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Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017 by phoneport(m): 6:25am On Jun 13, 2017
In this article, we will answer the question 'who is the richest musician in Nigeria'?Although these richest musicians in Nigeria presently have other investments apart from their musical career, the actual fact still remains that these richest Nigerian musicians are veterans in the entertainment industry. So, if you are looking for top 10 richest musicians in Nigeria 2017 and their net worth, their names are below.

Re: Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017 by phoneport(m): 6:25am On Jun 13, 2017
Not long ago the list of the top 10 richest musicians in Nigeria 2017 Forbes was presented to the world.

Re: Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017 by freezyprinzy(m): 6:26am On Jun 13, 2017
When it gets to FP someborry tell me

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Re: Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017 by phoneport(m): 6:28am On Jun 13, 2017
10. Timaya - Net worth N1.1 billion

Timaya is like a lion in his own Jungle and he has to be named as one of the foremost booming musicians to come out of the Niger-Delta. All his videos on YouTube have a combined number of over 20 million views. He recently lost his Instagram account due to hackers and in less than a week got almost all his followers back. That shows how much his fans like and adore him. He is worth an impressive sum of N1.1 billion.


9. Iyanya - Net worth N1.8 billion

Iyanya has shown that a lot can happen in a short period of time. Three years ago he won MTN Project fame. He has gone ahead to become one of the biggest music stars in the Nigerian music industry. The Yudala ambassador is worth an attractive sum of N1.8 billion.

Re: Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017 by bewla(m): 6:28am On Jun 13, 2017
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Re: Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017 by Jostico: 6:30am On Jun 13, 2017
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Re: Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017 by phoneport(m): 6:30am On Jun 13, 2017
8. Banky W - Net worth N2.3 billion

Taking the number 8 spot of Forbes list of the Top 10 richest musicians in Nigeria for the year 2017 is Banky W. He is currently the CEO of the popular Nigerian Music Record Label EME. In addition, he is the brand ambassador of Etisalat and Samsung Mobile for the West African region and also has a multi-million naira deal with Ciroc.

7. Flavour - Net worth N2.5 billion

Chinedu Okoli, who is popularly called Flavour isn't only Nigeria’s king of latest highlife music. His fame runs through the continent. He has nabbed several endorsement deals, a notable one is with NBC (Nigerian Breweries Company). The singer is valued at an estimated net worth of N2.5 Billion Naira.

Re: Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017 by littlewonders: 6:31am On Jun 13, 2017
They said my name is on second batch.
Re: Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017 by phoneport(m): 6:32am On Jun 13, 2017
6. Wizkid - Net worth N2.8 billion.

Just like his name goes 'Wizkid,' this young Nigerian artist has actually made it big in the Nigerian music industry. He is currently in partnership with SONY Records and he is also the boss of STARBOY Record label. He has won numerous top awards and was recently nominated for the Grammy Awards 2017.

5. Davido - Net worth N2.9 billion.

David Adedeji Adeleke popularly known as Davido is one of the best musicians in the Nigerian music industry at the moment. He is presently signed with world music giants SONY records, and he's one among the few Nigerian musicians with international recognition.

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Re: Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017 by FagsamPHP(m): 6:32am On Jun 13, 2017
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Re: Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017 by bewla(m): 6:34am On Jun 13, 2017
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Re: Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017 by phoneport(m): 6:34am On Jun 13, 2017
4. Innocent “2Face” Idibia - Net worth N4.5 billion.

This is the living legend of the Nigerian music industry. He makes his money from shows and endorsement deals with top brands of the country. By far he is one of the most marketable musicians in Nigeria at the moment. The number four spot on this prime ten richest list of Nigerian musicians 2017 is well merited for 2Face Idibia.

3. D’Banj - Net worth N5 billion

The Koko Master is the third richest musician in Nigeria at the moment. He makes his money from shows and tours around the globe due to the fact he is a really strong marketable brand. He has also signed top endorsement deals which have fetched him money in recent years.

Re: Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017 by SalamRushdie: 6:34am On Jun 13, 2017
These figure in this list are all false ..one again Forbes Africa getting it all wrong ...Anyone that says Iyanya is richer than Timaya doesn't know what they're are talking ..Iyanya net worth plus assets can't be more than 300 million Naira

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Re: Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017 by phoneport(m): 6:35am On Jun 13, 2017
2. Don Jazzy - Net worth N6.5 billion

Don Jazzy is one among the top Music Producers in the Federal Republic of Nigeria at the moment. He is the richest music producer in Nigeria for the year 2017. He is also the boss of the Top record label, MAVIN, which has stars like Iyanya, Korede Bello, Tiwa Savage and Di'ja working with the brand. He is reported to charge about N500,000 to produce a song which explains how he makes his money.

Re: Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017 by profhezekiah: 6:37am On Jun 13, 2017
I thought I heard davido shouting 30 bullion for d account yeeeh, abi na im father account
Re: Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017 by Nobody: 6:37am On Jun 13, 2017
It is a LIE. Davido have 30 billion. angry
Re: Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017 by phoneport(m): 6:37am On Jun 13, 2017
Now lets give it up for the number one spot this year and alwaysssssssssssssssss
NOTE: MY OWN TURN IS LOADING......................PHONEPORT

1. P-Square - Net worth N15 billion

The twin duo PSquare takes the top spot on this 2017 listing of the richest musicians in Nigeria. They make a lot of money from their album sales, endorsement deals, shows, and tours. Media reports state that P-Square charges as high as 8 Million Naira per show and they appear in a large number of shows yearly which should help you imagine their estimated annual earnings. It can be recalled that they won the KORA awards for Best African Artiste in the year 2010 which came with a mouthwatering 150 Million Naira.

These richest Nigerian musicians have built a strong fan base which has given them that much-needed publicity not just in Nigeria but globally. They are highly respected in the Nigerian music industry. Their popularity has given them the series of awards and because of this they sign endorsement deals on a daily basis.

Re: Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017 by praizblog: 6:39am On Jun 13, 2017
so na psquare get money pass
Re: Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017 by Nobody: 6:40am On Jun 13, 2017
I will advise the Op to peacefully replace Iyanya with Duncan Mighty Or Sky B.





The guy project fame money don finish.

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Re: Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017 by phoneport(m): 6:51am On Jun 13, 2017
JasonScolari:
I will advise the Op to peacefully replace Iyanya with Duncan Mighty Or Sky B.





The guy project fame money don finish.

Haba do you have a beef with Iyanyan or what?
Re: Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017 by sandy9799: 7:05am On Jun 13, 2017
Re: Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017 by StarPlayer: 7:10am On Jun 13, 2017
Dbanj that is broke.. Nonsense list angry
Re: Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017 by Nature8(m): 7:39am On Jun 13, 2017
I've always known ma Niggas (P-square) as the richest.. So, I'm not surprise seeing them still on top of the list.. cheesy
Re: Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017 by jummiepearl(f): 8:12am On Jun 13, 2017
Davido has 30billion...naw
Re: Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017 by APCsupporter: 8:19am On Jun 13, 2017
non of them has up to 600 million naira. don't be deceived my people

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Re: Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017 by NLProblemChild(m): 9:20am On Jun 13, 2017
The poster above me said it all..

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Re: Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017 by dee02(m): 9:22am On Jun 13, 2017
profhezekiah:
I thought I heard davido shouting 30 bullion for d account yeeeh, abi na im father account

And you believe that bullshit?!
Even his father doesnt have 30billion!
Gullible Nigerians

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Re: Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017 by dee02(m): 9:23am On Jun 13, 2017
How is Dbanj's networth 5bn?
Dapo shocked
Re: Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017 by Olivers(m): 9:56am On Jun 13, 2017
phoneport:
6. Wizkid - Net worth N2.8 billion.
5. Davido - Net worth N2.9 billion.
lies. You no hear tati billion for di akant iyo
Re: Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017 by OVA200(m): 12:19pm On Jun 13, 2017
Davido Net worth is 2.9 billion with all his asset that means he might not have more than 200 million cash and is shouting 30 billion for the akant.

Nonsense
Re: Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017 by phoneport(m): 12:39pm On Jun 13, 2017
OVA200:
Davido Net worth is 2.9 billion with all his asset that means he might not have more than 200 million cash and is shouting 30 billion for the akant.

Nonsense
Don't mind these artists, they like to hype alot.
too much forming and paparazzi. ..
Re: Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017 by Nobody: 11:56pm On Nov 02, 2017
Great list op. Here is another post that lists psquare as the richest: www.topbestlistnigeria..com/2017/11/top-10-richest-musicians-In-nigeria.html

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