Sure, but there isnt anything wrong with emulating those who have achieved what you would like to achieve. In facts its a common practice.What is success? Completely subjectiveas you very well know There are many black people like what you just described. But did they lose themselves?
Keep in mind, to the majority of the planet money is not everything.
Whites emulated the arabs, the chinese, and northern Africans at various points throughout history in order to get where they are now. This idea that its "selling out" to do so is ridiculous.
IMO of course