Top 20 Richest African Musicians And Their Net Worth – 2022
In today’s edition, we present 20 African musicians who are the wealthiest on the continent in 2022. When it comes to the net worth of famous African musicians, vocalists of African descent are on par with their international counterparts.
Who is the richest musician in Africa?
As of now, Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour is Africa’s richest musician, with a net worth of $145 million.
Their opulent homes, flashy automobiles, and executive lifestyles speak for themselves, leaving their admirers with a high-class impression. There is no doubt that Africans are inspired and grateful for their artistic abilities.
Forbes has identified Africa’s western and southern regions as hotbeds of outstanding music genres.
South Africa and Nigeria, both of which have a large number of top-earning performers, are near the top of the list.
These are the estimated net worths of these African musicians after deducting their assets and liabilities.
Let’s get to know them now.
Top 20 Richest African Musicians And Their Net Worth In 2022
1. Youssou N’Dour (Senegal) is ranked first with $145 million.
At the age of 62, Youssou N’Dour, a famous Senegalese singer, is the richest musician in Africa in 2022, with an estimated net worth of $145 million to $150 million.
2. Akon (Senegal) — $80 million. [20 Richest African Musicians]
Senegalese singer Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam, also known as Akon, is the second richest musician in Africa at the age of 48, with an estimated net worth of $80 million in 2022.
3. Black Coffee — $60 million
South African singer Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo, better known by his stage name Black Coffee, is the third richest musician in Africa at 45 years old, with an estimated net worth of $60 million in 2022.
4. Don Jazzy (Nigeria) — $30 million.
With a net worth of $30 million, Nigerian record producer Michael Collins Ajereh, better known by his stage name Don Jazzy, is the fourth richest artist in Africa in 2022.
5. Wizkid (Nigeria) — $5 million
Wizkid, real name Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, is expected to be Africa’s sixth richest artist in 2022, with a net worth of $20 million.
6. Rudeboy (Nigeria) — $16.1 million.
With an estimated net worth of $16.1 million, Paul Okoye aka Rudeboy, a Nigerian singer and former member of the legendary duo PSquare is the sixth wealthiest musician in Africa in 2022.
7. Davido (Nigeria) — $16 million.
At the age of 29, Nigerian singer David Adedeji Adeleke, better known as Davido, is the seventh richest artist in Africa, with an estimated net worth of $16 million.
8. Mr. P (Nigeria), No. 8 — $15.2 million
At the age of 40, Nigerian singer and former member of legendary duet group Psquare Peter Okoye aka Mr P is the eighth richest artist in Africa, with an estimated net worth of $15.2 million in 2022.
9. 2Face Idibia (Nigeria) — $15 million
At the age of 46, Nigerian singer Innocent Ujah Idibia, better known by his stage name 2Baba, is the ninth richest artist in Africa, with an estimated net worth of $15 million in 2022.
10. D’Banj (Nigeria), — $11 million (20 Richest African Musicians)
At the age of 41, Nigerian singer Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, better known by his stage name D’banj, is the 10th richest artist in Africa, with an estimated net worth of $11 million in 2022.
11. Banky W (Nigeria) — 8 million.
Nigerian singer Olubankole Wellington, better known by his stage name Banky W, is the ninth richest musician in Africa at the age of 40, with an estimated net worth of $8 million in 2022.
12. Sarkodie (Ghana), — $7.5 million [20 Richest African Musicians]
At the age of 36, Ghanaian rapper Michael Owusu Addo, better known by his stage name Sarkodie, is the 13th richest musician in Africa, with an estimated net worth of $7.5 million.
13. Flavour (Nigeria), — $7 million
At the age of 38, Nigerian singer Chinedu Okoli, better known by his stage name Flavour N’abania or simply Flavour, is the thirteenth richest artist in Africa, with an estimated net worth of $7 million in 2022.
14. Jidenna (Nigeria), — $7 million
Jidenna With a net worth of $7 million, Theodore Mobisson, better known as Jidenna, a Nigerian-American rapper and singer, is the fourteenth richest African artist in 2022.
15. Tiwa Savage (Nigeria), 15th — $7 million
Tiwa Savage, a Nigerian musician, is the fifteenth richest person in Africa in 2022, with a net worth of $7 million.
16. Jose Chameleon (Uganda) — $6 million (20 Richest African Musicians)
Ugandan afrobeat has an estimated net worth of $6 million in 2022.
At the age of 42, Ugandan afrobeat singer Joseph Mayanja, better known by his stage name Jose Chameleone, is the continent’s 16th richest musician.
17. Tinashe (Zimbabwe) — $6 million
Tinashe Jorgensen Kachingwe, a 29-year-old Zimbabwean-American singer, is the 17th richest musician in Africa in 2022, with an estimated net worth of $6 million.
18. Koffi Olomide (Congo) — $5 million
Antoine Christophe Agbepa Mumba, better known as Koffi Olomidé, a Congolese Soukus musician, is the 18th richest musician in Africa in 2022, with an estimated net worth of $6 million.
19. Fally Ipupa (Congo) — $5 million
Fally Ipupa N’simba, better known by his stage name Fally Ipupa, is a Congolese musician.
With a net worth of $5 million, he will be Africa’s 19th richest musician in 2022.
20. Diamond Platinumz 20 (Tanzania) — $5 million
With an estimated net worth of $5 million, Nasibu Abdul Juma Issack, better known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz, a Tanzanian bongo Flava recording artist, is the 20th richest musician in Africa in 2022.
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Top 20 Richest African Musicians 2022
- Youssou N’Dour (Senegal) — $145 million
- Akon (Senegal) — $80 million
- Black Coffee (South Africa) — $60 million
- Don Jazzy (Nigeria) — $30 million
- Wizkid (Nigeria) — $20 million
- Rudeboy (Nigeria) — $16.1 million
- Davido (Nigeria) — $16 million
- Mr. P (Nigeria) — $15.2 million
- 2Face Idibia aka 2Baba (Nigeria) — $15 million
- D’Banj (Nigeria) — $11 million
- Banky W (Nigeria) — 8 million
- Sarkodie (Ghana) — $7.5 million
- Flavour (Nigeria) — $7 million
- Jidenna (Nigeria) — $7 million
- Tiwa Savage (Nigeria) — $7 million
- Jose Chameleon (Uganda) — $6 million
- Tinashe (Zimbabwe) — $6 million
- Koffi Olomide (Congo) — $5 million
- Fally Ipupa (Congo) — $5 million
- Diamond Platinumz (Tanzania) — $5 million
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