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Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has strengthened his dominance in the continent’s wealth rankings after his net worth surged to an estimated $36.5 billion as of June 9, 2026, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
The latest valuation places the Nigerian billionaire’s fortune above the annual economic output of several African countries, highlighting the extraordinary scale of wealth created by his sprawling industrial empire.
Aliko Dangote gains nearly $5 billion in 2026, net worth nears $40 billion. Credit: Bloomberg/ContributorSource: Getty Images
According to International Monetary Fund (IMF) projections, Dangote’s wealth now exceeds the estimated
