The Forbes billionaire list has dropped, and Black men and women have landed on the list again.

There are, of course, some “old reliables” on the list — names we’ve become used to seeing, and naturally equate with billionaire status. For example, Michael Jordan, Kanye West, and Jay-Z all made the Forbes billionaire list, though their placements on the list may be different than in previous years.

Oprah, too, made the list — and she’s the richest Black American woman on the list, with a net worth totaling nearly $3 billion. Rihanna, too, made the list for the first time in history.

What’s more, African billionaires made the list. Aliko Dangote — the richest man in Africa, whose career has been covered extensively at AfroTech — is the richest Black man in the world, with a net worth of an impressive $14 billion. Other African billionaires that made the list include Patrice Motsepe and Mike Adenuga.

Interestingly, the Black billionaires from the United States are — with few exceptions — in sports and entertainment, while the Black billionaires from Africa are in manufacturing and other types of investments.

And while it goes without saying that it’s impressive when any Black man or Black woman makes the Forbes billionaire list, it’s also worth noting that there are thousands of billionaires on the list — and only a handful is Black.

Let’s take a look at the list of Black billionaires on the Forbes billionaire list, and give them their flowers today.

Editorial note: The net worths listed in this piece are speculative estimates drawn from a variety of online sources.

Aliko Dangote

Photo Credit: Misha Friedman

Net Worth: $14 Billion

The world’s richest Black man is the first Black entry on the Forbes billionaire list. African billionaire Aliko Dangote comes in with an impressive $14 billion net worth.

Mike Adenuga

Courtesy of The Africa Report

Net Worth: $7.3 Billion

Mike Adenuga is one of the richest men in Nigeria, and his impressive $7.3 billion net worth comes from investments in the Telecomms industry.

Abdulsamad Rabiu

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Net Worth: $6.9 Billion

Rabiu’s children are this African billionaire’s pride and joy, and they’ll be set for life thanks to his $6.9 billion net worth.

Robert F. Smith

Photo Credit: Paras Griffin

Net Worth: $6.7 Billion

AfroTech frequently covers Robert F. Smith’s contributions to society at large, and the billionaire’s net worth continues to grow alongside his philanthropy.

David Steward

Photo Credit: Nicholas Hunt

Net Worth: $5.8 Billion

David Steward’s work in the computer programming industry has garnered him an impressive $5.8 billion net worth.

Patrice Motsepe

Photo Credit: Fadel Senna

Net Worth: $3.3 Billion

South Africa’s richest Black man continues to grow his $3.3 billion net worth.

Oprah Winfrey

Photo Credit: Paul Drinkwater

Net Worth: $2.6 Billion

From talk show host to powerhouse, Oprah Winfrey has amassed a $2.6 billion empire.

Kanye West

Photo Credit: Stefanie Keenan

Net Worth: $2 Billion

Say what you will about him, but Kanye West’s $2 billion net worth is a testament to his “jeen-yuhs.”

Rihanna

MARTIN BUREAU

Net Worth: $1.7 Billion

Riri’s entered the Forbes billionaire list for the first time in history thanks to her wise business moves.

Michael Jordan

Patrrick Kovarik

Net Worth: $1.7 Billion

The man, the myth, and the legend continues to add to his impressive net worth — even though he’s long since retired from the basketball court.

Jay-Z

Photo Credit: Axelle

Net Worth: $1.4 Billion

H to the Izzo continues to bank — to the tune of a $1.4 billion net worth.

Tyler Perry

Photo Credit: Paras Griffin

Net Worth: $1 Billion

Tyler Perry proved that Black directors can bank thanks to his billionaire status.