Billionaires

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

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

Latest Billionaires News

South African billionaire Koos Bekker gains $100m from Tencent AI rally, EU antitrust delay

Koos Bekker’s net worth jumps to $3.5 billion as a Tencent AI agent prototype and a European Commission antitrust delay send Naspers and Prosus shares higher.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi

Abdul Samad Rabiu drops as Africa’s second-richest after $2.2 billion wealth loss

Abdul Samad Rabiu falls from Africa's second-richest spot after a $2.2 billion net worth decline, with Johann Rupert reclaiming the rank.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi

Egypt’s 10 richest businessmen in 2026

Egypt’s richest businessmen in 2026 dominate construction, telecoms, real estate, and industry as economic reforms reshape wealth across Egypt

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi

Egyptian billionaire Hisham Talaat Moustafa’s TMG stake rises above $1.65 billion

TMG rally lifts Hisham Talaat Moustafa’s stake above $1.65 billion as investor demand strengthens despite Egypt’s inflation pressures.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi

Moroccan billionaire Anas Sefrioui’s stake in Addoha rebounds close to $1 billion

Anas Sefrioui Addoha stake rebounds close to $1bn as Moroccan property group shares rally on stronger earnings growth.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi

Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu loses $906 million in 24 hours as BUA Cement shares slide

Abdul Samad Rabiu loses $906 million as BUA Cement shares fall, trimming gains after a strong rally and record dividend payout.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi

South Africa’s Tiger Brands reports $1.1 billion H1 revenue on volume growth

Tiger Brands reports $1.1 billion revenue as operating income rises 26.1 percent, driven by volume growth, margin gains, and efficiency improvements.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi

Heineken seeks to block $1.8 million interest award in decade-long battle with Kenyan tycoon Ngugi Kiuna

Heineken appeals a $1.8 million interest ruling in its long-running Kenya dispute with tycoon Ngugi Kiuna’s Maxam Ltd.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi

After $237 million dividend, Abdul Samad Rabiu is ‘Cruising the Mediterranean’

After receiving $237 million dividend from BUA Cement, Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu cruises the Mediterranean following strong 2025 results.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi