African magnate Aliko Dangote is the continent 's richest man . Aliko Dangote made his fortune , estimated at $ 10.1 billion , at Dangote Cement Plc . Forbes magazine has announced its inaugural list of Africa 's top 40 richest people , highlighting Nigerian magnate Aliko Dangote as the continent 's richest man . Second is Aliko Dangote , a former member of Zimbabwe diamond dynasty .
African magnate Aliko Dangote is the continent 's richest man . Aliko Dangote made his fortune , estimated at $ 10.1 billion , at Dangote Cement Plc . Second is Aliko Dangote , a former member of Zimbabwe diamond dynasty .