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Africa’s 11 Billionaires 2009
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10 years agoon
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Staff Writer1. Mohammed Al Amoudi
Net Worth:$9.0 bil
Age:63
Country Of Citizenship:Saudi Arabia
Residence:Jeddah
Industry: Oil
Education:NA,
M arital Status:married, 8 children
2. Patrick Soon-Shiong
Net Worth:$5.5 bil
Country Of Citizenship:United States
Residence:Los Angeles, CA
Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Education:University of Witwatersrand, Bachelor of Arts / Science, University of Witwatersrand, Medical Doctor
M arital Status:married, 2 children
3. Nicky Oppenheimer & family
Net Worth:$5.0 bil
Fortune:inherited
Source:De Beers
Age:63
Country Of Citizenship:South Africa
Residence:Johannesburg
Industry:Metals & Mining
Education:Christ Church, Oxford U, Bachelor of Arts / Science, Christ Church, Oxford U, Master of Arts
Marital Status:married, 1 child
4. Nassef Sawiris
FORBES RANKING: 196
Net Worth:$3.1 bil
Fortune:inherited and growing
Source:construction
Age:47
Country Of Citizenship:Egypt
Residence:Cairo
Industry: Construction & Engineering
Education:University of Chicago, Bachelor of Arts / Science,
5. Naguib Sawiris
Fortune:inherited and growing
Source:telecom
Age:54
Country Of Citizenship:Egypt
Residence:Cairo
Industry: Telecommunications
Education:Swiss Federal Polytechnical Institute, Bachelor of Arts / Science, Swiss Federal Polytechnical Institute, Master of Science
Marital Status:married, 4 children
6. Aliko Dangote
FORBES RANKING: 261
Net Worth:$2.5 bil
Fortune:inherited and growing
Source:sugar, flour, cement manufacturing
Age:51
Country Of Citizenship:Nigeria
Residence:Lagos
Industry: Manufacturing
Education:NA,
Marital Status:NA,
7. Mohammed Ibrahim
FORBES RANKING: 334
Net Worth:$2.0 bil
Fortune:self made
Source:communications
Age:NA
Country Of Citizenship:United Kingdom
Residence:London
Industry: Telecommunications
Education:NA,
Marital Status:NA,
8. Onsi Sawiris
FORBES RANKING: 430
Net Worth:$1.7 bil
Fortune:self made
Source:construction
Age:79
Country Of Citizenship:Egypt
Residence:Cairo
Industry: Construction & Engineering
Education:Bachelor of Arts / Science,
Marital Status:married, 3 children
9. Patrice Motsepe
Net Worth:$1.3 bil
Fortune:self made
Source:mining
Age:47
Country Of Citizenship:South Africa
Residence:Johannesburg
Industry: Metals & Mining
Education:Bachelor of Arts / Science, Doctor of Jurisprudence
Marital Status:married, 3 children
10. Femi Otedola
Net Worth:
$1.2 bil
Fortune:self made
Source:Energy
Age:42
Country Of Citizenship:Nigeria
Residence:
Industry: Energy
Education:NA,
Marital Status:married, 4 children
11. Johann Rupert & family
Net Worth:$1.2 bil
Fortune:inherited and growing
Source:luxury goods
Age:58
Country Of Citizenship:South Africa
Residence:Stellenbosch
Industry: Retail
Education:University of Stellenbosch, Bachelor of Arts / Science,
Marital Status:married, 3 children
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Ethiopian Prime Minister and Wife Set An Example With Adoption From Kibebe Tsehay Orphanage
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February 9, 2019By
Staff WriterEthiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed’s charisma has warmed our hearts on multiple occasion. His latest example came to fruition this month when the courts approved him and his wife’s petition to adopt an orphan named Million from Kibebe Tsehay Orphanage.
The adopting parents applied to the court on January 22, 2019 making the argument that the child will be better off with them. The court approved the adoption in light of the fact that the agreement is in the best interest of the child and confirmed that Million could not give comment on the adoption agreement since his age is under two years.
FANABC reported that Meaza Ashenafi, President of the Supreme Court, sent a congratulatory message to First Lady Zinash and Prime Minister Dr Abiy.
'The decision of First Lady Zinash and Prime Minister Dr Abiy could be a model to other Ethiopians to adopt disadvantaged children' - Meaza Ashenafi Click To TweetThe prime minister’s wife, Zinash Tayachew, who attended the court in person, said her family will give Million all the needed love and care.
African First Lady Adoptions
The development comes on the back of Zambia’s first lady’s decision to adopt an abandoned month-old baby last December. The baby girl was abandoned by her mother a few days after she was born at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Lusaka. Other former first ladies in Africa have also adopted children, including Ghana’s Lordina Mahama and Zimbabwe’s Grace Mugabe.
Ethiopia’s first couple have three children of their own and their decision to adopt Million has been hailed by many people.
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Comedian Okey Bakassi Gives Bachelors Some Marriage Advice
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1 week agoon
February 8, 2019By
Staff WriterVeteran comedian and actor, Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule, popular by his stage name Okey Bakassi took to his Instagram page to talk about gender equality. The short video clip directed at bachelors has since gone viral. The comedian’s qualities that disqualify a bachelor from taking a girl to the altar include,
“If you do not believe that a man and a woman have equal rights, don’t bother about marriage. Looking for a woman to worship and serve you? Do not marry an educated woman. If you are insecure and too jealous, don’t marry a woman who is beautiful.”
This advice is coming a few days after another ace comedian revealed the secret to his lasting marriage. The comedian also went ahead to list qualities that qualify a bachelor for marriage. He said,
“But if you are looking for a woman who would give and raise beautiful children with you, take you to the next level, support you in times of need, marry a beautiful woman who is hardworking and educated and has a mind of her own. Don’t carry somebody’s daughter to punish her”.
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Family life
The successful comedian and actor will celebrate 17 years of marriage later this year. In 2016, the comedian celebrated his 15 years marriage by posting throwback pictures of his star-studded wedding. The comedian and his wife have three lovely children; two girls and a boy. For a while, the comedian and his family are living apart. Notwithstanding the distance, the comedian continues to live in unity with his family.
Around April 2018 while granting an interview to Sunday Scoop on the occasion of his 25th anniversary as a comedian, Okey Bakassi explained how it feels staying apart with his family. In that interview, the 2014 “Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo)” said,
“The reason I do a tour in Canada is to be close to my wife and kids since they are there. Of course, my family wants me to be with them every day and they always express that. But they also understand that I need to focus on the demands of my job.”
Rise to the spotlight
Okey Bakassi started showing theatrical promise as a student. While at River State University of Science & Technology, he teamed up with a few friends to start ‘Theater Kolleagues’. The sole purpose of the group was to provide entertainment for the university community. Bakassi relocated to Lagos where he met Zeb Ejiro, popular producer and director who handed him his first role. Speaking on his future in the entertainment industry the comedian said,
“Movies take a lot of time to shoot. If I don’t see a movie I like to do I’d rather focus on stand-up comedy. Whenever I see a movie that I can sacrifice my time and energy on, I will do it”.
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Nigerian Artists Give Fans A Sneak Peek To Their Private Wedding
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2 weeks agoon
February 5, 2019By
Staff Writer
Adekunle Gold and Simi
Two Nigerian music stars, Adekunle Gold and Simi, have been dating and keeping it a secret for a while. Their amazing musical chemistry and on-stage harmony turned out to be the reason for the celebration of their love. Recently, the lovebirds agreed to their marriage being held in a small private ceremony with nearly 300 guests in attendance.
However, the internet was alight with the wedding pictures which were definitely a living scene from a romantic movie. The duo kept their relationship silent about it until recently. In a recent interview, the reason for keeping the ceremony private has been uncovered.
Talking about the relationship with his lady-love, Simi, the newlywed star, Adekune Gold said,
“This January, before God and our family, we vowed to do this thing called life together. Because to be honest, it’s easy to get lost in the limelight; so we definitely have a slightly obsessive desire for a private life that belongs to just us.”
This is coming after the previous YBNL singer and his lady-love released a song “Promise”. The song had absorbing and captivating wedding scenes in its video which made the fans believe it to be theirs.
“We planned on sharing a little bit of the beginning of our forever with you. Thankfully my team got Kudus on our little Island with us to capture some of these moments for you.
“Here is ‘Promise’.”
This swooning response made Promise one of the most searched videos of the week, and will probably continue to be the center of attention for quite some time. It caught hearts of millions of in-love fans around the globe. As for many others, it was an official validation of their wedding that they would have loved to be a part of or kept updated about.
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Tigwe
March 16, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Hey,
its a wounderful thing to allow each and every one to have a word to say concerning our mother land Africa .But its rather unfortunate that we keep on day in and day out in mass numbers migratting out of the continent to the developed world, and with all the riches we make why can”t we in single propotions contribute for the cleaning of are own environment .Just a dust bin at every conner of the street near to you will atleast in a way make a difference.Lets stop throwing large parties when we come back home and what ever.There ophans and homeless ones out there , who need our attention.Please together we can make the difference and yes we can.
Felix Leshey
March 17, 2009 at 8:50 am
Every Continent has billionaires and its good to see how many we do have in or from Africa. The challenge that we face is not only in investments but also in our ability to develop and maintain sustainable projects in the non profit sector.
With regards to investments, the political climate and the business environment has to be right. Security gurantees with investment banking when major banks collapse is a serious issue that needs to be properly addressed.
The non profit sector has problems of lack of trust and sustainable growth. Most successful NGOs have a support base that guarantee continuity in the services they provide to communities. Not everyone looks at things the same way, we are bound to be different. Good articles…… Felix Leshey,
wesley bula
March 21, 2009 at 11:09 am
This is great to see these rich men from Africa.But all of us know that the really Rich guys from Africa are they Heads Of States ..We all further know that they have the wealth of their countries on their hands .This is just my point of view …
Wesley Bula
thabo
March 3, 2010 at 8:42 am
All i can say is :Motsepe uya “rocka” boss!!!
lawrence
March 11, 2010 at 9:11 am
it is encouraging and motivating to know that the sky is the limit in this world even in africa. People should not lose hope and ask Motsepe how we can aspire towards the millions that he started with.
Human development, education, Job creation and sustainability is my request for these guise to focus on to make a meaningful contribution to our poverty levels in south africa.
L Kok
larry ehuntsi
October 19, 2010 at 6:58 am
is good you people get more money before i join race. coming soon.