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Forbes Rates Don Jazzy Richest Nigerian Artiste
Nigeria’s multi talented
musician, Don Jazzy has emerged the richest musician in Nigeria. According to a rating of top 10 musicians in Africa done by Forbes, a leading source for reliable business news and financial institution.
The list of the top 10 most bankable/richest artistes in Africa, however, put Jazzy at number two, coming behind Senegalese R&B Crooner, Akon.
Trailing Jazzy as the third richest musician in Africa and the second in Nigeria are the twin brothers, Peter and Paul Okoye popularly known as P-Square.
2.D-Banj is next on the list and followed by Wizkid and 2 Face Idibia.
The list complied in conjunction with channel ‘O’ used factors such as endorsement, value, popularity, show reates, sales, awards, ‘You Tube’ views, appearances in newspapers, investments social media presence, influence and so many other factors.
Don Jazzy, born Micheal Collins Ajereh on November 26, 1982 is a multi award-winning record producer, singer, song writer, musician and former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nigeria record label MoHits records, founded in May 2013, after his split up with childhood friend and MoHits partner.
Born in Umuahia, Abia State, his first signing was D’Banj who was at that time also the Vice President after the split.
Jazzy’s first full credit production work was in 2004 on “Tongolo” for D’Banj. He went on to produce D’Banj’s first studio album titled “No Long thing” which was released in 2005.
He has produced tracks for Dr Sid, Wande Coal, D’Prince, Darey, Naeto C. Olakunle Excel et Zanga (O.A.U), Sauce Kid, Ikech Ukwu and Tiwa Savage. He also collaborated with Jay-Z and Kanye West on the production ‘Lift Off’ featuring Beyonce’ on the album ‘Watch The Throne,’ released on August 8, 2011.
Below is the full list of Forbes and Chanel O List: Akon, CEO of Konvic Music Opened doors with other African artistes, Jazzy producer, CEO Marvin Records, MTN, SAMSUNG and Loyal Milk endorsements, D-Banj, Kanye West, Beyon Cerand Jay-Z on production credits.
3. P.Square: The music duo has featured on Forbes Africa twice they have recorded sold out concerts and have been presidential quests in at least five African countries, they fly private jets.
4. D-Banj: He is number four on the list, besides being a musician note, has Sony entertainment and other multi million naira deals.
5. Wizkid: On his part, Wizkid an EME artiste is CEO of “Star Boy” an affiliation with Disturbing London and has engaged in several international collaborations. He is the highest paid Pepsi ambassador in Africa and also an ambassador of MTN
6. Face Idibia: He has recorded 10 million CD sales and at least 7 million digital sales. He is associated with Guinness, Haven homes, Airtel worldwide and he is a philanthropist.
7. Asiemo Ralph: For Asiemo Ralph who is number seven on the Forbes list, he is not only making money through music, he is Samsung and Cocacola ambassador as well as having a perfume line, clothing label and multi million dollar tour bus.
8. Sharkodie: He is a rapper who is also Ghana’s youth ambassador , Sark Clothing, Samsung ambassador and Fan Milk Ghana ambassador.
9. Ice Prince: Ice Prince with six million down loads is number nine of the richest African musicians list. He is 2 studio owner, a number of one foundation and ‘Plug ‘N’ Play” ambassador.
Spotify yesterday revealed a significant surge in heartbreak song streams in Nigeria during the Valentine’s Day season, with a 626 percent increase between 2022 and 2024.
This was disclosed in a statement issued in Lagos, Nigeria by Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa Phiona Okumu.
Okumu said, “Spotify data reveals a surprising trend, a massive surge in heartbreak song streams.
“Nigerians are turning to their playlists to express their emotions, with a staggering 626 per cent overall growth in heartbreak streams from 2022 to 2024.
“This Valentine, the sound of love is accompanied by the sound of heartbreak, and the data shows it’s louder than ever before.”
She said on Valentine’s Day, most surprisingly, male listeners streamed heartbreak songs at a significantly higher rate than female listeners, with a 362 per cent increase compared to 169 per cent among women.
“This could suggest that men resonate with the feeling of heartbreak more and turn to music as a private outlet for processing emotions.
“Whatever the reason, one thing is clear, when love is in the air, so is heartbreak and Nigerian men are pressing play on their pain more than expected.
“While Valentine’s Day is often celebrated with grand gestures, heartbreak is a common theme on Valentine’s Day -more than what’s publicly shown,” she said.
Nigerians will join their counterparts across the world to mark the 2025 Valentine’s today.
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has joined MLS side San Diego FC’s ownership group as a club partner.
SDFC announced today that Tems joined the ownership group through her company, The Leading Vibe.
In the process, Tems became the first African woman to be involved in MLS ownership.
“We are delighted that Tems has joined San Diego FC as a club partner,” SDFC chairman Sir Mohamed Mansour said in a statement.
“Tems is a globally significant artist who will help us reach new audiences and spread the word about our unique project, which, of course, has its foundations in sub-Saharan Africa through the unique Right to Dream organisation.”
Reacting to her addition as the latest partner in SDFC’s ownership group, the singer said: “I am thrilled to join San Diego FC’s ownership group and to be part of a club that celebrates creativity, culture, and the power of community.
“Football has a unique way of bringing people together, and I am excited to help build something special in San Diego, a city that thrives on diversity and innovation.”
Fashion and beauty entrepreneur, Toyin Lawani, has claimed she is enduring back pain and that her spine is degenerating.
Lawani revealed this in a video posted on social media last Tuesday.
In the clip, she opened up about her experience with epidural anesthesia, an injection administered to pregnant women in the spine to reduce pain during childbirth.
The mother of three claimed that since receiving the injection, she has not felt like herself.
She accused doctors of not fully informing women about the long-term side effects of epidurals.
According to Lawani, she received the anesthetic injection during the birth of her last two children.
She said, “When you hear ‘epidural,’ run. Doctors tell you about the side effects but do not tell you about the long-term effects on your body. I have about three friends having the same issues that I am having.
“Like, I am just 42, how did I end up with spine issues? I have a degenerating spine. I have implants in my spine. I go paralyzed. I can’t stand for a long time. I can’t even breathe properly sometimes because it affected so many things in my body when I had the surgery.
“They will not tell you because you just want the pain to go away. I have had two epidurals. I had my first as natural birth. The last two were epidural. The last one I had epidural because I had to undergo a surgery and I had no choice.
“See, the pain does not stop. My back is killing me and my spine is degenerating.”