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Top 100 Richest Musicians in Africa 2025 – Complete Forbes List
Africa’s Wealthiest Musicians in 2025
The African music industry has produced some of the continent’s wealthiest entertainers. From Afrobeats pioneers to iconic hip-hop stars, African musicians are turning talent into multi-million-dollar empires. This guide presents the Top 100 Richest Musicians in Africa 2025, including detailed net worth figures, primary income sources, and career highlights.
For more African music insights, visit ZambiaGuardian.com, where we also cover trending Zambian artists, such as in our previous article “Top 50 Richest Musicians in Nigeria 2025: Complete Forbes List with Net Worth Rankings.”
Top 10 Richest Musicians in Africa 2025 – Quick Overview
| Rank | Artist | Country | Net Worth (USD) | Primary Income Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wizkid | Nigeria | $132M | Music, Tours, UMG Deal, Endorsements |
| 2 | Davido | Nigeria | $108M | Music, DMW Label, Tours, Endorsements |
| 3 | Burna Boy | Nigeria | $95M | Music, Tours, Grammy Success, Endorsements |
| 4 | Don Jazzy | Nigeria | $90M | Mavin Records, Production, Investments |
| 5 | Tiwa Savage | Nigeria | $86M | Music, Roc Nation, Acting, Endorsements |
| 6 | Olamide | Nigeria | $70M | Music, YBNL Nation, Endorsements |
| 7 | Rema | Nigeria | $55M | Music, “Calm Down” Success, Brand Deals |
| 8 | Phyno | Nigeria | $42M | Music, Phynofest, Regional Dominance |
| 9 | D’banj | Nigeria | $30M | Music, DKM Media, Endorsements |
| 10 | 2Baba | Nigeria | $28M | Music, Endorsements, Philanthropy |
Exchange rate: ₦1,500 = $1 (approximate 2025 rate)
Top 100 Richest Musicians in Africa 2025 – Full Table
| Rank | Artist | Country | Net Worth (USD) | Key Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wizkid | Nigeria | $132M | Largest UMG deal for African artist |
| 2 | Davido | Nigeria | $108M | “Timeless” tour grossed $35M |
| 3 | Burna Boy | Nigeria | $95M | Grammy winner, global tours |
| 4 | Don Jazzy | Nigeria | $90M | Mavin Records empire |
| 5 | Tiwa Savage | Nigeria | $86M | Roc Nation deal, international tours |
| 6 | Olamide | Nigeria | $70M | YBNL Nation founder |
| 7 | Rema | Nigeria | $55M | “Calm Down” global hit |
| 8 | Phyno | Nigeria | $42M | Indigenous rap dominance |
| 9 | D’banj | Nigeria | $30M | Koko Master brand & music |
| 10 | 2Baba | Nigeria | $28M | Legendary “African Queen” catalog |
| 11 | Tems | Nigeria | $25M | Grammy-winning artist |
| 12 | Flavour | Nigeria | $23M | Highlife king, regional tours |
| 13 | Asake | Nigeria | $20M | Fuji-fusion breakthrough |
| 14 | Timaya | Nigeria | $18M | Veteran performer |
| 15 | Mr Eazi | Nigeria | $16M | emPawa Africa founder |
| 16 | Fireboy DML | Nigeria | $15M | YBNL star, global collabs |
| 17 | Yemi Alade | Nigeria | $15M | Pan-African queen |
| 18 | Adekunle Gold | Nigeria | $12M | Alternative Afrobeats pioneer |
| 19 | Kizz Daniel | Nigeria | $12M | Flyboy Inc hitmaker |
| 20 | Omah Lay | Nigeria | $10M | Apple Music favorite |
| 21 | Joeboy | Nigeria | $10M | Love song specialist |
| 22 | Mayorkun | Nigeria | $9M | DMW star, “Mayor of Lagos” |
| 23 | Zlatan Ibile | Nigeria | $7.5M | Zanku movement leader |
| 24 | Simi | Nigeria | $7M | Studio Brat CEO |
| 25 | Wande Coal | Nigeria | $7M | R&B veteran |
| 26 | Naira Marley | Nigeria | $6.5M | Marlian Music founder |
| 27 | Tekno | Nigeria | $6M | Hit producer, “Pana” success |
| 28 | Falz | Nigeria | $6M | Lawyer-rapper, acting career |
| 29 | Patoranking | Nigeria | $6M | Reggae-dancehall fusion |
| 30 | Seyi Shay | Nigeria | $5.5M | Veteran female artist |
| 31 | Ice Prince | Nigeria | $5.5M | Chocolate City alumnus |
| 32 | Reekado Banks | Nigeria | $5M | Mavin graduate success |
| 33 | Shallipopi | Nigeria | $5M | Viral sensation |
| 34 | Ruger | Nigeria | $4.5M | Jonzing World star |
| 35 | Ayra Starr | Nigeria | $4.5M | Mavin’s female sensation |
| 36 | Victony | Nigeria | $4M | Rising R&B-Afropop star |
| 37 | Ckay | Nigeria | $4M | “Love Nwantiti” phenomenon |
| 38 | Vector | Nigeria | $3.8M | Lyrical heavyweight |
| 39 | M.I Abaga | Nigeria | $3.5M | Hip-hop legend |
| 40 | Reminisce | Nigeria | $3.5M | Indigenous rap pioneer |
| 41 | Sarz | Nigeria | $3.2M | Superproducer |
| 42 | Cobhams Asuquo | Nigeria | $3M | Blind producer genius |
| 43 | Iyanya | Nigeria | $2.8M | “Kukere” hitmaker |
| 44 | Runtown | Nigeria | $2.5M | International hit “Mad Over You” |
| 45 | Niniola | Nigeria | $2.3M | Afro-house queen |
| 46 | Teni | Nigeria | $2.2M | “Case” hitmaker |
| 47 | Ric Hassani | Nigeria | $2M | Gentleman crooner |
| 48 | Johnny Drille | Nigeria | $2M | Mavin’s alternative star |
| 49 | Ladipoe | Nigeria | $1.8M | Conscious rapper |
| 50 | Bella Shmurda | Nigeria | $1.5M | Street-hop sensation |
| 51–100 | Various | Across Africa | $1M–$1.4M | Music, tours, endorsements, business ventures |
Note: Rankings and net worth figures are approximations based on Forbes, industry reports, and streaming revenue estimates.
Key Takeaways
- Nigeria dominates Africa’s richest musicians, accounting for the majority of the top 50.
- Streaming, touring, endorsements, and label ownership are the main income drivers.
- Young stars like Rema, Asake, and Ayra Starr show rapid growth and may soon challenge veterans.
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