Witbank-born Hugh Masekela is classified as one of Africa’s richest musicians. Just behind Black Coffee –his South African counterpart –Hugh Masekela rocks South Africa’s music industry with constant releases. Meanwhile, the sparkling artiste has over 43 albums in his music gallery. Likewise, ...
Masekela’s unparalleled talent and resounding fame have brought him quite a bit of cash over the years. It is said that he is worth $60 million. But the artist does not keep it all to himself; he is involved in numerous social initiatives that help people all over Africa and b...
Leslie Jonathan Mampe Jr., otherwise known as Da L.E.S, is one hip hop recording artist cum music producer that you can classify as the best of two worlds. He occupies the 7th spot on the list of the richest rappers in South Africa today. Born on July 26, 1985, in Washington,...
British rock icon Rod Stewart began his career as a busker, going on to become one of the top artists and one of the greatest singers in the music industry. His early career saw him singing for groups such as The Dimensions and Jeff Back Group before his solo artist career took off with...
His long and industrious musical career has brought him immense wealth. Forbes listed him as one of Africa’s top richest musicians in its May 2017 release. #9 – Sarkodie (Ghana) Sarkodieis a hip hop artist that hails from Tema, Ghana. His single Baby cemented his spot on the Ghanaian ...
He first began his musical career in Nashville, Tennessee during the late of the 60s as a country artist. He recorded his first album, the folk rock Down to Earth, during the 70s. Along this time, he was often found to be busking for tourist in New Orleans. It was the country music...
Timaya is another music heavyweight in Nigeria- one that is more interested in money than in a reputation. This artist, although a bit controversial, is the very definition of dynamic. He is very adaptive in his style of music; changing it from one genre to another seamlessly. ...
Next on the list of richest designers is a visual artist that goes by the name of George Condo. George is an American artist that focuses onpainting, printmaking, sculpture, and drawing. Condo coined the term “Artificial Realism” in the 1980s and has been exhibited all over the world. ...
Other Sources of Income:Artist State of Origin/Region/City:Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. Mr. Kwadwo is a popular politician who has served in various top government positions as a minister so it isn’t much of a surprise that he is on the list of the richest politicians in Ghana. He se...
With his real names as Adewale Adebayo, BNaira was born and brought up in Lagos, Nigeria. He is also a successful Nigerian Hip-hop artist and makes money from record sales. He became popular in the Nigerian music scene after his hit song titled “Jasi”. This guy has a music recording...