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Africa’s Self-made Billionaires

African Billionaires 2009
Who are these deep-pocketed Africans? They are self-made entrepreneurs who made their fortunes in the oil, mining and manufacturing sectors. Two are Nigerians; one once did mine scut work; and the richest among the pack is also among the top 50 richest people in the world.