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2. Aliko Dangote

Aliko Dangote is a billionaire businessman from Nigeria, and is regarded as the richest man in Africa. He is worth around $17.1 billion, and achieved major success when his sugar production company earned a spot on the Nigerian stock exchange. Dangote also has cement and flour companies, but progress in these companies has been halted in order to focus on the sugar production business. Aliko started his career when he was just 21. SEE ALSO: Top 10 African countries with the most beautiful women – See which is #1! (With Pictures)

He became an investment trader with a loan from his uncle, which allowed him to develop his corporation, Dangote Group. The company also has investments in textiles, oil and gas, along with salt manufacturing and real estate.