Top 10 richest Africans in 2026, according to Forbes

Sputnik Africa reports on the Forbes 2026 ranking of the ten wealthiest African businessmen. Aliko Dangote (cement, sugar, Lagos refinery) keeps the top spot, followed by Johann Rupert (Richemont group/Cartier) and Nicky Oppenheimer (ex-De Beers). The ranking also includes Nassef Sawiris (OCI, stake in Adidas), Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu, Patrice Motsepe (also president of the Confederation of African Football), Issad Rebrab, Mohammed Al-Amoudi, and Koos Bekker. This list illustrates the diversity of wealth-generating sectors on the continent: industry, mining, energy, and finance.