Black Billionaires Directory
Aliko Dangote
Age 68
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Aliko Dangote
Africa's richest person and founder of the Dangote Group, the largest industrial conglomerate in West Africa.
David Steward
Age 73
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David Steward
Founder of World Wide Technology, one of the largest African American owned businesses in the United States.
Robert F. Smith
Age 62
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Robert F. Smith
Founder, chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, a private equity firm focused on enterprise software.
Sheikh Mohammed Al Amoudi
Age 79
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Sheikh Mohammed Al Amoudi
Ethiopian-Saudi billionaire businessman with major holdings in oil, mining, agriculture, and hospitality across Africa and the Middle East.
Jassie Osei-Tutu
Age 49
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Jassie Osei-Tutu
Powerhouse deal maker from Terrence BC who pivoted from banking into business accounting, real estate, and business acquisitions. With over 750 transactions closed, Jassie has become a go-to architect for high-stakes commercial deals — structuring acquisitions, scaling portfolios, and helping operators turn complex assets into generational wealth.
Mike Adenuga
Age 71
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Mike Adenuga
Nigeria's second richest man, founder of telecom giant Globacom and oil exploration firm Conoil Producing.
Minister DJ Billions
Age 37
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Minister DJ Billions
Entrepreneur, research engineer, VR builder, and Bitcoin wallet developer. Creator of OneCurrency — a browser-based non-custodial Bitcoin wallet (no signup, unlimited addresses, encrypted backups, your keys your coins). Through DJ Billions Research he is building Big Black Internet, MetaDEXVR, VR Bible experiences, Web3 token ecosystems, media platforms, and real-world business acquisitions in hospitality.
Abdulsamad Rabiu
Age 65
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Abdulsamad Rabiu
Founder and chairman of BUA Group, a major Nigerian conglomerate spanning cement, sugar, and real estate.
Michael Jordan
Age 62
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Michael Jordan
Greatest basketball player of all time, owner of the Charlotte Hornets, and Jordan Brand pioneer.
Oprah Winfrey
Age 71
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Oprah Winfrey
Talk show legend, philanthropist, and chairwoman of OWN. One of the most influential women in entertainment.
Patrice Motsepe
Age 63
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Patrice Motsepe
First Black African on the Forbes list, founder of African Rainbow Minerals.
Jay-Z
Age 55
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Jay-Z
Rapper, entrepreneur, founder of Roc Nation, and the first hip-hop billionaire.
Adebayo Ogunlesi
Age 71
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Adebayo Ogunlesi
Founding partner and chairman of Global Infrastructure Partners, a leading infrastructure investor.
Strive Masiyiwa
Age 64
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Strive Masiyiwa
Founder of Econet Wireless and a leading African philanthropist focused on education and rural electrification.
Ye (Kanye West)
Age 48
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Ye (Kanye West)
Grammy-winning rapper, producer, and fashion designer. Founder of the Yeezy brand and a transformative figure in music and culture.
Tyler Perry
Age 56
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Tyler Perry
Filmmaker, actor, and owner of Tyler Perry Studios, one of the largest film production studios in the US.
Magic Johnson
Age 66
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Magic Johnson
NBA Hall of Famer turned mogul, with stakes in the Lakers, Dodgers, Commanders, and Magic Johnson Enterprises.
Femi Otedola
Age 62
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Femi Otedola
Nigerian businessman and chairman of Geregu Power, the first power generation company listed on the Nigerian Exchange.
Rihanna
Age 37
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Rihanna
Global pop icon and founder of Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty, redefining inclusive beauty.
Tiger Woods
Age 49
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Tiger Woods
Greatest golfer of his generation, with 15 major championships and a global brand empire.
LeBron James
Age 40
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LeBron James
Four-time NBA champion, the first active NBA player to become a billionaire, and co-founder of SpringHill media company.
Dr. Dre
Age 60
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Dr. Dre
Legendary hip-hop producer, rapper, and entrepreneur. Co-founded Beats Electronics with Jimmy Iovine, sold to Apple for $3B in 2014.
Reginald F. Lewis
Age 50
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Reginald F. Lewis
Pioneering African American businessman and the first Black American to build a billion-dollar company. Architected the $985M leveraged buyout of TLC Beatrice International Holdings in 1987. Author of 'Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun?'