Forbes and Channel O's 2013 African Richest Artistes.

 

 Forbes Magazine and  Channel O  released the list of African  richest musician for the year  2013.

According to the statement released by Forbes/ Channel O  the ranking is based on artist Sales, Social - Media presence, endorsement value , YouTube views, show rates , Influence,  appearance in newspapers, investments , popularity and so many other factors.

 

Seven Nigerians are present in list but they are all males.

 

Check out the list below:

 

 

(1) Akon – Senegalese-American top the list — Founder of Konvict Music, opened doors with other African artiste such as P-Square and Wizkid .

(2) DON JAZZY – Rank as Best African and Nigeria Music Producer. CEO Mavin Records, Brand Ambassador of Samsung, Loyal Milk and MTN  , Influential producer. Having producer Songs For D’Banj,  Kanye West,  Beyonce and American Rap Mogul Jay Z on production credit.

(3) P SQUARE – Ranked as Best African Music Group.  Featured on Forbes Africa twice, sold out concert, presidential guest in at least 5 African countries.

(4) D’BANJ – CEO of DB Records, Music Artiste. International music brand, GOOD Music, Def Jam, Mercury deal, Sony Entertainment Music distribution deal, Goodwill Ambassador BOI (Bank Of Industry).

(5) WIZKID – Singer .  EME artiste,  Starboy CEO,  affiliation with Disturbing London, international collaboration with Wale and others international stars, Perform Twice on stage with American Pop Singer Chris Brown, highest paid Pepsi Brand Ambassador in Africa, Brand Ambassador of MTN.

(6) 2FACE IDIBIA –  Music Artiste. Produces 10 million disc and have at  least 7 million digital sale, UN ambassador For Youth And Peace, associated with Guinness, Haven Homes, Airtel Worldwide and philanthropist – Tuface Idibia Foundation.

7. ANSELMO RALPH – Music Artiste Samsung and Coca Cola Ambassador, Called Angola prince, Perfume line, clothing label, multimillion dollar tour bus, Sony Music African artist.

8. SARKODIE – Ghanian Rapper. Presidential youth ambassador in Ghana,  Sark clothing, Samsung and Fan Milk ambassador in Ghana

9. ICE PRINCE – Music Artiste. Multi award winning Rapper, Having  Six million downloads, 2 studios owner, one foundation member, Plug N Play ambassador, Zamani Foundation

10. BANKY W – Music Artiste. Co owner EME, Samsung Ambassador, Philanthropist, multiple award R&B And Soul winner.

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