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Top 10 Richest Musician In Nigeria by iamocheme: 7:30pm On Aug 29, 2018
Top 10 Richest Musician in Nigeria
Another ranking of Nigeria’s richest artists has as of late been released. These individuals are enormous names in the Nigerian music industry who are the pride of their nation both broadly and globally.

Here are the 10 richest musicians in Nigeria in 2018:

10. Flavour and Olamide (fortune 3.2 billion Naira)


Chinedu Izuchukwu Okoli, AKA Flavour N’abania occupies the tenth position. Flavor N’abania was born on November 23, 1983. He isn’t just a vocalist, but also a multi-instrumentalist, a composer, and a talented entertainer.

He started his music carrier as a drummer in his church in Enugu State. In 2005, he released his first music album “N’abania”. Today, he a popular artist in Nigeria as well as all through Africa and even far and wide.



Olamide Adedeji, AKA Olamide, AKA King of the streets is a Superstar in Nigeria hip-hop music. He was born on March 15, 1989, in the accent city of Bariga, Lagos State. He sings majorly in the Yoruba language. He released his first album “Rapsodi” in 2011

Olamide has seven albums to himself. He has won numerous awards at prestigious Nigerian and African ceremonies. He was also the first Nigerian artist to sign a contract with the Ciroc brand.

9. Banky W (Fortune 3.5 billion Naira)


Olubankole Wellington AKA Banky W isn’t just an artist and a rapper but he is also an actor. Banky W was born on March 27, 1981, in New York, United States.
His folks came back to Nigerian when Banky was five years of age and he went to primary and secondary school in Nigeria. Afterward, he went back to the United States for his tertiary education. He started his musical career in 2002 and as of now has five albums to himself. He has acted in several movies including: “The Wedding Party 1 and 2.”

He is married to Adesua Etomi in 2017.

8. Timaya (fortune 4 billion Naira)


Enitimi Alfred Odom AKA Timaya. He was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on August 15, 1980. He began his music career as a singer and songwriter after the creation of his musical group “Dem Mama Soldiers.”
In 2005, he started his solo career and released his first album titled “True Story”, trailed by “Grace and Grace” which was released in 2008. After the arrival of his third studio album “De Rebirth”, Timaya increased worldwide reputation. Today, Timaya has six collections and numerous singles.

7. Paul Okoye (fortune 5.6 billion Naira)


Seventh place is possessed by artist Paul Okoye AKA Rudeboy. He was born on November 18, 1981, in Jos, Plateau State. He and his twin brother Peter Okoye made the band “P-Square”, which was the most popular music group in Nigerian until the point that they chose to part a year ago. Paul Okoye continues his solo career under the name of Rudeboy

6. Peter Okoye (fortune 5.8 billion Naira)


Peter Okoye AKA Mr. P is a twin brother to Paul Okoye. He was born on November 18, 1981, in Jos, Plateau State. He and his twin brother Peter Okoye made the band “P-Square”, which was the most popular music group in Nigerian until the point that they chose to part a year ago. Paul Okoye continues his solo career under the name of Mr. P. He has signed numerous contracts, notably with Kia Motors and Lait Olympique. Peter Okoye’s fortune is slightly higher than that of his brother.

5. 2Baba (2Face) (fortune 5.9 billion Naira)


Innocent Ujah Idibia, AKA 2Face, and 2Baba occupy an unmistakable place in the rundown of the most extravagant performers in Nigeria. He was born on September 18, 1975, in Jos. He was called “2Face Idibia” until July 2014 when he changed it to 2Baba. As of now, he is outstanding amongst other known Afropop artists in Africa.

4. DBanj (fortune 6 billion Naira)


Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo AKA DBanj occupies the fourth position. DBanj is known in Nigeria for his exceptional music. He was born on 9 June 1980 in Zaria, Kaduna State. He has won various African, European and American honors for his Afropop and R&B pieces. In 2016, he was positioned first in TIN magazine’s ranking.

3. Don Jazzy (fortune 7.5 billion Naira)


Michael Collins Ajereh AKA Don Jazzy occupies the 3rd position. Don Jazzy is a music producer and singer. He was born on November 26, 1982, in Umuahia, Abia State. Don Jazzy is the founder of the Mo’Hits Records label, created in partnership with D’Banj. Don Jazzy and D’Banj separated in 2012. He founded his own record label called Mavin Records. He has signed some of the biggest stars of Nigerian music such as Dr. SID, Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello, Di’Ja and many others.
Don Jazzy has also signed contracts with companies such as MTN and Loya Milk.

2. Wizkid (fortune 8 billion Naira)


Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun AKA Wizkid occupies the second position. He was conceived born on July 16, 1990, in Surulere, Lagos State. He released a collaborative album at the age of 11 with the group “Glorious Five”, formed by him and his friends at the church.

He gained popularity with the release of “Holla at Your Boy”, the song of his first album “Superstar” in 2010. He has since then released three hit albums, as well as a compilation album and even recorded a song “One Dance” with Drake. This song appeared in Guinness World Records.

1. Davido (fortune 9 billion Naira)


David Adeleke AKA Davido occupies the first position. Davido was born on November 21, 1992, in Atlanta, United States. He started music at an early age. After the release of his debut album “Omo Baba Olowo”, which featured successful singles, Davido made his name in Nigeria and Africa. Since then, he has released countless singles that have earned him popularity and international recognition. He has signed contracts with companies such as AX and Infinix Mobility.

Davido has his own record label called “DMW”



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