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There’s one clear winner in the race to be Africa’s wealthiest citizen, but let’s take a look at a few others who come close to snatching the number one spot from Aliko Dangote.

Here are the top 10 wealthiest billionaires in Africa in 2023, according to Statsita.

TOP 10 WEALTHIEST BILLIONAIRES IN AFRICA IN 2023

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Five of the wealthiest billionaires in South Africa. Image via Twitter @NuhuAdams_/ @nassefsawiri/ @Realthabanim/ @ArewaFactsZone/@GraemeMakam

1. ALIKO DANGOTE

  • Net worth: $14.1 billion (an estimated R268 billion) Forbes reported
  • Country: Nigeria
  • Age: 65
  • Residency: Lagos
  • Source of wealth: Cement and sugar
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Aliko Dangote. Image via Twitter @ArewaFactsZone

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2. JOHANN RUPERT

  • Net worth: $11.1 billion (an estimated R205 billion) Forbes reported
  • Country: South Africa
  • Age: 72
  • Residency: Cape Town
  • Source of wealth: Luxury goods
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Johan Rupert. Image via Twitter @sbudapawl_

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3. NICKY OPPENHEIMER

  • Net worth: $8.3 billion (an estimated R151 billion) Forbes reported
  • Country: South Africa
  • Age: 77
  • Residency: Johannesburg
  • Source of wealth: Diamonds
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Nicky Oppenheimer. Image via Twitter @Realthabanim

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4. ABDUL SAMAD RABIU

  • Net worth: $8.2 billion (an estimated R149 billion) Forbes reported
  • Country: Nigeria
  • Age: 62
  • Residency: Lagos
  • Source of wealth: Cement and sugar
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Abdul Samad Rabiu. Image via Twitter @ArewaFactsZone

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5. NASSEF SWARIRIS

  • Net worth: $7.7 billion (an estimated R140 billion) Forbes reported
  • Country: Egypt
  • Age: 62
  • Residency: According to several sources, the multibillionaire lives in America, New York City
  • Source of wealth: Construction and Investments
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Nassef Swariris. Image via Instagram @nassefsawiri

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6. NATHAN KIRSH

  • Net worth: $6.5 billion (an estimated R118 billion) Forbes reported
  • Country: Eswatini
  • Age: 91
  • Residency: Ezulwini in Swaziland, also known as Eswatini
  • Source of wealth: Retail and real estate
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Nathan Kirsh. Image via Twitter @GraemeMakam

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7. MIKE ADENGUGA

  • Net worth: $6.1 billion (an estimated R111 billion) Forbes reported
  • Country: Nigeria
  • Age: 69
  • Residency: Lagos
  • Source of wealth: Telecom and oil
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Mike Adenuga. Image via Twitter @atiku

8. ISSAD REBRAB

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  • Net worth: $4.6 billion (an estimated R84 billion) Forbes reported
  • Country: Algeria
  • Age: 79
  • Residency: Algeries
  • Source of wealth: Food
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Issad Rebrab. Image via Twitter @AfricaViewFacts

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9. MOHAMED MANSOUR

  • Net worth: $2.9 billion (an estimated R53 billion) Forbes reported
  • Country: Egypt
  • Age: 75
  • Residency: London, United Kingdom
  • Source of wealth: Diversified
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Mohamed Mansour. Image via Twitter @NuhuAdams_

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10. PATRICE MOTSEPE

  • Net worth: $2.7 billion (an estimated R49 billion) Forbes reported
  • Country: South African
  • Age: 61
  • Residency: Johannesburg
  • Source of wealth: Mining
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Patrice Motsepe. Image via Twitter @Nhlanhlantsim

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