Net Worth: $400 million
She is the co-founder of Black Entertainment Television along with ex-husband Robert Johnson. According to Techscio, Sheila Johnson is the second-richest Black American woman after media proprietor Oprah Winfrey.
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Net Worth: $1 billion
Jordan’s wealth comes from being the majority shareholder of the Charlotte Bobcats and from deals with Gatorade, Hanes and Upper Deck. Most of his wealth comes from his deal with the Jordan Brand with Nike.
Femi Otedola
Net Worth: $1 billion
Otedola is a native of Nigeria and the controlling shareholder of Forte Oil, one of West Africa’s largest oil companies. The Forte Oil company owns gas stations and fuel storage depots. It also manufactures and sells its own line of engine oils.
Abdulsamad Rabiu
Net Worth: $1 billion
Rabiu is also a native Nigerian, and he is the founder of the BUA Group. This company focuses on sugar refining, cement production, real estate, steel, port concessions, manufacturing, oil, gas and shipping.