Dangote bounces back, reclaims Africa’s richest man’s position

After just a week, Nigerian industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has reclaimed his post as the richest person in Africa, overtaking South African Businessman Johann Rupert who pipped him to the position.

According to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, as of January 8, Dangote’s net worth improved by $10 million to $10.1 billion while Rupert’s net worth as of January 8 was $10 billion, down from $10.7 billion as of January 30, 2023.

Last week, South African business tycoon, Johann Rupert, took over the position from Dangote.