It’s very difficult to get the authenticity of exactly how much our African artists earn coz they will never tell you the truth but Channel O andForbes are assuring Africa that this rich list is for real after series of research and maths. According to the organizations, the list was put together using factors such as endorsement value, popularity, show rates, sales, awards, YouTube views, appearance in newspapers, investments, social media presence, Influence and so many other factors. No talks again, Here come the richest artistes in Africa:
1. AKON – CEO of Konvict Music, opened doors with other African artiste
2. DON JAZZY – Producer. CEO Mavin Records, Influential producer,MTN, Samsung and Loyal Milk endorsement. D’Banj, Kanye West, Beyonce and Jay Z on production credit
3. P SQUARE – Music Duo. Featured on Forbes Africa twice, sold out concert, presidential guest in at least 5 African countries, they fly private jet…
4. D’BANJ – Music Artiste. International music brand, GOOD Music deal,Sony Entertainment deal
5. WIZKID – Music Artiste. EME artiste, Starboy CEO, affiliation withDisturbing London, several international collaboration, highest paid Pepsi ambassador in Africa, ambassador of MTN
6. 2FACE IDIBIA – Music Artiste. 10 million disc and at least 7 million digital sale, multiple ambassador, one campaign… associated withGuinness, Haven Homes, Airtel Worldwide and philantropist – Tuface Idibia Foundation
7. ANSELMO RALPH – Music Artiste Samsung and Coca Colaambassador, Angola prince, Perfume line, clothing label, multimillion dollar tour bus, Sony artist.
8. SARKODIE – Rapper. Presidential youth ambassador Ghana, Sarkclothing, Samsung ambassador, Fan Milk Ghana
9. ICE PRINCE – Music Artiste. Six million downloads, 2 studio owner, one foundation member, Plug N Play ambassador, Zamani Foundation
10. BANKY W – Music Artiste. Co owner EME, Samsung Ambassador, Philanthropist, multiple award winner (Published 01-September 2013)
What do you think? 7 Nigerians yet No women? What about the figures?
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