We believe that based on the above set parameters this list of the top 10 richest musicians in Nigeria 2017 is going to be fair enough.
Below Is The List Of The Top 10 Richest Musicians In Nigeria 2017
While compiling this listing we noticed that most Nigerians don't have know the Date of Birth of their favourite artist. So we have decided to add that bit of information to this listing of the richest singers in the country at the moment.
10. Olamide: Date of Birth - March 15, 1989
The most popular rapper in the country comes in at the number ten spot of this list. This might be surprising to some but when you compare his net worth with that of others on this list you would agree that this spot his deserved. He is the boss of YBNL record label. Olamide makes most of his earnings from his shows and tours which usually pulls a lot of crowd.
9. Tiwa Savage: Date of Birth - February 5, 1980
If you got the hint that a female musician is going to feature on this KikioTolu list of the top 10 richest Nigerian singers am sure you must have guessed right that it is going to be be Tiwa Savage. The first lady of MAVIN Records is the richest female musician in Nigeria for the year 2017 and she takes the number 9 spot on this list. She makes her money from album sales and endorsement deals with MTN, Pepsi, Forte Oïl and Maggi.
8. Iyanya: Date of Birth - October 31, 1986
The Kukere coroner recently signed with MAVIN records which he described as one of the best record labels in the country. He was the winner of the MTN Project Fame in the year 2008 and has since then remained relevant in the Nigerian music industry. Iyanya takes the number 8 spot on KikioTolu list of the top 10 richest musicians in Nigeria 2017.
7. Davido: Date of Birth - November 21, 1992
David Adedeji Adeleke popular known as Davido is one of the best musicians in the Nigerian music industry at the moment. He is currently signed with global music giants SONY records and he is one of the few Nigerian musicians with international recognition.
6. Wizkid: Date of Birth - July 16, 1990
Just like his name goes 'Wizkid' this young Nigerian artist has really made it big in the Nigerian music industry. He is currently signed with SONY Records and also boss of STARBOY Record label. He has won numerous top awards and was recently nominated for the Grammy Awards 2017.
5. Banky W: Date of Birth - March 27, 1981
Taking the number 5 spot of KikioTolu list of the Top 10 richest musicians in Nigeria for the year 2017 is Banky W. He is currently the CEO of the popular Nigerian Music Record Label EME. He is currently the brand ambassador of Etisalat and Samsung Mobile for West Africain region and also has a multi million naira deal with Ciroc.
4. 2Face Idibia: Date of Birth - September 18, 1975
This is the living legend of the Nigerian music industry. He makes his money from shows and endorsement deals with top brands in the country has he is one of the most marketable musicians in Nigeria at the moment. The number four spot on this top 10 richest list of Nigerian musicians 2017 is well deserved for 2Face Idibia.
3. Don Jazzy: Date of Birth - 26 November 1982
Don Jazzy is one of the top Music Producers in Nigeria at the moment and is the richest music producer in Nigeria for the year 2017. He is also the boss of Top record label, MAVIN, which has stars like Iyanya, Korede Bello, Tiwa Savage and Di'ja signed under. He is reported to charge about N500,000 to produce a song which explains how he makes his money.
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2. D-banj: Date of Birth - June 9, 1980
The Koko Master as referred to as many is the second richest musician in Nigeria at the moment. He makes his money from shows and tours around the globe as he his really a strong marketable brand. He has also signed top endorsement deals which have fetched him money in recent years.
1. P-Square: Date of Birth - 18 November 1989
Taking the top spot on this 2017 listing of the richest musicians in Nigeria is the twin duo PSquare. They make a lot of money from their album sales, endorsement deals, shows, and tours. Media reports state that P-Square charge as high as 8 Million Naira per show and they appear in uncountable number of shows yearly which should sure leave you purring on their estimated yearly earnings. It can be recalled that they won the KORA awards for Best African Artiste in the year 2010 which came with a mouthwatering 150 Million Naira.
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