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Music they say is the science or art of ordering tones or sounds in succession, in combination, and in temporal relationships to produce a composition having unity and continuity;or a vocal, instrumental, or mechanical sounds having rhythm, melody, or harmony. However some went further by saying that it’s a vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) combined in such a way as to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion.
 Music is sound that has been organized by using rhythm , melody or harmony.
However our focus is to know the net worth of the top 10 richest musician in Nigeria ,so let’s take look at their short biography and what they worth:
Since music has always been an integral part of human life,talented musicians use their gifts and abilities to release hit tracks of songs to the admiration of their fans. However one of the ways musicians make their fortune is from releasing tracks, endorsements deals from notable organizations and personal investment.
Let’s check the top 10 richest musicians in Nigeria according to Forbes.
Forbes is generally known for giving reliable information due to its over one hundred years legacy and also based their information on stakeholders and executive in the Music Industry.Nigerian musicians always give their best so as to be among this list. Thus, this has given room for competition.
Still, to accurately present a list of these Nigerian artistes may be totally impossible because one every detail about how they make their money can’t be known. So let’s get started!
Davido Net Worth
David Adedeji Adeleke was born on 21st November 1992, attended British International School in Lagos and later studied business administration in USA. A producer, Singer, song writer, record producer by work whose Stage name is Davido and also known OBO (Omo Baba Olowo), a name from one of his song titled Ojo baba olowo may be because he is the only son of Dr. Deji Adeleke who is also a wealthy man, is one of the top 10 richest musician in Nigeria. He’s the co-owner of HKN music and he produced songs for Tiwa savage, Skales and Naeto C and has also collaborated with many notable super stars across the country.
However in 2012, he signed an endorsement deal with MTN,also an ambassador of Sony music.
This present lover boy recently bought a private jet,not only that but also purchased a N45 million Porsche car for his girlfriend, Chioma to mark her 23rd birthday with an endorsement deal of N60 million. That is what we now call “Assurance” as long as relationship world is concern.
Most of the time when he is in the mood, he stunned his fans on social media with different gifts. He has won numerous awards such as Nigerian entertainment awards, Nigerian music video award, Ghana music awards to mention as few. He has many luxurious cars- Toyota land cruiser, Mercedes Benz (AMG series G-Glass) and many more.
With his worth, estimated to be N9 billion must be listed one of the top 10 richest musician in Nigeria.
Wizkid Net Worth
Ayodeji Balogun Ibrahim, popularly known as Wizkid was born16 july 1990 and he is the only male child in his family. His passion for music started when he was 11, who got his inspiration from musicians like king sunny Ade, Bob Marley and late Fela Anikulapo.when he met Banky W his life changed; knowing fully well that Wizkid’s formal stage name was “Lil Prinz” but in 2006, he changed his name to Wizkid.
Wizkid is the CEO of Star Boy records and has collaborated with notable superstars such as Run town, Drake, Wande coal to mention but a few .Wizkid owns many mansions and lot of luxurious cars which includes BMW, Bentley Mercedes and many more and has signed many endorsement deals with brands like Pepsi and Glo which has earn him hundreds of million. Having a net worth of N8 billion he has made it to list of top 10 richest musician in Nigeria.
Don Jazzy Net Worth
Michael Collins Ajereh known as Don Jazzy or Don Baba J has also made it to list of 10 top richest musicians in Nigeria. He was born on 26th November, 1982 and attended Federal Government College, Lagos and later proceeded to Ambrose Ali University. A producer, Nigerian singer, song writer, performer; the CEO of Marvin’s records has produced many albums and singles for many artists and winning stars like Dbanj, Reekado Banks, Dija, Korede Bello and many more.
Apart from being a music producer other source of income include different endorsement deals with MTN and Loya milk, has won many awards which include Nigerian music award, city people entertainment award, headies award and many more. His net worth according to Forbes is estimated to be N7.5 billion.
Dbanj Net Worth
 Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo known as D banj was born on 9th June 1980 in Zaria is not excluded on list of top 10 richest musician in Nigeria.
He attended Nigerian military school and later proceeded to Lagos state university to study mechanical engineering.This young billionaire secured deals from numerous endorsement deals with heritage bank ,power fist-an energy drink and Sony and also an ambassador of Bank of industry (BOI) and globacom.
D banj charges over N6 million per show and has won many awards such as best collaboration and so on. His networth is N6 billion.
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P Square Net Worth
Peter Okoye and Paul okoye are known as P square,the duo of identical twins can never be left out when we are talking about the top 10 richest musician in Nigeria. Born on 18 November, 1981 in Jos but hail from anambra state started from St. Murumba secondary school a small catholic school in Jos and later joined school music and drama club.
In 1999, they went to university of Abuja;they were both recording artist, performer,popular break dancers and have performed album with artists like Sean Paul, Akon and Ginuwine.
They released music album like Get squared, Danger, Game over and many more and have also collaborated with 2face idibia, Frenzy, and J martins.
Though, they have to split up last year due to some family issues;but before they went their separate ways,they both signed many endorsement deals worth million of Naira like globacom and so on.
Personal deals include Peter signing an endorsement deals with Kia motors, Olympic and so on that worth millions of naira and both of them have won many awards which include Nigerian magazine awards, city magazine, the headies, Kora awards and many more.
Peter now known as Mr P worth is estimated to N5.8 billon while Paul now known as king Rudy or Rudeboy worth is N5.6 billion
2Face Net Worth
Also the list of top 10 richest musician in Nigeria is Innocent Ujah Idibia whose stage name is known as 2Face or 2Baba, born on 18th September 1975 in jos is a record producer, song writer, and Nigerian singer.
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, one of the most decorated and successful Afro pop artists in Africa and is also one of the most bankable artists in Africa.
Apart from music, 2Baba makes his money from endorsement deals;signed endorsement deals worth millions of naira with Glo, Campari, Guinness Nigeria, NAFDAC and also in 2010 he signed a deal with Airtel worth #20 million.
He also owns numerous cars and mansions worth hundreds of millions and has won many awards which includes MTV Europe award, headies award to mention but a few. According to Forbes his net worth is currently estimated to be N5.9 billion.
Timaya Net Worth
Entimi Alfred Odom popularly known as Timaya was born on 15th August 1980 in port Harcourt,rivers state; a Nigerian singer, and song writer who is also the CEO of DM Record label, has collaborated with Phyno, Terry G, K solo, Kefee, J.Martins and others. Started his early education at Assemblies of God Nursery And Primary School and His secondary school education began at Nkpolu Oroworukwo in Port Harcourt and later to Lagos at Ikeja Grammar School, where he eventually obtained a secondary school certificate.
He would often break house rules to attend late-night music events. He has endorsement deals worth millions with Glo and cognac brand Henessy we’d also owns numerous mansions and luxurious cars that are worth hundreds of millions. In fact, for Timaya to show up or even perform at any event, the indigene of bayelsa state charges 8 million Naira. His net worth is N5.5 billion.
Banky W Net Worth
Olubankole Wellington known as Banky W or Mr. Capable was born 27th March, 1981 in the United states of America is a Singer-songwriter, actor, rapper, mentorand actor. He attended Corona primary in Lagos for his primary and secondary education and returned to further his tertiary education at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute , New York on a scholarship to study industrial engineering.He started his record label E.M.E as the CEO in 2002 while still studying. After moving to Nigeria in 2009, he established the label in Lagos and signed artists like Niyola , Shaydee , Skales and Wizkid to the label at that time.
Apart from music, the husband to the pretty actress Adesuwa is also into event host, acting and film production. 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 like Uber hail cab service provider and been the first Nigerian celebrity to be awarded such honor.He was the first ambassador of Samsung electronics and endorsement of vodka brand ciroc and 9mobile,
Banky W is happily married to Adesua Etomi who has also made our list of Nollywood Top 15 Nigerian actresses.
His worth which is estimated as N3.5 billion has also made the list of 10 top richest musicians in Nigeria.
Olamide Baddo Net Worth
Here is another boss on the list of top 10 richest musician in Nigeria. Olamide Adedeji popularly called Badoo was born on 15th of March 1989,a song-writer and rapper who records mostly his song in Yoruba, his native tongue.
He attended both primary and secondary school in Lagos and went to Tai Solarin University of education to study mass communication. Became the CEO of a popular music record Label YBNLin 2012 and has produced stars such as Lil kesh, Chinko Ekun and Adekunle Gold.
In 2013, Olamide became the first Nigerian to sign an endorsement deal with Ciroc and the deal was said to be in excess of N30Million. Later in the same year, he signed a deal to become of the brand ambassadors for the giant brand Guiness for around N80Million naira putting him on the act for the much popular “Guiness Made Of Black” campaign.
2013 wasn’t done with him yet, as Etisalat came knocking with an endorsement deal worth around N50Million. He recently renewed the deal and the renewal according to reports fetched him an extra N30Million plus the initial sign on fee and also with Glo and Sterling bank that worth #30 million. Olamide charges between N2 million to N4 million per show for bookings and between N15k – N300k per show for organized events or his concerts
He has won numerous awards which include headies awards, MTV Base awards and so on. Olamide’s current net worth stands at an impressive $6 Million.
Flavour Net Worth
Chinedu Izuchukwu Okoli also known as Flavour N’abania was born on 23rd November 1983 in enugu state who originated from anambra state, Singer songwriter,dancer, actor,prolific Nigerian recording artist, and performer.
His first album which is N’abania was the first album that was released in 2010 and currently his net worth is estimated as N3.2 billion. He has many endorsements deals with many brands like bullet, hero beer and many more;Flavour has won many awards which include best music video of the year, MTV Africa music award and many more.
There are a lot of talented artistes in our country and many of them have won awards and made great earnings, thanks to the diligence and hard work;and to the upcoming artist, the journey of a thousand mile begins with a step.its takes a lot of discipline, consistent and constant practice, some mountain and some valleys before stardom is reached because Roman wasn’t build in a day.
Like a friend of mine said don’t have the mindset that you will sleep on mat tonight and wake up on bed tomorrow, you need to walk and work it out.
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