Who are the highest-paid African musicians? This question has been lingering in the minds of many music enthusiasts from Africa and beyond. In this article, we bring you a list of the highest-paid African Musicians spanning across the whole continent.
Africa is brimming with talented musicians right left and center. Some of them have made it to the biggest stages in the world, performing at high-end events and taking home millions of dollars.
They have proved beyond reasonable doubt that music is an illustrious career that can pay very well if you have the passion and determination to pursue it without giving up.
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It is worth noting that most of these musicians come from West Africa, a majority from Nigeria. They also appear among the richest musicians in Africa. However, this list focuses on payment per performance rather than total net worth.
Highest-Paid African Musicians
1. Wizzkid- $1 Million
2. Burna Boy- $1 Million
3. Rema- $1 Million
4. Davido- $600,000
5. Asake- $500,000
6. Olamide- $ 500,000 each
7. Black Coffee- $300,000
8. Kizz Daniel- $200,000
9. Amr Diab- $170,000
10. Shata Wale- $120,000
11. Diamond Platnumz- $100,000
12. Tiwa Savage- $100,000
13. Yemi Alande- $75,000
14. Flavor Nabania- $70,000
Source: Vanguard Newspaper
