Africa’s Billionaires of 2010

Africa’s Billionaires (No. 1)

It must be nice to be Ethiopian Self Made Billionaire, Mohammed Al Amoudi, Africa’s Richest man. His wealth grew by a billion despite the economic downturn. It is that time of year again and Forbes has put together a list of the World’s richest. On it are 11 Africans 4 from one family in Egypt, 4 from South Africa, 1 from Sudan, 1 from Nigeria and 1 from Ethiopia.

There was 1 new addition to the list this year, Samih Sawiris, son of Egyptian billionaire, Onsi Sawiris whose other 2 sons are on the list as well. Nigeria did loose a billionaire this year, Femi Otedola who had a bitter disagreement with fellow billionaire Aliko Dangote last year. Despite some major challenges, Dangote still made it on the list as the 9th richest man in Africa. 

Africa’s Billionaires (No. 1) 

• Name: Mohammed Al Amoudi
• Net Worth: 10 Billion
• Origin: Ethiopia
• Age: 65
• Fortune: Self Made
• Source: Oil
• Education: N/A
  Forbes World Ranking #64

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Africa’s Billionaires (No. 2)

• Name: Nassef Sawiris
• Net Worth: 5.9 Billion
• Origin: Egypt
• Age: 48
• Fortune: Inherited and Growing
• Source: Construction
• Education: Bachelor of Science

Forbes World Ranking #127

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Africa’s Billionaires (No. 3)

• Name: Nicky Oppenheimer & Family
• Net Worth: 5 Billion
• Origin: South Africa
• Age: 65
• Fortune: Inherited
• Source: Metals and Mining
• Education: Bachelor of Arts / Science and Master of Arts

Forbes World Ranking #154

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Africa’s Billionaires (No. 4)

• Name: Patrick Shoo-Shiong
• Net Worth: 5 Billion
• Origin: South Africa
• Age: 58
• Fortune: Self Made
• Source: Generic Drugs
• Education: Bachelor of Arts / Science; Medical Doctor

Forbes World Ranking #154

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Africa’s Billionaires (No. 5)

• Name: Onsi Sawiris
• Net Worth: 3.1 Billion
• Origin: Egypt
• Age: 80
• Fortune: Self Made
• Source: Construction
• Education: N/A

Forbes World Ranking #307

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Africa’s Billionaires (No. 6)

• Name: Naguib Sawiris
• Net Worth: 2.5 Billion
• Origin: Egypt
• Age: 55
• Fortune: Inherited
• Source: Telecom
• Education: Bachelor of Arts / Science; Master of Science

Forbes World Ranking #374

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