Top 20 Wealthiest Black Billionaires in the World (2025), based on Forbes data from March 7, 2025

Here’s a comprehensive and detailed Top 20 Wealthiest Black Billionaires in the World (2025), based on Forbes data from March 7, 2025, including their estimated net worth, primary industries, and notable achievements:

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🏆 1. Aliko Dangote

Net Worth: $23.9 billion
Source: Cement, sugar, oil (Dangote Group)
Africa’s richest person, Dangote’s wealth surged after launching a $23 billion oil refinery in early 2024.

 

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2. David Steward

Net Worth: $11.4 billion
Source: IT services (World Wide Technology)
Co‑founded WWT in 1990; now a $20 billion-a-year company .

3. Robert F. Smith

Net Worth: $10.8 billion
Source: Private equity (Vista Equity Partners)
Founded Vista in 2000; manages $100 billion in assets.

4. Alexander Karp

Net Worth: $8.4 billion
Source: Data analytics software (Palantir Technologies)
Co‑founder and CEO of Palantir, valued near $200 billion.

5. Mike Adenuga

Net Worth: $6.8 billion
Source: Telecom, oil (Globacom, Conoil)
Built telecom giant and oil ventures in Nigeria.

6. Abdulsamad Rabiu

Net Worth: $5.1 billion
Source: Cement & sugar (BUA Group)
Has diversified into real estate and philanthropy.

7. Michael Jordan

Net Worth: $3.5 billion
Source: NBA earnings, endorsements, stake in Charlotte Hornets
Unlocks wealth through Nike, Gatorade, and divestment.

=8. Patrice Motsepe

Net Worth: $3 billion
Source: Mining (African Rainbow Minerals)
South Africa’s mining magnate, first Black African billionaire.

=8. Oprah Winfrey

Net Worth: $3 billion
Source: Media empire (OWN, other investments)
Renowned talk show host turned media mogul.

10. Jay‑Z (Shawn Carter)

Net Worth: $2.5 billion
Source: Music, fashion, liquor, streaming (Rocawear, Tidal, Armand de Brignac) .

11. Adebayo Ogunlesi

Net Worth: $2.2 billion
Source: Private equity (Global Infrastructure Partners) .

12. =Earvin “Magic” Johnson

Net Worth: $1.5 billion
Source: Sports, investments (EquiTrust, franchises, food services) .

12. =Femi Otedola

Net Worth: $1.5 billion
Source: Energy, banking (Geregu Power, First Bank) .

14. =Tope Awotona

Net Worth: $1.4 billion
Source: Software (Calendly) .

14. =Tyler Perry

Net Worth: $1.4 billion
Source: Entertainment (film, studios, streaming) .

14. =Tiger Woods

Net Worth: $1.4 billion
Source: Golf career, endorsements .

14. =Rihanna

Net Worth: $1.4 billion
Source: Music, beauty & fashion (Fenty Beauty) .

18. =Mohammed “Mo” Ibrahim

Net Worth: $1.3 billion
Source: Telecom (Celtel) and philanthropy through Mo Ibrahim Foundation .

18. =LeBron James

Net Worth: $1.3 billion
Source: NBA, endorsements, business ventures .

20. =Strive Masiyiwa

Net Worth: $1.2 billion
Source: Telecom (Econet), technology, philanthropy .

 

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