{"id":213502,"date":"2025-07-04T10:11:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T10:11:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/?p=213502"},"modified":"2025-07-04T10:11:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T10:11:16","slug":"dangote-retains-top-spot-on-2025-list-of-20-richest-black-people-oprah-winfrey-jay-z-adenuga-make-top-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/2025\/07\/04\/dangote-retains-top-spot-on-2025-list-of-20-richest-black-people-oprah-winfrey-jay-z-adenuga-make-top-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Dangote retains top spot on 2025 list of 20 richest black people \u2014 Oprah Winfrey, Jay-Z, Adenuga make Top 10"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new list of the world\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

The ranking, which has since gone viral, includes heavyweights from Africa and the global diaspora, with Aliko Dangote retaining the number one spot.<\/p>\n

The list is presented from number 20 to 1, showing a blend of industrial giants, entertainers, and investment moguls.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the full breakdown:<\/p>\n

20. Strive Masiyiwa ($1.2B) \u2013<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Strive Masiyiwa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Zimbabwean businessman and founder of Econet Group, a telecom empire spread across Africa.<\/p>\n

19. LeBron James ($1.3B)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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LeBron James<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

NBA star turned entrepreneur, with major deals in entertainment and sports equity.<\/p>\n

18. Mo Ibrahim ($1.3B)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Mo Ibrahim<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sudanese-British telecom investor and governance advocate through his Ibrahim Foundation.<\/p>\n

17. Rihanna ($1.4B)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Rihanna<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Barbadian singer and Fenty mogul, dominating the beauty and lingerie industries.<\/p>\n

16. Tiger Woods ($1.4B)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Tiger Woods<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Golf legend with enduring endorsement deals and real estate investments.<\/p>\n

15. Tyler Perry ($1.4B)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Tyler Perry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Actor and filmmaker whose studio empire made him a media heavyweight.<\/p>\n

14. Tope Awotona ($1.4B)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Tope Awotona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Nigerian-American tech entrepreneur, best known as the founder of Calendly.<\/p>\n

13. Magic Johnson ($1.5B<\/strong>)<\/h4>\n
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Magic Johnson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Former NBA player with diverse investments in sports, media, and health.<\/p>\n

12. Femi Otedola ($1.5B)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Femi Otedola<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Nigerian businessman behind Geregu Power and a key investor in energy.<\/p>\n

11. Adebayo Ogunlesi ($2.4B)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Adebayo Ogunlesi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Investment banker and infrastructure investor with global assets.<\/p>\n

10. Jay-Z ($2.5B)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Jay-Z<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Rap mogul turned billionaire through stakes in Armand de Brignac, Roc Nation, and more.<\/p>\n

9. Oprah Winfrey ($3B)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Oprah Winfrey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Media pioneer and philanthropist with lasting influence across TV and publishing.<\/p>\n

8. Patrice Motsepe ($3B)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Patrice Motsepe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

South African mining magnate and president of CAF.<\/p>\n

7. Michael Jordan ($3.5B)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Michael Jordan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Basketball icon profiting from Nike\u2019s Jordan Brand and NBA investments.<\/p>\n

6. Abdulsamad Rabiu ($5.1B)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Abdulsamad Rabiu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Nigerian industrialist and chairman of BUA Group.<\/p>\n

5. Mike Adenuga ($6.8B)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Mike Adenuga<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Globacom and Conoil founder, one of Nigeria\u2019s most influential businessmen.<\/p>\n

4. Alexander Karp<\/strong> ($8.4B)<\/h4>\n
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Alexander Karp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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.<\/p>\n

He is the CEO of Palantir Technologies, a global data analytics firm.<\/p>\n

3. Robert F. Smith ($10.8B)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Robert F. Smith<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

U.S. private equity tycoon and founder of Vista Equity Partners.<\/p>\n

2. David Steward ($11.4B)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\"\"
David Steward<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Chairman of World Wide Technology, serving Fortune 100 clients globally.<\/p>\n

1. Aliko Dangote ($23.9B)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Dangote<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Nigerian industrialist whose cement, sugar, and refinery empire leads African wealth.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

SEE SCREENSHOTS BELOW\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A new list of the world\u2019s 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. 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