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Top 10 Richest Musicians In Africa

Anywhere music is mentioned Africans are always present. So here are the top 10 richest musicians in Africa;
10. Olamide (Olamide Adedeji) $12 Million
Coming from the ”ghetto” as they call it, Olamide strived and achieved, and here is he. One of the popular names known at home and abroad.

\"olamide\"9. RudeBoy (Paul Okoye) $16 Million
Coming into the limelight as a member of the defunct P-Square group, Rudeboy has thus since made a name for himself as he works hard.\"rudeboy\"\"rudeboy\"

8. 2Baba (Innocent Utah Idibia) $16.5 Million

From way back in the day, before some popular names in music were ever heard, 2Face has been and still is as he continues to remain relevant.\"2baba\"\"2baba\"

7. Burna Boy $18 Million

Stepping into the music industry and making a name for himself via his several hit singles and albums, The African Giant as he calls himself is worth the hype.\"burna\"burna

6. Don Jazzy (Micheal Collins Ajereh) $20 Million

Music mogul and producer Don Jazzy has not just made way for himself but has also ensured to clear the path for other young musicians.\"don\"don
5. Wizkid (Ayodeji Balogun) $35 Million
Repping the Nigerian flag, Wizkid started his music career from the scratch and has indeed made an empire for himself with his hard work.\"wizkid\"\"wizkid\"

4. Davido (David Adedeji Adeleke) $40 Million

Though born into wealth, Davido took it upon himself to make a niche and a name for himself. He ventured into music and has worked hard in getting to where he is today. He is one of the few people born with a silver spoon who did not let it get in their way.

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3. Black Coffee (Nkosinathi Into Maphumulo) $60 Million

Born in South Africa, Black Coffee keeps taking the music flag higher in all his endeavors.\"\"\"\"

2. Akon $80 Million

The Senegalese-American singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and actor is always delivering at all times.\"\"\"\"

1. Youssou N’dour $145 Million

Youssou is a singer, songwriter, actor, businessman, and politician making Senegal, his homeland proud. He started singing in 1979 and has been killing it ever since.\"\"\"\"

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AFRIMA President speaks on fostering collaboration within African music community as BridgeAfric launches in Malawi |

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The President/Executive Producer, All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, Mike Dada, would be sharing his thought at the BridgeAfric’s Southern Africa launch in Malawi on March 23, 2024.

It is in continuation of promoting and showcasing African artistes, providing them with platforms to reach a global audience beyond their home countries,

BridgeAfric is a revolutionary initiative aimed at connecting African artistes and industry professionals across the continent led by the dynamic Victoria Nkong.

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With the theme; importance of fostering collaboration within the African music community, Dada would be speaking on the significance of working together in promoting African music on a global scale.

In his statement, the AFRIMA President noted that there are potential for growth and success that come from uniting artistes, producers, and other stakeholders in the industry.

Dada, who lauded BridgAfric for its efforts in connecting Malawians artistes with industry professionals, helping them to build their careers and reach a wider audience, said he is committed to supporting initiatives like BridgAfric that empower African artists and promote the rich diversity of African music. He believes that by working together, they can create a more vibrant and inclusive music industry that celebrates the talent and creativity of artists from across the continent.

“This is very significant for the growth, development and promotion of the arts and music industry in Africa, especially when you look at it from the point of view of collaborations, the Malawi music industry and connecting to the center of the journey of the ongoing movements and the development of the African industry to the global audience,” Dada submitted.

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South African billionaire commits suicide

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A South African billionaire, Markus Jooste has committed suicide as he was found dead with a gunshot wound near Cape Town.

It was reported that the billionaire shot himself in the head while taking a walk just few minutes from his Stellenbosch home.

The former Steinhoff CEO had been involved in an accounting fraud scandal as he got a hefty fine on Wednesday.

Police are investigating, stating that no foul play is suspected.

“It is alleged that the victim sustained a gunshot wound at around 1520 (local time) at Kwaaiwater and succumbed to death on his way to hospital,” Western Cape police spokesperson Colonel Andre Traut said in a statement.

Jooste’s death comes after a fine from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority for false financial statements linked to Steinhoff’s near-collapse in 2017 due to accounting irregularities. 

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El-Rufai Speaks On Dumping APC For SDP

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A former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has denied rumours of his planned defection of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

El-Rufai made an unexpected appearance at the SDP National Secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday.

The National Chairman of the SDP, Shehu Musa Gabam, and other chieftains of the party received the former Kaduna governor.

Reacting in a statement on Thursday issued by his spokesman, Muyiwa Adekeye, El-Rufai said he only visited the SDP headquarters to return a visit to the party’s chairman.

The former Minister said Gabam was among his friends who took part in the break of the Ramadan fast (Iftar) at his house in Abuja on Tuesday.

El-Rufai said he is known for being open and forthright, adding that his political decisions would not be subjected to speculation.

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