With an estimated net worth of $81.8 billion, Here are Forbes’ wealthiest Africans for 2023

• NASSEF SAWIRIS

Nassef Sawiris is the second son of his family and the Chairman of Orascom Construction Industries – one of the largest nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing firms in the world. His net worth is $7.3 Billion. One of his most valuable assets is a 6% stake in Adidas.

He acquired a 5% stake in the New York-listed firm, Madison Square Garden Sports, and owns a stake in Lafarge Cement. He partnered with Fortress Investment Group to purchase Aston Villa FC.

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