Sam Darwishs stake in IHS Towers has surged by 18.99 million in just 27 days, pushing his holdings close to 90 million.
IHS Towers shares have rallied 27 on the NYSE, lifting the companys market value to more than 2.33 billion.
Since January, the stock has soared nearly 137, cementing IHS Towers position as a global telecom infrastructure player.
Sam Darwish, the U.S.-Nigerian mogul and CEO of IHS Towers, has made a strong comeback in 2025 as the value of his stake in the company climbed to nearly 90 million. The recovery reflects renewed investor confidence in African telecoms and the importance of infrastructure supporting the regions growing connectivity.
Darwishs IHS stake nears 90 millionDarwish, who serves as chairman and CEO, owns a 3.9-percent stake in IHS Towers, equivalent to 12,921,750 shares. Over the past 27 days, his holdings have increased in value by nearly 19 million, climbing from 70.42 million on July 26 to 89.42 million by August 22.
The rebound wiped out earlier losses between May 5 and June 6, when his stake fell from 80.76 million to 73.52 million, a 7.24 million drop. The latest upswing highlights IHS Towers ability to bounce back as it expands its footprint in emerging markets.
