5 companies owned by America’s first Black female billionaire Sheila Johnson
Billionaires.Africa reveals Johnson’s diverse business portfolio, featuring five ventures, including BET, which she and her ex-husband sold in 2001.
Black Billionaires
America’s second-richest Black billionaire David Steward gains $480 million in 24 days
According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Steward’s fortune increased by $480 million over the past 24 days.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs steps down as Revolt chairman amid sexual abuse allegations
The legal actions against Combs include a federal lawsuit filed by Cassie — whose real name is Casandra Ventura — seeking $30 million in damages.
Michael Jordan ‘no longer’ among world’s top 1,000 richest billionaires
On Oct. 5, the bar for entry into the world’s top 1,000 richest people was $2.9 billion.
James Harden’s move to the Clippers propels career earnings above $330 million
Harden commenced the current season with a $1.27-million compensation from the Philadelphia 76ers before the trade to the Clippers.
Oprah Winfrey surges past Jay-Z on world’s richest list with $2.8-billion net worth
Forbes’ latest rankings position Winfrey as the world’s 1,057th richest person, leaving Jay-Z behind at the 1,224th spot.
Billionaire movie mogul Tyler Perry signs multimillion-dollar deal with Netflix
Perry’s latest partnership with Netflix marks a new chapter in his illustrious career, promising an exciting array of content for global audiences.
Firm linked to America’s second-richest Black billionaire reports $2.6 billion in profit
America’s second-richest Black individual David Steward maintains a significant investment in Centene Corporation, valued at $15.3 million.
America’s second-richest Black individual, David Steward, gains $280 million in 15 days
The recent upswing in Steward’s net worth represents a notable financial recovery and extends his year-to-date wealth gains to $3.47 billion.
Firm led by America’s richest Black billionaire acquires stake in London-based tech firm
Vista Equity Partners, founded in 2000 by Smith, has rapidly emerged as a dominant force in the technology sector.
Alex Karp rejoins Black billionaires with $2-billion fortune as Palantir secures U.S. Army deal
According to Forbes, Karp, ranked among the world’s Black billionaires, has witnessed a $300-million increase in his net worth.
KSI joins ranks of wealthiest Black individuals as earnings soar to $24 million
KSI’s $24 million in earnings and influence have propelled him to the second position on Forbes’ recent list of top creators worldwide.
7 Black British entrepreneurs you should know
In recent years, Black British entrepreneurs have forged a path of innovation and resilience in the business world.
America’s second-richest Black man David Steward gains $2.74 billion in two months
Steward is now ranked as the 259th richest person in the world, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
7 companies owned by Kanye West
Despite his setback in 2022, when Adidas severed ties with his Yeezy brand, West remains a top figure among the global Black elite.
5 Black billionaires who bought or sold mansions in the U.S. in 2023
Billionaires.Africa has documented real estate transactions by Black billionaires and multimillionaires, and here are the top five from this year.