2018 Top 10 Highest Paid Nigerian Musicians & Their Earnings Per Show – See What Wizkid & Davido Charge

Highest Paid Nigerian Musicians – It’s no doubt that 2017 was a phenomenal year for Nigerian entertainment and musicians in particular.

From one sold out event to another. Even wedding were sold out (According to our brother, Oritsefemi). Well, considering the recession Nigeria faced last year, one would think that our musicians will clamp down on the their charges, but no! Not at all. In fact, there has been an increase in most of our celebs’ performance fees compared to 2016/2017.

Enough with the “many talks”, let’s intimate you on the budget you’d be looking at to get any of the top musicians to perform in an event you want them featured in.

9. Mr Eazi: N3-6 million

Mr Eazi, quick form for a guy who is making wave for past 12 months? his growth was broad and brilliant. He revealed on Twitter that he had spent up to 6 million to perform. He makes a lot of money these 12 months by himself.

8. Flavour N4-6 million

Chinedu Okoli a.k.a. Flavor N’abania is a multi-talented singer in the Nigerian music industry and also benefits in millions per show. Comes from Orumba North LGA in the state of Anambra, Nigeria and is highly sought after in the country due to the beautiful way of combining Igbo culture with its highlife music. 

Flavor charges a fee of N3 million per show in Nigeria. He also has a huge fan base beyond the shores of the country coasts, especially the Franco-African countries, while earning about $73,000 per show and about $15,000 for each performance in Europe. He is currently a brand ambassador for the Harp and Knorr cubes and is currently on the 2nite Entertainment.

7. Phyno N4 – 6million

Phyno began his musical career as a producer in 2003. He is known for Igbo language rap. His first studio album, No Guts No Glory, was released in 2014. Since its inception, it has been stationary and growing since now, it does not charge anything less than 4 million naira per show.

6. Tiwa Savage: N5-7million

Tiwa Savage is the music of the Queen of Nigeria and she is known for that. Currently, other artists like Yemi Alade and Chidinma Ekile give her a run for her money, but she is still the one that balances the crown.

She is one of the most well-paid artists in Nigeria for a show, as she is usually overbooked for periods and months. According to BuzzNigeria, Tiwa Savage would not charge anything less than N4 million naira per show

5. 2face: N5-N7 million

2face officially makes N7 million ($32,000) per show in Nigeria. He is a native of the state of Benue and is known for being very compassionate in his fee range. In fact, there were incidents in which he agreed to participate in performances that some other artists rejected because of performance fees. He even costs up to $35,000 for shows outside of Nigeria.

4. Olamide: N5-8Million

He has been consistent since his fame and its brand was growing. Olamide is often called for shows. The billing price of Olamide now starts from 5 million and up to 8 million naira. He is often referred to by the state government of Lagos and other western states.

3. D’banj: N5 – N8 million

D’banj is still a major player in the Nigerian music industry. After collaborating with American hip-pop stars such as Snoop Dogg and Kanye West, it is still in high demand and continues to impose huge costs. D’Banj rakes at around N6 – N10 million ($20,000 – $30,000) per show.

2. Davido N6 – N10 million

Davido, as he is popularly known charges N6 – N10 million for shows and between $20,000 – $35,000 for shows abroad. The IF crooner having a ball with his career as he is in high demand. This is likely to increase rapidly as he continues to grow.

1. Wizkid: N6 – N10 million

At present, Wizkid’s popularity increase both at home and abroad he charges N6 – N10 million that is taken home for a show. His billing continues to increase every day just like Davido but Wizkid rarely performs in Nigeria these days.

Wizkid, who is currently Nigeria’s biggest entertainment asset and export to the international entertainment industry, prefers touring with international acts and performing in international gigs.