Forbes releases list of 50 wealthiest Africans.
Aliko Dangote retains no 1 spot. Only 5 Nigerians are certified billionaires.
They are:
1. Aliko Dangote – $16.5 B
2. Mike Adenuga – $3.5 B
3. Folorunsho Alakija – $1.7 B
4. Femi Otedola – $1.6 B
5. Abdulsamad Rabiu – $1 B
Other Nigerians were on the list but aren’t billionaires:
1. Tony Elumelu – $700 M
2. Jim Ovia – $550 M
3. Muhammad Idimi – $500 M
4. Orjo Uzor Kalu – $330 M