is valued at $34 billion, keeping him at the top of Africa's billionaires according to Bloomberg. Although his wealth has increased by nearly $4 billion since the beginning of the year, Nathan Kirsh and Abdulsamad Rabiu have experienced faster growth, with increases of $5.5 billion and $6.7 billion, respectively. Dangote, whose wealth primarily comes from industry, is also considering building a new refinery in East Africa.
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