Just for fun, I asked ChatGPT to compare the current GDPs of African countries with Elon Musk’s net worth (estimated at $248 billion). While the figures should be verified, the preliminary result is:
Elon Musk is the 5th largest economy in Africa, with a net worth greater than 50 African countries. Here’s the numerical breakdown.
Top 10 African GDPs v. Elon Musk Net Worth (2024)
1. South Africa – $373 billion
-Musk’s net worth is 66.5% of South Africa’s GDP
-Difference: South Africa’s GDP exceeds Musk by $125 billion
2. Egypt – $347 billion
-Musk’s net worth is 71.5% of Egypt’s GDP
-Difference: Egypt’s GDP exceeds Musk by $99 billion
3. Algeria – $266 billion
-Musk’s net worth is 93.2% of Algeria’s GDP
-Difference: Algeria’s GDP exceeds Musk by $18 billion
4. Nigeria – $252 billion
-Musk’s net worth is 98.4% of Nigeria’s GDP
-Difference: Nigeria’s GDP is only larger by $4 billion
5. Ethiopia – $205 billion
-Musk’s net worth is 121% of Ethiopia’s GDP
-Difference: Musk’s net worth exceeds Ethiopia’s GDP by $43 billion
6. Morocco – $152 billion
-Musk’s net worth is 163% of Morocco’s GDP
-Difference: Musk’s net worth exceeds Morocco’s GDP by $96 billion
7. Kenya – $104 billion
-Musk’s net worth is 238% of Kenya’s GDP
-Difference: Musk’s net worth exceeds Kenya’s GDP by $144 billion
8. Angola – $92 billion
-Musk’s net worth is 270% of Angola’s GDP
-Difference: Musk’s net worth exceeds Angola’s GDP by $156 billion
9. Cote D’Ivoire – $86 billion
-Musk’s net worth is 288% of Cote D’Ivoire’s GDP
-Difference: Musk’s net worth exceeds Cote D’Ivoire’s GDP by $162 billion
10. Tanzania – $79 billion
-Musk’s net worth is 314% of Tanzania’s GDP
-Difference: Musk’s net worth exceeds Tanzania’s GDP by $169 billion
Imagine if we added large Western multinational firms to the comparison? The result would be disastrous. African people please listen to me… if you do not make big changes soon (starting with your “leadership”) then in the next 10years you will be completely swallowed by the global economy. Already now you are mashed up at the edge of the throat. One “throat-thrust” and you will fall headlong in the stomach to be digested.
There is but one way out…to heed the clarion call for vigorous nation-building!
Onward & Upward!
~Dr. Ikenna Ezealah
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