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  • Meet Ghana’s eight most richest families

    Meet Ghana’s eight most richest families

    In Ghana, when discussing affluent individuals, names like Osei Kwame Despite, Sir Sam Jonah, and Ibrahim Mahama often come to mind.

    However, this may not entirely depict the wealthiest families in the country.

    A video shared by The Billionaire Chronicles, sheds light on the families considered the eight wealthiest in Ghana.

    Here is a rundown of these notable families:

    Irani Family:
    Lebanese brothers Anthony and Edmond migrated to Ghana, establishing a wheat flour production business.

    Despite their passing, the family’s enterprise persists, with a substantial net worth of US$800 million, ranking them as Ghana’s wealthiest family.

    Kalmoni Family:
    This family boasts ownership of Japan Motors, Silver Star Tower, and Lakeside Estate, with an estimated net wealth of $700 million.

    Awuah Darko Family:
    Founded Marine and General Insurance Brokers and subsequently the Vanguard Group of Companies.

    With a net worth of $650 million, they are recognized as the foremost indigenous Ghanaian family.

    Milad Millet Family:
    Originating from a textile corporation, the family’s assets, primarily in towel manufacturing, now amount to around $620 million under the rebranded name Printex.

    Adamu Iddrissu Family:
    Adamu Iddrissu’s ventures include Global Haulage Limited and Royal Bank, contributing to a family wealth of approximately $550 million.

    Hitti Family:
    Established Qualiplast, later rebranded to Duraplast, owning Suvinil Paint and Ashfoam, with a combined net worth of $540 million.

    Azar Family:
    Elias Azar founded Azar Chemical Industries, which evolved from City Paint to become a leading importer of paint and building materials. With assets surpassing $520 million, the family’s business is now run by Ghazi and Rustom Azar.

    Bitar Family:
    John Bitar initiated John Bitar & Co Ltd., originating from cash crop farming to become a top producer of high-quality wood products. Their net worth stands at $450 million, placing them among Ghana’s wealthiest families.

  • Flashback: Ghana’s top 5 wealthiest families

    Flashback: Ghana’s top 5 wealthiest families


    Ghana has consistently been recognized as one of the premier business destinations, boasting a peaceful, stable, and progressively developing business environment.

    Over the years, this reputation has proven accurate, with numerous foreigners establishing multimillion-dollar enterprises in the country.

    Yet, many Ghanaian families and individuals have also reaped the rewards of conducting business in Ghana.

    In this feature, GhanaWeb Business shines a light on the top five Ghanaian families whose net worth exceeds $500 million. The information is drawn from a YouTube content created by The New Tourist:

    1. Adamu Iddrisu Family – Net Worth: $550 million
      The Adamu Iddrisu family, led by Alhaji Iddrisu, known as the founder of the defunct Royal Bank and Global Haulage Company (formerly A.A. Iddrisu Transport). Global Haulage maintains a prominent role in cocoa evacuation.
    2. Millad Millet Family – Net Worth: $620 million
      The Millad Millet family, with a self-made net worth derived from their involvement in the textile business. Of Lebanese descent, the family founded Millet Textile Corporation in 1958, later renamed Spintex and then Printex, which became a renowned textile brand.
    3. Awuah Darko Family – Net Worth: $650 million
      The Awuah Darko family, descending from the late Nana Awuah-Darko Ampem. Notable members include Kingsley Kwame Awuah-Darko, Daniel Awuah-Darko Jnr, David Awuah-Darko, and Harold Awuah-Darko. The family’s $650 million net worth is generated from the Vanguard Group of Companies.
    4. Kalmoni Family – Net Worth: Not specified
      The Kalmoni family, accumulating wealth through inheritance and various businesses, most notably Japan Motors. Kalmoni & Sons, established in 1912 by the grandfather of the present Kalmoni Family, has played a significant role in their evolving worth.
    5. Irani Family – Net Worth: $800 million
      At the top is the Irani family, also of Lebanese descent, comprising brothers Edmund Irani and Anthony Irani. Their wealth is believed to have been acquired from Irani Brothers & Others Limited, producers of wheat flour.
  • Actor Richard Roundtree passes away at 81

    Actor Richard Roundtree passes away at 81

    Richard Roundtree, an American actor who is most famous for playing the main character in the Shaft movies, has passed away at the age of 81.

    He passed away on Tuesday afternoon at his home in Los Angeles. His family was with him when he died, according to his manager Patrick McMinn.

    He died after a brief fight with pancreatic cancer.

    “According to McMinn, Richard’s job and career marked an important moment for African American men taking on prominent roles in movies. ”

    “He had a huge influence on the industry,” he said.

    Roundtree was born on July 9, 1942 in New Rochelle, New York. He started acting in the 1960s.

    He became famous at the age of 29 for his role as detective John Shaft, and many people thought he was a very special actor.
    The movie series from the 1970s was very famous because it was one of the first movies in a genre called Blaxploitation. These movies were action films that focused on black characters who were heroes.

    Roundtree also acted in several movies and TV shows. Some of the movies he appeared in are Inchon and Seven. He also appeared in TV series like Roots, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Desperate Housewives.

    Samuel L Jackson, who was in the 2000 Shaft remake and a 2019 movie in the same series with Roundtree, said that the late actor was “the original and the greatest at what he did”.

    He said that his death has caused a great sadness in his heart and he believes it has affected many other people as well.

    “Brother, I love you. I see you walking on the main street in Heaven and Isaac is leading your song,” he said, mentioning the popular theme song from Shaft that won an Oscar for its great original music.

    Roundtree was found to have breast cancer in 1993 and had surgery to remove both of her breasts.

    According to the New York Times, he has four daughters named Kelli, Nicole, Taylor, and Morgan. He also has a son named John and at least one grandchild.