Forbes Top 10 Most Bankable African Artists (Presented By Chanel O)

They are not the richest, they are just BANKABLE (Guaranteed to bring a profit). For years, each of these artists had working their ass out until they came out on top. Channel O and Forbes Africa on Sunday September 1 presented their list of the top 10 most bankable African artists, there is no denying this artists all have spent countless hours in the recording studio, but did their actual singing career and musical talents make most of their money? You might be surprised on how they got so ridiculously rich.... But no matter where they started or how they were brought up, you can’t help but to be impressed by looking at them now. There’s really no limit to how far you can go if you really put your mind to it.

How hard are you willing to work to achieve the success that these guys have? The path’s been laid out for you already....The list is based on artist sales, endorsement value, popularity, show rates, awards, YouTube views, investment, influence, appearance in newspapers, social media presence.

see the full list below.......

1.  Akon (40) 
   
   CEO of Konvict Music, opened doors for other African artiste. (Senegal)

2. Don Jazzy (30)

Producer. CEO Mavin Records, influential producer, MTN, Samsung and Loya Milk endorsement. D’Banj, Kanye West, Beyonce and Jay Z on production credit. (Nigeria)

3. P-Square (31)

 Twins, Music Duo. Featured on Forbes Africa twice, sold out concert, Glo Ambassador presidential guest in at least 5 African countries. (Nigeria)

4. D’Banj (33)

 Music Artiste. International music brand, GOOD Music deal, Sony Entertainment deal. (Nigeria)

5. Wizkid (23)

 Music Artiste. Empire Mates Entertainment, Star Boy Entertainment (CEO), Konvict Muzik, affiliation with Disturbing London, several international collaboration, highest paid Pepsi ambassador in Africa, ambassador of MTN. (Nigeria)

6. 2face Idibia (37) – Music Artiste. 10 million disc and at least 7 million digital sale, multiple ambassador, one campaign… associated with Guinness, Haven Homes, Airtel Worldwide and philanthropist – 2face foundation. (Nigeria)

7. Anselmo Ralph (32) – Music Artiste. Samsung and Coca Cola ambassador, Angola prince, Perfume line, clothing label, multimillion dollar tour bus, Sony artiste. (Angola)

8. Sarkodie (25) – Rapper. Presidential youth ambassador Ghana, Sark clothing, Samsung ambassador, fan milk Ghana. (Ghana)

9. Ice Prince (27) – Music Artiste. Six million downloads, 2 studio owner, one foundation member, Plug N Play ambassador, Zamani foundation. (Nigeria)

10. Banky W (32) – Music Artiste. Co owner EME, Samsung Ambassador, Philanthropist, winner of multiple awards. (Nigeria)