Today’s vibration phrase is “top 10 richest celebrities in Nigeria in 2023 and their net worth”. Without infringing on the privacy of your favorite Nigerian celebrities, we were able to dig into their earnings and income to see how much they are worth. And boy, did we meet valuations and fortunes running into the millions of dollars?! Obviously!
Being a celebrity is a full-time job, says the author of this article after using the last 2k he borrowed from Palmpay to gamble. And did I mention, e cut las las abi e no cut?! Celebrities are hard workers, srrrr!
In general, celebrities’ net worth and achievements are often directly synonymous with their level of discipline. Talk about self-discipline when it comes to saving money, investing — and reinvesting — money, spending money, and ultimately working and earning those coins.
Most Nigerian celebrities are rich and spend a lot of money as it comes into their accounts. No, there’s nothing wrong with that. Also, just because your loved one isn’t on this top 10 list doesn’t necessarily mean they don’t have enough money to take care of themselves. Or whatever impression you may have had.
With that in mind, let us now take a deep look at the top 10 richest celebrities in Nigeria in 2023 and their net worth. Of course, this list is carefully curated from the Forbes 2023 list of the richest Nigerian celebrities. Therefore, we have no say in who makes the list and who doesn’t.
Top 10 Richest Celebrities in Nigeria in 2023
Before we give you a detailed background on what and how this money and wealth was acquired, take a quick look at the names of the celebrities who made the list, starting from top to bottom.
- Ned Mann
- Cuban heart
- Davido
- Wizkid
- Don Jazzy
- Hurry boy
- Timaya
- D’banj
- 2Face Idibia
- Aroma
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NED WOMAN
Ned was now born Prince Chinedu Munir Nwoko on December 21, 1960 in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. He is a royal prince born into the royal family of Nwoko, Idumue Ugboko Kingdom.
Nwoko has an estimated net worth of around $2.5 billion. He is number one on our list of the 10 richest celebrities in Nigeria in 2023. Ned earns his money from his career as a businessman, politician and lawyer. Because of the kinds of privileges he had growing up, he studied in Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom, he received a degree in law and history from the famous Keeler University in Staffordshire, Great Britain. He then went on to King’s College London, where he would later obtain an MA in Maritime and Commercial Law. After graduating in law, he was called to the English bar at Lincoln’s Inn.
As a politician, Ned Nwoko was a member of the House of Representatives representing Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, Delta State between 1999 and 2003. Meanwhile, he amassed great wealth from other ventures including entrepreneurship and others.
CUBAN HEART
Obi Kubana is a full-fledged entrepreneur and businessman with several established businesses. Having founded a night club in Abuja in 2006 called ‘Ibiza Club’, Obi is also the founder and owner of the famous hospitality club, Cubana Group. He is the second Nigerian celebrity to make our list of top 10 richest celebrities in Nigeria in 2023 with an estimated net worth of around $96 million.
Kubana was born Obinna Iyiegbu on April 12, 2975 in Anambra State, South Eastern Nigeria. Born to his now deceased mother, Ezinne Iyiegbu, Obi grew up in his hometown in Oba in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
He attended Central Primary School and Dennis Memorial Grammar School, both in Anambra State, for his primary and secondary schooling respectively. For his higher education, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the prestigious University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State.
Obi is the manager and owner of organizations such as;
Leisurewear from Cuba – Lagos
Cuban nightclubs in Lagos
Lagos Rolex Hotels
Gustavo Cubana, born in Enugu
Grand Cubana Hotels in Abuja
Owerri Cuban Opium
Pablo Cubana Lakes
Abuja is craving Cuban food
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DAVID
Davido is a Nigerian musician and record label executive. He is the third Nigerian celebrity to make our list of the top 10 richest celebrities in Nigeria in 2023. He is the founder and owner of record label Davido Music Worldwide, also known as DMW.
Also known as OBO Baddest and OO1, David Adeleke’s fanbase is called 30BG. His net worth is estimated at $90 million.
WIZKID
Wizkid is a Nigerian singer and record label executive who has an estimated net worth of around $70 million. He is the founder and owner of Star Boy Records. Also known by the monikers Machala, Starboy and Popsy, Wizkid’s fanbase is called ‘The FC’.
DON JAZZY
Also known as Don Jazzy Again, Don Baba J or The Don, Don Jazzy has an estimated net worth of around $55 million. He is the founder of the famous music label called Mavin Records which now houses and manages no less than 10 successful musicians.
BURN BOY
The self-proclaimed African Giant who we rather know as Burna Boy has made it to the sixth spot on our list of the top 10 richest celebrities in Nigeria in 2023 with an estimated net worth of around $40 million. He makes his money from his career as a music artist. Meanwhile, his fanbase is called The Outsiders.
Timaya
Timaya is ranked seventh with an estimated net worth of around $35 million. He makes his money from his career as a musician and entertainer.
D’BANGE
With an estimated net worth of around $30 million. Dʼbanj is the eighth richest Nigerian celebrity in 2023. He makes his money from his music career.
2FACE IDIBIA
On our list of the 10 richest celebrities in Nigeria in 2023 is 2Face Idibia with a net worth of $27 million. He makes his net worth from selling his music.
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Last but not least on our list is Flavor Nʼabalia with an estimated net worth of around $23 million. Flavor also makes his money from his music career.
And that’s it for our list of top 10 richest celebrities in Nigeria in 2023 and their net worth.
Who did you expect to be on this list but wasn’t? Or are they expected to not be on this list, but managed to get a spot with over-eagerness? Spill the tea in the comments section while I reach for my popcorn while the tea is still “hot hot”.