Sam Darwish Gains Nearly 12 Million From Ihs Stake

Sam Darwishs 3.9 stake in IHS Towers has surged by 11.76 million over the past month, reaching 56 million.

IHS stock has rallied 26.74 percent over the past month, lifting its market capitalization to 1.45 billion and delivering meaningful gains to shareholders.

IHS Towers shares have risen 48.97 since the start of 2025, driven by renewed investor confidence and strategic growth initiatives.

Sam Darwish, the U.S.-Nigerian telecom executive and CEO of IHS Towers, has seen the value of his stake in the company climb by nearly 12 million, driven by a sharp rally in the firms shares on the New York Stock Exchange NYSE amid renewed investor confidence.

Darwish holds a 3.9 percent stake in the telecom infrastructure groupequivalent to 12,921,750 sharesmaking him a key player in Africas telecom sector. Over the past month, the market value of his holdings has climbed 11.76 million to 56 million, according to data tracked by Billionaires.Africa .

The latest gain builds on a 5.88 million increase recorded between Jan. 31 and Feb. 26 , when his stake rose from 41.94 million to 47.83 million. The sustained upward momentum underscores Darwishs growing wealth and continued influence in the African telecom infrastructure space.

Founded by Darwish in 2001, IHS Towers is the worlds third-largest independent telecom tower operator by tower count, managing over 39,000 towers across Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. The company has ramped up expansion in 2025, adding 385 tenants, securing 1,566 lease amendments, and building 207 new towers136 of which are located in Brazil.

The telecom infrastructure giant recently raised 1.6 billion through a dual-currency syndication and bond issuance , strengthening its financial position amid currency volatility and shifting market dynamics. Despite solid organic growth, the companys 2024 revenue fell 19.5 percent to 1.71 billion , primarily due to the sharp devaluation of the Nigerian nairaone of its key operating markets.