African Philanthropists

These sons and daughters of Africa share their wealth.

And the Winner is … No One? - Organizers of the Mo Ibrahim Prize for Good Governance in Africa (also known as the world's most valuable individual prize) say that no leader was worthy of the award this year. The prize awards $5 million to a democratically elected leader who governed well, raised living standards and then voluntarily left office.  (Photo: REUTERS/Ben Phillips/Mo Ibrahim Foundation/Handout )
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Angelique Kidjo  - Singer-songwriter Angelique Kidjo hails from Benin and is known for her work as a UNICEF Goodwill ambassador and founder of the Batonga Foundation, which supports education for girls across the African continent.(Photo: Fernando Leon/Getty Images)
Tony Elumelu - Nigerian banker and economist Tony Elumelu is founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, which grooms African business leaders and entrepreneurs to help enhance the competitiveness and growth of Africa’s private sector.  (Photo: REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde)Dikembe Mutombo Helps Build Hospital in Congo - As much as former NBA star Dikembe Mutombo blocked shots and wagged his finger, saying, "No, no, no" on the court...off the court, when it came to helping his native Congo, he was saying, 'Yes, yes, yes!' According to NBA.com, Mutombo donated nearly $15 million to build the Biamba Marie Mutombo Hospital, named after his late mother, in Congo. All hail Mount Mutombo for his humanity.(Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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Theophilus Danjuma - Former Nigerian defense minister and oil entrepreneur Theophilus Danjuma is founder of the TY Danjuma Foundation, which supports healthcare and educational initiatives in Nigeria.(Photo: Reuters)

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