Voice of America (Washington, DC)  Africa: Survey Lists 55
Billionaires in Africa  Johannesburg — There are at least 55
billionaires on the African continent. That's according to the
Africa's Richest survey from Venture Africa, an Africa-based
business magazine.  There are 10 countries represented on the
list, with Nigeria leading the way with 20 billionaires, South
Africa with nine and Egypt with eight.  The combined wealth of
Africa's 55 billionaires is $143.88 billion, and the average
wealth is $2.6 billion.  The richest man on the list is Aliko
Dangote, whose investments in manufacturing three decades ago
have grown into a $20.2 billion net worth. He is followed by
South African investor Allan Gray and Nigerian oil and telecom
businessman Mike Adenuga.  Of Nigeria's billionaires, 13 have
significant or total investments in the oil business, and mining
is a sector tapped by many on the list across the continent.
The Venture Africa survey has more than triple the number of
billionaires reported by previous