10.Flavour/olamide(3.2 billion naira):According to sources,these two musicians occupy tenth place in this ranking.Flavour whose real name is chinedu Izuchukwu Okoli,was born on November 23,1983.He is not only a singer ,but also a musical-instrumentalist,a composer,and a talented performer.He began his career as a drummer in his local church in Enugu state.
Olamide Adedeji simply known as olamide is a budding star of Nigerian hip-hop music.He was born on March 15,1989 in Bariga,Lagos state.He sings particularly in his mother tongue,yoruba.He was revealed to the public in 2011 with the release of his album "rapsodi" .He was also the first Nigerian celebrity to sign a contract with Ciroc brand.
9.Banky w(3.5 billion naira)
Banky w by his real name,Olubankole Wellington is not only a singer and a rapper but he is also an actor.He was born in New York ,united states on march 27,1981.His parents returned to their home country when Banky was five years old and he attended primary and secondary school in Nigeria.He began his musical career in 2002.He is no 7 on the list
8.Timaya(4 billion naira)
The real name of timaya is Enitimi Alfred Odom.He was born in port harcourt,rivers state on August 15,1980.He began his career as a singer and songwriter after the creation of his music group "Dem mama soldiers".He began his solo career in 2005 and released his first album entitled " True story"followed by "gift and grace" released in 2008 .He gained international notoriety.Today he has six albums and many singles.
7.Peter Okoye(5.6 billion naira)
Seventh place is occupied by singer peter okiye,born November 18,1981 in jos,plateau state.He and his brother paul okoye created the band "p-square",which was the most famous duet of Nigerian music until they decided to split last year.He continues his solo career under the name of Mr P
6.Paul okoye(5.8 billion naira)
Long story short,I'm sure you guys already know a lot about this guy.His twin brother Peter Okoye
5.2face(2Baba)(5.9 billion naira)
Innocent Ujah Idibia popularly known by his stage name 2face or 2baba occupies a prominent place in the list .He was born on September 18,1975 in Jos.He is one of the best known Afropop musicians in Africa
4.D'banj(6 billion naira)
His full name is Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo.He was born on June 9,1980 in zaria,Kaduna state.He has won numerous African,European,and American awards for his Afropop and R&B compositions .He is number 4 on the list
3.Don jazzy(7.5 billion naira)
His real name is Michael Collins Ajereh.He was born on November 26,1982 in umuahia,Abia state.He is the founder of Mo'hits record label separated in 2012 and founded a new record label called Mavin records.He has signed some of the biggest stars of Nigerian music .He also signed contracts with Mtn and loya milk
2.Wizkid(8 billion naira)
His real name is Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun.He was born in surulere,Lagos state on July 16,1990.He released a collaborative album at the age of 11 with "Glorious Five"formed by him and his friends at church.He gained popularity with the release of " Holla at your boy",the song of his first album "superstar"in 2010.
1.Davido(9 billion naira)
Davido is a very popular singer and artist.His real name is David Adeleke.He was born on November 21 1992 in Atalanta,united states.He started music from an early age .He made name in Nigeria and African when he released his debut single " Omo baba Olowo" which featured successful singles.He has signed contracts with companies such as AX and Infinix mobility.
2.Wizkid(8 billion naira)
His real name is Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun.He was born in surulere,Lagos state on July 16,1990.He released a collaborative album at the age of 11 with "Glorious Five"formed by him and his friends at church.He gained popularity with the release of " Holla at your boy",the song of his first album "superstar"in 2010.
1.Davido(9 billion naira)
Davido is a very popular singer and artist.His real name is David Adeleke.He was born on November 21 1992 in Atalanta,united states.He started music from an early age .He made name in Nigeria and African when he released his debut single " Omo baba Olowo" which featured successful singles.He has signed contracts with companies such as AX and Infinix mobility.
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