Three Yoruba Nigerians, Adebayo Ogunlesi, Tope Awotona, and Wemimo Abbey, have been recognized on the prestigious 2024 ForbesBLK 50 list. This list celebrates the accomplishments of the wealthiest and most influential Black Americans.
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Adebayo Ogunlesi, with a net worth of $1.7 billion, is a trailblazer in global infrastructure investment. He is the chairman and co-founder of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), which underwent a transformative $12.5 billion acquisition by BlackRock in 2024.
Tope Awotona, the founder and CEO of Calendly, has revolutionized scheduling systems and boasts a net worth of $1.4 billion.
At 32, Wemimo Abbey is the youngest Nigerian on the list. As the co-founder of Esusu, an African fintech company, Abbey is addressing financial inclusion by helping renters build credit. Esusu reports rent payments to credit bureaus and is used by over 20,000 properties, benefiting 1.8 million Americans.
This recognition underscores the importance of legitimate achievements and innovation in gaining success. Notably, all three Nigerians on the list belong to the Yoruba ethnic group, highlighting their notable contributions to various industries.
Congratulations to these trailblazers for their remarkable accomplishments.
