African IPO turns people into oil tycoons, and they have the memes to prove it

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Washington Post

What happened

A minimum investment of $3.94 can buy a partnership with the continent’s richest man.

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  • A minimum investment of $3.94 can buy a partnership with the continent’s richest man.
  • Reported by Washington Post and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:51:46 UTC.

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  4. African IPO turns people into oil tycoons, and they have the memes to prove it

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