Aliko Dangote has once again secured his position as the wealthiest individual in Africa, reclaiming the top spot on Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires ranking. As of the latest data on January 8, Dangote's net worth has risen to $10.1 billion, marking an increase of $10 million. In comparison, Rupert's net worth has dipped to $10 billion from $10.7 billion reported on January 30, 2023.
Dangote, the head of Dangote Group, holds the 191st position on the Forbes list, while Rupert holds the 197th spot globally.
Dangote made history in 2007 by becoming Nigeria's first billionaire and continued to amass wealth significantly over the years. In 2013, reports from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index indicated that he augmented his personal fortune by $9.2 billion, propelling him to the 30th spot among the world's richest individuals and solidifying his status as Africa's wealthiest person.
In 2015, revelations from the HSBC leaks unveiled Dangote's ties as a client of HSBC, disclosing assets held in a tax haven located in the British Virgin Islands.
By June 2022, Dangote's estimated net worth stood at an impressive $20 billion, further cementing his position as the wealthiest individual on the African continent.
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