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Top 10 Richest Musicians in Africa 2018, Where is Kenya?

BY Soko Directory Team · November 1, 2018 07:11 am

Music is one of the many talents that pay bills comfortably for those that thrive. Though there are many who have struggled for decades and have failed to penetrate the market, there are those that have reaped big from the industry and have had the pride of featuring on the Forbes magazine ranking as the richest musicians in Africa 2018.

  • Akon

 

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Akon, whose real name is Aliume Damala Akon Thiam was born in 1973 and is married to Tomeka Akon. He owns a record label Konvict Muzic where he is an Artist, record producer, and a songwriter.

The Senegalese musician who is a US National is estimated to have over 35 million sales of his albums, 45 Billboard Hot 100 songs, numerous awards and 5 nominations on the list of Grammy Awards. Akon is currently approximated to be worth 80 million dollars.

  • Black Coffee

 

Nkosinathi Maphumulo famous as Black coffee is the second richest musician in Africa according to Forbes. Born on 11th March 1976, Black Coffee is registered under Soulistic Music label where he is also a Record producer and a Deejay.

The South African legend is one of the most prestigious musicians Africa prides of and is estimated to have a net worth of 60 million dollars.

  • Hugh Masekela (Late)

 

The legendary Masekela was born on 4th April 1939 and worked with Mercury, MGM, Uni amongst others. A composer, singer, Trumpeter and Flugelhornist, Masekela is originally from South Africa.

He has over 43 albums in his music gallery and has collaborated with legends like the late Fela Kuti, Marvin Gaye, Miriam Makeba, and Stevie Wonder.

  • Don Jazzy

 

Michael Collins Ajereh famous as Don Jazzy was born on 26th November 1982 and owns Mavins Record. He is the CEO Konvict Music, an artist and a producer of Nigerian origin.

Don Jazzy’s net worth is 35 million dollars by 2018.

  • Tinashe

 

The 2000 Cora Unashamed film star is the richest female musician in Africa. Tinashe’s voice has featured together with that of Star actor Tom Hanks in the ‘The Polar Express’- a cartoon movie.

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