Johann Rupert, a successful business tycoon from South Africa, has surpassed Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote to become the richest man in Africa, according to the most recent Forbes ranking.
This list, which was published this week, reveals that Dangote, who had held the number one position for 12 years in a row, is now the second wealthiest individual on the continent.
Here is the updated list of Africa’s richest men:
1. Johann Rupert & Family $10.3 billion
2. Aliko Dangote $9.5 billion
3. Nicky Oppenheimer & Family $8.3 billion
4. Nassef Sawiris $7.4 billion
5. Abdulsamad Rabiu $5.9 billion
6. Nathan Kirsh $5.8 billion
7. Issad Rebrab & Family $4.6 billion
8. Mohamed Mansour $3.6 billion
9. Naguib Sawiris $3.3 billion
10. Mike Adenuga $3.1 billion
