2018 Top 10 Richest Musician In Nigeria And Their Net Worth

In Nigeria hip hop music is one of the biggest entertainment industry we have here in Nigeria likewise in Africa.  we have many talented musicians  in Nigeria who do well in terms of finance but today we will be finding out Top 10 Nigerian Richest Artists with their Net Worth.

Nigerian Musicians make their assets from Endorsement deal from organizations, Releasing tracks, Going for shows and also there personal investment.

Forbes is generally known for giving reliable information due to its over one hundred years legacy. Nigerian musicians always give their best so as to be among this list. Thus, this has given room for competition

See Nigerian Top 10 Richest Musician and Net Worth 

It’s not so easy to accurately present a list of these Nigerian artistes because one can’t know every detail about how they make their money.


10. Olamide  Bado

Olamide is tied for the tenth position in the ranking of top 10 RICHEST Nigerian musicians.
Olamide Adedeji popularly known as Badoo was born on 15th of March 1989

He attended his primary and secondary school in Lagos and later proceed to Tai Solarin University of education to study mass communication. He is the founder of popular music record Label YBNL. The group has produced stars such as Lil kesh, Chinko Ekun and Adekunle Gold.
He signed endorsement deals with ciroc, Glo and Sterling bank that worth #30 million. He is also an ambassador of Etisalat.
He has won numerous awards which include headies awards, MTV Base awards and so on. With all these, Olamide must not be exempted among my top 10 richest musician in Nigeria.

The estimated net worth of  Olamide is pegged at around N3.2 billion.
 

9. Banky W

Olubankole Wellington known as Banky W or Mr. Capable was born in 1981 in the United states of America. He attended Corona primary school and he studied industrial engineering in New York.
Apart from music, he is also into event host, acting and film production He is also the CEO of EME records. His albums include undeniable, Ebute metta, Capable, etc.

 He has signed many endorsement deals worth millions and he is a brand ambassador for many companies e.g Samsung company, Uber hail cab service provider and he is the first Nigerian celebrity to be awarded such honor.
 He is also a happily  married to top Nigerian Actress known as Adesua Etomi.

 His estimated net worth is put to be around N3.5 billion.


 8. Timaya

Entimi Alfred Odom popularly known as Timaya . He was born on 2nd November 1980. Timaya is a Nigerian singer, and song writer and he is the CEO of  DM Record label.

He has collaborated with Phyno, Terry G, K solo, Kefee, J.Martins and others. Timaya has endorsement deals worth millions with Glo and cognac brand Henessy.
A few months back Timaya moved into a palatial mansion of a house in Lekki worth hundreds of millions
Timaya charge 8 million Naira to show up and perform at any event.

Timaya’s estimated net worth is put at N4 billion.

7. Paul Okoye

Rudeboy member of the defunct Psquare duo takes number 7 spot. Paul Okoye and his brother used to dominate the African music scene until they split up last year.
Paul okoye was born on 18^th of November, 1981 in Jos.  he went to St. Murumba secondary school a small catholic school in Jos. and later joined school music and drama club.

In 1999, he went to university of Abuja. he was a recording artist, performer and popular break dancers. He performed album with artists like Sean Paul, Akon and Ginuwine.
He released his music album like Get squared, Danger, Game over and many more. He also collaborated with 2face idibia, Frenzy, and J martins.

 He has won many awards which include Nigerian magazine awards, ciy magazine, the headies, Kora awards and many more.

Paul estimated net worth is   N5.6 billion

6. Peter Okoye

The other half of the defunct Psquare duo, Peter Okoye also known as  Mr. P is still doing fine as a solo artist.
 Peter okoye was born on 18^th of November, 1981 in Jos.  he went to St. Murumba secondary school a small catholic school in Jos. and later joined school music and drama club.

In 1999, he went to university of Abuja. he was a recording artist, performer and popular break dancers. He performed album with artists like Sean Paul, Akon and Ginuwine.
He released his music album like Get squared, Danger, Game over and many more. He also collaborated with 2face idibia, Frenzy, and J martins.
 He has won many awards which include Nigerian magazine awards, ciy magazine, the headies, Kora awards and many more.

Peter estimated net worth is  N5.8 billion

5. 2Face

Innocent Ujah Idibia who is also known as 2Face or 2Baba. He is a record producer, song writer, and Nigerian singer.
 He was born on 18th September 1975 and he completed his secondary education in Markudi. 2Baba has a record label known as Hypertex entertainment. He charges close to N1.3 million per show.
He Currently has endorsements with Glo, Campari, etc., 2Baba has several real estate investments including his Rumors Night Clubs in Lagos.

2Baba estimated net worth  is N5.9 billion

4. D'banj

Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo also known as D banj was born on 9th June 1980 in Zaria
He was enrolled to the Nigerian military school and he proceeded to study mechanical engineering at Lagos state university.
He is a brand ambassador to top brands, besides his brainchild CREAM Platform was valued last year by an American firm to be worth about $100,000,000. D banj charges over N6 million per show

D'banj  estimated net worth is N6 billion
  
3. Don Jazzy

Michael Collins Ajereh also known as Don Jazzy or Don Baba J, He was born on 26th November, 1982 and attended Federal Government College, Lagos. He  then proceeded to Ambrose Ali University.
Don Jazzy is a producer, Nigerian singer, song writer and performer and the CEO of Marvin’s records. He has produced many albums and singles for many artists in Nigeria and winning stars like Dbanj, Reekado Banks, Tiwa Savage, Dija, and Korede Bello.
He has won many awards which include Nigerian music award, city people entertainment award, headies award and many more.

Don jazzy estimated net worth is  N7.5 billion

2. Wizkid

Ayodeji Balogun Ibrahim, popularly known as Wizkid also called Star Boy. He was born 1990 and he is the only male child in his family.Wizkid is the biggest music export out of Nigeria in the past 4 years.
When he was 11yrs, he developed his passion in music and he got his inspiration from musicians like king sunny Ade, and late Fela Anikulapo, and when he met Banky W his life changed.

Wizkid is the CEO of Star Boy records and has collaborated with notable superstars e.g Run town, Drake, Wande coal and many more. Wizkid owns many mansions and lot of luxurious cars e.g BMW, Bentley Mercedes and many more.
The singer’s achievements are enormous including topping Billboard Hot 100 Music Chart, earning a Grammy Award nomination, several legit international collaborations, performing at international music events etc.
The Starboy charges about 12 million to as gig fees and even more when it’s outside Nigeria.

Wizkid estimated net worth is  N8 billion 

 1. Davido

Davido who is often called OBO (Omo Baba Olowo) is one of the top 10 richest musician in Nigeria. He is the only son of Dr. Deji Adeleke who is one of the wealthiest men in Nigeria.
Davido was born on 21st November 1992 and attended the British International School in Lagos and also studied business administration in USA.
The singer is the leader of the popular 30 Billion Gang, he has made the most hit songs in the past year too. 
He has collaborated with many notable super stars across the country. In 2012, he signed an endorsement deal with MTN, and also an ambassador of Sony music. 
He has secured new endorsements with perfume brand AXE, Infinix Mobility etc. This lover boy recently bought a private jet and also purchased a N45 million Porsche car for his girlfriend Chioma for her 23rd birthday and got an endorsement deal of N60 million for her. That is what we now call Assurance.

Davido’s estimated net worth is put at about N9 billion.
 

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