TOP 20 RICHEST MUSICIANS IN AFRICA AND THEIR NET WORTH (2018)

TOP 20 RICHEST MUSICIANS IN AFRICA AND THEIR NET WORTH (2018)

1. AKON  🇸🇳

Real Name:                    Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam 
DOB:                             April 16, 1973
Net Worth :                    $80 million
Record Label:                Kon Live/Konvict Muzik




He was born in St. Louis, Missouri by an African parent; grew up in Senegal. Akon  has over 35 million albums sold worldwide. He has won numerous awards including five Grammy Award nominations and has 45 Billboard Hot 100 songs under his belt. He tops the list according to Forbes Africa. Few of his popular songs include: "Ghetto" in 2004 "Mama African" in 2007



2. BLACK COFFEE, SOUTH AFRICA 🇿🇦

Real Name:                      Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo
DOB:                               March 11, 1976
Net Worth :                      $60 million
Record Label:                  Soulistic Music

Born in South Africa’s house music province, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and raised in the Eastern Cape province, where Nelson Mandela hailed from, before moving back to KZN to study music.The multiple award winning artist Black coffee began his career around 1995 and has released five albums as well as a live DVD under his Johannesburg-based record label, Soulistic Music.



3. DON JAZZY, NIGERIA 🇳🇬

Real Name:                      Hugh Masekela
DOB:                               November 26, 1982
Net Worth :                      $30 million
Record Label:                  Marvins Record
 

 

Don Jazzy is ranked third richest in Africa and also first in Nigeria. Like many artists, his real name is Michael Collins Ajereh, and he started playing music as a child in church before moving to the UK to pursue his career.


4. JIDENNA, NIGERIAN-AMERICAN 🇳🇬

Real Name:                      Jidenna Theodore Mobisson
DOB:                               May 4, 1985 
Net Worth :                      $25 million
Record Label:                  Wondaland/Epic/Sony Records

By the age of 10, Jidenna Theodore Mobisson knew he wanted to do music but was afraid to tell his father who wanted him to be an engineer. He is ranked sixth according to Forbes Africa. He gradually came to his dream and achieved striking results. Despite the fact that Jidenna was born and grew up in the US, he considers himself a Nigerian man, wants to develop the music industry in Africa.



5.  WIZKID, NIGERIA 🇳🇬

Real Name:                      Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun
DOB:                               July 16, 1990
Net Worth :                      $20 million
Record Label:                  Starboy World Wide


  

Grammy Award-winning artist is arguably currently the king of African music. He started recording music at age 11 and managed to release a collaborative album with the Glorious Five, a group he and a couple of his church friends formed. Kylie Jenner posted a video of herself dancing to Wizkid’s music on Snapchat.



6. FALLY IPUPA, CONGO 🇨🇩


Real Name:              Faustin Ipupa N'simba
DOB:                        December 14, 1977
Net Worth:                $20 Million
Record Label:           Obouo Music/Obouo Productions/Syllart Records

 
Fally Ipupa is another notable Congolese artiste. His presence on the music scene specifies him as a songwriter cum singer. Significantly, he is largely acclaimed for transforming the Lingala music into a contemporary genre.
Prior to Fally Ipupa’s individual career, he served as one of the musicians within Quartier Latin International –a music band formed by Koffi Olomide. Fally Ipupa has encountered great fortune as a musician and significantly, his massive wealth largely results from his performances at concerts and his presence on the payrolls of endorsement brands.



7. DAVIDO, NIGERIA 🇳🇬

Real Name:                      David Adedeji Adeleke
DOB:                               November 21, 1992
Net Worth :                      $16 million
Record Label:                  Davido Music World Wide (DMW)/HKN

Born Atlanta, David Adeleke Adedeji came into the limelight with his hit track "Dami Duro" in 2011 and has claimed a high status in just five years. He said it was people like P-Square and D’Banj who made him believe this was possible.



8. BANKY W, NIGERIA 🇳🇬

Real Name:              Olubankole Wellington
DOB:                        March 27, 1981
Net Worth:                $9 Million
Record Label:           CEO, Empire Mates Entertainment (E. M. E.)


 

He is a native of Nigeria and his prominence has swirled beyond the borders of his country. He is associated with mega endorsement deals from which the largest portion of his wealth gushes from. Among the giant brands he has endorsements with are Samsung Mobile and 9mobile Nigeria.
As an internationally acclaimed musician, Banky W –alongside several other hot Nigerian stars –has bagged numerous awards. Apparently, people began drawing attention on Banky W following his first release widely regarded as an imitated version of a song by Rihanna.
 


9. SARKODIE, GHANA 🇬🇭

Real Name:                      Michael Owusu Addo
DOB:                               July 10, 1988
Net Worth :                      $7 million
Record Label:                  Sarkcess Music

Sarkodie is ranked 8th on this list as he had  earn good name for him self as he was also the first Ghanaian to win a BET award. Michael Owusu Addo started out as an underground rapper and through the help of his former manager, Duncan Williams his career was launched. His first single off his fourth album, Mewu, sold almost 4,000 copies on the first day of its release in Ghana. He was also the first Ghanaian to win a BET award.



10. TINASHE, ZIMBABWE-AMERICAN 🇿🇼

Real Name:                      Tinashe Jorgenson Kachingwe
DOB:                               February 6, 1993
Net Worth :                      $6 million
Record Label:                  RCA Records

She is the only lady on the list who was born in the United States from a Dane mother and Zimbabwe father. This girl started singing before she even started walking. Her life has always been somehow connected with music. As a child, Tinashe was a kid model. In 2000, her first film experience took place.



11. JOSE CHAMELEON, UGANDA 🇺🇬

Real Name:                 Joseph Mayanja
DOB:                          April 30, 1979
Net Worth:                  $6 Million
Record Label:             Leon Island Records

 

Jose Chameleon is arguably the most prominent Ugandan artiste. He is very famous for his music genre expressed in the trio of Swahili, English and Luganda languages. Since he rose to popularity, he has maintained his stance as one of the East-African singers widely known across Africa. From the outset of his career –apparently i
n the mid-nineties –Jose Chameleon was known as a DJ in a Kampala-based nightclub.

She is the only lady on the list who was born in the United States from a Dane mother and Zimbabwe father. This girl started singing before she even started walking. Her life has always been somehow connected with music. As a child, Tinashe was a kid model. In 2000, her first film experience took place. Read more: https://www.naija.ng/1162247-top-10-richest-musicians-africa-2018.html#1162247

She is the only lady on the list who was born in the United States from a Dane mother and Zimbabwe father. This girl started singing before she even started walking. Her life has always been somehow connected with music. As a child, Tinashe was a kid model. In 2000, her first film experience took place Read more: https://www.naija.ng/1162247-top-10-richest-musicians-africa-2018.html#1162247

She is the only lady on the list who was born in the United States from a Dane mother and Zimbabwe father. This girl started singing before she even started walking. Her life has always been somehow connected with music. As a child, Tinashe was a kid model. In 2000, her first film experience took place Read more: https://www.naija.ng/1162247-top-10-richest-musicians-africa-2018.html#1162247

12. P-SQUARE (MR P, RUDEBOY) NIGERIA 🇳🇬

Real Name:                     Peter and Paul Okoye
DOB:                              November 18, 1981 
Net Worth :                     $-- million
Record Label:                 Square Records
               

P Square is an impressive duo of twin brothers who have been making waves for quiet longtime now. Undoubtedly, the two brothers –going by the birth names Paul and Peter Okoye –are part of the richest and most acclaimed Nigerian musicians.
P Square maintains Square Records as its record label and within and beyond Africa, the two brothers have magnified their reputations with their high-selling songs. Meanwhile, Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye make the largest portion of their massive wealth from their costly musical shows (estimated at $150,000 for each show), their mega endorsement deals and the sumptuous sales generated from their fast-selling songs.


13. D'BANJ, NIGERIA 🇳🇬


Real Name:             Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo
DOB:                      9 June 1981
Net Worth :             $10. 5 Million
Record Label:         Kanye West’s Good Music

Going by the birth name Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, D Banj is popularly dubbed Koko Master and since he came into limelight as a musician, he has frequently featured among Nigeria’s richest musicians. Since he stormed the music scene with his widely acclaimed and blockbuster song “Why Me?’’
As regards the significance of his musical talent, D’Banj’s fortune has drawn him into a milestone of over 4 million album sales. Meanwhile, his albums are still selling fast within and beyond Nigeria. 



14. 2FACE IDIBIA NIGERIA 🇳🇬

Real Name:               Innocent Ujah Idibia
DOB:                          September 18, 1975
Net Worth :               $ — Million
Record Label:           CEO Hypertek Digital Entertainment

Born Innocent Ujah Idibia; 2Face is a long-standing Nigerian hip-hop star who apparently came into limelight with the release of “African Queen’’ –a hit song widely acclaimed within and beyond Africa. Meanwhile, 2Face happens to be one of the oldest Nigerian hip-hop stars who is still making great waves with their songs.

 Likewise, the star musician makes lots of money from his musical shows as he may be paid a sum of $50-80,000 per show.



15. FLAVOUR NIGERIA 🇳🇬

Real Name:               Chinedu Izuchukwu Okoli
DOB:                         November 23, 1983
Net Worth :                $2.5Million
Record Label:            2nite Entertainment

Nigerianborn Chinedu Okoli; began his musical career as
drummer for a local church in his hometown of Enugu State. Flavour is popularly known across Africa and the world for his hit song "Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)". He is currently signed to 2nite Entertainment.



16. YOUSSOU N'DOUR, SENEGAL 🇸🇳

Real Name:               Youssou N'Dour
DOB:                         October 1, 1959
Net Worth:                 $ — Million
Record Label:            Sony Music/Real World Records

Youssou N’Dour is one of the legendary musicians ever produced by a country. The Senegalese singer, songwriter, composer, occasional actor, businessman, and politician has been regarded as a prominent figure among the existing Senegalese legendary singers. Significantly, Youssou N’Dour extends his occupational scope beyond music. Regarding this, he is well known as a political figure and active businessman.
Among his prestigious assets is one of the best Senegalese media authority equipped with TV and radio stations.



17. KOFFI OLOMIDE, CONGO 🇨🇩

Real Name:               Antoine Christophe Agbepa Mumba
DOB:                         July 13, 1956
Net Worth:                 $-- Million
Record Label:            Sterns Music/Kofficentral/Glenn Music

 
Koffi is greatly classified as one of the remarkable Congolese artists. He shows apparent versatility by combining artistic skills encompassing songwriting, dancing, music production and singing. His music career has earned him seven albums so far and he has contributed largely to the advancement of music. Through his efforts, he was able to set up the Quartier Latin International orchestra and this comprises remarkable music stars such as Ferre Gola and Fally Ipupa.



18. HUGH MASEKELA, SOUTH AFRICA 🇿🇦

Real Name:                      Hugh Masekela
DOB:                               4 April, 1939
Net Worth :                      $1.5 million
Record Label:                  Uni Records label

Hugh Masekela was born in Witbank, east of Johannesburg. He has released more than 43 albums and performed with Marvin Gaye, Dizzy Gillespie, The Byrds, Fela Kuti, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder and Miriam Makeba.asekela is the eleventh studio album by South African jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela released via Uni Records label in 1969. The album was recorded in Los Angeles, possibly in September 12–30, 1968. Few of the tracks in the album include: "Gold", "Mace and Grenades".



19. SALIF KEITA, MALI 🇲🇱

Real Name:               Antoine Christophe Agbepa Mumba
DOB:                         August 25, 1949
Net Worth:                 $ 1.1 Million
Record Label:            Universal Music Group

 
As a songwriter and singer whose music genre encompasses pop and Afro, Salif Keita is believed to have fashioned out some of the best memorable Malian songs. Particularly with the help of Moffou –one of his blockbuster songs –Salif Keita has earned great enthusiasm from the Malian audience. Over and above this, the legendary Malian superstar was once nominated for Grammy Awards.
Like several other reputable musicians, Salif Keita is endowed with numerous assets commonly found in Europe.


20. OLIVER MTUKUDZI, ZIMBABWE 🇿🇼

Real Name:                      Oliver Mtukudzi
DOB:                               September 22, 1952
Net Worth :                      $8,067
Record Label:                  Putumayo World Music/ Sheer Sound

Oliver Tuku Mtukudzi has 65 albums under his belt, more than the legendary Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston. It’s a remarkable career stretching back 41 years wit songs that have enlivened parties all over the world. He his ranked 10th richest musician in Africa.





Reference: naij.com