Top 10 Richest Musicians In Ghana

Four Ghanaian musician including sarkodie, shatta wale, black sherif and kuami eugene

In this day and age, it is undeniable that music plays a huge role in Ghanaian society. Over the years, we’ve seen so many talented musicians come out of this country and make a name for themselves not just in Ghana, but all over the world. And with their newfound fame and fortune, comes wealth. So today, we take a look at the top 10 richest musicians in Ghana and their net worth.

10. Oseikrom Sikanii

At the number 10 spot is Oseikrom Sikanii. Sikanii is a hiplife musician who has been in the industry for a few years. He is one of the Kumasi-based artistes who made it riding on the Kumerican tag and drill music. The young millionaire makes his money through music and at most through cryptocurrencies and NFT's. His net worth is estimated to be over $1.1 million.

9. Medikal

Medikal is the husband of popular young Ghanaian actress, Fella Makafui. The rapper has been in the Ghana music scene for a while now and has released several hit songs. Samuel Adu Frimpong as biologically called makes his money through music and other business ventures including real estate. He is estimated to have a net worth of $1.4 million.

8. Joe Mettle

Joe Mettle is one of the richest musicians in Ghana. He is the only Gospel musician who appeared on this list. His net worth is estimated to be $1.5 million. Joe is a gospel singer and songwriter who has won several awards, including the 2017 VGMA artiste of the year. He is known to make his money through his song ministration which goes beyond the borders of Ghana.

7. M.anifest

M.anifest comes in at number 7 on our list. His net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. The rapper and songwriter have been in the music industry for over a decade and has achieved immense success both in Ghana and international. M.anifest is known for his poetic lyrics and socially conscious music, which often addresses African issues. He has collaborated with major artists such as Alicia Keys and Nas, and has won several awards including best international artiste at the African Muzik Magazine Awards. He makes his money through music, brand and ambassadorial deals.

6. Chris Waddle

Chris Waddle is a young Ghanaian musician who hails from Tema. He is biologically called Kweku Addai. Waddle is the CEO of AMG Business, the record label which is known to have introduced rapper Medikal into the mainstream. He is the CEO of 167  Construction Company and Waddle Estates. He is known to have a fleet of cars packed in his mansion among which is a Mercedes Benz, a Range Rover Sport, and a G-wagon among others. He is estimated to have a net worth of $3 million

5. D Black

D Black is one of the richest musicians in Ghana. Desmond Kwesi Blackmore, better known as D Black is an anglophone hip-pop and Afrobeat entrepreneur from Ghana. He is one of the few successful entertainment moguls in the country. He is estimated to have a net worth of $3.5 million. He makes his money from his music career as well as many businesses. D Black is the CEO of Black Avenue Musik, Black Avenue Clothing, Lifewire Events and Black Avenue Films/TV. He is also the owner of  Onyx, a nightclub in Accra.

4. Okyeame Kwame

Okyeame Kwame who is biologically called Kwame Nsiah Apau is a rapper and a songwriter who has been in the music industry for over two decades now. He has produced several hit songs over the years and has won several awards in his name, including Best Male Artist at the Ghana Music Awards. Okyeame is known for his unique lyrical content and soulful music, which has earned him a large following both in Ghana and abroad. He is the author of 'Love Locked Down: A Guide to Finding and Maintaining Lasting Love Relationship', which was published on 14th February 2021. He is estimated to have a net worth of  $4.2 million. He makes his money from music, brands and ambassadorial deals as well as other business ventures.

3. Stonebwoy

Livingstone Etse Satekla, better known by his stage name Stonebwoy, is a Ghanaian Afropop, dancehall and reggae musician. He is the CEO of Burniton Music Group. He won the Best International Act: Africa category at the 2015 BET Awards and Artiste of the Year at the 2015 Ghana Music Awards. In addition to his musical success, Stonebwoy has also ventured into other businesses, including real estate. He is estimated to have a net worth of $5 million.

2. Shatta Wale

Shatta Wale is obviously one of the richest musicians in Ghana. He comes in at number two on the list with an estimated net worth of $6 million. He is the leader and president of Shatta Movement and also the CEO of Shaxi, a ride-hailing service in Ghana. Much of the wealth of Shatta Wale biologically known as Charles Nii Armah Mensah comes from his numerous brand and ambassadorial endorsement deals, his successful music career as well as other business ventures including real estate.

1. Sarkodie

Sarkodie is no doubt one of Ghana's finest music exports. He has a reported net worth of $7 million.  He is one of the highest-earning musicians in Ghana. Most of his wealth comes from his music career. brand and ambassadorial endorsement deals as well as other business ventures. The president of Sarknation is a successful entrepreneur, with businesses in fashion, media and real estate.


Here is an audiovisual presentation of the countdown of the top Richest Ghanaian Musicians.

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