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In 2025, prominent African billionaires made significant strategic moves, with Strive Masiyiwa investing $720 million in AI factories across five countries to bolster computational sovereignty. Patrice Motsepe expanded TymeBank internationally and acquired Harmony Gold for $1.01 billion, while Abdul Samad Rabiu rewarded employees with $20.7 million. Femi Otedola divested from Geregu Power Plc for $750 million to pivot towards financial services, and Naguib Sawiris enhanced his wealth by over $2.2 billion through investments in electric mobility and luxury hospitality, collectively highlighting resilience and ethical leadership.