AFRICA'S RICHEST BOYS.

Let’s talk about two of my favourite things…MEN & MONEY! Yup and lots of it! LOL

When Forbes released their list of Richest Men in the World in the spring there were a few African’s on it…including Nigeria’s own Aliko Dangote. The Atlanta Post has put together a list of the 8 wealthiest men in Africa, based on net worth…these men all have fortunes exceeding billions of dollars.

Here’s the list in descending order.

#1 Mohammed Al Amoudi (Ethiopia)

Forbes World Ranking #64
Net Worth: $10 Billion
Age: 65
Fortune: Self Made
Source: Oil
Education: N/A

#2 Nassef Sawiris (Egypt)

Forbes World Ranking #127
Net Worth: 5.9 Billion
Age: 48
Fortune: Inherited and Growing
Source: Construction
Education: Bachelor of Science

#3 Onsi Sawiris (Egypt)

Forbes World Ranking #307
Net Worth: $3.1 Billion
Age: 80
Fortune: Self Made
Source: Construction

#4 Naguib Sawiris (Egypt)

Net Worth: $2.5 Billion
Age: 55
Fortune: Inherited
Source: Telecom
Education: Bachelor of Arts / Science; Master of Science

#5 Patrice Motsepe (South Africa)

Forbes World Ranking #421
Net Worth: $2.3 Billion
Age: 48
Fortune: Self Made
Source: Mining
Education: Bachelor of Arts / Science; Doctor of Jurisprudence

#6 Aliko Dangote (Nigeria)

Forbes World Ranking #463
Name: Aliko Dangote
Net Worth: $2.1 Billion
Age: 52
Fortune: Inherited
Source: Sugar, Flour, Cement
Education: N/A

#7 Mohammed Ibrahim (Sudan)

Forbes World Ranking #463
Net Worth: $2.1 Billion
Age: 64
Fortune: Self Made
Source: Communications
Education: Bachelor of Science/Electrical Engineering; Masters/Electrical Engineering

#8 Samih Sawiris (Egypt)

Forbes World Ranking #655
Net Worth: $1.5 Billion
Age: 53
Fortune: Inherited
Source: Hotels
Education: Bachelor of Science/Electrical Engineering; Masters/Electrical Engineering

Half of the list is made up of Egyptians, who happen to be family…Naguib Sawiris, Nassef Sawiris & Samih Sawiris are Onsi Sawiris’ sons…they have a combined wealth of $13 billion…talk about a family of over achievers.

It’s time to get started on those business plans people!

Less I forget....Watch Out...my name's gon be on that least pretty soon..