who is the richest black woman in the world?
The license awarded to Alakija marked her first foray into the booming oil industry. At a time Folorunsho Alakija was the richest black woman in the world, but the slump in oil price has affected her net worth. Currently, Alakija is the third wealthiest black woman in the world and the richest woman in Nigeria. Orpah Gail Winfrey is the daughter of a former maid and a coal mine, barber and city councilman. The name âOprahâ was adopted by her family members due to the difficulty of pronouncing Orpah.