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Richest Black People in the World

With more than 50 reporters working in 13 countries, Forbes releases a yearly list indicating the world's richest people. How is the rich list calculated and compiled? To estimate the billionaire's net worth, their assets, including stakes in public and private companies, real estate, yachts, art and cash are valued, and accounted for debt.

Richest black people in the world - Rich List

Aliko Dangote
aliko dangote

Net Worth:
$16.1 Billion (2013)

Forbes position:
#43 (2013)

Source of Wealth: Suger, Cement, Flour

Country of Citizenship: Nigeria

Mohammed Al Amoudi
mohammed al amoudi

Net Worth:
$13.5 Billion (2013)

Forbes position:
#65 (2013)

Source of Wealth: Oil, self made

Country of Citizenship: Saudi Arabia

Mike Adenuga
mike adenuga

Net Worth:
$4.7 Billion (2013)

Forbes position:
#267 (2013)

Source of Wealth: Telcom, Oil

Country of Citizenship: Nigeria

Patrice Motsepe
patrice motsepe

Net Worth:
$2.9 Billion (2013)

Forbes position:
#490 (2013)

Source of Wealth: Mining

Country of Citizenship: South Africa

Oprah Winfrey
oprah winfrey

Net Worth:
$2.8 Billion (2013)

Forbes position:
#503 (2013)

Source of Wealth: Television

Country of Citizenship: United States

Isabel Dos Santos
isabel dos santos

Net Worth:
$2 Billion (2013)

Forbes position:
#736 (2013)

Source of Wealth: Investments

Country of Citizenship: Angola

Mohammed Ibrahim
mohammed ibrahim

Net Worth:
$1.1 Billion (2013)

Forbes position:
#1268 (2013)

Source of Wealth: Communications

Country of Citizenship: United Kingdom