So no Igbo man on the list – People react to Forbes’ list of the richest individuals in the world for March 2024. Diverse reactions flood online platforms as Forbes reveals the roster of wealthiest individuals globally as of March 2024.
Forbes announced on April 2nd, 2024, that the number of billionaires has increased in 2024 despite inflation and political instability.
According to Forbes, there are now 2,781 billionaires worldwide – a rise of 141 compared to the 2023 figures and 26 more than the record set in 2021.
Forbes stated, “They are wealthier than ever, with a combined worth of $14.2 trillion, up by $2 trillion from 2023 and $1.1 trillion higher than the previous record, also set in 2021.”
A cursory examination confirms that Aliko Dangote, valued at $13.4B, Mike Adenuga valued at $6.7B, Abdulsamad Rabiu valued at $5.2B, and Femi Otedola valued at $1.4B are the sole Nigerians listed in Forbes’ 2024 roster of the wealthiest individuals globally.
This revelation sparked discontent among some Nigerians, particularly the Igbo community, who vehemently criticized Forbes’ list.
Here’s the roster of Nigerians on the Forbes list as of March 2024:
Dangote, chairman of Dangote Cement, maintains his top spot as Africa’s wealthiest individual. His fortune has risen to $13.4 billion, earning him the 144th position, according to Forbes.
With a net worth of $6.7 billion, Adenuga, chairman of Globacom, a Nigerian telecommunications company, occupies the 409th spot.
Rabiu, chairman of BUA Group, with an estimated net worth of $5.2 billion, is positioned at 581st place.
Celebrity billionaire Femi Otedola, Chairman of Geregu Power and First Bank Holdings, secures the 2152nd spot with a net worth of $1.4 billion.
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People reactions below
siimisolatasha: So no Igbo on the list and they make the most noise 😂.
melzzy___’: Arthur Eze smiling at one corner 😏.
bright___r: There are numerous Igbo billionaires in the East.., it’s just that they haven’t declared their assets 😏.
m_i_volga: You see this Otedola ? There’s something powerful about him. A very silent achiever.
chioma_mathias: Politicians looking at this smiling “ you dunno what’s going on “
sweetpatootie_: Igbos are still the richest tribe in Nigeria.
jay_scotch_autos: Do you know there are people who are this rich but didn’t make it to this list ?😂.
cash.freezo: Some igbo men get that money but we don’t make noise 😂😂.
bashgaa__: 2 Hausa, 2 Yoruba & 0 Alariwo. Ndi we are the richest 😂😅.
__donmaiku: Lol one man said all these forbes list are lie!the richest people are not on Forbes list😂😂😂