Africa Billionaires Archives

How Africa’s richest families control the continent’s biggest companies

Across Africa, powerful families build lasting corporate empires spanning industries, markets and generations while shaping the continent’s economic future.

Maureen Wairimu · September 6, 2026

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Who will own Africa’s next trillion-dollar businesses?

Africa’s next corporate giants may emerge from AI, energy, finance, mining, logistics and consumer markets rather than traditional industries.

Kofi Mensah · September 5, 2026