Top 10 Richest People in Africa in 2026

Aliko Dangote is Africa’s richest person for the 15th year running at $28.5 billion on Forbes’ 2026 list, ahead of Johann Rupert ($16.1 billion) and Abdulsamad Rabiu ($11.2 billion).Key FactsAfrica’s 23 billionaires are worth a combined $126.7 billion, up 21% from 2025, and the top 10 account for about $100.2 billion of it (Forbes Africa, April 7, 2026; our calculation)