Aliko Dangotes tops the list of Forbes 40 richest Africans 2012

The 2012 list of Africa's 40 richest people is out and Aliko Dangote once again tops the list. Africa's 40 richest are worth a combined $72.9 billion, up 12% from a year ago. Ten newcomers join the ranks, including, for the first time, two women. (Yay, finally!)
Rank Name Net Worth ($mil) Age

1. Aliko Dangote $12, 000 55

2. Nicky Oppenheimer & family $6, 400 67

3. Johann Repert & family $5, 700 62

4. Nassef Sawiris $5, 500 51

5. Mike Adenuga $4, 600 59

6. Christoffel Wiese $3, 700 71

7. Othman Benjelloun $2, 750 80

8. Patrice Motsepe $2,650 50

9. Naguib Sawiris $2, 500 58

10. Mohammed Mansour $2, 200 64
With about 8 Nigerians on the list and the poverty level keep increasing by the day!!!!

See the full list HERE