Ogunlesi’s Net Worth Soars to $2.5bn, Joins Dangote, Otedola on Elite African Billionaire List

Nigerian billionaire investor Adebayo Ogunlesi's net worth has surged to $2.5 billion, placing him among elite African billionaires like Aliko Dangote and Johann Rupert. Ogunlesi's wealth saw an $800 million increase since January, largely due to his stake in US asset management company BlackRock.

His investment in BlackRock has grown from $1 billion in January to $2.5 billion in August, representing a 10% yearly increase. Ogunlesi's latest move includes a consortium investment of $10 billion in Saudi Aramco's Jafurah gas infrastructure project, part of Saudi Arabia's economic plan to boost natural gas production.

Ogunlesi's interests extend beyond BlackRock, with investments in companies like Kosmos Energy Holdings LLC and Topgolf Callaway Brands. Additionally, Ogunlesi has joined the boards of BlackRock and OpenAI.

The article also mentions Ogunlesi's alleged involvement in a shipping line operation with Chinese interference.