Ah, mon ami—come, let’s talk about something both dazzling and deep: the people who carry Ivory Coast on their shoulders through sheer vision, grit, and enterprise. Their fortunes tell stories of harvest, hustle, music, football, finance, and our collective rise. So, sit back with a refreshing bissap or attieké, and let me walk you through our top 10 richest Ivorians of 2025.

Summary Table

(Note: Some lists vary—names and wealth can shift with new reports—but this represents the most consistent picture as of mid-2025.)

1. Jean-Louis Billon – The Agro-Industrial Titan

Friend, if you’ve ever sprinkled sugar, rubbed in palm oil, or held a rubber sandal, you’ve touched something shaped by the SIFCA Group. Jean-Louis Billon—our number one—is the CEO of SIFCA, an agro-industrial giant spanning palm oil, sugar, rubber, and more. His fortune sails over $1 billion, placing him at the top of our list . He’s also served as Minister of Trade and Commerce, blending politics and business in that special way only an Ivorian can.

2. Jean Kacou Diagou – The Insurance Maestro

Let me tell you of a man who built something from nothing. Jean Kacou Diagou founded the NSIA Group in 1995, and today his fingerprints are on insurance, banking, and asset management across West Africa. He’s worth around $405 million, moving markets with calm confidence . A true builder, a quiet powerhouse.

3. Yaya Touré – From Midfield to Millions

Oh, Yaya—our midfield general on the pitch, now a financial general off it. With trophies from Barça and City, endorsements, a football academy, and shrewd real estate moves, his net worth is roughly $240 million . He shows us how athletic grace can turn into enduring prosperity.

4. Alpha Blondy – Harmony, Reggae, Wealth

Alpha Blondy—the reggae legend whose rhythms echo from Abidjan to beyond. Not only has his voice stirred souls, he also owns media ventures like Alpha Blondy FM. His estimated fortune? Around $215 million . A king of culture and commerce.

5. Didier Drogba – The Legend Still Paying Dividends

Even after retirement, Didier remains iconic. From scoring for Chelsea to investing in real estate, mining, and his African Stars Academy, his wealth stands near $90 million . More important, his heart remains bound to Côte d’Ivoire’s youth and football.

6. Bernard Koné Dossongui – The Quiet Diversifier

Here’s a name less shouted, but widely respected. Dossongui weaves his fortune through banking, insurance, telecoms, cocoa processing, and more—known simply as “hundreds of millions” . A master of subtle strength.

7. Adama Bictogo – Tech, Infrastructure, Politics

Bictogo built Snedai Group to manage biometric passport production and operate in infrastructure and construction. Though his net worth is listed at around $16 million, his influence spans business and politics—and that’s a potent mix .

8. Gervinho – Speed, Goals, and Gains

Our winger extraordinaire brought home more than trophies. From AS Roma to China, Gervinho turned speed into earnings and splashed into property. While his total wealth is “millions,” the specifics aren't pinned .

9. Tidjane Thiam – Global Finance Royalty

Born in Abidjan but world-class through and through, Thiam led Prudential, then steered Credit Suisse as CEO from 2015 to 2020. Now executive chairman of Freedom Acquisition Corp, his wealth isn't publicly tallied, but his status as a global banker and advisor signals deep pockets and deep influence.

10. Kouamé Konan N’Sikan – Transport’s Trusted Hand

Don’t let the simple figure fool you: at over $10 million, N’Sikan made his name in UTB—transport that keeps our nation moving. He reminds us that logistics is the lifeblood of growth .

Stories Beyond the Numbers

Now, my dear friend, let’s reflect. These individuals are more than what they own—they represent fields that shape our society:

• Agriculture and processing (Billon) feed our bellies and drive employment.

• Finance and insurance (Diagou, Thiam) lay the foundation for business, homes, and dreams.

• Sport (Touré, Drogba, Gervinho) ignites national pride and inspires millions.

• Culture (Alpha Blondy) reminds us that identity is priceless.

• Infrastructure and governance (Bictogo, N’Sikan, Dossongui) build the roads, passports, and frameworks we move within.

Their success teaches us that true wealth in Côte d’Ivoire is rooted in diversification, resilience, innovation, and giving back.

Honorable Notes

There are also significant but less publicly quantified players—like Lebanese-Ivoirian business families (Ezzedine, Khalil, Fakhry, Hyjazi) who quietly command large sectors of our economy. The richness of our country can’t be boxed neatly; it’s in the markets and the mansions, the banks and the football pitches, the melodies and the pounding concrete.

Final Thoughts

So there you have it, dear reader—our top 10 richest Ivorians of 2025, told with pride, detail, and the warmth of our land. These names carry not just wealth, but hope, identity, and the story of a nation surging forward.

If you’d like a deeper dive into any of them—how they invest, where they give back, what they’re building next—just say the word. I’m here, with you, exploring the richness of Côte d’Ivoire one story at a time.