Banking & Finance
Top 10 Richest Women in Africa (2025)
Africa’s top 10 richest women in 2025—from oil magnate Folorunsho Alakija to retail tycoon Wendy Ackerman—are redefining wealth, power, and legacy across the continent.
Meet Africa’s richest women in 2025—billionaires and millionaires leading industries like oil, banking, retail, and telecom with power, purpose, and legacy.
1. Folorunsho Alakija 
Net Worth: $1.6 billion
Industry: Oil, Fashion, Real Estate
Quote: “I never went to a university, but I am proud to say that I have built a business empire.”
Link idea: Profile of Folorunsho Alakija
2. Ngina Kenyatta (Mama Ngina) 
Net Worth: $1.4 billion
Industry: Banking, Hospitality, Media
Quote: “Wealth is not just about money; it’s about legacy and the impact you leave behind.”
Link idea: Kenyatta Family Wealth and Business Empire
3. Hajia Bola Shagaya
Net Worth: $950 million
Industry: Real Estate, Oil, Finance
Quote: “Success is not by accident; it is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, and most of all, love of what you are doing.”
4. Wendy Appelbaum 
Net Worth: $850 million
Industry: Wine, Investments
Quote: “Philanthropy is not just about giving money; it’s about solving problems.”
5. Dr. Stella Okoli
Net Worth: $800 million
Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Quote: “I started with a dream to make healthcare affordable and accessible to all Nigerians.”
6. Daisy Danjuma
Net Worth: $800 million
Industry: Oil, Politics, Philanthropy
Quote: “Empowering women is not a choice; it’s a necessity for national development.”
7. Irene Charnley
Net Worth: $150 million
Industry: Telecommunications
Quote: “Technology is the great equalizer; it bridges gaps and creates opportunities.”
Link idea: Women in African Telecom Leadership
8. Wendy Ackerman
Net Worth: $190 million
Industry: Retail
Quote: “Retail is about understanding people’s needs and meeting them effectively.”
9. Bridgette Radebe
Net Worth: $100 million
Industry: Mining
Quote: “Mining is not just about extracting minerals; it’s about uplifting communities.”
10. Zarin Merali
Net Worth: $220 million
Industry: Diversified Investments
Quote: “Stewardship of wealth is about sustaining growth and giving back to society.”
Link idea: Kenya’s Women in Investment & Finance