Top 10 richest celebrities in Nigeria in 2023

Today’s vibe phrase is “top 10 richest celebrities in Nigeria in 2023 and their net worth.” Without infringing on your favorite Nigerian celebrities’ right to privacy, we managed to pry into their earnings and income to see what they are worth. And boy, did we meet estimations and fortunes running in millions of dollars?! Apparently!

Being a celebrity is a full-time job, says the author of this article after using the last urgent 2k he borrowed from Palmpay to play bet. And did I mention, e cut las las abi e no cut?! Celebrities are hard workers, sirrr!

By and large, a celebrity’s 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 wealthy and spend a lot of money as it enters their accounts. Nah, nothing is wrong with that. Also, your favorite not making it to this top  10 list does not necessarily mean they don’t have enough money to take care of themselves. Or, whatever impression you may have had.

That mentioned, let’s now take a thorough look at the top 10 richest celebrities in Nigeria in 2023 and their net worth. Of course, this list was carefully coiled from the Forbes 2023 list of richest Nigerian celebrities. Therefore, we do not have a say on who makes the list and who doesn’t.

Top 10 Richest Celebrities in Nigeria in 2023

Before we give you a detailed background of what and how this money and fortunes were acquired, take a quick look at the names of the celebrities who made the list, starting from top to bottom.

1. Ned Nwoko
2. Obi Cubana
3. Davido
4. Wizkid
5. Don Jazzy
6. Burna Boy
7. Timaya
8. D’banj
9. 2Face Idibia
10. Flavour

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NED NWOKO

Now, Ned was 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 Nwoko Royal Family, Idumuje Ugboko Kingdom.

Nwoko has an estimated net worth of about $2.5 billion. He is number one in our list of the top 10 richest celebrities in Nigeria in 2023. Ned earns his money from his career as a businessman, politician, and lawyer. Because of the kind of privileges he had while growing up, he studied in Nigeria and the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom, he obtained a degree in Law and History at the famous University of Keeler in Staffordshire, United Kingdom. Then, he proceeded to the King’s College London, where he would later obtain an LLM in maritime and commercial law. After he completed his Law degree, he was called to the English bar, at Lincoln’s Inn.

As a politician, Ned Nwoko was a member of the House of Representatives, who represented the Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, Delta State between 1999 and 2003. Meanwhile, he has made great fortunes from other ventures, including entrepreneurship, and others.

OBI CUBANA

Obi Cubana is a full-blown entrepreneur and businessman with several established businesses. Founded a nightclub in Abuja in 2006 named “Ibiza Club,” Obi is also the founder and owner of the famous hospitality club, Cubana Group. He is the second Nigerian celebrity to make it to our list of the top 10 richest celebrities in Nigeria in 2023 with an estimated net worth of about $96 million.

Cubana was born Obinna Iyiegbu on April 12, 2975, in Anambra State, South-Eastern part of 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 school, respectively. For his higher education, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree 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

Lagos’s Cuban nightclubs

Lagos Rolex hotels

Enugu native Gustavo Cubana

Abuja’s Grand Cubana hotels

Owerri Opium Cubana

Lagos Pablo Cubana

Abuja craves Cuban food

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DAVIDO

Davido is a Nigerian musician and record label executive. He is the third Nigerian celebrity to make it to our list of the top 10 richest celebrities in Nigeria in 2023. He is the founder and owner of the record label, Davido Music Worldwide, otherwise known as DMW.

Also known as OBO Baddest, and OO1, David Adelekeʼs fanbase is called 30BG. His net worth is estimated at $90 million.

WIZKID

Wizkid is a Nigerian singer and record label executive with an estimated net worth of about $70 million. He is the founder and owner of Star Boy Records. Also known by the alias Machala, Starboy, and Popsy, Wizkidʼs 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 about $55 million. He is the founder of the famous music label called Mavin Records, which now houses and manages not less than 10 successful musicians.

BURNA BOY

The self-acclaimed African Giant, who we rather know as Burna Boy made it to the sixth place in our list of the top 10 richest celebrities in Nigeria in 2023 with an estimated net worth of about $40 million. He makes his money from his career as a music artist. Meanwhile, his fanbase is called “Outsiders.”

TIMAYA

Timaya is in seventh place with an estimated net worth of about $35 million. He makes his money from his career as a musician and entertainer.

DʼBANJ

With an estimated net worth of about $30 million. Dʼbanj is the eighth richest Nigerian celebrity in 2023. He makes his money from his music career.

2FACE IDIBIA

Making it to our list of the top 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.

Flavour Nʼabalia

Last but not least on our list is Flavour Nʼabalia with an estimated net worth of about $23 million. Flavour makes his money from his music career, as well.

And that’s it on our list of the top 10 richest celebrities in Nigeria in 2023 and their net worth.

Who did you expect to be on this list but they weren’t? Or, expected to not be on this list but they managed to get a spot with excessive alacrity? Spill the tea in the comments section, as I reach for my popcorn while the tea is still “hot hot.”