included in Africa Answers' list of ten wealthiest artistes. In the
list which was dominated by Nigerian superstars, P-Square is adjudged
to be the richest Nigerian artistes, only
second to Senegalese singer Youssou N'Dour in Africa. D'Banj is in 3rd
place, 2face Idibia occupies the 7th position while EME boss, Bank W
comes in at 9th place.
About their earning, answersafrica.com had this to say:
Peter and Paul who go by the name P- Square produce and release their
albums through Square Records. In December 2011, they joined Akon's
Konvict Muzik label and in the upper year,also signed with Universal
Music South Africa in a record distribution deal PSquare makes more
than $150,000 per show. Their Squareville which is located at Ikeja is
worth $3 million and as part of their brand support, they also have a
3 years deal with Globalcom; a Nigerian telecommunication company as
brand ambassadors where they are paid a million dollars a year.
Multi-award winning D banj is the first African artist signed to Kanye
west's GOOD music label. He was as a campaigner for President
Goodluck Jonathan and has a series of koko lounges; a high end club in
Nigeria and other investments including Koko water.D'banj, they said,
made $1 million dollars when he was paid by a TVstation to star on his
own reality show called the Koko Mansion. He has a crib in Atlanta
worth of $1.5 million and reportedly charges on the upside of $100000
per show currently.
The African Queen crooner, Tuface, has a vast investment in real
estate across Nigeria, earns around $50k to $80k per show and owns a
night club in Nigeria just to name a few.
For Banky W, Answers Africa wrote he has been a brand ambassador for
Etisalat mobile in Nigeria and is currently the face for Samsung
products in the West African nation. Out of his generous heart, Banky
W has started off Mr Capable foundation; an education charity
organization with the aim to aid in the education of children from
poor families.
The top ten richest african musicians are made up of the following artistst
10. Jose Chameleone
9. Banky W
8. Hugh Masekela
7. 2 Face Idibia
6. Fally Ipupa
5. Salif Keita
4. Koffi Olomide
3. D'banj
2. P-Square
1. Youssou N'dour
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