The music industry has become one of the most lucrative industries in Nigeria of recent, and this has made it attract numerous artistes. Some see the industry as the easiest way to making it, also they desire the Cadillac and luxury lifestyles of those that have made it.

Nonetheless, it is pertinent to note that not all those who ventures into the music industry succeed and also, not all those who are popular or seems to be in the stardom cash from the industry. Some have other forms of income and others are simply broke, this might result from piracy, poor materials and publicity. Presently, we have some artistes that are not making money from the industry, they are:

1. Mode 9: when we talk about Nigerian Hip-Hop, the name that flashes our mind is Mode 9. It is sad that the legendary rapper makes little or no money from music. He admitted once in an interview that his music has gained him fame but not riches. Though very talented, he has not been able to commercialize himself and his music overtime, majorly because of his rigid pattern.

2. Brymo: it is disheartening that I am including this rare talent in this list, because I think he’s one of the few that gives us hope that the Nigerian music industry is still going places. But truth be told, Brymo is not getting the attention he deserves. His works are great (still jamming his recently released album) but it will be very rewarding for him to get more shows, endorsements and publicity.

3. DJ Cuppy: nobody should argue this: Because it’s obvious that the lady Disc Jockey cum the daughter of one of the richest men in Africa solely still survives on her family’s wealth. She will really need to DJ in several shows to even make the money she uses to promote herself. So be wise before you vent to be a DJ because of her.

4. Yung 6ix: the self-acclaimed king of the south-south, Warri born rapper might own a Range Rover and live in Lekki but we all know that his father can afford that for him. 6ix has not enjoyed much endorsements, shows, CD sales in his career, this limiting the money he cashes out.

5. Charly Boy: also known as ‘Area Fada’ who is also very controversial, has made little money from the music industry. He said he used most of his last album CDs as souvenir to visitors in his home. I believe he has other means of making money that are not known to all, because of his luxury lifestyle.

6. Olu Maintain: the ‘Yahooze’ crooner has been trying to hold a firm grip in the music industry since the release of his chart topping single Yahooze. He might still be one of the ‘big boys’ in the game because of his opulent display but certainly not cashing it from his music.

7. Skiibi: my friend asked me not to include him on this list because he’s yet to prove himself as an artiste. Though he was signed by money-bag ‘E-money’, skiibi has made less impact in the industry if not for his “faked death” that made him trend. It’s recorded that he has not been booked for a show before not more an endorsement deal. He’s still busy popping the Champagne for the rest members of the Five-Star crew; Kcee and Harrysong.


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i don't know them...but i still remember the charley boy comedy show.

WTF!!!please remove Dj cuppy from that list......she earns a lot from shows in UK...she might not be popular in Nigeria but she earns a lot in her Dj career generally....

Wow my first comment on naira land and its on fp......

Show me love people...... How many likes for me

Na CHANGE cos am

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Op how did u come to this conclusion?

What of airforce1?

Add Kiss Daniel to top that list... The promoters are just giving him fame and making all the money out of him.. Chi chi no gum am..

Btw: so upon the Billionaire ambitions wey yung6ix dey hala everyday, you mean to tell me he is not making money? Idonbelieveit.. Mbanu

What can I say, since there is no evidence to back this your findings or should I say your guess. The names you mentioned here all contributed to naija music in some form or the other except Charley & skiibii, so?

You dey look for trouble bah
btw add african China to that list! He is now a Barber

Elnino4ladies:
What of airforce1?

Why do they need to make money ?

Money is Vanity

Vanity upon Vanity

Hmmmm i hope fustration hasnt set in to some of them

crazymommy:
WTF!!!please remove Dj cuppy from that list......she earns a lot from shows in UK...she might not be popular in Nigeria but she earns a lot in her Dj career generally....

Yeah , Djs don't beg for shows please ......even the local ones !!!

That's the changing phase of our music scene.

It's not every good singer that will abandon academics and other wonderful opportunities

Wetin concern person?

Observing...........

crazymommy:
WTF!!!please remove Dj cuppy from that list......she earns a lot from shows in UK...she might not be popular in Nigeria but she earns a lot in her Dj career generally....

Yeah , Djs don't beg for shows please ......even the local ones !!!...

Hmm
9ice,
Dammy krane
Eva
Waje
Ruggedman
Etc
In fact dem many only few make money and a select few good money.....that industry no easy

this space is for sale

Wat abt ....
Blackface
Blackmagic

Sauce kid
Ruggedman
Eedris abdulkareem
Seun kuti

crazymommy:
WTF!!!please remove Dj cuppy from that list......she earns a lot from shows in UK...she might not be popular in Nigeria but she earns a lot in her Dj career generally....

We are not talking about popular, we are talking about making Money... The money Cuppy uses to promote her act is not compared to the money she earns from her act....
Davido has somehow balanced the money he uses to promote himself, with the money he earns

crazymommy:
WTF!!!please remove Dj cuppy from that list......she earns a lot from shows in UK...she might not be popular in Nigeria but she earns a lot in her Dj career generally....

How much does she earn per show?

Abeg comot dia.

What she has earned from music does not amount to what she spends promoting herself.

nikkypearl:
Why do they need to make money ?

Money is Vanity

Vanity upon Vanity

Who be this learner!!!
If i mention say i dey give free 5k.. 5k o, just 5k, not 500k. Na she go first request for my number to send her account number .. Smh.. Abeh go sit down for your vanity world

Olu maintain should not be on that list

Brymo is just underrated!