Richest African musicians: 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.
They include:
1) AKON
CEO of Konvict Music, opened doors to other African artist
2) DON JAZZY
Producer. MAVIN Records CEO, MTN, Samsung and loyal record milk. . D’Banj, Kanye West, Beyonce and Jay Z on the production credits
3) P SQUARE
Music Duo appeared on Forbes Africa twice sold out concerts, presidential guesthouse in at least five African countries, they fly private jets.
4) D’Banj
Music Artiste. Good music deal, Sony Entertainment deal
5) Wizkid
Music Artiste. EME artiste, Starboy CEO, connectedness with Alarming London, various international cooperation, the highest paid Pepsi ambassador in Africa, the ambassador of GLO
6) 2face Idibia
Music Artiste. 10 million CDs and at least 7million digital sales, a campaign associated with Guinness, Harbor Homes, Airtel worldwide and philanthropist – 2face foundation
7) ANSELMO RALPH
Musical Artiste Samsung and Coca Cola ambassador, fragrance line, clothing label, multimillion-dollar tour bus, Sony artiste.
8) Sarkodie
Rapper. . Youth ambassador Ghana, Sark clothes, Samsung ambassador, fan Milk Ghana ambassador
9) ICE PRINCE
Ice Prince Zamani has six million downloads 2 studio owner, a foundation member, Plug N Play ambassador, Zamani foundation.
10) Banky W
Artiste. Co-owner EME, Samsung ambassador, philanthropist, multiple award winner