African-American comedy mogul Kevin Hart to launch plant-based restaurant in LA next week
The restaurant chain will open in New York in a bid to uproot the fast-food industry.
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African-American billionaire Oprah Winfrey files lawsuit against creators of ‘Oprahdemics’ podcast
As the “Queen of Talk,” Winfrey has built a thriving media empire that includes Harpo Productions.
Billionaire Robert Smith’s Vista to acquire Avalara business software for $8.4 billion
Smith directs Vista’s investment strategy.
African-American billionaire Kanye West accuses Adidas of organizing Yeezy Day 2022 without approval
The accusations come nearly nine years after he signed a lucrative multiyear deal with Adidas to design the Yeezy brand.
Moroccan tech tycoon Karim Benjelloun loses over $2.5 million in 54 days from stake in Disway
Disway is a major technology player in the Maghreb region.
Cosmetics billionaire Robyn ‘Rihanna’ Fenty looks to launch haircare line under billion-dollar brand
Recently, Rihanna as seen her net worth fall by $300 million.
African-American billionaire Tyler Perry on prowl for lucrative new offer as BET mega-deal nears end
The writer, producer, director, and actor is best known for his “Madea” film franchise.
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s Dangote Industries completes $452-million bond issuance
The proceeds from the landmark transaction will be used to part-finance the Dangote Oil Refinery Project.
Nigerian banking mogul Herbert Wigwe’s Access Holdings raises $1.7 million to support education in Nigeria
Wigwe said the funds will serve as a foundation for attaining a better future for the nation.
African-American billionaire Kanye West sued by LA production firm over alleged $7.1 million in unpaid fees
The allegations come just a few weeks after West was sued for over $400,000 by a fashion rental service.
The 10 richest billionaires in Africa as of June 2022
From January to June, the combined net worth of Africa’s 10 richest billionaires fell by $1.22 billion.
Kanye West gains more than $200 million in one year
West owns the entire Yeezy brand, which is valued at $2.9 billion.
Cosmetics billionaire Rihanna’s net worth slumps by $300 million so far in June
However, she remains America’s second-wealthiest Black woman.
Oprah Winfrey has now lost more than $100 million since beginning of 2022
Her net worth has dropped from $2.6 billion to $2.5 billion.
10 charitable foundations founded by African billionaires you should know
They’re putting their money when their mouth is.
Top 7 African billionaires of Instagram
They’re definitely worth following. Well, some of them at least.