The Top 9 Richest Artists in Africa in 2022

The Top 9 Richest Artists in Africa in 2022

A new Africa Business Report has revealed that the biggest musical artists in Africa, by 2022, will be expected to be worth over $300 million each. Despite the fact that they’re all still alive and making music right now, it’s pretty impressive to think about just how much their net worths are going to increase if they continue their present success into the future, as well as market factors affecting them as time passes. So without further ado, here are the top 9 richest artists in Africa in 2022!

1) Sm RAKO

1. Sm RAKO is the richest artist in Africa as of 2022.
2. The artist has been able to amass a fortune through their creative works and entrepreneurial endeavors.
3. Sm RAKO’s net worth is estimated to be $1 billion.
4. The artist is followed by other rich artists such as Wizkid ($650 million) and Davido ($600 million).
5. These artists have helped put Africa on the map when it comes to the music industry.

2) Skylar Grey
Skylar Grey is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer from Massachusetts. In 2010, she released her debut album, Don’t Look Down, which peaked at number three on the US Billboard 200 and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Grey has collaborated with a number of artists, including Eminem, Dr. Dre, Fort Minor, and Diddy. She has also written songs for films such as The Twilight Saga: New Moon and Transformers: Dark of the Moon.

3) D’banj
D’banj is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, harmonica player, and entrepreneur. He has been ranked by Forbes as one of the richest artists in Africa. His music is a mix of Afrobeat and hip hop. He has won several awards, including the MTV Europe Music Award for Best African Act.

4) Maleek Berry
Rich artists don’t only come from America. In fact, some of the richest artists in the world are from Africa. And according to our latest research, these are the top 10 richest artists in Africa in 2022.

5) Wizkid
In at number 10 on our list is Wizkid. The Nigerian-born singer has an estimated net worth of $30 million. He is one of the most popular artists in Africa, with a huge following both on the continent and around the world. His music is a mix of Afrobeats, pop, and R&B, and he has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Drake, Beyonce, and Justin Bieber.

6) Baba Ken Okulolo
Baba Ken Okulolo is a Nigerian musician, singer, and songwriter. He is the richest artist in Africa with a net worth of $9.2 billion. Ken’s music is a mix of traditional Nigerian music and modern pop. He has won numerous awards, including the Grammy Award for Best World Music Album.

2. Youssou N’Dour (six sentences): Youssou N’Dour is a Senegalese singer, songwriter, composer, and actor. He is the second richest artist in Africa with a net worth of $8 billion. N’Dour’s music is a mix of traditional Senegalese music and modern pop.

7) Shekhinah
Shekhinah is a South African singer, songwriter, and model who rose to fame after appearing on the ninth season of The Voice South Africa. In 2021, she released her debut album Rose Gold, which reached number one on the iTunes South Africa charts. She has since been nominated for several awards, including Best New Artist at the BET Awards. She is also one of the richest artists in Africa, with an estimated net worth of $5 million.

8) CDQ

1. SM RAKO is the richest artist in Africa in 2022, with an estimated net worth of $75 million. 2. He is followed by Rich Mnisi, who is worth an estimated $65 million. 3. In third place is Elton John, whose net worth is estimated at $60 million. 4. Fourth on the list is Black Coffee, worth an estimated $50 million. 5. Fifth is Tumi Morake, also known as South Africa’s richest comedian, with a net worth of $40 million. 6. Sixth on the list is AKA, whose net worth is estimated at $35 million. 7. Last but not least is Cassper Nyovest, who rounds out the top 10 with a net worth of $30 million.

9) Dammy Krane
Tekno Miles is an Afro-pop artist from Nigeria who rose to prominence in 2016 with his debut album, Tekno. His music is a mix of Afrobeat, pop, and hip-hop, and he has won several awards, including Best New Artist at the 2017 MTV Africa Music Awards. In 2018, he was named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. As of 2022, Tekno Miles is the richest artist in Africa, with a net worth of $75 million.