Famous Black Business People

1 Nate Robinson

Famous As: Basketball player, American football player, Businessperson, Restaurateur

Birthdate: May 31, 1984

Sun Sign: Gemini

Nationality: American

2 Herman Cain

Famous As: Businessperson

Birthdate: December 13, 1945

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Nationality: American

Died: July 30, 2020

3 Madam C. J. Walker

Famous As: Entrepreneur

Birthdate: December 23, 1867

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Nationality: American

Died: May 25, 1919

Madam C.J. Walker is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the first female self-made American millionaire. She manufactured and promoted a cosmetic-and-hair-care line catering to black women, through the Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company. She was also the richest African-American businesswoman when she died.

4 Jeffrey Wright

Famous As: Actor

Birthdate: December 7, 1965

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Nationality: American

Jeffrey Wright is a popular American actor. A self-made man, Jeffrey Wright overcame many childhood problems, including the demise of his father, to become an award-winning actor. Jeffrey Wright serves as an inspiration to many black Americans. In 2011, he established a gold exploration company called Taia Lion Resources, which provided employment to several Americans.

5 Tim Scott

Famous As: Politician

Birthdate: September 19, 1965

Sun Sign: Virgo

Nationality: American

6 Gladys Knight

Famous As: Singer-Songwriter

Birthdate: May 28, 1944

Sun Sign: Gemini

Nationality: American

7 Angelica Ross

Famous As: Businessperson

Birthdate: November 28, 1980

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Nationality: American

8 Aliko Dangote

Famous As: Businessman

Birthdate: April 10, 1957

Sun Sign: Aries

Nationality: Nigerien

9 Monica

Famous As: Singer

Birthdate: October 24, 1980

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Nationality: American

10 Madge Sinclair

Famous As: Actress

Birthdate: April 28, 1938

Sun Sign: Taurus

Nationality: Jamaican, American

Died: December 20, 1995

11 Daymond John

Famous As: CEO of FUBU

Birthdate: February 23, 1969

Sun Sign: Pisces

Nationality: American

12 Ken Carter

Famous As: Coach

Birthdate: February 13, 1959

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Nationality: American

13 A'Lelia Walker

Famous As: Businesswoman

Birthdate: June 6, 1885

Sun Sign: Gemini

Nationality: American

Died: August 17, 1931

14 Peter Lynch

Famous As: Financier

Birthdate: January 19, 1944

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Nationality: American

15 Cedella Marley

Famous As: Singer

Birthdate: August 23, 1967

Sun Sign: Leo

Nationality: Jamaican

16 Chamillionaire

Famous As: Rapper

Birthdate: November 28, 1979

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Nationality: American

17 Malinda Williams

Famous As: Actress

Birthdate: September 24, 1975

Sun Sign: Libra

Nationality: American

18 Patrice Motsepe

Famous As: Businessperson

Birthdate: January 28, 1962

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Nationality: South African

19 Nathan Morris

Famous As: Singer

Birthdate: June 18, 1971

Sun Sign: Gemini

Nationality: American

20 Bernice King

Famous As: Actress

Birthdate: March 28, 1963

Sun Sign: Aries

Nationality: American

21 Bernice King

Famous As: Political Leaders

Birthdate: March 28, 1968

Sun Sign: Aries

Nationality: American

22 Vernon Jordan

Famous As: Lawyer

Birthdate: August 15, 1935

Sun Sign: Leo

Nationality: American

23 Krayzie Bone

Famous As: Rapper

Birthdate: June 17, 1973

Sun Sign: Gemini

Nationality: American

24 Moise Tshombe

Famous As: Businessman

Birthdate: November 10, 1919

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Nationality: Congolese

Died: June 29, 1969

25 Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola

Famous As: Politician

Birthdate: August 24, 1937

Sun Sign: Virgo

Nationality: Nigerian

Died: July 7, 1998

26 Lauren Lake

Famous As: Lawyer

Birthdate: August 12, 1969

Sun Sign: Leo

Nationality: American

27 Tinchy Stryder

Famous As: Rapper

Birthdate: September 14, 1986

Sun Sign: Virgo

Nationality: Ghanaian

28 Dutchess Lattimore

Famous As: Tattoo Artist, TV Actress

Birthdate: February 25, 1984

Sun Sign: Pisces

Nationality: American

29 Sanusi Lamido Sanusi

Famous As: Banker

Birthdate: July 31, 1961

Sun Sign: Leo

Nationality: Nigerian

30 Richard Parsons

Famous As: Franchiser

Birthdate: April 4, 1948

Sun Sign: Aries

Nationality: American

31 John H. Johnson

Famous As: Publisher, Entrepreneur

Birthdate: January 19, 1918

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Nationality: American

Died: August 8, 2005

32 Maggie Lena Draper Walker

Famous As: Entrepreneur

Birthdate: July 15, 1864

Sun Sign: Cancer

Nationality: American

Died: December 15, 1934

33 Sean Combs

Famous As: Rapper

Birthdate: November 4, 1969

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Nationality: American

Three-time Grammy-winning hip-hop legend Sean Combs, known to fans as Puffy, Puff Daddy, or Diddy, started off as a talent director with Uptown and then launched his own record label. His debut album, No Way Out, was certified 7Xplatinum, and his song I'll Be Missing You topped the Billboard charts.