Africa’s wealthiest individual, Aliko Dangote —the richest Black man in the world —has reached a net worth of $30 billion as of October 23, 2025. His net worth’s last valuation change is more than $430 million, according to Bloomberg’s index. A few weeks ago, Bloomberg index stated that Dangote’s net worth was $29.6 billion, $400 million away from entering the $30 billion club. About Aliko Dangote Aliko Dangote is the founder and chairman of Dangote Cement, Africa’s largest cement producer. He also founded Dangote Refinery, the largest petroleum refinery in Africa.