Nicky Oppenheimer
Heir to the De Beers diamond fortune, Nicky Oppenheimer remains one of Africa’s wealthiest individuals with significant investments in aviation, conservation, and private equity, following the sale of his 40% stake in De Beers for $5.1 billion.
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Nicky Oppenheimer is included in the list of the top four richest Africans by Forbes.
Four richest Africans wealthier than half the continent: Oxfam
Kenya· 2025-07-10
Nicky Oppenheimer has a net worth of $10.4 billion, making him one of Africa's wealthiest individuals.
Mo Dewji now worth $2.2 billion, remains East Africa’s richest person, youngest in Africa
Tanzania· 2025-06-08
Nicky Oppenheimer built his wealth through the diamond trade, particularly through De Beers.
Africa’s wealth Titans: Meet the 10 richest billionaires in 2025Tanzania· 2025-04-19
Nicky Oppenheimer has a net worth of $9.4 billion from diamonds through De Beers.
Forbes List: These are the richest people in Africa
Ghana· 2025-04-02
Fellow South African Nicky Oppenheimer and his family occupy third place with $10.4 billion.
Mo Dewji’s role in driving socioeconomic change in TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-03-30Heir to the De Beers diamond fortune, Oppenheimer sold his 40% stake in the company for $5.1 billion in 2012.
The 15 most powerful people in African business 2025Tanzania· 2025-03-03
