They are successful, they are famous, and they have money. They are Africans and they are a reference regarding music. They are the most appreciated artists on the continent.
Indeed, the French site « Huffington Post » has just published the list of the 10 richest African singers.
Without great surprise, the Senegalese singer, Youssou N’ dour, confirms his position of number 1 in this ranking.
Then comes the famous Nigerian group, P-Square to whom Jermaine Jackson took his hat off in July 2013, for the tribute paid to Michael Jackson in their clip « Personally » that registered almost 6 million views.
Another Nigerian, D’banj nicknamed the « Coco Master », comes in the 3rd position.
NB: the site did not published credit note in bank.
This is the ranking below:
1. Youssou N’dour (Senegal)
2. P-Square (Nigeria)
3. D’banj (Nigeria)
4.Koffi Olomidé (RDC)
5. Salif Keita (Mali)
6. Fally Ipupa (RDC)
7. 2face Idibia (Nigeria)
8. Hugh Masekela (South Africa)
9. Banky W (Nigeria)
10. Joe Chameleon (Uganda)
Original text by: Blaise AKAME