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Africa’s Billionaires Rankings of 2010

Africa’s Billionaires of 2010

March 12, 2010 by AVReporter
It must be nice to be Ethiopian Self Made Billionaire, Mohammed Al Amoudi, Africa’s Richest man. His wealth grew by a billion despite the economic downturn. It is that time of year again and Forbes has put together a list of the World’s richest. On it are 11 Africans 4 from one family in Egypt, 4 from South Africa, 1 from Sudan, 1 from Nigeria and 1 from Ethiopia.
There was 1 new addition to the list this year, Samih Sawiris, son of Egyptian billionaire, Onsi Sawiris whose other 2 sons are on the list as well. Nigeria did loose a billionaire this year, Femi Otedola who had a bitter disagreement with fellow billionaire Aliko Dangote last year. Despite some major challenges, Dangote still made it on the list as the 9th richest man in Africa.
Photo By Hans Berggren
Africa’s Billionaires (No. 1)
  • Name: Mohammed Al Amoudi
  • Net Worth: 10 Billion
  • Origin: Ethiopia
  • Age: 65
  • Fortune: Self Made
  • Source: Oil
  • Education: N/A
    Forbes World Ranking #64

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Africa’s Billionaires (No. 2)
  • Name: Nassef Sawiris
  • Net Worth: 5.9 Billion
  • Origin: Egypt
  • Age: 48
  • Fortune: Inherited and Growing
  • Source: Construction
  • Education: Bachelor of Science
Forbes World Ranking #127

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Africa’s Billionaires (No. 3)
  • Name: Nicky Oppenheimer & Family
  • Net Worth: 5 Billion
  • Origin: South Africa
  • Age: 65
  • Fortune: Inherited
  • Source: Metals and Mining
  • Education: Bachelor of Arts / Science and Master of Arts
Forbes World Ranking #154

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Africa’s Billionaires (No. 4)
  • Name: Patrick Shoo-Shiong
  • Net Worth: 5 Billion
  • Origin: South Africa
  • Age: 58
  • Fortune: Self Made
  • Source: Generic Drugs
  • Education: Bachelor of Arts / Science; Medical Doctor
Forbes World Ranking #154

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Africa’s Billionaires (No. 5)
  • Name: Onsi Sawiris
  • Net Worth: 3.1 Billion
  • Origin: Egypt
  • Age: 80
  • Fortune: Self Made
  • Source: Construction
  • Education: N/A
Forbes World Ranking #307

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Africa’s Billionaires (No. 6)
  • Name: Naguib Sawiris
  • Net Worth: 2.5 Billion
  • Origin: Egypt
  • Age: 55
  • Fortune: Inherited
  • Source: Telecom
  • Education: Bachelor of Arts / Science; Master of Science
Forbes World Ranking #374

Photo by 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee South Africa/Getty Images
Africa’s Billionaires (No. 7)
  • Name: Johann Rupert & Family
  • Net Worth: 2.3 Billion
  • Origin: South Africa
  • Age: 59
  • Fortune: Inherited
  • Source: Luxury Goods
  • Education: Bachelor of Arts / Science

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