09. Banky W – $9.0m
Two best music videos ever done in Nigeria to his credit (Lagos party and Wizkid’s holla at your boy) and a serious record label of his own, Banky W is surely a force to reckon with in Nigeria’s music industry.
From Etisalat to Samsung, he has the knack to land juicy endorsement deals anytime. Started with a copycat of Rihanna’s song, he graduated to becoming an international superstar, doing original songs and winning awards. Banky’s net worth is $9.0m
08. Wizkid – $11.5m
From a backup artiste to Banky W to becoming a superstar, Wizkid has been transformed into international star by just one music video, ‘Holla at your Boy’. That video created the defining moment in his career.
Widely regarded as the Justin Bieber of Nigeria, Wizkid is one of the stars in the industry that many upcoming artistes look up to. What he lacks in vocal talent, he makes up in personality appeal, Wizkid’s net worth is $11.5m
07. Iyanya – $12.5m
From a hungry project fame ex-winner to an international famous superstar within the space of three years;
He has shown that if you want to be successful in Nigeria, give people what they want and you will be blessed with wealth.
Iyanya’s hit song, “Kukere”, complete with it’s one unique dance steps, currently has more than 15 million views on youtube. His net worth is $12.5m
06. Davido – $14.5m
What he lacks in physical appeal, he makes up with great vocal talent, perhaps the twisted version of Wizkid.
Davido’s two songs “Aye” and “Gobe” are currently having 15 million and 11 million views respectively on youtube. Son of a politician and business man, the self-styled ‘Omo Baba Olowo’ is worth $14.5m
