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BY Mildred Europa Taylor, 12:00pm December 30, 2018,

Meet the black billionaires who made impact in 2018

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by Mildred Europa Taylor, 12:00pm December 30, 2018,
Meet the black billionaires who made impact in 2018
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Aliko Dangote

The Nigerian businessman is the richest black person in the world and Africa’s richest person, with a fortune estimated at $14.1 billion, according to Forbes. The cement and commodities tycoon has invested in a fertilizer production company and a large oil refinery which will start operations by 2019. He also owns sugar, salt and four milling businesses that are all listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

Last Edited by:Nduta Waweru Updated: December 31, 2018

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