Billionaires

Explore the world of Africa’s wealthiest individuals. Shore Africa tracks billionaires, their businesses, and the industries driving their fortunes.

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From net worth rankings to investment strategies, our Billionaires category provides insights into wealth creation and economic influence across Africa.

Beninese-Gabonese oil billionaire Samuel Dossou-Aworet
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Beninese-Gabonese oil mogul Samuel Dossou-Aworet buys Aradel shares worth $221 million

The transaction, valued at N300.6 billion ($221 million), represents a 3.95 percent stake in the company.

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Ivan Glasenberg Glencore
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South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg gains $1.6 billion as his Glencore stake hits $8.4 billion 

Ivan Glasenberg’s Glencore stake jumps $1.6 billion in 2026, driven by rising copper prices and renewed investor confidence.

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South African billionaire Nicky Oppenheimer
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South African billionaire Nicky Oppenheimer adds $1B as wealth hits $15.5B

Oppenheimer’s wealth has risen $1.65 billion since the start of the year, pushing him to No. 207 on the Bloomberg…

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South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe.
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South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe set to receive nearly $40 million dividend from ARM

Patrice Motsepe is set to receive nearly $40 million from African Rainbow Minerals’ final dividend, taking his 2026 payout to $68.42 million.

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Nigerian billionaire businessman Tony Elumelu
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Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu’s Seplat stake hits $1.2 billion

Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu has seen his Seplat Energy holding surge to $1.2 billion, driven by rising crude production and stronger earnings.

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Palantir CEO Alex Karp
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Palantir CEO Alex Karp to become first major investor in new Ukraine defense firm 

Alex Karp will become the first major investor in a new Ukraine defense company launched by former minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

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Reinet
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Reinet, led by South African billionaire Johann Rupert, exceeds $30 million in share buybacks

Reinet, led by Johann Rupert, has surpassed $30 million in share buybacks after repurchasing 1.15 million shares on the JSE.

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Tim Draper
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Here is why billionaire investor Tim Draper is selling his stake in Tanzania’s Lupita Island for $7.9 million

Billionaire Tim Draper is seeking $7.9 million for his investment in Lupita Island, a luxury resort on Tanzania’s Lake Tanganyika.

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Nigerian politician Abdulaziz Yari.
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Abdulaziz Yari: From N84 billion fraud probe to N1.08 trillion Geregu Power buyout

Sen. Abdulaziz Yari leads Geregu Power after a N1.08 trillion ($793 million) buyout, marking a shift from past EFCC probes to corporate leadership.

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South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe.
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South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s net worth gains $100 million in 10 days

Patrice Motsepe’s net worth rose to $3.7 billion following a $100 million ten-day gain, lifted by an 87 percent earnings jump at Harmony Gold.

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Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu.
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Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu pockets $14.45 million from Seplat’s Q2 dividend payout

Tony Elumelu received $14.45 million from Seplat Energy’s second-quarter dividend, lifting his 2026 payouts to about $35.3 million.

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Malagasy tycoon Hassanein Hiridjee
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Malagasy tycoon Hassanein Hiridjee’s Axian Telecom posts $980 million H1 revenue

Hassanein Hiridjee’s Axian Telecom reported a 26.5% rise in H1 2026 revenue to $979.96 million, powered by surging mobile data and fintech growth.

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