Top 10 richest musician in Nigeria 2022 Forbes
Talking about Nigeria music industry which includes many kinds of folk and popular music, styles of folk music are related to the multitudes of ethnic groups in the country, each with their own techniques, instruments, and songs.
Top ten richest musician in Nigeria
- Wizkid
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun who is populary known as Wizkid, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. A prominent figure in the modern day Afrobeats music scene, Wizkid is regarded as one of the biggest and most influential African artists of all time.
WizKid: Networth $25 Million. Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun AKA Wizkid was born on 16 of July 1990, he is known to be a singer and songwriter having begun his career at a very tender age. He rose to fame after signing a deal with the Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E), a Label managed by the music star, Banky W.
Wizkid got to femous and popular with songs like Hola At your Boy and many others before leaving the label at the expiration of his contract.
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun who is populary known as Wizkid, also achieved international recognition and collaborations with artist like Drake and others.
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun A.K.A Wizkid is one of the best in Nigeria and Africa with a Grammy Award to his title he is also recognized as one of the richest musicians in Nigeria and beyond.
- Davido
David Adedeji who is populary known by his stage name as Davido, is a Nigerian-American singer, songwriter and record producer. His music blends traditional African elements with global mainstream pop.
Davido who Net worth $23Million. his among the first Nigerian singer to be featured in a FIFA World Cup single.
Taking about Davido who real name his Adedeji Adeleke is known with his stage name, Davido was Born on the 21st of November 1992 And he celebrate his birthday 21 of every November.
Davido is a Nigerian-American singer and songwriter, a record producer.
David Adedeji A.K.A Davido has received numerous awards and nominations for his tons of musics and studio albums. He is known for affluence and relation with rich family members.
Davido 30bg is considered one of the top hip-hop star with local and international recognitions and deals. He is one of the richest musicians in Nigeria.
- Don Jazzy
Michael Collins Ajereh who is populary known Don Jazzy, is a Nigerian record producer. He is the founder and the CEO of Mavin Records.
Don Jazzy who is the father, and the backbone face behind Mavin Record was co-owner of the now-defunct Mo’ Hits Records record label with D’banj.
Don Jazzy who Net worth $20.5 million. Michael Collins Ajereh popularly known as Don Jazzy was born in November 1982. He is a Nigerian record producer and singer.
Don Jazzy who real name is Michael Collins Ajereh His the founded Marvin Records (a reputable Record Label with lots of famous music artists) he is also the CEO
- Burna Boy
Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu MFR who is populary known as as Burna Boy, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer.
Burna Boy became femous and popular in 2012 after releasing “Like to Party”, the lead single from his debut studio album, L.I.F.E.
Burna Boy who Net worth $19 million. Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu was born on the 2nd of July 1991. He is a Nigerian singer, rapper and music producer known for his unique music style of Afro, raggae and pop.
BURNA BOY who real name Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu MFR After his record release of Like To Party, he rose to fame as the song made the list of one of the big tracks in 2012.
- 2Baba
Innocent Ujah Idibia MON who is populary known as 2Baba, is a Nigerian musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, humanitarian, and activist. Noted for his vocal range, lyrical depth, and longevity, he is widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s greatest musicians of all-time.
2Baba who Net worth $18 million. Innocent Ujah Idibia popularly known as 2baba, his stage name is one of the foremost musicians in Nigeria and one of the most talented too.
Innocent Ujah Idibia MON A.K.A was born on the 18th of September 1975. He is not just known for song writing, and singing but also for music production, philanthropy, activism and entrepreneurship. One of the few best singers with amazing lyrics.
- Olamide
Olamide Gbenga Adedeji who is populary known by his stage name Olamide is a Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter.
Olamide is one of the biggest and most influential artists in Africa. He records in Yoruba and English. In 2011, he released his debut studio album Rapsodi while signed to Coded Tunes
Olamide who Net worth $16 million. Olamide Gbenga Adedeji popularly A.K.A Olamide which also is his stage name. He was born on the 15th of March 1989.
Olamide who real name is Olamide Gbenga Adedeji is a Nigerian rapper, singer and music producer. The Nigerian hip-hop and rap star expresses his music prowess perfectly in both yoruba and English language. He is a professional singer with local and international recognition.
- D’Banj
Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, who is populary known by his stage name D’banj, is a Nigerian singer and rapper and the founder of Mo’ Hits Records with producer Don Jazzy.
D’banj who Net worth $14 million. D’Banj is the stage name for the rock star, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo. Born on the 9th of June 1980.
D’Banj, the founder of Mo’ Hits Record is a producer and a Nigerian singer and rapper. He had had a very successful music career and famous for his hit records.
- Phyno
Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike, who is populary known as Phyno Fino, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. He started his music career as a producer in 2003, and is renowned for rapping in the Igbo language. Phyno who real name Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike His debut studio album No Guts No Glory was released in 2014.
Phyno Net worth $13 million. Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike popularly known as Phyno by his stage name was born on October 9th 1986.
Phyno is a Nigerian rapper, songwriter, singer as well as a record producer who has been on the spotlight for the good reasons in recent times.
The pop rapper had started his music career in 2003 as a producer. He is one of the renowned rapper who displays great prowess in rapping using Igbo language.
- Timaya
Inetimi Timaya Odon who is populary known as Timaya, is a multiple award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter.
Phyno who hails from Odi, Bayelsa state, South-South Nigeria. He is fondly called the Egberi Papa 1 of Bayelsa as a tribute to his roots, to which he has given a lot back.
Timaya who Net worth $12 million. Inetimi Timaya Odon popularly known by his stage name, Timaya was born on the 15th of August 1980.
Timaya is a multiple award-winning singer. A Nigerian singer and songwriter who hails from Odi, in Bayelsa state, which is in the South-South Region of Nigeria.
- Tiwa Savage
Tiwa Savage is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Born in Isale Eko, she relocated to London at the age of 11 for her secondary education. Five years later, she began her music career doing backup vocals for artists such as George Michael and Mary J. Blige.
Tiwa Savage who Net worth $9 million. Tiwa Savage is the stage name of the Nigerian singer and vocalist Tiwatope Savage.
Tiwa Savage was born on the 5th of February 1980. She had moved to london when she was 11 to further her education after which she shortly after ventured into music as a backup vocalist for foreign artists, she was able to sign a publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing in 2009.
Tiwa Savage later moved back to Nigeria and signed a record deal with Marvin Records in 2012 and had a successful career with the emerging growth in the industry. She had her debut studio album titled Once Upon a Time was released in 2013.
