So these days in Nigeria there are so many young and talented musicians which are adored by many people.Well some of them have been able to best others to be among the richest, so today I will show the top 10 richest musicians in Nigeria.
9.Iyanya(1.8 billion naira)
10.Timaya(1.1 billion naira)
Timaya's vocal power is unmatched in the industry. He is one one the best and probably the most successful music star ever come out of the Niger Delta area. Far more successful than Daniel Wilson and others. He is truly the "Egberi Papa 1 of Bayelsa".
One of his hit track "Sanko" is about to hit 2 million views while his biggest hit "Bum Bum" featuring Sean Paul has already grossed over 16 million on YouTube. Timaya net worth is - N1.1 billion
9.Iyanya(1.8 billion naira)
Iyanya who hails from Cross River State hit stardom after he won the maiden edition of MTN project fame. After that first shot at fame subsided, he bounced back with one of the biggest hit song in his career ‘Kukere’. Iyanya has been brand ambassador to MTN, Solo phones, Dunes Nigeria and Cross River State tourism ambassador. Iyanya’s estimated net worth is put at N 1.8 Billion Naira.
8.Banky W(2.3 billion Naira)
Two best music videos ever done in Nigeria to his credit (Lagos Party and Wizkid's Holla at ur Boy) and a serious record label of his own, Banky W is surely a force to reckon with in the Music business in Nigeria.
From Etisalat to Samsung, he has the knack to land juicy endorsement deals anytime. Started with a copycat of Rihanna's song, he graduated to international superstar, doing original songs and winning awards. Banky W net worth is N2.3 billion
7.Flavour (2.5 billion naira)
Flavour also known as Chinedu Okoli, better known by his stage name Flavour N’abania or simply Flavour, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and performer. He began his musical career as a drummer for a local church in his hometown of Enugu State.
however below are the some of the songs by Flavour N’abania/Songs/Nwa,Baby Ashawo, Sexy Rosey, Thankful, Nwa Baby Ashawo, N’abania, Ololufe, Ada Ada, Blessed, Baby Oku, Chinny Baby, Oyi, Ikworikwo, Wiser, Rigirigi and lot more. Flavour net worth currently is N2.5 billion.
6.Wizkid(2.8 billion Naira)
Star boy! Wizkid who has been a big sensation on the Nigerian music scene cuts big checks yo! He is one artiste that doesn’t run short of endorsement deals, from MTN, to Glo, Pepsi etc. Wizkid who is now a bona-fide Sony Music act charges heavy fees to perform at shows. Wizkid is CEO of StarBoy Worldwide, his estimated net worth is N2.8 Billion Naira. His Sony Music deal excluded.
5.Davido(2.9 billion Naira)
Davido David Adedeji Adeleke born on November 21, 1992 known by his stage name Davido, is an American-born Nigerian recording artist, performer and record producer. His 2011 single “Dami Duro” was well-received throughout Nigeria. Along with his elder brother Adewale Adeleke, Davido is the co-owner of HKN Music a record label home to Sina Rambo, B. Red and DeeKay.
Davido has grown form dad’s party to a man of his own. Daviod have done song with musicians like, Mi Casa, Lola Rae, Sarkodie, Diamond Platnumz, Tiwa Savage, Rick Ross Meek Mill and many more.
4.2face(4.5 billion naira)
2face who now prefers to be addressed as 2Baba is the most prominent of the defunct music group Plantashun Boyz. 2Baba has a music career spanning over 20 years and he has a lot of money in the bank to show for it. Aside his normal booking fees and numerous endorsements, 2Baba is a real estate investor. He owns the popular Rumours Night Club situated in Festac, Victoria Island and Ikeja. The ‘African Queen’ is valued at about estimated net worth of N4.5 Billion Naira.
3.D'banj(5 billion Naira)
D’banj’s real name is Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo born on 9 June 1981. Is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, harmonica player, and entrepreneur. He has won several music awards, including the awards for Best African Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2007, Artist of the Year at the MTV Africa Music Awards 2009, Best International Act: Africa at the 2011 BET Awards, and Best-selling African Artist at the 2014 World Music Awards, Evolution award at the 2015 MTV Africa Music awards.. However D’banj is shorted listed among Nigeria top 5 richest musician with a net worth of over
2.Don Jazzy(6.5 billion naira)
Don Jazzy – Michael Collins Ajereh born 26 November 1982, known as Don Jazzy, is a Nigerian multi award-winning record producer, singer-songwriter, musician, former CEO of Mo’ Hits Records and current CEO of Mavin Records. Born in Umuahia in Abia state, Alongside his friend and partner they created the Mohits record label.
However, Don Jazzy have grown from a music producer to a music singer and also a producer, Don Jazzy as earlier stated is the CEO and the founder of Mavin record and have produced so many singers that will stand the state of time in the music industry and the world at large.
Don Jazzy have done music col boo with Dr SID, Ikechukwu, Kween, D’Prince and even Jay-Z and Kanye West, D’Banj, Amarachi, Tiwa Savage, Reekado Banks, Di’Ja and lot more. Don Jazzy net worth
1.P-Square (15 billion naira)
P-square – Twin brothers Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye are the number one richest Nigeria musicians in Nigeria. P-square came up to lamb light in the year 2004 when their released I love you, according to the interview grande by the MTV record when their stated that how their started their music career at St. Murumba secondary school, a small Catholic school in Jos, Nigeria.
Since then, Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye have been growing from grass to grace. On 4 April 2010, P-Square was named the Artist of the Year at the Kora Awards in Ouagadougou and lot more. P-square have done music cola-boo with stars like Alakija, May D, Toke Makinwa, Dr SID, Don Jazzy, 2 Face Idibia, Akon, TI, Ice Prince and lot more. P-square net worth is 15 billion naira.