Aliko Dangote Sets Record as First African Billionaire to Reach $30 Billion Net Worth
Emmanuel Femi Adedayo 
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has achieved another historic milestone by becoming the first African to reach a net worth of $30 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
As of 2025, Dangote’s net worth stands at $30.2 billion, representing an 8% year-to-date increase, equivalent to a remarkable $2.25 billion gain.
The billionaire industrialist’s soaring fortune has been attributed to the impressive performance of his cement, refinery, and fertilizer businesses, which have continued to dominate their respective sectors both locally and across the continent.
Bloomberg’s data places Dangote ahead of all African billionaires, further widening the gap between him and other leading business moguls such as Johann Rupert of South Africa and Nassef Sawiris of Egypt.
Analysts note that the operational scaling of the Dangote Refinery, one of the largest in the world, and the continued growth in Dangote Cement’s market capitalization, have been the primary drivers behind the surge in his wealth.
This latest achievement cements Dangote’s legacy as Africa’s most successful industrialist, underscoring the growing influence of indigenous African businesses in the global economic landscape.
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