TOP 10 BANKABLE ARTISTS IN AFRICA

It’s very difficult to get the genuineness of just how much our African artists earn because they hardly tell the truth but Channel O and Forbes are assuring Africa that this rich list is bona fide after series of research and maths. According to the organizations, the list was put together using factors such as show rates, endorsement value, awards, popularity, sales, YouTube views, appearance in investments, newspapers, social media and so many other factors, Here comes the richest artistes in Africa:

1. AKON – CEO of Konvict Music, opened doors with other African artiste

2. DON JAZZY – Producer. CEO Mavin Records, Influential producer, MTN, Samsung and Loyal

3. P SQUARE – Music Duo. Featured on Forbes Africa twice, sold out concert, presidential guest in at least 5 African countries, they also fly private jet

4. D’BANJ – Music Artiste. International music brand, GOOD Music deal, Sony Entertainment deal

5. WIZKID – Music Artiste. EME artiste, Starboy CEO, affiliation with Disturbing London, several international collaboration, highest paid Pepsi ambassador in Africa, ambassador of MTN.

6. 2FACE IDIBIA – Music Artiste. 10 million disc and at least 7 million digital sale, multiple ambassador, one campaign… associated with Guinness, Haven Homes, Airtel Worldwide and philantropist – Tuface Idibia Foundation

7. ANSELMO RALPH – Music Artiste Samsung and Coca Cola ambassador, Angola prince, Perfume line, clothing label, multimillion dollar tour bus, Sony artist.

8. SARKODIE – Rapper. Presidential youth ambassador Ghana, Sark clothing, Samsung ambassador,Fan Milk Ghana

9. ICE PRINCE – Music Artiste. Six million downloads, 2 studio owner, one foundation member, Plug N Play ambassador, Zamani Foundation

10. BANKY W – Music Artiste. Co owner EME, Samsung Ambassador, Philanthropist, multiple award winner.