....One of the constant things in life is change; so is the listing and de-listing of Forbes Top 10 Richest African Musicians. When it comes to music Africa is in the fore front and its musicians are always remembered in the world. In the words of the Legendary African musician Fela Kuti, who believed that music is a spirit, states " Getting to the top of the ladder requires more than good vibes and lyrics, but the combination of the invisible and visible.
These artist on this year's list have found a way to combine the two, while also serving us with good music. On this list we have musician coming from all over Africa, Nigeria dominated this year's list taking six of the spots on the top 10 list this year with a new comer Burna Boy, making his debut on the list joining his fellow Nigerian musicians Wizkid, Don Jazzy, Banky W, Timaya and Davido.
Although there wasn't any change to the number 1& 2 positions, with Akon and Black Coffee returning their positions respectively as the richest musicians in Africa estimated by Forbes Magazine.
..Without any Further ado let's get to it, Here are the Top 10 Richest Musicians in Africa 2020
10. Burna Boy
Full Name : Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu
Stage Name: Burna Boy
Date Of Birth: 2 July 1991
Source Of Income: Singer, Songwriter, Rapper & Dance
Record Label: Spaceship, Bad Habit, Atlantic & Warner Music
Nationality: Nigerian
Net Worth: $ 3.5 Million
9. Wizkid
Full Name : Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun
Stage Name: Wizkid/ Starboy
Date Of Birth: 16 July 1990
Source Of Income: Singer & songwriter
Record Label: Starboy, R.C.A & Sony Music
Nationality: Nigerian
Net Worth: $ 4 Million
8. Tinashe
Full Name : Tinashe Jorgensen Kachingwe
Stage Name: Tinashe
Date Of Birth: 6 February 1993
Source Of Income: Singer, songwriter, dancer, model, record producer & actress
Record Label: ROC Nation, R.C.A
Nationality: Zimbabwean
Net Worth: $ 6 Million
7. Sarkodie
Full Name : Michael Owusu Addo
Stage Name: Sarkodie
Date Of Birth: 10 July 1985
Source Of Income: Rapper, Songwriter & Entrepreneur
Record Label: Sarkcess
Nationality: Ghanaian
Net Worth: $ 7.5 Million
6. Timaya
Full Name : Inetimi Timaya Odon
Stage Name: Timaya
Date Of Birth: 15 August 1977
Source Of Income: Singer, songwriter & Businessman
Record Label: D.M.W records
Nationality: Nigerian
Net Worth: $ 8 Million
5. Banky W
Full Name : Olubankole Wellington
Stage Name: Banky W
Date Of Birth: 27 March 1981
Source Of Income: Singer,songwriter, actor, rapper & politician
Record Label: Empire Mates Entertainment
Nationality: Nigerian
Net Worth: $ 9 Million
4. Don Jazzy
Full Name : Michael Collins Ajereh
Stage Name: Don Jazzy
Date Of Birth: 26 November 1982
Source Of Income: Singer, record producer, songwriter & entrepreneur
Record Label:Mo' Hits Records, Mavin Records
Nationality: Nigerian
Net Worth: $ 10 Million
3. Davido
Full Name : David Adedeji Adeleke
Stage Name: Davido
Date Of Birth: 21 November 1992
Source Of Income: Singer,songwriter & record producer
Record Label: Sony Music, R.C.A, D.M.W
Nationality: Nigerian
Net Worth: $ 16 Million
2. Black Coffee
Full Name : Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo
Stage Name: Black Coffee
Date Of Birth: 11 March 1976
Source Of Income: DJ, record producer & songwriter
Record Label: Soulistic, Ultra Music
Nationality: South African
Net Worth: $60 Million
1. Akon
Full Name : Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam
Stage Name: Akon
Date Of Birth: 16 April 1973
Source Of Income: Singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, actor, entrepreneur & philanthropist
Record Label: Akonik, B.M.G, Atlantic Konvict, KonLive, Republic, Universal Motown, S.R.C, UpFront
Nationality: Senegalese
Net Worth: $80 Million
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