Who is the richest musician in Nigeria 2021? Many of you are wondering how much your favorite Nigerian musician is worth but no need to worry again as xorlali.com has made your search easy.
For some time now music has made a name for many talents in Africa as it’s has become one of the sources of income for many upcoming artists and mainstream musicians in Africa.
Nigeria is not left out as day in day out it’s produced new stars who keep putting the country on the map.
In this article you are going to know who the richest musician in nigeria 2021 is and what they are net worworth is. Keep reading.
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Top 10 richest musician in Nigeria 2021
Below are the top 10 richest Nigerian Musicians 2021:
10. Flavour
The Anambra state native made his first commercial appearance on the the music scene with his first album ‘Nabania’ and followed it with singles that elevated his career such as ‘Nwa Baby’.
In 2014, he was nominated Nigeria Entertainment Awards Indigenous Artist of the Year and won many other awards.
In his sixteen years relevance, producing, performing, and signing endorsement deals, the ‘Ada Ada’ crooner gunnered a whooping $ 9.5. million, emerging as the tenth richest musician in Nigeria 2021.
9. Peter and Paul Okoye
Before embarking on successful solo careers, the duo formed the supergroup ‘P-Square’ and scorched the continent with chains of hits. Around 2017, the group made up of TWIN brothers failed to everyone’s bewilderment.
While together as a group, they had five studio albums, one compilation album, twenty-nine singles, and twenty-five music videos.
Each of them is worth $ 10 million making them the 9th richest musician in Nigeria 2021.
8.Timaya
Timaya the now owner of DM record churned out hits from his formative years as a musician. Timaya comes from Bayelsa and on many occasions expressed the hardships he survived growing up and that’s how he won the heart of the street. Being relevant from 2005 till date, the ‘Dem Mama’ composer has an estimated wealth of $ 10. 5 million.
7. Phyno
Phyno’s career started in 2003 as a producer and on his journey, he produced artistes such as Timaya and Flavour.
In his younger years, he was passionate about being a doctor or a pilot but it couldn’t come to fruition so he turned to music and became reputable for rapping in his native Igbo language.
He has basketed an estimated wealth of $ 11 million. He also has a taste in expensive cars and fine houses.
6. Olamide
The 32 year old hip hop and afro beat Dynamo launched his music career in 2010 and was able to put together seven studio albums.
Olamide also became the first Nigerian to sign an endorsement deal with with eau-de-vie’s luxury vodka brand Cîroc.
His estimated wealth amounts to $ 12 million.
5. 2Baba Idibia
On 15th May, 2004, 2face released his single ‘African Queen’ which became an athem in every part of the continent and with time he released more breathtaking hit songs.
The entrepreneur and philanthropist also became the first winner of of MTV Europe ‘s Best African Award in 2015.
He’s worth $ 16 million.
4. Burna Boy
Burna Boy recently, Nigerian Grammy Kid real name is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu has become the fellow that comes to mind when a conversation about new shool African music giants sprout.
Noted his for popularising the Afro fusion style with Fela’s flavor in his Vibe, Burna Boy won America’s BET awards twice in a row and bagged a Grammy. He’s worth $17 million.
3. Don Jazzy
Don Jazzy first came to light when D’banj was the African music icon but after their friendship broke, the producer and musician opened his new venture ‘Mavin Records’ and recruited new talents that became the key Afro beat voices in Nigeria.
Don Jazzy is said to be worth over $18 million.
2. Davido
David Adeleke is the son of the Nigerian money magnate Adedeji Adeleke shocked the world with his bravado when he first started music. To many, his efforts were just going to be a flash in the pan but the OBO boss showed his grit by honing his naturally craggy voice into a consisted hit making brand.
He stole hearts all over the continent with his key hits ‘Skelewu’ and ‘Aye.’
He’s the second richest Nigerian Musician with an estimated worth of $ 19 million.
1. Wizkid
Born Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, Wizkid started his music career at the tender age of 11at a local church and evolved beautifully into a global icon.
Apart from his music that hack every corner of Africa, Wizkid also made fortunes from endorsement with Glo, Mtn Nigeria, Pepsi Guinness and UBA.
Apart from his luxury cars and houses, Wizkid is said to be worth $ 20 million, becoming the richest musician in Nigeria 2021.
