48) Reginald Mengi – Net Worth: $560 Million (Tanzania)

This self-made media mogul heads one of the largest media conglomerates in Africa. His IPP Media Group owns 11 newspapers, radio stations, TV stations and internet properties.

47) Said Salim Bakhresa Net Worth: $575 Million (Tanzanian)

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The 65-year-old self-made millionaire is a Tanzanian businessman. He launched Azam TV, a pay TV service for East Africa. He dropped out of school when he was just 14 to sell potato mix.