The richest people on Earth are not immune to the coronavirus. As the pandemic tightened its grip on Europe and America, global equity markets imploded, tanking many fortunes. As of March 18, when we finalized this list, Forbes counted 2,095 billionaires, 58 fewer than a year ago and 226 fewer than just 12 days earlier,...
Category: <span>Wealth</span>
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Africa’s 15 richest people who have a collective net worth of more than R1 trillion
The 15 richest people in Africa have made their fortunes by investing in industries like diamonds, oil, and retail. In total, they have a combined total net worth of $73.3 billion, with Aliko Dangote, owner of the largest conglomerate in West Africa, topping the list with a net worth of $13.5 billion. Some other notable...
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Rihanna is the richest female musician in the world
Robyn Rihanna Fenty, the Barbados born singer, and businesswoman is on track to be the first woman musician to become a billionaire. She has a net worth of $600 million but she did not build this wealth from music alone. Narrator: Rihanna is officially the wealthiest female musician in the world. With a fortune of $600...
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Tyler Perry is proclaimed ‘Hollywood’s newest Billionaire’ in Forbes feature
Tyler Perry has been proclaimed ‘Hollywood’s newest billionaire’ in a Forbes feature story on his success with his Atlanta studio and related endeavors. ‘I love when people say you come from “humble beginnings,”‘ he told the publication, adding that it really ‘means you were poor as hell.’ He added, ‘Ownership changes everything.’ The 51-year-old entertainment mogul’s...
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Akon Continues With Plans to Construct ‘Akon City’ in Senegal Despite Pandemic
It’s official, “Akon City” is still on its way! R&B sensation, Akon announced that construction for his futuristic pan-African city will begin next year, AP News reports. The $6 billion project will still proceed despite global tourism’s uncertain future due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Inspired by the hit film, “Black Panther,” Akon first set his sights on creating a utopian city back...