Forbes has released their official list of the richest musicians 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. I don't entirely agree with this list but hey, they are the professionals...... So here we go:
10) BANKY W: Artiste. Co owner EME, Samsung Ambassador, Philanthropist, multiple award winner.
9) ICE PRINCE: Ice prince Zamani has Six million downloads, 2 studio owner, one foundation member, Plug N Play ambassador, Zamani foundation.
8) SARKODIE Rapper: Youth ambassador Ghana, Sark clothing, Samsung ambassador, fan milk Ghana ambassador.
7) ANSELMO RALPH: Musically Artiste Samsung and Coca Cola ambassador, Perfume line, clothing label, multimillion dollar tour bus, Sony artiste.
6) 2FACE IDIBIA: Music Artiste, 10 million CDs and at least 7 million digital sales, one campaign associated with Guinness, Haven Homes, Airtel Worldwide and philantropist – 2face foundation.
5) WIZKID: Music Artiste. EME artiste, Starboy CEO, affiliation with Disturbing London, several international collaborations, highest paid Pepsi ambassador in Africa, ambassador of MTN telecommunications.
4) D’BANJ: Music Artiste. G.O.O.D Music deal, Sony Entertainment deal, Ciroc Africa Ambassador Endorsement Deal, DB Records CEO.
3) P SQUARE: Music Duo featured on Forbes Africa twice, sold out concerts, presidential guest in at least 5 African countries, jetsluxurious private jets
2) DON JAZZY: Producer, CEO Mavin Records, MTN, Samsung and Loyal Milk endorsement. D’Banj, Kanye West, Beyonce and Jay Z on production credits.
1) AKON: CEO of Konvict Music, various works with numerous African and international artists including pop legend, Micheal Jackson.
So that's it guys. Feel free to share and comment below.
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