Most musicians are seen flaunting their assets and showing the world what their hard work has earned them.
Musicians in Africa are not different from those from other continents, they also show people especially their fans how wealthy they are.
Have you been thinking of how wealthy your favourite African musician is? Do you think he will fall within the top ten richest musicians in Africa?
Here is the list of the top 10 richest musicians in Africa.
10. Jidenna
Jidenna is a Nigerian-American musician. He was born Jidenna Theodore Mobisson. He was born on 4th May 1985. He is 35 years of age. Jidenna is a singer, rapper, songwriter and record producer. He is estimated to have a net worth of $1.5 million. He makes his money through music, brand and ambassadorial deals as well as movie shows.
9. Shatta Wale
Shatta Wale is a Ghanaian dancehall musician. His biological name is Charles Nii Armah Mensah. He was born on 17th October 1984. He is 36 years old. He is a singer, songwriter, actor and director. Shatta Wale is estimated to have a net worth of $4.5 million. He makes his money through music, brand and ambassadorial deals and other personal business.
8. Tinashe
Tinashe is a Zimbabwean-American musician. She was born Tinashe Jorgensen Kachingwe. She was born on 6th February 1993. She is 27 years old. She is a singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer and actress. She is estimated to have a net worth of $6 million. She makes her money from music and music-related business and movies.
7. Sarkodie
Sarkodie is a Ghanaian musician. He is biologically called Michael Owusu Addo. He was born on 10th July 1988. He is 32 years old. Sarkodie is a rapper, songwriter and entrepreneur. He is estimated to have a net worth of $7 million. He makes his money through music, brand and ambassadorial deal and other personal business.
6. 2Baba
2Baba is a Nigerian Musician. He was born Innocent Ujah Idibia. He was born on 18th September 1975. He is 45 years old. He is a singer, songwriter, record producer and entrepreneur. His net worth is estimated to be $8 million. 2Baba makes his money from music, brand and ambassadorial deals as well as his personal business.
5. Don Jazzy
Don Jazzy is biologically called Michael Collins Ajereh. He is one of Nigeria's popular musicians. He was born on 26th November 1982. He is 38 years old. Apart from being a singer, he is also a songwriter, producer, philanthropist and entrepreneur. His net worth is estimated to be $10 million. Don Baba J as he is sometimes called makes his money through music, brand and ambassadorial deals and other businesses he owns.
4. Wizkid
Wizkid is a Nigerian musician. He is biologically called Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun. He was born on 16th July 1990. He is 30 years old. He is a singer and a songwriter. His net worth is estimated to be $20 million. He makes his money from music, brand and ambassadorial deals.
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3. Davido
Davido is a Nigerian musician. He was born David Adedeji Adeleke. He was born on 21st November 1992. He is 28 years old. He is a singer, songwriter and record producer. He has a net worth of $24 million. He makes his money through music, brand and ambassadorial deals as well as other side hustles.
2. Black Coffee
Black Coffee is a South African musician and DJ. He is biologically called Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo. He was born on 11th March 1974. He is now 44 years old. He is a DJ, record producer, songwriter and singer. He is estimated to have a net worth of $60 million. He makes his money from music, ambassadorial and brand deals as well as other side hustles.
1. Akon
Akon is a Senegalese-American musician. His biological name is Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam. He is 47 years old. He is a singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, actor and entrepreneur. He is estimated to have a net worth of $80 million. He makes his money through music, brand and ambassadorial deals as well as diamond mining.
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