Forbes Honors Three Nigerians Among Wealthiest Black Americans
In 2024, Forbes unveiled its inaugural ForbesBLK50 list, highlighting the 50 wealthiest Black Americans. Among the honorees, three Nigerians—Wemimo Abbey, Tope Awotona, and Adebayo Ogunlesi—stand out for their significant contributions and entrepreneurial achievements.
Wemimo Abbey is the co-founder and co-CEO of Esusu, a New York-based fintech startup that assists renters in building their credit histories by reporting rent payments to credit bureaus. Esusu’s services are currently offered in over 20,000 properties, benefiting approximately 1.8 million Americans.
Tope Awotona is the founder and CEO of Calendly, a widely used scheduling platform that streamlines appointment bookings for individuals and businesses. Calendly has become a vital tool for professionals seeking efficient scheduling solutions.
Adebayo Ogunlesi is the chairman and managing partner of Global Infrastructure Partners, a private equity firm specializing in infrastructure investments. His leadership has been instrumental in the firm’s growth and success in the global infrastructure sector.