The Top 5 Richest Africans Over the Next Decade

From: http://african.howzit.msn.com





















                                                                                Theophilus Danjuma - Nigerian




Danjuma is thought to be worth about $600 million, largely derived from his holding in South Atlantic Petroleum (SAPETRO). Danjuma is one of the continent's richest men and with the rising price of oil, his fortunes increase every day.

                                                   
                                                                          Cyril Ramaphosa - South Africa
  Ramaphosa is a former National Union of Mineworkers activist, and is now thought to be worth in the region of                                       $275 million, generated through a wide range of investments.   


                                                                                 Aliko Dangote - Nigeria 

Dangote's wealth is currently pegged at around $10.1 billion, most of which was generated through investments in sugar, flour, and cement. The 54-year-old father of three is currently the continent's richest man, according toForbes magazine.


                                                           

                                                              Mike Adenuga - Nigeria


Adenuga's wealth is estimated to be around $4.3 billion - but this figure has been debated by his aides. Adenuga amassed his substantial fortune through business interests in telecommunications, banking, and oil.




                                               




                                                  Patrice Motsepe - South Africa




The 49-year-old Motsepe is worth an estimated $2.5 billion. He is said to be South Africa's first and only black billionaire. His wealth is largely derived from mining.









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