Aliko Dangote of Nigeria tops the list for the second year
running, with a net worth of $12 billion, up from $10.1 billion in
November 2011. Most of his net worth lies in publicly traded Dangote
Cement, which operates in 14 African countries.The 2012 list of Africa's 40 richest people is out and Aliko Dangote
once again tops the list. Africa's 40 richest are worth a combined $72.9
billion, up 12% from a year ago. Ten newcomers joined the ranks, including two women
Rank Name Net Worth ($mil) Age
1. Aliko Dangote $12, 000 55
2. Nicky Oppenheimer & family $6, 400 67
3. Johann Repert & family $5, 700 62
4. Nassef Sawiris $5, 500 51
5. Mike Adenuga $4, 600 59
6. Christoffel Wiese $3, 700 71
7. Othman Benjelloun $2, 750 80
8. Patrice Motsepe $2,650 50
9. Naguib Sawiris $2, 500 58
10. Mohammed Mansour $2, 200 64
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