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.
They include: 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 amba$$ador in Africa, amba$$ador 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 amba$$ador, Perfume line, clothing label, multimillion dollar tour bus, Sony artiste.
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. For more scintillating and juicy stories, follow the official Naijapals accounts On Twitter - @Naijapals and Facebook - www.facebook.com/naijapals
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Posted: at 25-08-2015 07:23 AM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
MrObserve at 25-08-2015 07:40 AM (8 years ago) (m)
Dem try but they're still small fish compared to musicians in the developed world.
Posted: at 25-08-2015 07:40 AM (8 years ago) | Newbie
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