The current king resides at a new palace, adjacent to the first one. While it may not be as lavish as the palaces of other royals on this list, it is impressive compared to its immediate surroundings and is even used for traditional large-scale events.
Oba Okunade Sijuwade of Ile-Ife
Estimated net worth: At least $75 million The full name is Alayeluwa Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II, and it is quite the mouthful. His local title is Ọọ̀ni, which is a traditional King in Ile-Ife, which is an ancient city located in Southwest Nigeria. The legend has it that this is the origin country of the Yoruba people.
Oba Sijuwade first sat in the throne in 1980 and he knows how to do business just as well as lead his country. He learned it all as a teenager from his father, who was King before him. Just like a proper apprentice.
Other than that, he has successfully gone into the oil business and different construction projects in Nigeria. He, too, owns real estate both in the U.K. and Nigeria.
Ghana Royal Family
Estimated net worth: $12 million Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is the 5th richest king in the continent of Africa. He went to graduate school in the United Kingdom, and he went on to work in private and public organizations in other countries such as Canada.
In 1989, he decided to return to Ghana to lead a 12 million dollar company that provided mining services in Africa. Thanks to his upbringing, he excelled in the business, and his personal net worth alone (not including the family’s wealth) is a whopping $10 million.
Other than business, some of the king's wealth comes from an impressive collection of crown jewels as well as real estate investments in Ghana and South Africa.