A new list of the world’s 20 richest Black individuals in 2025 has surfaced online, reaffirming Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote as the wealthiest Black person on the planet, with a net worth of $23.9 billion.
The ranking, which has since gone viral, includes heavyweights from Africa and the global diaspora, with Aliko Dangote retaining the number one spot.
The list is presented from number 20 to 1, showing a blend of industrial giants, entertainers, and investment moguls.
Here’s the full breakdown:
20. Strive Masiyiwa ($1.2B) –
Zimbabwean businessman and founder of Econet Group, a telecom empire spread across Africa.
19. LeBron James ($1.3B)
NBA star turned entrepreneur, with major deals in entertainment and sports equity.
18. Mo Ibrahim ($1.3B)
Sudanese-British telecom investor and governance advocate through his Ibrahim Foundation.
17. Rihanna ($1.4B)
Barbadian singer and Fenty mogul, dominating the beauty and lingerie industries.
16. Tiger Woods ($1.4B)
Golf legend with enduring endorsement deals and real estate investments.
15. Tyler Perry ($1.4B)
Actor and filmmaker whose studio empire made him a media heavyweight.
14. Tope Awotona ($1.4B)
Nigerian-American tech entrepreneur, best known as the founder of Calendly.
13. Magic Johnson ($1.5B)
Former NBA player with diverse investments in sports, media, and health.
12. Femi Otedola ($1.5B)
Nigerian businessman behind Geregu Power and a key investor in energy.
11. Adebayo Ogunlesi ($2.4B)
Investment banker and infrastructure investor with global assets.
10. Jay-Z ($2.5B)
Rap mogul turned billionaire through stakes in Armand de Brignac, Roc Nation, and more.
9. Oprah Winfrey ($3B)
Media pioneer and philanthropist with lasting influence across TV and publishing.
8. Patrice Motsepe ($3B)
South African mining magnate and president of CAF.
7. Michael Jordan ($3.5B)
Basketball icon profiting from Nike’s Jordan Brand and NBA investments.
6. Abdulsamad Rabiu ($5.1B)
Nigerian industrialist and chairman of BUA Group.
5. Mike Adenuga ($6.8B)
Globacom and Conoil founder, one of Nigeria’s most influential businessmen.
4. Alexander Karp ($8.4B)
Alexander Caedmon Karp was born in New York City, the eldest son of Robert Joseph Karp, a Jewish clinical pediatrician, and Leah Jaynes Karp, an African American artist.
He is the CEO of Palantir Technologies, a global data analytics firm.
3. Robert F. Smith ($10.8B)
U.S. private equity tycoon and founder of Vista Equity Partners.
2. David Steward ($11.4B)
Chairman of World Wide Technology, serving Fortune 100 clients globally.
1. Aliko Dangote ($23.9B)
Nigerian industrialist whose cement, sugar, and refinery empire leads African wealth.
The list, as reposted by Celebrity Blogger Tunde Ednut, sparked wide engagement online, not just for the wealth figures but for showcasing the growing diversity of Black billionaires across sectors.
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From Lagos to Los Angeles, the 2025 list underlines how global Black excellence continues to shape boardrooms, brands, and balance sheets.
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