Africa's Big Boys

 They are rich, powerful, Africans and they are on Forbes list of wealthiest businessmen in the world.Let us salute and pay respect to these powerful men who are helping move the African economy forward. 

Samih Sawiris

Forbes World Ranking #655

Net Worth: 1.5 Billion
Origin: Egypt
Age: 53
Fortune: Inherited
Source: Hotels
Education: Bachelor of Science/Electrical Engineering; Masters/Electrical Engineering

Mohammed Ibrahim

Forbes World Ranking #463

Net Worth: 2.1 Billion
Origin: Sudan
Age: 64
Fortune: Self Made
Source: Communications
Education: Bachelor of Science/Electrical Engineering; Masters/Electrical Engineering

Forbes World Ranking #463

Name: Aliko Dangote
Net Worth: 2.1 Billion
Origin: Nigeria
Age: 52
Fortune: Inherited
Source: Sugar, Flour, Cement
Education: N/A

Patrice Motsepe

Forbes World Ranking #421

Net Worth: 2.3 Billion
Origin: South Africa
Age: 48
Fortune: Self Made
Source: Mining
Education: Bachelor of Arts / Science; Doctor of Jurisprudence

Naguib Sawiris

Net Worth: 2.5 Billion

Origin: Egypt
Age: 55
Fortune: Inherited
Source: Telecom
Education: Bachelor of Arts / Science; Master of Science

Onsi Sawiris

Forbes World Ranking #307

Net Worth: $3.1 Billion
Age: 80
Fortune: Self Made
Source: Construction

                       

Mohammed Al Amoudi

Forbes World Ranking #64

Net Worth: $10 Billion
Origin: Ethiopia
Age: 65
Fortune: Self Made
Source: Oil
Education: N/A
Forbes World Ranking #64

Nassef Sawiris

Forbes World Ranking #127
Net Worth: 5.9 Billion
Origin: Egypt
Age: 48
Fortune: Inherited and Growing
Source: Construction
Education: Bachelor of Science