Forbes list of Top 10 Richest African musicians

Forbes and Channel O released the list of Top 10 richest African musicians 2013. 

The ranking is based on artist Sales, Social -Media presence, endorsement value , YouTube views, show rates, Influence, appearance in newspapers, investments , popularity and so many other factors..

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1. Akon

The Senegalese-American tops the list. Founder of Konvict Music, opened doors with other African artiste such as P-Square and Wizkid .

2. DON JAZZY 

Best African and Nigeria Music Producer. CEO Mavin Records. Samsung, Loyal Milk and MTN Brand Ambassador, Influential producer. 

Produced Songs For D’Banj, Kanye West, Beyonce and American Rap Mogul Jay Z on production credit.

3. P SQUARE

Best African Music Group. Featured on Forbes Magazine for Africa twice, sold out concert, presidential guest in at least 5 African countries, they fly private jet.

4.  D’BANJ

CEO of db Records, Nigerian Artiste. International music brand, GOOD Music, Def Jam, Mercury deal, Sony Entertainment Music distribution deal.

5. WIZKID

The young Nigerian EME Artiste also has his own record label, Starboy affiliation with Disturbing London, international collaboration with Wale and others,Perform Twice on state with American Pop Singer Chris Brown, highest paid Pepsi ambassador in Africa, ambassador of MTN.

6. 2FACE IDIBIA

The Nigerian Artiste has Produced 10 million cds and has at least 7 million digital sale, UN ambassador For Youth And Peace, associated with Guinness, Haven Homes, Airtel Worldwide and philanthropist – Tuface Idibia Foundation.

7.  ANSELMO RALPH

The Angolese Music Artiste is a Samsung and Coca Cola Ambassador, aka Angola prince, owns a Perfume line, clothing label, multimillion dollar tour bus, Sony Music African artist.

8. SARKODIE

The Ghanian Rapper is a  Presidential youth ambassador in Ghana. CEO of  Sark clothing, Samsung and Fan Milk ambassador in Ghana

9. ICE PRINCE 

The Nigerian artiste is a Multi award winning Rapper, having Six million downloads, owns 2 studios, one foundation member, Plug N Play ambassador, Zamani Foundation

10. BANKY W

The Nigerian  Music Artiste is the Co owner EME records, Samsung Ambassador, Philanthropist, multiple award R&B And Soul winner.