The richest musicians in Africa are the powerhouses behind the growth of this industry.
They have come a long way and are now making an impact on the world.
These stars have made African songs to be known and celebrated globally.
Pictures of four of the twenty richest musicians in Africa. Photo: @bankywellington, @KingYemiAlade, @Tiwa Savage, @AKON (modified by author)Source: UGC
The impressive net worth of the richest singers in Africa proves thatmusicpays.
These brilliant stars also create other sources of wealth within the industry, which are nowreliable employmentopportunities for many.
They consider themselves and society for supporting their talents.
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However, this does not mean that the continent does not have wealthy female musicians.
Some of them are mentioned below.
Akon $80 million
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Akon wearing a white shirt. Photo: @AKONSource: Facebook
Akon’snet worth is$80 million.
He tops the list of the richest musicians in Africa.
The American-born Senegalese singer has been active in music since 19946 to date.
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Akon has more than 35 Billboard Hot 100 songs and five Grammy Award nominations.
Additionally, he has collaborated with Whitney Houston and otherrenowned artists.
The singer owns Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution music record labels and Konvict Clothing line.
Black Coffee carrying an old radio on his lap. Photo: @Black CoffeeSource: Facebook
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Akon does not have a private jet.
He put his Alpharetta-basedhouse in Atlanta,Georgia, USA, for sale in 2017 at $6.995 million.
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He delved into music in 1994 and got famous after participating in the 2004 Red Bull Music Academy.
The South Africanhome is worthR7.4 million.
Black Coffee does not own a private jet, as most of his fans assume.
Davido wearing a white t-shirt and hat. Photo: @davidoofficial2Source: Facebook
He only hired one during his 2018 summer tour in Europe.
Davido $40 million
Davido’snet worthis $40 million.
He became a household name in 2012 after releasing Dami Duro.
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The single received a Next Rated award at The Headies awards ceremony in 2013.
The singer worked for the Sony Music Entertainment label before creating the Davido Music Worldwide (DMW).
The singer has done several multimillion Naira brand endorsements and hasinvested moneyin aviation, motorsports, and movies.
Wizkid in all-white attires. Photo: @wizkidayoSource: Instagram
However, the private jet fans thought his father’s jet was his.
Wizkid $30 million
The Nigerian star has been rising from one level to another.
since he launched his music career in 2001.
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Normani and Calvin Harris reached number one on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart.
He also earned a Grammy nomination after featuring in rapper Drakes 2016 album,Views.
A portrait of 2Face Idibia. Photo: @CoolFMAbujaSource: Facebook
He has done well-paying endorsement deals with MTN and Pepsi and owns the Starboy Entertainment label.
2Face Idibia $22.7 million
Innocent has been in music since 1994 to date.
He was the first African to win MTV Europe, Best African Act Award in 2005.
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The artist changed his name to 2Baba in July 2014.
He hassold over10 million copies of his six albums worldwide.
Two of his most successful albums areBody and Soul(2000) andSold Out(2003).
Koffi Olomide is a half-buttoned shirt. Photo: @koffiolomide_officielSource: Instagram
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TheAfrican Queenhitmakeris worth$22.7 million.
Three of the singer’s fivehouses are inAbuja, Lagos and Benue States.
Idibia is also the CEO of Hypertek Entertainment.
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The artist received four awards at the annual KORA Awards in South Africa in 2002.
Rudeboy looking good with long dreadlocks. Photo: @RudeboySource: Facebook
They are a music duo that dominated Africa’s music scene for about a decade.
After disbanding in 2017, Paul released two tracks,Fire FireandNkenji Keke asRudeboy.
Rudeboy’s $16 millionnet worthproves he has been doing well as a solo artist.
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Sarkodie $15 million
The Ghanian rapper is the richest musician in his motherland.
TheAzontoartist has been in the music game since 2005.
He owns the Sarkcess record label and Sark Clothing line.
Sarkodie sanding on stage. Photo: @sarkodie.obidiponbidiSource: Facebook
Most of his wealth is sourced from music and endorsement deals.
Sarkodie has been a brand ambassador for Samsung Electronics, FanMilk, and many more high-profile companies.
Thestar is worth$15 million.
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Additionally, the star helps underprivileged children in Ghana through The Sarkodie Foundation.
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AKA $12 million
AKA is among the top 10 richest musicians in South Africa.
AKA wearing a black jacket. Photo: @akaworldwideSource: Instagram
He has collaborated with big names like Drake and Lil Wayne.
Three of his famous songs areIn My Walk,Mistakes, andJealousy.
The rapper has also featured in several live WWE events in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Shatta Wale sitting in the studio. Photo: @Shatta wale(shatta movement)Source: Facebook
AKA’snet worth is$12 million.
The artist has 9 albums over 116 songs.
Some of his famous tracks areMy level,Dancehall King, andWe taking over.
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Shatta received the Artiste of the Year award at Vodafone Ghana Music Awards' 2014 edition for hisDancehall Kingtrack.
The celebrity isworth close to$11 million.
These talented twins are among the richest musicians in Africa.
Mr P in official attires. Photo: @Peter PsquareSource: Facebook
Peteris worth$11 million, which is lower than his brother’s net worth.
After parting as musicians, the duosold the OmoleEstate on Lagos Mainland for N320 million.
Don Jazzy $10 million
Don Jazzy is another rich musician from Nigeria and the brother of superstar D’Prince.
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He came into the limelight in around 2004, two years after venturing into the entertainment world.
The celebrity has won the Producer of the Year Award four consecutive times.
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Jazzyis wortharound $10 million.
Don Jazzy wearing a Nigerian native suit for men. Photo: @OFFICIALDONJAZZYSource: Facebook
He co-owned the defunct Mo' Hits Records record label with singer D’banj before establishing the Mavin Records.
However, he has never confirmed rumours of him owning a private jet.
Akothee $10 million
The shelf-proclaimed President of Single Mothersis worth$10 million.
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His breakthrough debut studio album,Back in the Building,was released in 2005.
Wellington left the US for Nigeria and established his record label in Lagos in 2009.
The singer lost the Eti-Osa Federal Constituency Elections in 2019.
Akothee wearing orange attire. Photo: @akotheekenyaSource: Instagram
Hehas an N100million house in Lekki and several cars.
Banky W’snet worth is$9 million.
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Diamond Platnumz $7 million
Diamond is the most famous artist in East Africa and the wealthiest in Tanzania.
Thebongo flavasingerhas a whopping$7 million in his name.
He was the first Africa-based artiste to reach 1 Billion combined YouTube views.
Banky W wearing a blue suit. Photo: @bankywellingtonSource: Instagram
Diamond’s career began in 2006 at the age of 17.
He sold clothes to collect money for recording his song,Toka Mwanzo, which underperformed commercially.
Some ofhis carsare three Toyota Land cruiser SUVs, A BMW X series and a Toyota Noah.
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He began his career in the early 1990s under a Kenyan record label called the Ogopa Deejays.
The artist gained fame across the continent due to his unique raspy voice and music style.
Diamond Platnumz leaning on a piece of furniture behind him. Photo: @diamondplatnumzSource: Instagram
He mixes Ugandan folk music with central African rumba, zouk, and reggae.
Chameleon has won about 20 awards.
Jose has twohouses in theUS, where his family lives.
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He drives a Bentley Continental GTC Convertible, Monster Cadillac Escalade 2004, and more luxurycars in hiscollection.
Tiwa Savage $6 million
The Nigeriansinger is worth$6 million.
Her debut studio album,Once Upon a Time, was released in July 2013.
Jose Chameleon wearing eyeglasses. Photo: @jchameleonSource: Instagram
She is considered one of thebiggest artistsin Africa.
Yemi Alade’snet worth is$5 million.
The singer has a house in Lagos and a couple of real estates.
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One of hervehicles isa Lamborghini Huracan.
Cassper Nyovest $3 million
Nyovest dropped out of school to pursue a career in music.
He is reportedly among the top 100 richest musicians in South Africa.
Tiwa Savage wearing street fashion. Photo: @Tiwa SavageSource: Facebook
The star has received endorsements from many prominent companies, including Vodka and MTN.
Furthermore, hehas eightgrand autos andan R10-millionhome in Kyalami, Johannesburg, on several acres of land.
Nasty C $2 million
Nasty C’snet worth in2022 is $2 million.
Yemi Alade wearing a black dress with white stripes. Photo: @KingYemiAladeSource: Facebook
He is among the most influential and richest musicians in South Africa.
David has been active in the music arena since 2013.
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After the track gained him global recognition, Nasty C establishedZulu Man with Some Powerrecord labelin the same year.
He releasedStallingandCan’t Imaginein February and March this year.
The songs are doing well in the market.
Cassper Nyovest standing near a boxing ring. Photo: @Cassper NyovestSource: Facebook
The rapperlives in thelush suburb of Johannesburg.
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Nasty C sitting on a couch. Photo: @nasty_csaSource: Instagram
Black Coffee is the wealthiest musician in Mzansi, with a $60 million net worth.
AKA is wealthier than Cassper by around $9 million.
Nyovest’s net worth is $3 million, while AKA’s net worth is $12 million.
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The richest musicians in Africa have worked hard to gain their statuses.
Most of their wealth comes from music and brand endorsements.
Their success inspires many to work on their musical talents.
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Most iconic actors in Mzansi start from the theatres before landing roles in television and film productions.
Young people and newbies aspiring to join the entertainment industry often look up to these actors and actresses.
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