Benoni Weah: Liberia's Richest Person (Est. $18M)

Benoni Weah is widely reported as Liberia's wealthiest individual, with an estimated net worth of US$18 million (per Forbes Africa / local business registries, 2022–23).

Profile

• Sectors: Telecommunications (Lonestar Cell MTN stake), mining (gold, diamond concessions), real estate (Monrovia commercial).
• Philanthropy: Founder/Chair, Benoni Weah Foundation — education scholarships, rural health clinics, youth sports.
• Politics: Former senator (Unity Party); brother of President George Weah (elected 2017, re-elected 2023).

Context

Liberia's formal economy is small (~$4 B GDP). Wealth concentration is high; reliable billionaire lists don't exist. Benoni Weah's visibility (business + politics + philanthropy) makes him the most cited "richest" figure, though opaque offshore holdings could alter rankings.

Caveat: Net worth estimates in Liberia are speculative; treat as indicative.