12 black billionaires in the world as of 2020
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1. Aliko Dangote
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2. Mike Adenuga
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3. Robert Smith
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4. David Steward
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5. Abdul Samad Rabiu
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6. Oprah Winfrey
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7. Strive Masiyiwa
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8. Patrice Motsepe
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9. Michael Jordan
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10. Kanye West
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11. Folorunsho Alakija,
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12. Jay-Z
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The artistic, cultural and political achievements of black people are well known throughout history. But their business feats are not often discussed as widely.
Here’s a look at 10 black billionaires, some of whom broke the glass ceiling and made it to the rich lists.
Figures mentioned here are estimates of 2020.