See how much new Africa richest man lost in few days of overtaking Dangote

  • Johann Rupert who recently surpassed Aliko Dangote to become Africa’s wealthiest person, has lost a huge chunk of his fortune
  • This is according to data sourced from Forbes, which tracks the fortunes of ultra-high-net-worth individuals worldwide
  • Despite the setback, Rupert still retains his position as the richest man in his country and the African continent

South African billionaire Johann Rupert has experienced a significant setback in his net worth, days after becoming Africa’s richest man.

Data obtained from Forbes revealed that Rupert’s wealth has dropped by $400 million since assuming the position of Africa’s richest man.