2) Oprah Winfrey – Net Worth: $3 Billion (American)

Source of wealth: Media

Oprah Winfrey is the richest African Americans. The majority of her net worth was generated from her 25 year profitable daytime TV show and earnings from her Harpo production company, which she helped celebrities like Dr Phil, Dr Oz as well as Rachel Ray. She continues to support educational courses and has spent a whopping $100 million to build the Oprah Winfrey Learning Academy for girls in Johannesburg, South Africa.