There are some familiar faces and there are also some new faces on the list which shows growth. So here are the black billionaires who made the Forbes billionaire list 2022.
1. Aliko Dangote ($14 billion)
The world’s richest Black man is the first Black entry on the Forbes billionaire list. African billionaire Aliko Dangote comes in with an impressive $14 billion net worth.
2. Robert F. Smith ($6.7 billion)
AfroTech frequently covers Robert .F. Smith’s contributions to society at large, and the billionaire’s net worth continues to grow alongside his philanthropy.
3. Mike Adenuga ($7.3 billion)
Mike Adenuga is one of the richest men in Nigeria, and his impressive $7.3 billion net worth comes from investments in the Telecomms industry.
4. Abdulsamad Rabiu ($6.9 billion)
Rabiu’s children are this African billionaire’s pride and joy, and they’ll be set for life thanks to his $6.9 billion net worth.
5. David Steward ($5.8 billion)
David Steward’s work in the computer programming industry has garnered him an impressive $5.8 billion net worth.
6. Patrice Motsepe ($3.3 billion)
South Africa’s richest black man continues to grow his $3.3 billion net worth. Also Read: Celebrity Hair Style: Omawunmi Is A True African Queen In Signature Hairstyles
7. Oprah Winfrey ($2.6 billion)
From talk show host to powerhouse, Oprah Winfrey has amassed a $2.6 billion empire.
8. Kanye West ($2 billion)
Say what you will about him, but Kanye West’s $2 billion net worth is a testament to his “jeen-yuhs.”
9. Rihanna ($1.7 billion)
Riri entered the Forbes billionaire list for the first time in history thanks to her wise business moves.
10. Michael Jordan ($1.7 billion)
The man, the myth, and the legend continues to add to his impressive net worth even though he’s long since retired from the basketball court.
11. Jay-Z ($1.4 billion)
H to the Izzo continues to bank to the tune of a $1.4 billion net worth.
12. Tyler Perry ($1 billion)
Tyler Perry proved that Black directors can can be billionaires, thanks to his billionaire status.
