Top 100 Richest Musicians in Nigeria 2025 – Latest Ranking and Net Worth
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Top 100 Richest Musicians in Nigeria 2025 |
Nigeria’s music industry continues to dominate Africa and attract global recognition. From afrobeats to hip hop, dancehall, gospel, and highlife, Nigerian artists are not only gaining fame but also amassing impressive wealth. If you’re searching for the top 100 richest musicians in Nigeria in 2025, this article reveals the updated list based on net worth, endorsement deals, global tours, streaming income, and business investments.
Who Are the Richest Musicians in Nigeria Today?
The financial success of Nigerian artists is shaped by various revenue streams: music sales, streaming royalties, endorsements, international shows, digital platforms like YouTube and Audiomack, and even investments in tech, fashion, and real estate.
As of 2025, here's a breakdown of Nigeria’s wealthiest music stars, starting with the top 10:
Top 10 Richest Musicians in Nigeria 2025 (Net Worth Estimates)
- Wizkid – $45 million
- Davido – $42 million
- Burna Boy – $40 million
- Don Jazzy – $35 million
- Psquare (Peter & Paul Okoye) – $30 million combined
- Olamide – $25 million
- Phyno – $20 million
- 2Baba (2Face Idibia) – $19 million
- Flavour – $17 million
- Tiwa Savage – $16 million
Each of these artists has built a strong global brand and continues to benefit from endorsements, like Wizkid's deal with Puma and Davido’s Martell Blue Swift campaign.
Full List: Top 100 Richest Nigerian Musicians 2025
Due to space, here’s a continuation of other prominent names on the list:
- Kizz Daniel
- Fireboy DML
- Rema
- Ayra Starr
- Asake
- Yemi Alade
- D’banj
- Tekno
- Simi
- Falz
- Adekunle Gold
- Naira Marley
- Joeboy
- Portable
- BNXN (Buju)
- Ruger
- Zlatan Ibile
- Mayorkun
- Reekado Banks
- Teni
- CKay
- Ice Prince
- Patoranking
- Duncan Mighty
- Omawumi
- Waje
- Johnny Drille
- Brymo
- Peruzzi
- Bella Shmurda
- Blaqbonez
- Vector
- Ladipoe
- MI Abaga
- Skales
- Chike
- Ric Hassani
- Mohbad (posthumous recognition)
- DJ Cuppy
- DJ Neptune
- Tems
- Oxlade
- Victony
- Young Jonn
- Jaywillz
- Lojay
- Laycon
- Terry G
- Yung6ix
- Mr Eazi
- Niniola
- Small Doctor
- Lil Kesh
- Zoro
- CDQ
- Reminisce
- Harrysong
- Qdot
- Terry Apala
- Skiibii
- Jaywon
- Barry Jhay
- Dice Ailes
- Blackface
- Seun Kuti
- Femi Kuti
- Brymo
- Ckay
- Ajebo Hustlers
- King Perryy
- Bella Alubo
- Sound Sultan (legacy recognition)
- and many more...
You can follow Apple Music Nigeria Top 100 and Audiomack Nigeria Trending to stay updated with who’s currently trending and streaming big.
How Net Worth Is Calculated
The rankings are based on:
- Streaming revenue (Spotify, Apple Music, Audiomack)
- Endorsement deals (Pepsi, MTN, Globacom, UBA, etc.)
- Album sales and royalties
- Concerts and tours (domestic and international)
- Investments and personal businesses
- YouTube earnings (ads and views)
For example, Davido’s endorsement with Infinix and Burna Boy’s Grammy tours significantly boost their earnings.
Women in the Nigerian Music Wealth List
Female artists like Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, Simi, Tems, and Niniola have also made massive gains, representing the power and influence of women in music. Tems’ collaboration with Future and Drake elevated her global value, placing her in global conversations and growing her international income streams.
Business Ventures and Diversification
Several artists have diversified their income:
- Don Jazzy runs Mavin Records, grooming new stars
- Olamide founded YBNL Nation
- Mr Eazi launched emPawa Africa for music investment
- DJ Cuppy is involved in tech, NFTs, and philanthropy
- Wizkid has fashion and liquor partnerships
- Davido owns 30BG Records and logistics ventures
Many of them invest in real estate, cryptocurrency, and brand merchandise to grow their portfolios.
The top 100 richest musicians in Nigeria (2025) reflect the enormous potential of the country’s music scene. With global tours, chart-topping releases, and digital monetization, Nigerian artists are living the superstar dream while building lasting legacies.
If you’re a fan or a music entrepreneur, following these artists offers both inspiration and insight into how creativity and consistency can lead to wealth.
