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DJ Cuppy excited as her billionaire father Femi Otedola makes the list of Forbes top 20 richest people in Africa
Renowned Nigerian disc jockey Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, professionally known as DJ Cuppy, is delighted as her billionaire father, Femi Otedola, secures a spot on Forbes’s list of the top 20 richest people in Africa.
Forbes places Otedola as the 20th richest individual in Africa, with Aliko Dangote retaining the top spot as the wealthiest person on the continent.
The latest Forbes rankings reveal that the 20 billionaires on the list have a combined wealth of $82.4 billion, reflecting an increase of $900 million from the $81.5 billion recorded in 2023.
In the breakdown of the rankings, South Africa claims six positions, closely followed by Egypt with five and Nigeria with four spots. Algeria, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe each have one billionaire on the list, while Morocco boasts two individuals among the top 20 richest in Africa.
The full list includes:
Aliko Dangote: $13.9 billion
Johann Rupert & family $10.1 billion
Nicky Oppenheimer & family — $9.4 billion
Nassef Sawiris — $8.7 billion
Mike Adenuga — $6.9 billion
Abdulsamad Rabiu — $5.9 billion
Naguib Sawiris — $3.8 billion
Mohamed Mansour — $3.2 billion
Koos Bekker — $2.7 billion
Patrice Motsepe — $2.7 billion
Issad Rebrab & family — $2.5 billion
Mohammed Dewji — $1.8 billion
Strive Masiyiwa — $1.8 billion
Aziz Akhannouch & family — $1.7 billion
Othman Benjelloun & family – $1.4 bilion
Youseff Mansour — $1.3 billion
Yassen Mansour — $1.2 billion
Christoffel Wiese — $1.2 billion
Michiel Le Roux — $1.1 billion
Femi Otedola — $1.1 billion.
Billionaire Femi Otedola expressed his extreme happiness on his verified Instagram page on January 23, 2024, as he proudly announced his inclusion in Forbes’s list of the top 20 richest people in Africa.
Alongside a photo featuring himself, Dangote, and two others, Femi Otedola shared his excitement with a caption that read: “interesting 🙇🏾♂️😄… F.Ote💲.”
See the post below:
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In the comment section of her father’s Instagram post announcing his inclusion in Forbes’s top 20 richest people in Africa, DJ Cuppy expressed her excitement and celebration. She hailed both her father and the acclaimed “God Father,” Aliko Dangote, with a joyful comment: “My 2 daddies 😍.”
This affectionate acknowledgment reflects her pride and admiration for the achievements of both her biological father, Femi Otedola, and the influential figure, Aliko Dangote.
See the screenshot below:
