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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.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’