Africa Matters

Africa’s Top 5 Youngest Billionaires

Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian While many of Africa’s wealthiest individuals are seasoned veterans in business, a notable few have achieved billionaire status at a younger age. Excelling in technology, manufacturing, and real estate, these entrepreneurs exemplify innovation and determination. According to Forbes, here are the five youngest billionaires in Africa, with the youngest just 43 years old. Tope…

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His father exposed him to business at age 11, now he is Africa’s youngest billionaire

CEO of Mohammed Enterprises Tanzania Limited (METL), Mohammed ‘Mo’ Dewji, is regarded as one of Africa’s youngest billionaires, presiding over a business with 150 product lines with an estimated revenue of $2.5B. The secret to his success began with his father giving him business lessons at the age of 11, as well as his exposure to the commerce industry…

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