Billionaires: Top 10 richest celebrities in 2026 Forbes ranking
By Charles Ouma, March 10, 2026Forbes has released its latest ranking of the world’s wealthiest, with several celebrities featuring in the list.
Across the world, the number of dollar billionaires stands at 3428, with Elon Musk topping the list.
The list features athletes and entertainers who have made strategic investments and cashed in on their platforms, granting them a life of financial success.
Dr. Dre
Dr Dre is dancing to the beat of making money, having inked a deal which saw him sell headphone maker Beats Electronics and streaming service Beats Music, which he co-founded, to Apple.
The legendary rapper and music producer is also the founder of record label Aftermath Entertainment, which he established in 1996.
The 61-year-old is valued at Ksh129’25 billion.
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter
Music pays, and Beyoncé is a living testimony, with earnings from her career spanning three decades, ushering her into the world of the super-wealthy.
With several albums to her name, 35 Grammy awards and more accolades, Beyonce continues to break the glass ceiling with her net worth reflecting the same at Ksh129.25 billion.
Rihanna
Despite limited action on the music scene with no album released over the last ten years, Robyn Rihanna Fenty continues to grow her net worth with Fenty Beauty proving to be the real money-maker for the 38-year-old.
Her net worth stands at Ksh129.25 billion.
Roger Federer
Federer may have retired as a tennis player, but he is yet to hang the racket of making money as he continues to mint billions at age 44.
Strategic partnerships with brands such as Uniqlo, Rolex and Mercedes have ensured that his net worth expands steadily to stand at Ksh142.18 billion.
Arnold Schwarzenegger
After finding fame on the screens and in politics following his stint as California Governor, the Hollywood legend is making money away from publicity, thanks to his entrepreneurial spirit. He holds a stake in several companies with investments in real estate.
LeBron James
Endorsement deals, hefty salary and business ventures are powering LeBron James to billionaire status and beyond, with Forbes estimating his value to be Ksh180.9 billion.
Endorsement deals with the likes of PepsiCo, Nike and Beats by Dre have seen his net worth soar, making him one of the wealthiest sportsmen alive.
Tyler Perry
He wears many hats, including director, actor, producer and businessman who dared to dream and succeeded.
At 56 years of age, his net worth stands at Ksh 180.9.
Tiger Woods
Net worth: $1.5 billion | Age: 50 | Citizenship: United States
The golf legend made his fortune from the sport that made him a global icon, earning around billions that have seen his fortune stand at Ksh193.8 billion at 50 years of age.
Kim Kardashian
At 45 years of age, Kim Kardashian’s investments are paying off handsomely, and setting the foundation of even greater financial success.
Having risen to fame as a reality TV star, Kim established her shapewear business Skims which is the real money maker, with her net worth pegged at Ksh245.6 billion.
Taylor Swift
After making her debut in the list in 2023, the 36-year-old popstar has mastered the art of making money, with her fortune standing at Ksh258.5 billion.
Royalties, tours, real estate and a multi-billion dollar music catalogue account for the lion’s share of her fortune.
Jay-Z
He made his debut in 2019, becoming the first hip-hop billionaire and paving the way for others to join him in the exclusive club.
The 56-year-old is valued at Ksh361.9 billion
Oprah Winfrey
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey has cemented her place among the world’s super-wealthy with her net worth standing at Ksh 413.6 billion.
The billions are spread across strategic investments in real estate, the media and assets such as 2,100 acres of land in Hawaii.
Michael Jordan
After excelling on the basketball court, Michael Jordan continues to enjoy the proceeds of his sweat with billions streaming in from corporate partners such as Nike, Hanes and Gatorade.
He also holds a minority stake in the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets with his net worth standing at Ksh 555.7 billion, making him the wealthiest sportsman alive.