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In recent years, a number of individuals in Ghana have accumulated substantial wealth through smart and well-timed business decisions. Here’s a list of the top 10 richest people in Ghana in 2023:
10. The Kalmonis
The Kalmoni Group, originally established as Kalmoni & Sons in 1912, has grown into a vast family empire that includes Japan Motors and six other companies. The Kalmoni family’s estimated net worth stands at $700 million.
9. The Irani Brothers
Anthony and Edmund Irani, known as The Irani Brothers, share a combined net worth of $800 million. They are the proprietors of Irani Brothers & Others Limited, a company specializing in wheat flour production for Ghana’s bread and pastry industry. Originally from Lebanon, they are now residents of Ghana.
8. Osei Kwame Despite
Furthermore, Osei Kwame Despite, a music education enthusiast, ranks among Ghana’s top 10 richest individuals in 2023. He is the proprietor of Despite Company Ltd.. His net worth is estimated to be $800 million.
7. Alhaji Mohammed Ahmed Odaymat
Alhaji Mohammed Ahmed Odaymat, of Lebanese descent and a Ghanaian national, is the CEO of the Odaymat Group of Companies. He has accumulated his wealth through investments in the automobile, paints, power, and ICT sectors, resulting in an estimated net worth of $850 million.
6. Michael Ibrahim Mahama
Michael Ibrahim Mahama is the founder of the largest Ghanaian-owned mining company in West Africa. He also has interests in consulting, construction, and civil works, with a net worth of $860 million.
5. Nabil Edmond Moukarzel
Nabil Edmond Moukarzel, a Ghanaian millionaire, holds a significant stake in Finatrade, a leading West African production and distribution enterprise. His current wealth is estimated at $900 million.
4. John Dramani Mahama
John Dramani Mahama, a former president of Ghana from 2012 to 2017, has a net worth of $900 million. He is known for his expertise in communication and history.
3. Dr. Kwame Addo Kufuor
Dr. Kwame Addo Kufuor, Ghana’s wealthiest politician, boasts a net worth of $1.2 billion. His diverse portfolio includes investments in banking, insurance, real estate, farming, media, and mining.
2. Dr. Sam E. Jonah
Dr. Sam E. Jonah, another of Ghana’s top 10 richest individuals in 2023, possesses a net worth of $1.2 billion. He has interests in a variety of sectors, including financial services, oil and gas services, agriculture, real estate, mining, and construction.
1. Ernesto Taricone
Ernesto Taricone, an Italian-born Ghanaian businessman, heads the Trassaco Group, a conglomerate with interests in agriculture, mining, forestry, and real estate. He is the wealthiest individual in Ghana, with a net worth of $1.3 billion, surpassing all others in the country.
