Africa’s Billionaire Wealth Hits Record $105 Billion, Driven by Nigerian Tycoons
For the first time in history, the combined net worth of Africa’s billionaires has surpassed the $100 billion milestone, fueled largely by Nigeria’s leading business moguls. According to Forbes’ latest Billionaire List released in March 2025, Africa now boasts 22 billionaires with a collective wealth of $105 billion—an increase from $82.4 billion and 20 billionaires