Just like Forbes, Huffington post has also released a list of its own version of
10 richest african musicians. See the names of Nigerian musicians who
made the list below.
1-Youssou N’dour
Youssou N’dour brings it home in the No. 1 spot. This Senegalese singer is
widely considered the most famous singer alive in Senegal and much of
Africa. His style of music is known as mbalax, a mix of Senegalese
traditional music in the Serer language and various styles from around the
world including Cuban rumba, hip hop, jazz, and soul.
With millions around the world in his fan base, he is now the owner of the
biggest media house in Senegal (complete with radio and TV stations) and
was appointed tourism and culture minister in 2012. More importantly, before
K’naan had “Waving Flag” in 2010, N’dour was responsible for the 1998 FIFA
World Cup national anthem, “La Cour des Grands,” along with Axelle Red.
2-Psquare
P-Square is made up of identical twins, Peter and Paul Okoye, who began
singing and dancing together back in their small Catholic high school in Jos,
Nigeria.
After forming the group in 2005, their music developed a devoted following,
particularly in South Africa, and each album outsold the previous one. They
were named Artists of the Year at the 2010 Kora Awards and now bring in
more than $150,000 per show. Best of all, their shared home is worth more
than $3 million and has been dubbed “Squareville.” Talk about product
placement!
3-DBANJ
D’banj, aka the Koko Master, aka Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo, has been killing it
in his native Nigeria and around the world since 2007, and was the first
African artist who signed with the music label GOOD, owned by Kanye West.
The recipient of countless awards, D’banj is known for his unique sound of
dance music and Afro beats. He is involved in a variety of investments
including a nightclub in Nigeria, brands such as Koko water, and was given
his own reality show, “Koko Mansion.”
4. Koffi Olomidé
Along with fellow Congolese star Fally Ipupa, Koffi Olomidé formed Quartier
Latin as lead singer and vocalist before launching his solo career. Dubbing
his style of music as tcha tcho, he considers it a blend of soukous music
(dance music that originated from African rumba music). He’s notorious for
taking on controversial subjects in his lyrics, which has led him to be widely
praised and criticized worldwide.
Raking in over 100,000 euros per show, Olomidé is extremely popular across
Africa and the world. One of his albums is listed in Robert Dimery’s book,
“1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.”
5. Salif Keita
Born and raised in Mali, singer and songwriter Salif Keita has been referred
to as the “Golden Voice of Africa,” with his original take on Afro-pop music.
Despite his royal heritage (he’s directly descended from Sundiata Keita, the
founder of the Mali Empire), he chose a path of music, bucking the Malian
caste system. But this means that he was loaded even before his music
career took off, explaining his private island and properties across Europe
6. Fally Ipupa
Fally Ipupa, a former member of Quartier Latin International (along with Koffi
Olomidé, to be mentioned later), went solo in 2006 and has been incredibly
successful, both in his home country of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
as well as internationally. With MTV Africa Music and Kora awards under his
belt, he’s racked up clothing endorsement deals in Paris as well as high
commissions for his shows across the world, which are almost always sold-
out.
7-2face Idibia
Nigerian singer-songwriter 2 Face Idibia began his career as a member of
the hip hop group Plantashun Boyz, but went solo in 2004 after the group
split. His most popular song, “African Queen,” took off after being featured in
the movie “Phat Girlz” in 2006, but all of his five albums have been very
well-received around the world. His wealth comes from various real estate
investments across Nigeria, as well as the $80,000 he commands per show.
8. Hugh Masekela
Musical sensation Hugh Masekela is a South African artist who plays a
variety of instruments, including the trumpet, flugelhorn, and cornet, along
with singing and composing his own work. He has been highly praised for
his work, with everything from a Grammy nomination to the Order of the
Ikhamanga by President Jacob Zuma (for achievements in arts, culture,
literature, music, journalism, and sports in South Africa). He has graced
prestigious festivals across the world. He is perhaps best known for his
acapella-style singing and collaboration with Paul Simon and Ladysmith
Black Mambazo on the Graceland album and 1987 Graceland tour
9-Banky W
Born Olubankole Wellington in the U.S., Banky W moved back to Nigeria and
grew up in Lagos, where he began singing at an early age. Finding success
early in singing competitions, most of his wealth has come from
endorsement deals with companies such as Estisalat mobile and Samsung in
Nigeria. He also started the Mr. Capable Foundation, an education charity
that provides tuition scholarships for disadvantaged children.
10. Jose Chameleone
Jose (or Joe) Chameleone is a Ugandan artist who found his niche blending
traditional Ugandan folk music, a bit of rumba and a heavy reggae influence.
He sings in English, Swahili, and Luganda. His mansion outside of Kampala
and four cars (including a Cadillac Escalade and a Benz) are evidence of his
success, particularly with his hit, “Valu Valu.” He’s been credited with
changing the face of music in Uganda, as well as making local music
accessible to the rest of the world.
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