Forbes puts Dangote at number 463 on its 2010 list of the world 's billionaires , estimating his fortune to be $ 2.1bn . Emmanuel Dangote became Uganda 's first billionaire in 2007 . He began his business in 1977 and has built it into a multi - billion dollar business . Emmanuel 's business includes coffee , rice , pasta , clothing and food .
Emmanuel Dangote became Uganda 's first billionaire in 2007 . He began his business in 1977 and has built it into a multi - billion dollar business . Emmanuel 's business includes coffee , rice , pasta , clothing and food .