Forbes has unveiled its 2024 ForbesBLK 50 list, celebrating the achievements of the wealthiest and most influential Black Americans. Forbes said: “Adebayo Ogunlesi, with a net worth of $1.7 billion, stands out as a pioneering force in global infrastructure investment. “As chairman and co-founder of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), Ogunlesi led the private equity firm through a transformative acquisition by …

Despite the economic challenges facing Nigeria, Forbes has listed Nigerian businessmen, Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu and Femi Otedola, as the top richest Nigerians in 2024. Dangote’s fortune rose to $13.4 billion, Adenuga’s fortunes stood at $6.7 billion, while Rabiu and Otedola achieved a fortune of $5.2 billion and $1.4 billion in 2024, respectively. Aliko Dangote is the richest …

The president of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has retained his position as the richest person in Africa with a net worth of $13.9 billion in the 2024 Forbes list of 20 of Africa’s Richest billionaires released yesterday. According to Forbes, the fortunes of Africa’s wealthiest people rebounded slightly in the past 12 months, reversing the decline in their fortunes …

Renowned media mogul Mo Abudu has yet again solidified her place among the global elite, as Forbes announces her inclusion in the esteemed ‘World’s 100 Most Powerful’ list for 2023. Founder and CEO of EbonyLife Media, Abudu has earned this distinction for her outstanding contributions to the media industry, marking her as one of Nigeria’s leading women shaping the global …

Cristiano Ronaldo, 38, became the world’s highest-paid athlete after his move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr nearly doubled his annual playing salary while Paris St Germain duo Lionel Messi (35) and Kylian Mbappe (24) round off the top three, according to Forbes. Ronaldo, who joined the Saudi club on a deal until 2025 after leaving Manchester United last year, earned …

Three Nigerian businessmen – Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu and Dr Mike Adenuga – have been listed among the world’s billionaires as Forbes released its comprehensive list for the year. The list, unveiled publicly on Tuesday has over 2,460 billionaires globally, manifesting some surprises. The new list is coming on the heels of unexpected developments in the global …