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Wizkid and Davido are inarguably two of the biggest names in Nigeria and Africa's entertainment industry. These two figures are as well-known for their music as they are for other endeavours such as brand endorsements, commercials, and business ventures. For the time Davido and Wizkid have graced the Nigerian music industry, they have made quite a fortune. Between WizKid and Davido, who is the richest?
The renowned singers have made fortunes from their music sales, performances, licensing fees, brand endorsements, and investments.
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According to Celebrity Net Worth, the net worth of Wizkid is estimated at $4 Million in 2024.
Here is a look at how the renowned singer made his wealth.
Wizkid has had an illustrious music career that began when he formed a group known as the Glorious Five. While the group broke up shortly after, Wizkid's solo career has seen him produce five studio albums and numerous tracks.
The singer's albums include Made in Lagos (2020), Wizkid (2018), Sounds from the Other Side (2017), Like This, The Remixes (2017), Ayo (2014), and Superstar (2011). Besides album sales, the singer has also made quite a fortune from live performances, licensing deals, and music streaming.
Wizkid has had brand endorsement deals with numerous companies throughout his career. Here is a look at some of the most prominent ones.
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Besides music and brand endorsements, Wizkid founded Starboy Entertainment, a hugely successful record label producing music for numerous Nigerian singers. Wizkid's music is also produced in-house, significantly reducing the music production expenses incurred by artists relying on external record labels.
Wizkid is among the wealthiest musicians in Nigeria today. As one might expect, he has several properties to his name.
Here is a look at today's vehicles in the renowned singer's car collection.
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Wizkid reportedly owns a 13-million-naira house in Surulere, Lagos Mainland. Besides this mansion, he reportedly owns a luxurious home in Los Angeles, California, United States. While the exact cost of the Los Angeles house is not publicly known, it is said to be worth millions of dollars.
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According to Celebrity Net Worth, Davido's net worth in 2024 is estimated at $10 million.
Here is a look at the different ways Davido created his wealth.
The renowned musician has made quite a fortune from his music. Some of his most prominent music income sources include streaming royalties, licensing fees, live performances, and album sales. Davido has five studio albums to his name. These include Omo Baba Olowo (2012), Son of Mercy (2016), A Good Time (2016), Best of Davido (2020), and A Better Time (2020).
The singer reportedly charges a whooping 10 million naira for a show in Nigeria and about $90,000 for shows in foreign countries.
Numerous companies have worked with Davido over the last few years. These companies leverage the singer's fame to raise their profile or push a product or service. Here is a look at the most prominent deals the singer has ever signed.
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The renowned singer sits on the board of directors of Pacific Holdings, a well-established Nigerian firm with interests in various economic sectors. The company has six subsidiaries dealing in gas supply, freight and logistics, venture capital, warehousing, farming, and oil drilling.
Like numerous other wealthy Nigerian singers, Davido has numerous properties to his name. Here is a quick look.
The singer recently gave his fans a virtual tour of his new house in Banana Island, Lagos. The renowned musician called the milestone a huge blessing when talking about the house on Instagram. The beautiful mansion is reportedly worth $1.5 million.
Here is a look at the singer's current car collection.
Now that we have looked at the two singer's sources of wealth, businesses, and properties, who is richer between Davido and WizKid? Well, from WizKid and Davido's net worth figures, it is clear that Davido is $6 million richer than Wizkid.
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Yes, Davido's net worth is $10 million, while Wizkid's is $4 million.
WizKid and Davido, who is the richest? This question is on numerous fans' minds, given the remarkable fame enjoyed by the two singers. While both have enjoyed significant success in the Nigerian music industry, Davido is significantly wealthier than Wizkid.
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Source: Legit.ng
Jackline Wangare (Lifestyle writer) Jackline Simwa is a content writer at Legit.ng, where she has worked since mid-2021. She tackles diverse topics, including finance, entertainment, sports, and lifestyle. Previously, she worked at The Campanile by Kenyatta University. She has more than five years in writing. Jackline graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics (2019) and a Diploma in Marketing (2015) from Kenyatta University. In 2023, Jackline finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques and Google News Initiative course in 2024. Email: simwajackie2022@gmail.com.
Adrianna Simwa (Lifestyle writer) Adrianna Simwa is a content writer at Legit.ng where she has worked since mid-2022. She has written for many periodicals on a variety of subjects, including news, celebrities, and lifestyle, for more than three years. She has worked for The Hoth, The Standard Group and Triple P Media. Adrianna graduated from Nairobi University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in 2020. In 2023, Simwa finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques. You can reach her through her email: adriannasimwa@gmail.com
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