CEO of MTN, Africa’s largest telecom group, rakes in $1.1-million salary in 2022
Ralph Mupita’s annual remuneration dropped significantly to $1.13 million in 2022, compared to the $1.4 million he received in 2021.
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Aisha Bowe, first Black woman to embark on commercial space flight, secures $1-billion contract
Bowe made history in 2022 as the first Black woman confirmed to fly with Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin commercial spacecraft company.
Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris loses more than $67 million in 2023
Despite the decline in his net worth, Sawiris remains a prominent figure among African business leaders.
Nigerian ‘tycoon’ Dozy Mmobuosi allegedly running fraudulent company — Hindenburg Research
Mmobuosi is interested in acquiring the English Football League (EFL) club Sheffield United for more than $110 million.
Kenyan tycoon James Mwangi’s Equity Group loses $8.34-million tax dispute against KRA
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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu raises $500 million to boost cement production
Rabiu’s company, BUA Cement, will develop two new, energy-efficient cement production lines at its plant in Sokoto State.
Robert L. Johnson, world’s first Black billionaire, snaps up $20-million Palm Beach mansion
In 2001, Johnson made history by selling BET to Viacom for an astonishing $3 billion, becoming the world’s first Black billionaire.
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African billionaires and presidents gather in Abidjan for The Africa CEO Forum
The Africa CEO Forum aims to define an African response to global crises.
Beyonce’s net worth surges past half-a-billion mark despite Adidas partnership fallout
In a display of joint financial prowess, Beyonce and her husband Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter have jointly amassed a fortune of $3.04 billion.
Billionaire Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs files lawsuit against Diageo alleging racial discrimination
Combs claims that Diageo considers his brands, Ciroc vodka, and DeLeon tequila, “Black brands.”
Adidas drops lawsuit freezing $75-million payment to Kanye West’s Yeezy brand
While this marks a victory for West, the dispute is far from over as Adidas and Yeezy will now proceed with private arbitration.
America’s richest Black billionaire Robert F. Smith maintains top spot with $12 billion net worth
Smith, America’s richest Black billionaire holds firm to top spot with a whopping $12-billion net worth.
America’s second-richest Black billionaire David Steward faces $900-million loss in 98 days
Steward’s net worth stands at about $5.27 billion, placing him at the 476th position among the richest individuals worldwide.
Kanye West faces $2-million lawsuit as Gap takes legal action
Gap’s lawsuit against West and his Yeezy brand focuses on unapproved alterations made to a rental property in Los Angeles.