Despite economic challenges in Nigeria, Aliko Dangote has secured the top spot on Forbes’ list of Africa’s richest individuals for the 13th consecutive year.
Dangote’s fortune experienced a $400 million increase over the past year, reaching a net worth of $13.9 billion.
The Forbes list, tracking the wealth of billionaires residing in Africa or conducting primary business on the continent, features 20 individuals with a combined net worth of $82.4 billion.
Dangote, renowned for his success in the cement and sugar industries, maintains his position amid economic fluctuations and currency devaluation in Nigeria.