Nigerians Take 7 Spots In Recent Forbes' Top 10 Richest African Musicians Of 2015 (FULL LIST)

Date: 25-08-2015 7:23 am (8 years ago) | Author: Mister Jay Wonder
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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.

Cool 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.

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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)
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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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- beneno at 25-08-2015 07:47 AM (8 years ago)
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Oooooooh
Posted: at 25-08-2015 07:47 AM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- Wysetots at 25-08-2015 07:53 AM (8 years ago)
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Chai...... M.I no dey dia ??
Posted: at 25-08-2015 07:53 AM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- winace at 25-08-2015 08:11 AM (8 years ago)
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We africans always rep. Well done guys.
Posted: at 25-08-2015 08:11 AM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- winace at 25-08-2015 08:12 AM (8 years ago)
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We africans always rep. Well done guys.
Posted: at 25-08-2015 08:12 AM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- Abubu86 at 25-08-2015 08:23 AM (8 years ago)
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Nice one
Posted: at 25-08-2015 08:23 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- gogoman at 25-08-2015 08:56 AM (8 years ago)
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i hear  una
Posted: at 25-08-2015 08:56 AM (8 years ago) | Grande Master
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- PoliticxGuru at 25-08-2015 09:02 AM (8 years ago)
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wetin una want make I com do wit dem now?Huh?
Posted: at 25-08-2015 09:02 AM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- ngfineface at 25-08-2015 09:08 AM (8 years ago)
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Story! Where is Davido? I don't believe Wizkid is better than Davido at all.
Posted: at 25-08-2015 09:08 AM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- Fashoney at 25-08-2015 09:18 AM (8 years ago)
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Good for dem!
Posted: at 25-08-2015 09:18 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- dickman2 at 25-08-2015 09:24 AM (8 years ago)
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in naira ..nonsense..
Posted: at 25-08-2015 09:24 AM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- Camara77 at 25-08-2015 09:59 AM (8 years ago)
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Fake News....Wizkid can't be better than davido
Posted: at 25-08-2015 09:59 AM (8 years ago) | Newbie
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- elchymo at 25-08-2015 11:40 AM (8 years ago)
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Ok na
Posted: at 25-08-2015 11:40 AM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- stluke at 25-08-2015 02:58 PM (8 years ago)
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Dem trial.
..
Posted: at 25-08-2015 02:58 PM (8 years ago) | Upcoming
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- dareper at 25-08-2015 05:05 PM (8 years ago)
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Too much money
Posted: at 25-08-2015 05:05 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- Oways at 25-08-2015 05:56 PM (8 years ago)
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Bravo
Posted: at 25-08-2015 05:56 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- segland at 25-08-2015 06:08 PM (8 years ago)
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Being better nt d matter bt how dey make their cash. Hands up 4 u guyz kip it up
Posted: at 25-08-2015 06:08 PM (8 years ago) | Newbie
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- Trueyarn at 25-08-2015 07:37 PM (8 years ago)
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Dia money not mine,wia Timaya?
Posted: at 25-08-2015 07:37 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- chealseafc at 25-08-2015 07:56 PM (8 years ago)
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good for naija.
Posted: at 25-08-2015 07:56 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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