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.
The artists that made it to the list below:
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 a$$ociated with Guinness, Haven Homes, Airtel Worldwide and philantropist – 2face foundation.
7) ANSELMO RALPH
Music Artiste, Samsung and Coca Cola amba$$ador, Perfume line, clothing label, multimillion dollar tour bus, Sony artiste.
8) SARKODIE
Rapper. Youth amba$$ador Ghana, Sark clothing, Samsung amba$$ador, fan milk Ghana amba$$ador.
9) ICE PRINCE
Ice prince Zamani has Six million downloads, 2 studio owner, one foundation member, Plug N Play amba$$ador, Zamani foundation.
10) BANKY W
Artiste. Co owner EME, Samsung Amba$$ador, Philanthropist, multiple award winner.
