Top 10 Richest People in Benin

Ranked by net worth and influence

Last updated: February 2026

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Patrice Talon

Patrice Talon

Cotton King & President; President of Benin

Benin Business & Economics; Politics & Government
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Sébastien Ajavon

CEO Benin Control

Benin Business & Economics
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Lionel Zinsou

Lionel Zinsou

Ex-PM & Investment Banker

Benin Business & Economics
#4
Marcel de Souza

Marcel de Souza

CEO Bank of Africa Benin

Benin Business & Economics
#5
Thomas Boni Yayi

Thomas Boni Yayi

Ex-President (2006-2016)

Benin Politics & Government
#6
Angélique Kidjo

Angélique Kidjo

Grammy Winner & Global Star

Benin Entertainment
#7

Barthélémy Toguo

Performance Artist

Benin Arts & Culture
#8
Bruno Amoussou

Bruno Amoussou

Ex-Presidential Candidate

Benin Politics & Government
#9

Romuald Wadagni

Minister of Economy & Finance

Benin Politics & Government
#10
Stéphane Sessègnon

Stéphane Sessègnon

Ex-West Brom & Squirrels Star

Benin Sports

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