Banky W, 2face Idibia, D’Banj, P-Square listed among Africa’s richest artistes

Nigerian entertainers once more proved their worth as trail blazers on the continent as Answers Africa listed Tuface, Banky W, D’Banj and P-Square among Africa’s ten wealthiest artistes.
Banky W was listed number 9, 2Face Idibia on 7th position, D’Banj came 3rd while P-Square was placed 2nd after Senegalese singer, Youssou N’Dour, who topped the list.

About their earnings, Africa Answers wrote that:P-Square makes more than $150,000 per show. Their Squareville, which is located at Ikeja is worth $3 million and as part of their brand support, they also have a 3- year deal with Globacom; a Nigerian telecommunications company as brand ambassadors where they are paid a million dollars a year.

D’banj, they said, made $1 million dollars when he was paid by a TV station to star on his own reality show called the Koko Mansion. His Atlanta crib was estimated to worth $1.5 million and he reportedly charges on the upside of $10,0000 per show currently.

Tuface, who just recently painted the city of Dubai red with his exquisite and exclusive wedding, reportedly has a vast investment in real estate across Nigeria, earns around $50k to $80k per show and owns a night club in Nigeria just to name a few.

For Banky W, Answers Africa wrote: “His talent in music has made him one of the richest African musicians. He has been a brand ambassador for Estisalat mobile in Nigeria and is currently the face for Samsung products in the west African nation.

Out of his generous heart, Banky W has started off Mr capable foundation; an education charity organisation with the aim to aid in the education of children from poor families.”

source The Tribune.