Forbes has named Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote the richest Black billionaire in the world for 2025, leading a list of 23 Black billionaires with a combined net worth of $96 billion.
Dangote, founder and chairman of Dangote Cement, Africa’s largest cement producer, tops the list with a net worth of $23.9 billion, cementing his status as Africa’s wealthiest individual and a global business icon.
The list also features other prominent figures, including music and fashion mogul Rihanna, whose success spans entertainment and her Fenty beauty and fashion ventures; rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z, known for his expanding business empire; media mogul Oprah Winfrey, a leading figure in entertainment and investments; and NBA superstar LeBron James, who has diversified his portfolio with ventures in media and entertainment.
Dangote’s leadership and influence, alongside these global icons, highlight the growing economic power and entrepreneurial impact of Black business leaders worldwide. The full 2025 Forbes list underscores their achievements across industries from entertainment and fashion to technology and heavy industry.
