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Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has added about $6.5 billion to his personal fortune since the beginning of 2026, pushing his net worth to approximately $36.5 billion and reinforcing his position as the continent’s wealthiest individual.
According to data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Dangote’s wealth has risen by about 22 per cent this year, driven largely by the growing value of his industrial assets, particularly the sprawling Dangote Petroleum Refinery as well as strong performance from his cement business.
The latest ranking placed the Nigerian billionaire at number 61 among the world’s richest people, with Bloomberg estimating his fortune at $36.5 billion as of June 10, 2026, up by about $6.53 billion year-to-date.
