The reasons behind the exodus of Africa’s millionaires and billionaires
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The movement of Africa’s billionaires and millionaires to other regions of the world is a noteworthy trend that could have an impact on the continent’s economic landscape. Africa is a continent full of possibilities.
This change reflects the shifting dynamics in some of the wealthiest cities in Africa and raises questions about how money is distributed.
The reasons behind the exodus of Africa’s millionaires and billionaires
billionaire exodus
The wealthiest people in Africa have moved outside in significant numbers in recent years, with many of them becoming billionaires.
The primary motivation behind this migration is the pursuit of improved safety, security, and economic prospects overseas.
The wealthy of Africa are increasingly choosing to travel to the UK, USA, Australia, and UAE, where they may contribute significantly to the continent’s economy and create job possibilities.
Because of this phenomena, nations are unable to maximize their potential for wealth.
Millionaire flight out
For example, over the last ten years, some 18,700 wealthy people have left Africa in search of better opportunities elsewhere.
Local economies that gain from the investments and spending of these affluent people have been significantly impacted by this.
Over the ten years, almost 1,600 millionaires relocated within African nations. Some went to Namibia and Morocco, while the majority shifted to South Africa and Mauritius.
The richest cities in Africa
Africa continues to produce some of the wealthiest and most vibrant cities in the world, even with the exodus of high net worth individuals.
For example, Johannesburg is home to 12,300 high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and is home to one of the top 20 stock exchanges in the world, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
The city is well-known for its wealthy suburbs and continues to be a major center of wealth in South Africa.
With 7,400 HNWIs, Cape Town is yet another gem in Africa’s crown. Thanks to its increasing appeal among retired millionaires from Europe and other African countries, the city, which is well-known for its gorgeous residential districts, is expected to overtake Johannesburg as the wealthiest city in Africa by 2030.
Significant contributions to Africa’s wealth landscape come from Nairobi and Lagos as well.Nairobi, the capital of riches in East Africa and home to more than 60% of Kenya’s millionaires, is renowned for its pleasant environment and opulent neighborhoods.
As per the survey, Nairobi is home to 4,400 Kenyans with a net worth over Sh130 million and 70 with a net worth exceeding Sh13 billion.
Nigeria’s vibrant metropolis, Lagos, is home to an increasing number of affluent citizens and is not only the most populated city in Africa but also a major financial center.
The future of wealth in Africa is contingent upon a number of critical elements that have the potential to either facilitate or impede the growth of wealth.
Such things as the health of the environment and security, the existence of strong financial and banking institutions, media freedom, and solid ownership rights.
Africa’s cities need to concentrate on developing favorable environments that draw in new money as well as keep the continent’s affluent people as it continues to struggle with these issues.
This entails raising safety standards, providing tax rates that are competitive, and making sure that the business environment is stable and welcoming.
