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BY Abu Mubarik, 8:30am January 25, 2021,

Top 10 billionaires in Africa right now and how they made their money

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by Abu Mubarik, 8:30am January 25, 2021,
Top 10 billionaires in Africa right now and how they made their money
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Mike Adenuga

Mike Adenuga is the second richest person in Nigeria and fifth in Africa. He made his worth through telecom and oil production. His net worth, per Forbes, is $6.3 billion.

He operates the third largest telecom network in Nigerian known as Globacom, which has an estimated 55 million subscribers.

In addition, Adenuga is to oil exploration. His firm, Conoil Producing, operates 6 oil blocks in the Niger Delta. He made his first million at age 26 selling lace and distributing soft drinks.

Last Edited by:Mildred Europa Taylor Updated: January 25, 2021

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