Top 20 Richest Musicians In Nigeria
Music has taken a major lead in entertainment, which brought about the questions music lovers do ask ''WHO IS THE RICHEST'' musician.
Here is a list of TOP 20 Richest Musicians in Nigeria.
20. Patoranking
The ''Girlie O'' crooner, has made a name for himself since he came on the music scene. With his back to back hits, he has over 60 million YouTube views and also trying as much as possible not slack down in the music world.Patoranking has a net worth of N400 million and has done a good job by saying on what he loves doing.
19. Yemi Alade
The ''King of Queens'' has been predicted to overthrow Tiwa Savage as the most popular and the richest Nigerian Female singer. She is not just a vocalist but one who knows what the fans want and her net worth is N560 million.
18. Chidinma Ekile
The ''Kedike'' diva is also one of top richest vocalist in Nigeria, She is small in stature but not in finacial size. Her hit song''Kedike'' brought her to the limelight of having the highest views on YouTube. Her net worth is N580 million.
17. Duncan Mighty
The Port-Hacourt first son, populaly known by his hit song'' Port-Hacourt Boy''is also one of the richest Musicians in Nigeria, Having 3 million views on YouTube over his hit songs,he has a strong affiliation with Niger Delta politicians and he's worth N700 million.
16. Ice Prince
With his hit song ''Oleku''having 3.1 million views on YouTube,The rapper who's signed to Chocolate City alongside M.I and Jesse Jagz has made him not to be off the hook, but has maintained the limelight of becoming one of the best rappers the country has to offer. He is worth N 820 million.
15. Phyno
Known by his native dialects, Phyno has become one the few rappers that has been making waves, with his hit song ''Man Of The Year'',he has gained the heart of his fans far and wide. Being the ambassador of Airtel and NairaBet, he's worth N870 million.
14. Olamide
Just like Phyno, the very intresting thing about his songs is that when people don't seem to understand his rap, they still dance and groove to it. The Guiuness Ambassador is one of the most likeable rappers in Nigeria, not only is he the best, he has set a platform through his YBNL record label for others to come to limelight, stars like Lil'kesh, Adekunle Gold, Vicktoh and Devolee are all signed to his label. He's currently worth N900 million.
13. Tiwa Savage
The first lady of Mavin Crew is, not only the hottest Diva in world of Music, but also an ambassador of various brands like Pepsi, Huggies, Mtn. Married to a top producer, her music life has not changed and she's currently shooting videos for her latest album RED. She's worth N980 million.
12. KCee
The ''Limpopo'' crooner's has made wave with his hit songs, being the boss of himself, he gave out N3000,000 to a random card seller at Ikeja. With his sound wave bursting songs, his net worth stands at an impressive N985 million.
11. Jude''M.I''Abaga
As one of the most successful rappers in Africa,The CEO of Chocolate City Records is big brother to Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince and Koker. As the Globacom amberssador, his net-worth is N995 million.
10. Timaya
Populaly known as ''Eberi Papa'' of Bayalsa, he is the one man army of DemMama Records. As one of the successful musicians, all his videos on YouTube have a combined number of Over 20 million views. Losing his Instagram account to hackers, he got his followers back in less than a week showing how his fans loved him. He's worth an impressive sum of N1.1 billion.
9. Iyanya
Years after he became the MTN project fame winner, Iyanya has gone ahead to become one of the biggest music stars in Nigeria. Now with Mavin Crew, the Yudala ambassador is worth the sum of N1.8 billion.
8. Banky W
Bringing up the likes of Wizkid and Skales, the CEO of EME music label has proved himself a force to be reckoned with in the Nigerian music industry, bagging contracts as ambassador of top brands including Ciroc, Samsung, MTN, etc. Banky has a net worth of a whooping sum of N2.3 billion.
7.Flavour
Featured by almost every Nigerian artiste, Flavour is been known for his creativity in adding melody to a song with his dialects, he knows what his fans want, with the help of his guitar, he delivers just that. He is the abassador of Globacom, the company that supports Entertainment in Nigeria, and he's said to be worth the sum of N2.5 billion.
6. Wizkid
Known as ''Star Boy Wizy'', wizkid made a name for himself in EME records, where he released his hit song ''Hola at your boi''which gave him a place in a spotlight with the CEO Banky W his mentor. He is a Glo ambassador and has become the one of biggest stars in Nigeria. He's worth a huge sum of N2.8 billion.
5. Davido
With his parents's wealth, Davido should top the list. The HKN Boss has done a good job of increasing his wealth for himself, known as OBO (Omo Baba Olowo), he is one of the top artistes signed by Sony Music Entertainment America and he is worth the whooping sum of N2.9billion.
4. Innocent''2Face'' Idibia
Being the one of the most represented and successful singers, the innocent-but-not innocent 2Face, with baby mama dramas has a likable personality in the Nigerian music industry.The star who recently marked his 41st birthday anniversary has enough money to cover up his youthful problems with a net worth of N4.5 billion.
3. D'Banj
Being a goal achiever , D'banj popularly known as the ''KOKOMASTER'', has paved a way for others to follow. He is the co-founder of defunct MO'HITS records owned by DON JAZZY which made him what he is today. Ater the split up he formed his own music group called DB RECORDS. Being more of a bussines man, the musician is the ambassador of World Bank for eradication of poverty in Africa. He is worth a reported sum of N5 billion.
2. Don Jazzy
Don Jazzy is one of the richest musicians we have in Nigeria, for the fact that things did not really go well with him and his MO'HIT Crew, he never slacked down. Now the CEO of Mavin Records, Don Jazzy has made his way to becoming one of the well known successful artistes in Nigeria, Most recently, he signed DNA Twins, Blair and Clinton. The ambassador of brands like Loya, Samsung and Konga has a net worth of N6.5 billion.
1. P-Square
Peter and Paul Okoye are the richest musicians not only in Africa. Having made name for themselves as one of the top 10 most viewed African videos on YouTube, these twins are truly successful. They are not only musicians but also businessmen who don't allow family sentiments get in their way. Booking for the duo in a show cost much than any other African artiste. Their net worth stands to be an amazing sum of N15 billion.
By:
Ohuoba Moses C
Here is a list of TOP 20 Richest Musicians in Nigeria.
20. Patoranking
The ''Girlie O'' crooner, has made a name for himself since he came on the music scene. With his back to back hits, he has over 60 million YouTube views and also trying as much as possible not slack down in the music world.Patoranking has a net worth of N400 million and has done a good job by saying on what he loves doing.
19. Yemi Alade
The ''King of Queens'' has been predicted to overthrow Tiwa Savage as the most popular and the richest Nigerian Female singer. She is not just a vocalist but one who knows what the fans want and her net worth is N560 million.
18. Chidinma Ekile
The ''Kedike'' diva is also one of top richest vocalist in Nigeria, She is small in stature but not in finacial size. Her hit song''Kedike'' brought her to the limelight of having the highest views on YouTube. Her net worth is N580 million.
17. Duncan Mighty
The Port-Hacourt first son, populaly known by his hit song'' Port-Hacourt Boy''is also one of the richest Musicians in Nigeria, Having 3 million views on YouTube over his hit songs,he has a strong affiliation with Niger Delta politicians and he's worth N700 million.
16. Ice Prince
With his hit song ''Oleku''having 3.1 million views on YouTube,The rapper who's signed to Chocolate City alongside M.I and Jesse Jagz has made him not to be off the hook, but has maintained the limelight of becoming one of the best rappers the country has to offer. He is worth N 820 million.
15. Phyno
Known by his native dialects, Phyno has become one the few rappers that has been making waves, with his hit song ''Man Of The Year'',he has gained the heart of his fans far and wide. Being the ambassador of Airtel and NairaBet, he's worth N870 million.
14. Olamide
Just like Phyno, the very intresting thing about his songs is that when people don't seem to understand his rap, they still dance and groove to it. The Guiuness Ambassador is one of the most likeable rappers in Nigeria, not only is he the best, he has set a platform through his YBNL record label for others to come to limelight, stars like Lil'kesh, Adekunle Gold, Vicktoh and Devolee are all signed to his label. He's currently worth N900 million.
13. Tiwa Savage
The first lady of Mavin Crew is, not only the hottest Diva in world of Music, but also an ambassador of various brands like Pepsi, Huggies, Mtn. Married to a top producer, her music life has not changed and she's currently shooting videos for her latest album RED. She's worth N980 million.
12. KCee
The ''Limpopo'' crooner's has made wave with his hit songs, being the boss of himself, he gave out N3000,000 to a random card seller at Ikeja. With his sound wave bursting songs, his net worth stands at an impressive N985 million.
11. Jude''M.I''Abaga
As one of the most successful rappers in Africa,The CEO of Chocolate City Records is big brother to Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince and Koker. As the Globacom amberssador, his net-worth is N995 million.
10. Timaya
Populaly known as ''Eberi Papa'' of Bayalsa, he is the one man army of DemMama Records. As one of the successful musicians, all his videos on YouTube have a combined number of Over 20 million views. Losing his Instagram account to hackers, he got his followers back in less than a week showing how his fans loved him. He's worth an impressive sum of N1.1 billion.
9. Iyanya
Years after he became the MTN project fame winner, Iyanya has gone ahead to become one of the biggest music stars in Nigeria. Now with Mavin Crew, the Yudala ambassador is worth the sum of N1.8 billion.
8. Banky W
Bringing up the likes of Wizkid and Skales, the CEO of EME music label has proved himself a force to be reckoned with in the Nigerian music industry, bagging contracts as ambassador of top brands including Ciroc, Samsung, MTN, etc. Banky has a net worth of a whooping sum of N2.3 billion.
7.Flavour
Featured by almost every Nigerian artiste, Flavour is been known for his creativity in adding melody to a song with his dialects, he knows what his fans want, with the help of his guitar, he delivers just that. He is the abassador of Globacom, the company that supports Entertainment in Nigeria, and he's said to be worth the sum of N2.5 billion.
6. Wizkid
Known as ''Star Boy Wizy'', wizkid made a name for himself in EME records, where he released his hit song ''Hola at your boi''which gave him a place in a spotlight with the CEO Banky W his mentor. He is a Glo ambassador and has become the one of biggest stars in Nigeria. He's worth a huge sum of N2.8 billion.
5. Davido
With his parents's wealth, Davido should top the list. The HKN Boss has done a good job of increasing his wealth for himself, known as OBO (Omo Baba Olowo), he is one of the top artistes signed by Sony Music Entertainment America and he is worth the whooping sum of N2.9billion.
4. Innocent''2Face'' Idibia
Being the one of the most represented and successful singers, the innocent-but-not innocent 2Face, with baby mama dramas has a likable personality in the Nigerian music industry.The star who recently marked his 41st birthday anniversary has enough money to cover up his youthful problems with a net worth of N4.5 billion.
3. D'Banj
Being a goal achiever , D'banj popularly known as the ''KOKOMASTER'', has paved a way for others to follow. He is the co-founder of defunct MO'HITS records owned by DON JAZZY which made him what he is today. Ater the split up he formed his own music group called DB RECORDS. Being more of a bussines man, the musician is the ambassador of World Bank for eradication of poverty in Africa. He is worth a reported sum of N5 billion.
2. Don Jazzy
Don Jazzy is one of the richest musicians we have in Nigeria, for the fact that things did not really go well with him and his MO'HIT Crew, he never slacked down. Now the CEO of Mavin Records, Don Jazzy has made his way to becoming one of the well known successful artistes in Nigeria, Most recently, he signed DNA Twins, Blair and Clinton. The ambassador of brands like Loya, Samsung and Konga has a net worth of N6.5 billion.
1. P-Square
Peter and Paul Okoye are the richest musicians not only in Africa. Having made name for themselves as one of the top 10 most viewed African videos on YouTube, these twins are truly successful. They are not only musicians but also businessmen who don't allow family sentiments get in their way. Booking for the duo in a show cost much than any other African artiste. Their net worth stands to be an amazing sum of N15 billion.
By:
Ohuoba Moses C
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