May 16, 2023, 05:25 PM IST
Tanisha Rajput
Source: FORBES 2022 Report
Tanisha Rajput
10. Wendy Appelbaum
A South African business leader, and philanthropist, Wendy is one of the most powerful women in the world and has a net worth of $259 million.
9. Beyonce
Beyonce Giselle Knowles Carter is one of the most famous female pop singers. She was the first black woman to headline the music festival Coachella and her performance was the most Coachella video ever streamed on YouTube. She is the second richest black musician with a net worth of $500 million.
8. Janice Bryant Howroyd
Founder and CEP of ActOne, Howroyd is a provider of workforce solutions. She has a net worth of $629 million.
7. Sheila Crump Johnson
Co-founder of BET, and CEO of Salamander Hotels and Resorts, Johnson is the first African American businesswoman to attain a net worth of $750 million.
6. Hajia Bola Shagaya
A Nigerian-born, Shagaya is an international business tycoon, fashion enthusiast and political icon, and has a net worth of $959 million.
5. Folounsho Alakija
She is a Nigerian businesswoman, billionaire and philanthropist who usually owns wealth from fashion, oil, real estate and the printing industries. As of 2022, Alakija's net worth is estimated to be $1 billion.
4. Ngina Kenyatta
With a net worth of $1.5 billion, the former First Lady of Kenya, Kenyatta is among the world's top 5 richest black women. She is a stakeholder in almost half of all multinational organisations in Kenya.
3. Rihanna
One of the most famous pop stars in the world, Rihanna is also an actress, fashion designer and businesswoman who owns a beauty brand called Fenty. She also became the world's richest female artist with a net worth of $1.7 billion.
2. Isabel Dos Santos
The eldest child of former Angolan president Jose Eduardo dos Santos, Isabel is a businesswoman who has an extensive investment portfolio including a 25 per cent share in Untel. She has a net worth of $2 billion.
1. Oprah Winfrey
An American talk show host, television producer, actress, author and philanthropist is currently the richest black woman as per Forbes. She currently has a net worth of $3.5 billion.
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Now, let's delve into the details of the top 10 black women mentioned in the Forbes 2022 Report:
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Oprah Winfrey ($3.5 billion): Oprah is a multifaceted personality, known for her talk show, television production, acting, writing, and philanthropy. She holds the title of the richest black woman according to Forbes.
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Isabel Dos Santos ($2 billion): The daughter of former Angolan president Jose Eduardo dos Santos, Isabel is a businesswoman with a diverse investment portfolio, including a significant share in Untel.
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Rihanna ($1.7 billion): A global pop star, actress, and fashion designer, Rihanna has not only made her mark in the entertainment industry but also as a successful businesswoman, notably with her beauty brand, Fenty.
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Ngina Kenyatta ($1.5 billion): As the former First Lady of Kenya, Ngina Kenyatta is a stakeholder in numerous multinational organizations in Kenya, contributing to her substantial net worth.
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Folounsho Alakija ($1 billion): A Nigerian businesswoman involved in fashion, oil, real estate, and printing industries, Alakija is also a philanthropist with significant wealth.
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Hajia Bola Shagaya ($959 million): This Nigerian-born business tycoon and political icon has made a mark internationally, particularly in the realms of business and fashion.
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Sheila Crump Johnson ($750 million): Co-founder of BET and CEO of Salamander Hotels and Resorts, Johnson is a trailblazing African American businesswoman.
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Janice Bryant Howroyd ($629 million): The founder and CEO of ActOne, Howroyd is a prominent figure in providing workforce solutions.
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Beyonce ($500 million): A globally recognized pop singer, Beyonce made history as the first black woman to headline Coachella, with her performance becoming the most-streamed Coachella video on YouTube.
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Wendy Appelbaum ($259 million): A South African business leader and philanthropist, Wendy Appelbaum is among the most powerful women globally.
These women have not only excelled in their respective fields but have also contributed significantly to various industries, showcasing their entrepreneurial acumen and influence on a global scale.
