Richest Black People in the World
With more than 50 reporters working in 13 countries, Forbes releases a yearly list indicating the world's richest people. How is the rich list calculated and compiled? To estimate the billionaire's net worth, their assets, including stakes in public and private companies, real estate, yachts, art and cash are valued, and accounted for debt.
Richest black people in the world - Rich List
Net Worth:
$16.1 Billion (2013)
Forbes position:
#43 (2013)
Source of Wealth: Suger, Cement, Flour
Country of Citizenship: Nigeria
Net Worth:
$13.5 Billion (2013)
Forbes position:
#65 (2013)
Source of Wealth: Oil, self made
Country of Citizenship: Saudi Arabia
Net Worth:
$4.7 Billion (2013)
Forbes position:
#267 (2013)
Source of Wealth: Telcom, Oil
Country of Citizenship: Nigeria
Net Worth:
$2.9 Billion (2013)
Forbes position:
#490 (2013)
Source of Wealth: Mining
Country of Citizenship: South Africa
Net Worth:
$2.8 Billion (2013)
Forbes position:
#503 (2013)
Source of Wealth: Television
Country of Citizenship: United States
Net Worth:
$2 Billion (2013)
Forbes position:
#736 (2013)
Source of Wealth: Investments
Country of Citizenship: Angola
Net Worth:
$1.1 Billion (2013)
Forbes position:
#1268 (2013)
Source of Wealth: Communications
Country of Citizenship: United Kingdom