If you are referring to the wealthiest Black individual in the world, as of early 2026, the title belongs to Aliko Dangote. A Nigerian industrialist and the founder of the Dangote Group, his net worth is estimated at approximately $30 billion to $32.8 billion. His fortune is primarily derived from his massive cement production operations, sugar refineries, and a recently commissioned oil refinery in Nigeria, which is one of the largest in the world. Dangote has held the position of Africa's richest person for over a decade. Other prominent wealthy Black individuals include American tech investor Robert F. Smith, entertainment mogul Jay-Z, and Nigerian billionaire Abdulsamad Rabiu. While the U.S. has the highest number of Black billionaires, the single wealthiest individual currently remains based in Nigeria, reflecting the significant industrial growth in West Africa.