Top 10 Richest Musicians In Africa 2016 | Forbes

Top 10 Richest Musicians In Africa 2016 | Forbes - Indeed Africa been one of the most populated continent in the world today have recorded many sons and daughters that are making waves in the music industry that can stand the test of time.


Today, we are going to look into the list of the top 10 richest musicians in Africa and their net worth and who is topping Africa music industry. The true fact about Africa music industry is that for you to succeeded in Africa music industry you must have to be original and most importantly hard working.

Below Are Top 10 Richest Musicians In Africa 2016 | Forbes

Here we are going to outline and give a brif background of the  Top 10 Richest Musicians In Africa 2016 by Forbes and their net worth.

•  Akon - Senegal
• P-Square - Nigeria
• D’banj – Nigerian
• Koffi Olomide –Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Salif Keita – Mali
• Fally Ipupa - Democratic Republic of the Congo
• 2 Face Idibia – Nigeria
• Hugh Masekela – South Africa
• Banky W – Nigeria
• Jose Chameleon – Uganda 

1.  Akon - Senegal : The number one Africa musician Akon was bone April 16th, 1976  his home town is Senegal. Akon is a popular R& B Singer have release so many songs to his credit and indeed i must tell you that his song are loved by almost all music lovers both in Africa and the world at large. Forbes analysis this 2016 show that Akon net worth is $80 Million.

2.P-Square - Nigeria : The second most richest musician in Africa today is known as P-Square. These internationally known Nigerian twins produce some of the finest African dance music for a perfect night out in the clubs.

3. D’banj – Nigerian : D'banj is the third richest musician in Nigeria and in Africa at large. His real name is Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, Born    9 June 1980 (age 35) Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. D'banj is into Afropop, R&B, pop. His net worth is $ 11 million.

4. Koffi Olomide : –Democratic Republic of the Congo: Koffi Olomide is indeed on of the most famous outstanding musicians in Africa today. Koffi Olomide was on 13th August 1956, in Democratic Republic of the Congo. He has many songs to his name and and very popular when you talk of Africa music.

5. Salif Keita – Mali : Salif Keita is one of the famous musician in Africa and in the world at large. Salif Keita (b. 25 August 1949), is an internationally recognized afro-pop singer and songwriter from Djoliba, Mali. His net worth is $ 10 million.

6. Fally Ipupa - Democratic Republic of the Congo : Fally Ipupa has won so many music award to his credit and he is also one of the most out standing musician in Africa in the world at large. Faustin Ipupa N'simba born December 14, 1977, known by his stage name Fally Ipupa, is a DR Congolese singer-songwriter, dancer, philanthropist, guitarist .

7. 2 Face Idibia – Nigeria : Innocent Ujah Idibia better known by his stage name 2face Idibia, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, record producer and entrepreneur. His voice is something to write home about. 2 Face Idibia has won so many award to his credit. His net worth is $ 67 Million.

8. Hugh Masekela – South Africa : Hugh Ramopolo Masekela born 4 April 1939 is a South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, composer, and singer. His is one of Africa richest musician in Africa and in the world at large.

9. Banky W – Nigeria : Banky W is Nigeria who has worked his way out to top 10 richest musicians in Nigeria and Africa at large. Banky W born on March 27, 1981 (age 35), United States of America. His net worth is $ 60 million.

10. Jose Chameleon – Uganda : Jose Chameleon is one of Africa richest musician. Jose Chameleon, born Joseph Mayanja on 1 January 1979 in Uganda, is an Afrobeat and reggae musician. His other stage names include Joe Chameleon. His country home is Uganda and his net worth is $ %6 Million.