Here is the list of the top 100 Richest Musicians in Nigeria 2024,this list is based on the Latest Forbes Ranking.
TOP 100 RICHEST MUSICIANS IN NIGERIA AND THEIR NET WORTH 2024 { Forbes Latest Ranking } Updated.
Nigeria’s music industry has been a powerhouse of talent, innovation, and wealth creation, with Afrobeats leading the charge on the global stage. As we approach the end of 2024, let’s dive into Forbes’ latest list of the top 100 richest musicians in Nigeria, reflecting not just their musical success but also their business acumen, endorsement deals, and investments.
Without any further delay let’s go straight into the list of the top 100 richest musicians in Nigeria today.
Before we go into the 2024 top 100 richest musicians in Nigeria list, let’s have an in-depth look at the top 10 in the country.
TOP 10 RICHEST MUSICIANS IN NIGERIA AND NET WORTH 2024
- Davido – David Adedeji Adeleke ($70 million): He has an endorsement deal with the well known SONY records, PUMA and real estate investments.
- Wizkid – Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun ($65 million): His reputation has undoubtedly given him an honorable stance within and outside Nigeria. In addition to his dignified position as the top member of a Record label named STARBOY, Wizkid has claimed lots of awards.
- Burna Boy – Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu ($50 million): Burna Boy’s wealth is boosted by tours, streaming revenue, and his own label, Spaceship Entertainment. The Grammy Award winner is currently one of the richest in Nigeria today and confortably sits at number three on this list.
- DonJazzy: He is a distinctly-gifted personality who sensibly blends singing with music production, he serves as the boss of MAVIN –a top-notch record label that features the presence of other stars including Tiwa Savage, Korede Bello and Iyanya. Don Jazzy is reported to be worth N6.5 billion.
- Olamide – Olamide Adedeji ($35 million): Known for his street anthems, Olamide has built wealth through his music, YBNL Nation label, and investments outside music.
- 2Baba – Innocent Ujah Idibia ($28 million): A veteran in the industry, 2Baba’s net worth reflects his long-standing career, endorsements, and philanthropy. Over the years, reputable Nigerian brands have continually associated with and he is declared to be worth N2.5 billion.
- Tems – Temilade Openiyi ($25 million): Her rise has been meteoric, with significant earnings from Grammy nominations, international features, and songwriting.
- Rema – Divine Ikubor ($22 million): The young star’s wealth comes from his music, Jonzing World label, and high streaming numbers on platforms like Spotify.
- Asake – Ahmed Ololade ($20 million): His fusion of Fuji music with contemporary beats has led to sold-out shows and lucrative deals.
- Tiwa Savage – Tiwatope Savage ($15 million): Known as the ‘Queen of Afrobeats,’ her wealth is from music, acting, and brand endorsements.
Top 100 Richest Musicians in Nigeria 2024
- Davido – David Adedeji Adeleke
- Wizkid – Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun
- Burna Boy – Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu
- Don Jazzy – Michael Collins Ajereh
- Olamide – Olamide Adedeji
- 2Baba – Innocent Ujah Idibia
- Tems – Temilade Openiyi
- Rema – Divine Ikubor
- Asake – Ahmed Ololade
- Tiwa Savage – Tiwatope Savage
- P-Square – Peter & Paul Okoye
- Timaya – Inetimi Alfred Odon
- Phyno – Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike
- Flavour N’abania – Chinedu Okoli
- D’banj – Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo
- Fireboy DML – Adedamola Adefolahan
- Yemi Alade – Yemi Eberechi Alade
- Omah Lay – Stanley Omah Didia
- Mr Eazi – Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade
- Seyi Vibez – Balogun Afolabi Oluwaloseyi
- Naira Marley – Azeez Fashola
- Joeboy – Joseph Akinfenwa Donus
- Zlatan – Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael
- Simi – Ogunleye Simisola Bolatito
- Chike – Chike Ezekpeazu Osebuka
- Tekno – Augustine Miles Kelechi
- Kizz Daniel – Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe
- Peruzzi – Tobechukwu Victor Okoh
- Teniola – Teniola Apata
- Lil Kesh – Keshinro Ololade
- Jidenna – Jidenna Theodore Mobisson
- Oritse Femi – Oritsefemi Majemite Ekele
- Reekado Banks – Ayoleyi Hanniel Solomon
- Falz – Folarin Falana
- Adekunle Gold – Adekunle Kosoko
- Reminisce – Remilekun Abdulkalid Safaru
- Mayorkun – Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel
- Small Doctor – Temitope Adekunle
- Kcee – Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo
- Duncan Mighty – Duncan Wene Mighty Okechukwu
- Wande Coal – Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe
- 9ice – Alexander Abolore Adegbola Akande
- HarrySong – Harrison Tare Okiri
- Runtown – Douglas Jack Agu
- Femi Kuti – Olufela Olufemi Anikulapo Kuti
- Skales – Raoul John Njeng-Njeng
- Olamide – Baddo
- Waje – Aituaje Iruobe
- Ice Prince – Panshak Henry Zamani
- Soft – Obinna Stanley
- Blaqbonez – Emeka Akumefule
- Chinko Ekun – Oladipo Olamide Emmanuel
- DJ Cuppy – Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola
- Qdot – Qudus Fakoya Oluwadamilare
- L.A.X – Damilola Afolabi
- Skibii – Abbey Elias
- Yung6ix – Onome Onokohwomo
- Eva Alordiah – Elohor Eva Alordiah
- Lil Frosh – Sanni Goriola Wasiu
- M.I Abaga – Jude Abaga
- Bella Shmurda – Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi
- Zinoleesky – Oniyide Azeez
- Bella Alubo – Oluwabukola Alubo
- Dremo – Aboriomoh Femi
- DJ Neptune – Imohiosen Patrick
- Zoro – Owoh Chimaobi Chrismathner
- Praiz – Praise Ugbede Adejo
- Cynthia Morgan – Madu Ekemma
- Teni – Teniola Apata
- Ladipoe – Ladipo Eso
- B-Red – Adebayo Adeleke
- Tclassic – Mutiu Olaniyan
- Mohbad – Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba
- Teni – Teniola Apata
- Barry Jhay – Ojele Oluwakayode
- Idahams – Idahosa Samson
- Iyk – Iykechukwu Okonkwo
- L.A.X – Damilola Afolabi
- Dan Dizzy – Daniel Chukwuemeka
- Dremo – Aboriomoh Femi
- Erigga – Erhiga Agarivbie
- Fiokee – Ifiok Effanga
- Frank Edwards – Frank Ugochukwu Edwards
- Goldie – Susan Oyinkansola Harvey
- Kel P – Kelvin Peter Uwaifo
- Korede Bello – Korede Bello
- Maleek Berry – Maleek Shoyebi
- Mayorkun – Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel
- Nasty C – Nsikayesizwe Ngcobo David Junior
- Niniola – Niniola Apata
- Nonso Amadi – Nonso Amadi
- Olamide – Olamide Adedeji
- Patoranking – Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie
- Pheelz – Phillip Kayode Moses
- Poco Lee – Iwe Paschal
- Reminisce – Remilekun Abdulkalid Safaru
- Ruger – Michael Adebayo Olayinka
- Selebobo – Udoka Chigozie Okechukwu
- Spyro – Oludipe Oluwasanmi David
- Vector – Ola Vincent Okiki
To tell you how time flies, compare the above list to what we had in 2020.
Top 50 Richest Musician In Nigeria Forbes List 2020
1. Don Jazzy – Micheal Collins Ajereh – November 26, 1982
2. Jidenna – Jidenna Theodore Mobisson Al Amin – May 4, 1985
3. Wizkid – Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun – July 16, 1990
4. Davido – David Adedeji Adeleke – November 21, 1992
5. PSquare – Peter and Paul Okoye – November 18, 1981
6. Dbanj – Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo – June 9, 1980
7. 2face – Innocent Ujah Idibia – September 18, 1975
8. Flavour N’abania – Chinedu Okoli – November 23, 1983
9. Banky W. – Oluwabankole Wellington –
10. Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk – October 31, 1986
11. Timaya – Inetimi Alfred Odon – August 15, 1980
12. M.I – Jude Abaga October 4, 1981
13. Olamide – Olamide Adedeji March 15, 1989
14. Kcee – Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo – April 18, 1979
15. Tiwa Savage – Tiwatope Savage-Balogun – February 5, 1980
16. Phyno – Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike – October 9, 1986
17. Asa – Bukola Elemide – September 17,1982
18. Ice Prince – Panshak Henri Zamani – October 23, 1986
19. Tekno – Augustine Miles Kelechi – December 17, 1992
20. Yemi Alade – Yemi Eberechi Alade – March 13, 1989
21. Omawumi – Omawumi Megbele – April 13, 1982
22. Chindinma Ekile – Chidinma Ekile – May 2, 1991
23. Reminisce – AbdulKhalid Safaru – January 26, 1981
24. Duncan Mighty – Duncan Wene Mighty Okechukwu – October 28, 1983
25. Wande Coal – Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe – October 18, 1985
26. 9ice – Abolore Akande – January 17, 1980
27. HarrySong – Harrison Tare Okiri – March 30, 1981
28. Sound Sultan –
29. Runtown – Douglas Jack Agu – August 19, 1989
30. Small Doctor – Temitope Adekunle – October 19, 1996
31. Oritse Femi – Oritsefemi Majemite Ekele – January 5, 1985
32. Lil Kesh – Keshinro Ololade – March 14, 1995
33. Falz – Folarin Falana – October 27, 1990 – Lagos
34. Korede Bello – Korede Bello – February 29, 1996
35. Reekado Banks – Ayoleyi Hanniel Solomon – December 1993
36. Kiss Daniel – Anidugbe Oluwatobiloba Daniel – May 1, 1994
37. Adekunle Gold – Adekunle Kosoko – January 28, 1987
38. DJ Spinall – Sodamola Oluseye Desmond – June 2, 1984
39. Sean Tizzle – Morihanfen Oluwaseun Oluwabamidele – December 15, 1989
40. Mr. Eazi – Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade – July 19, 1991
41. Burnaboy – Burna Boy – July 2, 1991
42. Timi Dakolo – Timi Dakolo – January 20, 1981
43. Ycee – Oludemilade Martin Alejo – January 29, 1993
44. Skales – Raoul John Njeng-Njeng – April 1, 1991
45. Simi – Simisola Bolatito Ogunleye – April 19, 1988
46. Dija – Hadiza Blell –
47. Waje – Aituaje Iruobe – September 1, 1980
48. Orezi – Esegine Allen – March 28, 1986
49. Sheyi Shay – Oluwaseyi Odedere – December 21, 1985
50. Praiz – Praise Ugbede Adejo – March 8, 1984
