So after some more research, it appears that there were no legit black billionaire until 2001 which was only 11 years ago and there was only one black billionaire in the world till 2007, finally there were 2. In 2008 Dangote arrived with $3.3billion and as of 2012 has increased it to $13.8billion (Go him!)
I don't know about you, but when I am informed of such things it just makes me want to go out and motivate Africans and people of African descent to strive for more. I am tired of Africa being portrayed as the most backwards continent with the poor and not so intelligent human beings.
I really want to see that list change, firstly by seeing more black people on it and more importantly more women. We need to support our businesses and economies back home and also be willing to take more financially feasible business risks.
We need to strive for more and not settle for mediocrity or just being comfortable.
FYI, please read. Power to the People! :)
Oprah Still World’s Wealthiest Black Woman, But Africans Dominate Forbes’ Black Billionaires List
Black Billionaires
P.S- I also plan on getting on that list, see you there.
Its just a matter of time.... billionaires? we out here.
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