Top 5 highest paid Nigerian artistes; charges per show

Nigeria's music industry has experienced an unprecedented rise in popularity both locally and internationally thanks to the great quality of its musicians.

Millions of fans around the world have fallen in love with Nigerian music for its distinctive fusion of Afrobeats, hip-hop, and R&B.

MyNigeria explores the top 5 Nigerian artistes in terms of pay in this article.

As we look over this list, you'll see that these artistes are not only praised for their artistic ability but also enjoying the fruits of their perseverance and hard work.

1. Wizkid

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, better known as Wizkid, holds the top spot as the highest-paid artiste in Nigeria. According to reports, the talented artiste charges $200k to $1million which is equivalent to N155 million to N772 million for each show he performs.

The Afrobeat superstar has performed at several high-profile events including the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California and the One Africa Music Fest in Dubai.



2. Burna Boy

Damini Ogulu, widely recognized as Burna Boy, is a popular Nigerian artiste who has achieved remarkable success and financial prosperity. The self-acclaimed African Giant has solidified his position as the second-highest-paid artist in the country, commanding a staggering $200k to $1million which is equivalent to N155 million to N772 million per eacg show.

Burna Boy, who has been making waves in the music industry with his unique sound, has performed at various events including the Afro Nation festival in Portugal and the BET Awards.



3. Davido

Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke popularly known by his stage name Davido, secured the third position among Nigeria’s highest-paid artistes in the year 2023. He also charges $200k to $1million which is equivalent to N155 million to N772 million for each show that he performs.

The singer has performed at several international events including the Wireless Festival in London, VestiVille Festival in Belgium, and the Qatar FIFA World Cup Finals.



4. Tiwa Savage

Tiwatope Savage-Balogun, widely known as Tiwa Savage, secures the 4th position among Nigeria’s highest-earning artistes in 2023.

Multiple sources indicate that Tiwa Savage commands a minimum fee of $150,000 to $300,000 for each performance, and she also includes private jet flights when travelling for shows outside of Lagos.

She has performed at several events including the Essence Festival in New Orleans, the Afro Nation festival in Portugal and King Charles III coronation concert.



5. Rema

Rema secures a spot on the list as the youngest and final entry. This incredibly talented singer has proven his versatility time and time again.

His impressive hit songs have resonated with millions of fans across the globe and taken the Nigerian music industry by storm.

For international performances, Rema charges a minimum fee of $150,000 which is equal to N115 million per ">show.