Forbes has released their lists of Richest African musicians.
The list was put together using factors such as endorsement value, popularity, show rates, Sales, awards, YouTube views, appearance in newspapers, investment, social media presence, Influence and so many other factors.
1) AKON
CEO of Konvict Music, opened doors with other African artiste
2) DON JAZZY
Producer. CEO Mavin Records, MTN, Samsung and Loyal Milk endorsement. D’Banj, Kanye West, Beyonce and Jay Z on production credits.
3) P SQUARE
Music Duo featured on Forbes Africa twice, sold out concerts, presidential guest in at least 5 African countries, they fly private jets.
4) D’BANJ
Music Artiste. G.O.O.D Music deal, Sony Entertainment deal
5) WIZKID
Music Artiste. EME artiste, Starboy CEO, affiliation with Disturbing London, several international collaborations, highest paid Pepsi ambassador in Africa, ambassador of MTN
6) 2FACE IDIBIA
Music Artiste. 10million CDs and at least 7million digital sales, one campaign associated with Guinness, Haven Homes, Airtel Worldwide and philantropist – 2face foundation
7) ANSELMO RALPH
Musically Artiste Samsung and Coca Cola ambassador, Perfume line, clothing label, multimillion dollar tour bus, Sony artiste.
8) SARKODIE
Rapper. Youth ambassador Ghana, Sark clothing, Samsung ambassador, fan milk Ghana ambassador.
9) ICE PRINCE
Ice prince Zamani has Six million downloads, 2 studio owner, one foundation member, Plug N Play ambassador, Zamani foundation.
10) BANKY W
Artiste. Co owner EME, Samsung Ambassador, Philanthropist, multiple award winner
