Top 10 Richest Nigerian Artistes In 2020

In this article, we'll present to you the most paid Nigerian singers in 2020. Explore the most popular singers from Nigeria. The list reveals the richest Nigerian artistes in 2020.

Burna Boy

Net Worth: $134.6K

Burna Boy rose to prominence in 2012 after releasing "Like to Party", the lead single from his debut studio album L.I.F.E (2013). His fame brings 

award for Album of the Year at the 2019 All Africa Music Awards and nomination for Best World Music Album at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.

Also, Burna Boy is the richest Nigerian artist in 2020, according to Popnable evaluation.

 

Wizkid

Net Worth: $126.9K

The second richest Nigerian star is Wizkid. He began recording music at the age of 11 and managed to release a collaborative album with the Glorious Five, a group he and a couple of his church friends formed. 

Wizkid signed a record deal with Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E) in 2009.

Wizkid has three male children with three different women. Wizkid became engulfed in battles on Twitter with several African artists.

He received an ASCAP plaque for his songwriting contributions to Drake's "One Dance".

 

Davido

Net Worth: $115.8K

Davido, is an American-born Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer. Davido was born in Atlanta, US, and raised in Lagos; he made his music debut as a member of the music group KB International. 

 On May 9, 2018, Guardian Life reported Davido had signed an endorsement deal with Infinix Mobile, a Hong Kong-based smartphone manufacturer. Previously, he signed a contract with  MTN.

He has three children. His fame came in 2010 and continues till these days. Davido is one of the best selling artistes in Nigeria.

 

Rudeboy

Net Worth: $60.8K

 

Tiwa Savage

Net Worth: $44.4K

Tiwa Savage, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress. Born in Isale Eko, she relocated to London at the age of 11 for her secondary education. Five years later, she began her music career doing backup vocals for artists such as George Michael and Mary J. Blige. After participating in the UK edition of The X Factor and graduating from Berklee College of Music, Savage signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing in 2009.

She is the richest female Nigerian artist in 2020.  Savage's contributions to the Nigerian music industry have earned her several achievements. She has been involved in youth empowerment and breast cancer screening projects and has raised funds to build schools in Nigeria.

Savage sings in English and Yoruba; her music is a blend of Afrobeats, R&B, pop, and hip-hop.

 

Teknomiles

Net Worth: $44K

Tekno is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He was born in Bauchi State into a family of six — five boys and one girl. 

At the age of 8, Tekno Miles was enrolled in a music school where he learned and mastered the rudiments of playing the piano and guitar.

 

Flavour

Net Worth: $42.5K

Flavour, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He began his musical career as a drummer for a local church. Flavour is popularly known across Africa and the world for his hit song "Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)". He is currently signed to 2nite Entertainment.

Flavour, who is well known for his ability to sing fluently in the Igbo language, was born in Enugu State, Nigeria. His family is originally from Umunze in Orumba South LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria.

On 29 August 2012, Nigerian Entertainment Today reported that Flavour N'abania was involved in a legal battle with Ghanaian duo Wutah, over the alleged theft of "Kwarikwa". According to the article, "Kwarikwa" is an exact replica of Kotosa, a song made by the aforementioned duo. The singing duo accused Flavour N'abania of stealing their song's rhythm, chorus, and tempo.

 

Kizz Daniel

Net Worth: $40.1K

Kizz Daniel is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.  He hails from Abeokuta North local government area. He attended Abeokuta Grammar School and graduated from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, in 2013, with a degree in Water Resources Management and Agrometeorology (Water Engineering).

In November 2017, Kizz Daniel announced his split from his record label, G-Worldwide, and created his own label called FLYBOY I.N.C.

He was sued to court by the former record label but was not found guilty for any of the crimes he was accused of.

In May 2018, Kizz Daniel announced that he had changed his stage name from Kiss Daniel to Kizz Daniel, a name that immediately reflected on his social media accounts. New Spotify and Apple Music accounts were also created immediately with the names Kizz Daniel, with his new songs featured.

 

Yemi Alade

Net Worth: $37.4K

Yemi Alade is a Nigerian Afropop singer and songwriter. Her father was a police commissioner of Yoruba descent, while her mother is of Igbo descent.

In September 2019, Alade signed a multi-year licensing deal with Universal Music Africa (UMA) and UMG France. UMA will serve as the exclusive worldwide record partner for Alade while UMG France will serve as the international rollout partner for all of her releases under the label.

 

Mr Eazi

Net Worth: $36.6K

Mr Eazi, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur.

He is the pioneer of Banku Music, a fusion sound he describes as a mixture of Ghanaian highlife and Nigerian chord progressions and patterns.

He grew up in an entrepreneurial home. His mother owned a small business and his father is a pilot. The latter parent established his own private aviation consulting practice.

Mr Eazi is known to be dating Temi Otedola, daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola and sister to DJ Cuppy.

 

#	Singer	Net Worth
1	Burna Boy	$134.6K
2	Wizkid	$126.9K
3	Davido	$115.8K
4	Rudeboy	$60.8K
5	Tiwa Savage	$44.4K
6	Teknomiles	$44K
7	Flavour	$42.5K
8	Kizz Daniel	$40.1K
9	Yemi Alade	$37.4K
10	Mr Eazi	$36.6K
11	Patoranking	$31.9K
12	Simi	$26.4K
13	Maleek Berry	$26.2K
14	Olamide	$25K
15	Runtown	$24.7K
16	Starboy	$22.4K
17	Phyno	$20.2K
18	Timaya	$19.9K
19	Reekado Banks	$17.9K
20	Diamond Platnumz	$17.5K
21	Ric Hassani	$16.1K
22	Mayorkun	$14.8K
23	Tim Godfrey	$13.9K
24	Popcaan	$13.6K
25	Zlatan	$13.2K
26	Beka Flavour	$12.9K
27	Dj Spinall	$12.3K
28	Ycee	$11.5K
29	Larry Gaaga	$11.3K
30	Teni	$11.1K
31	Jidenna	$10.1K
32	Jimmy D Psalmist	$9.9K
33	Mr. P	$9.3K
34	Psquare	$8.4K
35	Drake	$8.3K
36	Jeremih	$8.2K
37	Adekunle Gold	$7.6K
38	Frank Edwards	$7.5K
39	Dj Neptune	$7.1K
40	Chidinma	$7K
41	Dmw	$6.6K
42	Falz	$6K
43	2Baba	$5.7K
44	Wande Coal	$5.6K
45	Niniola	$5.6K
46	Korede Bello	$5.3K
47	P-Square	$5.2K
48	Singah	$5K
49	Duncan Mighty	$4.8K
50	Fabolous	$4.7K
51	Ada	$4.7K
52	Lil Kesh	$4.3K
53	Peruzzi	$4K
54	Dremo	$3.9K
55	Sinach	$3.4K
56	M.anifest	$3K
57	Ada	$2.9K
58	Qdot	$2.8K
59	Soft	$2.8K
60	Kcee	$2.8K
61	Johnny Drille	$2.6K
62	Ayo Jay	$2.6K
63	Sarz	$2.5K
64	Skiibii	$2.4K
65	Rick Ross	$2.3K
66	Mercy Chinwo	$2.3K
67	Mavins	$2.2K
68	Humblesmith	$2.1K
69	Skales	$1.8K
70	Olakira	$1.8K
71	Eugy	$1.7K
72	Naira Marley	$1.6K
73	Omarion	$1.6K
74	Mut4Y	$1.5K
75	Yonda	$1.4K
76	Reminisce	$1.4K
77	Victor Ad	$1.4K
78	B-Red	$1.4K
79	Mr 2Kay	$1.4K
80	Judikay	$1.4K
81	Banky W	$1.3K
82	D'banj	$1.3K
83	Solidstar	$1.3K
84	Joeboy	$1.3K
85	Di'ja	$1.2K
86	Selebobo	$1.1K
87	Vanessa Mdee	$1.1K
88	Erigga	$1.1K
89	Femi Kuti	$1.1K
90	Dj Ecool	$1.1K
91	Ladipoe	$974
92	Chinko Ekun	$959
93	Cdq	$859
94	Harmonize	$840
95	Bracket	$821
96	Adam A. Zango	$811
97	Masterkraft	$803
98	Zoro	$774
99	Seyi Shay	$750
100	Terri	$715

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