Africa’s wealthiest man, billionaire Aliko Dangote loses $700 million in 10 days
But with his fortune of $20.3 billion, he remains Africa’s richest man.
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But with his fortune of $20.3 billion, he remains Africa’s richest man.
Dangote derives nearly half of his $20-billion fortune from his 86-percent stake in Dangote Cement.
Dangote is the founder of Dangote Industries Limited, a Nigerian conglomerate with diverse interests.
The refinery project is still on track to be completed by 2023.
Dangote derives the majority of his net worth from his 86-percent stake in Dangote Cement.
His 86-percent stake in Dangote Cement is valued at $10.3 billion.
Dangote began the year as the 97th richest man in the world.
His year-to-date wealth gains are now $1.33 billion.
Musk remains the world’s richest man, with a $261-billion net worth.
The wealth gains solidify his position as not only Africa’s richest man but also the world’s richest Black man.
Dangote Cement is Africa’s largest cement producer, producing 51.55 million tonnes per year across 10 countries.
Dangote’s net worth surpassed the $20-billion valuation in the first three months of 2021.
Dangote Cement is Africa’s largest cement producer.
Dangote Cement is Africa’s largest cement producer, with a production capacity of 51.55 million tonnes per year.
Dangote, the continent’s wealthiest man, has seen his net worth dip below $20 billion in recent times.
The surge in his net worth represents the largest wealth gain by an African billionaire since January.