Author : Alicia Parker
You will learn about the 10 richest female musicians of Nigeria in this blog. They are setting some high success standards in their career. They all have earned their place with hard work and revolutionary musical depictions. Here is the list of not only the richest but also the most celebrated and respected female music artists in the country.
10. Nneka – Net worth $1.3 million
Nneka Lucia Egbuna made her first prominent emergence in 2004 in the opening of Seam Paul at Hamburg Stadtpark. And later on, she released her Album ‘The Uncomfortable Truth’ before her tour in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in April 2005. She sings more than she raps but her hip-hop style has a separate fan base. Though she is currently based in Germany nut her prolific profile is making the country proud of her successes.
9. Cynthia Morgan – Net worth of $1.5 million
She came to the forefront with two of her singles ‘Lead Me On’ and ‘Don’t Break My Heart’. Pop, dancehall, hip-hop, and rap she has incorporated various genres into her numbers. She debuted with ‘The Wrong Number’ in movies in the year 2016. And gradually she became one of the richest Nigerian female singers.
8. Waje – Net worth of $ 1.7 Million
Aituaje Iruobe is famous with the name Waje, her capabilities to sing in higher ranges are very striking. She has showcased her talents to show in three octaves. Apart from her singing talents, she has judged the first seasons of The Voice Nigeria in 2016. Apart from that she also has been featured in the Africa Soap Battleground’s Penultimate season in 2018. ‘Thief My Kele’ and ‘One Naira’ are one of her performances. Apart from that, she has been associated with various non-government organizations. Her voluntary works are very impressive.
7. Simi – Net worth of $ 2 million
Born Simisola Bolatito Kosoko introduced her first album in 2008 titled ‘Ogaju’. After showcasing her impressive works of music she is now one of the judges of Nigerian idol of 2022. She signed a record deal with X3M music she released her song ‘Tiff’ and was nominated as the Best Alternative Song in 2015. But the contract expired in May 2019. She is now a proud mother of one and a wife of another eminent music star Adekunle Gold.
6. Seyi Shay – Net worth $2.1 million
She is a singer, a songwriter, and an actress, born with the name Oluwaseyi Joshua also famous as Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua. Seyi Shay has written various insanely famous albums, which means not only her voice but also her words are exceedingly impressive. She had a contract with Sony’s Colombia records after that she was signed by Music World Entertainment and one of the richest Nigerian female music artists.
5. Chidinma – Net worth of $2.8 million
This 1991-born star was the winner of the third season of Project Fame West Africa in 2010. Soon after the win, she released her first music video ‘Emi Ni Baller.’ And with this song, she became the first female music artist to ever top the MTV Base Official Naija Top 10 list. If you want to know the real reason behind her fame and why her name is one of the top 10 richest Nigerian singers witness her songs like ‘Jankoliko’, ‘Kedike’, ‘Carry You Go,’ ‘Jankoliko,’ and ‘Run Dia Mouth’.
4. Omawumi – Net worth of $3 million
She represents various companies like Konga.com, Globacom, and Malta Guinness along with her singing career she is always multi-tasking. As he is not only an afro-pop, soul, and R&B singer she is also a well-known actress. She has been vividly participating in the movement referred to as ‘Rise with the Energy of Africa’. Omawumi was the first runner-up of the most popular reality show of the Idol franchise West African Idol’s 7th season. Her musical dominance and on-screen prominence have been the most contributing factor to her impressive net worth.
3. Yemi Alade – Net worth of $6.5 million
Yemi Eberechi Alade mostly known by her stage name Yemi Alade started this journey in 2005. But her talents were truly recognized after the Peak Talent Show in 2009. This was a turning point in her life and along with the appreciation when she released ‘Johnny’ in 2014, the world was aware of her daunting vocals and gripping musical technicalities. And now she is one of the most popular as well as richest female artists in Nigeria.
2. Tiwa Savage – Net worth $9 million
Being to most fascinatingly successful music artist Tiwa Savage has proved her worth in music each time she released her musical tracks into the public domain. The ‘Kele Kele Love’ singer was born on is 5th of February 1980, and started this journey of music when she was sixteen years old. Numerous awards are there in her name, and her supreme journey has offered this music industry some impressive musical catalogs.
1. ASA – Net worth $28 million
This Nigerian-French started her journey on 2004, with her first studio album ‘Asa’ produced by Cobhams Asuquo. And her first single ‘Eyé Adaba’ started to gather impressive reactions from around the world based on the supreme musicality it delivers. Immediately after that, she was signed by Naive Records. Her most popular track is ‘Jailer’ and her numerous stage shows had made her the richest Nigerian female singer.
Previously American artists had been ruling Nigerian music industries, but now the scenario has changed. Now many Nigerian artists are influencing the whole world of music. There are many other artists who are incredibly famous and rich.
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