Channel O and Forbes Africa released a list of the top 10 richest artistes in Africa. 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. Although the list is male dominated it didn't come as a surprise.
Check out the top10 list after the cut...
1. AKON – CEO of Konvict Music, opened doors
with other African artiste.
2. DON JAZZY – Producer. CEO Mavin Records,
Influential producer, MTN, Samsung and Loyal
Milk endorsement. D'Banj, Kanye West,
Beyonce and Jay Z on production credit.
3. P SQUARE – Music Duo. Featured on Forbes
Africa twice, sold out concert, presidential guest
in at least 5 African countries, they fly private
jet…
4. D'BANJ – Music Artiste. International music
brand, GO D Music deal, Sony Entertainment
deal.
5. WIZKID – Music Artiste. EME artiste, Starboy
CEO, affiliation with Disturbing London, several
international collaboration, highest paid Pepsi
ambassador in Africa, ambassador of MTN.
6. 2FACE IDIBIA – Music Artiste. 10million disc
and at least 7million digital sale, multiple
ambassador, one campaign… associated with
Guinness, Haven Homes, Airtel Worldwide and
philantropist – 2face
foundation.
7. ANSELMO RALPH – Music Artiste Samsung
and Coca Cola ambassador, Angola prince,
Perfume line, clothing label, multi million dollar
tour bus, Sony artist.
8. SARKODIE – Rapper. Presidential youth
ambassador Ghana, Sark clothing, Samsung
ambassador, fan milk Ghana
9. ICE PRINCE – Music Artiste. Six million
downloads, 2 studio owner, one foundation
member, Plug N Play ambassador, Zamani
foundation
10. BANKY W – Music Artiste. Co owner EME,
Samsung Ambassador, Philanthropist, multiple
award winner.
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