Money keeps moving around from one hand to another in the same way as the list of the richest celebrities in Nigeria changes every year. Elon Musk in the early weeks of January 2021 became the richest man in the world and this made us remember the celebrities net worth of Nigeria for 2021 as there would have been some few changes.
One thing you would notice on the list of richest celebrities in Nigeria is that these are the most hardworking celebrities in Nigeria that have remained consistent in their various craft. Now, let us get down to a list of richest celebrities in Nigeria.
Before going into details, let's have a look at a table of contents.
| Position | Name | SOURCE | Networth in Naira |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | KATE HENSHAW | ACTING | ₦450,000,000 |
| 19 | REGINA DANIELS | ACTING | ₦550,000,000 |
| 18 | GENEVIEVE NNAJI | ACTING/PRODUCING MOVIES | ₦850,000,000 |
| 17 | OMOTOLA JALADE | ACTING | ₦1,000,000,000 |
| 16 | BANKY-W | MUSIC/ACTING | ₦1,200,000,000 |
| 15 | FUNKE AKINDELE | ACTING/PRODUCING | ₦1,200,000,000 |
| 14 | RAMSEY NUAOH | ACTING | ₦1,600,000,000 |
| 13 | DESMOND ELLIOT | ACTING/POLITICS | ₦1,800,000,000 |
| 12 | BASKET MOUTH | COMEDY/PRODUCTION | ₦1,800,000,000 |
| 11 | AY COMEDIAN | COMEDY/HOUSING/PRODUCTION | ₦2,200,000,000 |
| 10 | TIWA SAVAGE | MUSIC | ₦2,000,000,000 |
| 9 | 2FACE | MUSIC/INVESTMENTS | ₦3,000,000,000 |
| 8 | BURNABOY | MUSIC | ₦3,600,000,000 |
| 7 | PHYNO | MUSIC | ₦4,600,000,000 |
| 6 | OLAMIDE | MUSIC | ₦4,670,000,000 |
| 5 | P-SQUARE | MUSIC | ₦4,900,000,000 |
| 4 | DON JAZZY | MUSIC MANAGEMENT | ₦5,000,000,000 |
| 3 | LINDA IKEJI | BLOGGING | ₦7,000,000,000 |
| 2 | DAVIDO | MUSIC | ₦9,000,000,000 |
| 1 | WIZKID | MUSIC | ₦11,600,000,000 |
Top 20 richest celebrities in Nigeria 2021!
20. KATE HENSHAW - ₦450,000,000
The beautiful and talented Kate Henshaw
Kate Henshaw is an international Nigerian actress that has been on big screens for over 25 years now. In 2008 she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for the film Stronger than Pain.
The best thing about Kate Henshaw is that she has successfully amassed a net worth of about ₦450,000,000 from acting and numerous businesses she has in her name.
- Kate Henshaw Cars
Kate owns a Lexus GX460 Luxury SUV, a Nissan Pathfinder, a GAC GS8 SUV and a cute Saturn SKY 2-door convertible sports car.
19. REGINA DANIELS - ₦550,000,000
The youngest woman on the list; Regina the actress
Regina Daniels is a 2000s baby making the richest celebrities in Nigeria list. She started her career in Nollywood at the age of 7 years old.
She has been getting decent actings roles since then but everything changed financially for Regina when she got married to Nigerian billionaire Ned Nwoko in 2019. She is now worth over ₦550,000,000 from acting and her affiliations with a billionaire.
- Regina Daniels Cars
Regina loves Mercedes-Benz even though she has been spotted with a lot of supercars belonging to her husband. Regina owns a Mercedes-Benz GL450, a w204 Mercedes-Benz and a G-Wagon. Team Mercedes here.
She poses with the most expensive cars ever on her Instagram
18. GENEVIEVE - ₦850,000,000
Genevieve Nnaji is a Nollywood queen that has had an amazing career creating beautiful movies. She is also an entrepreneur, brand ambassador and a real estate investment owner.
Genevieve Nnaji started her acting career as a child actor in the then-popular television soap opera, Ripples at the age of 8, in 1998, she was introduced into the Nigerian film industry with the movie Most Wanted.
The only Nigerian actress that never grows older
Genevieve's last project is Lion's Heart that was fully funded by Netflix and this put Nigeria on the map of great cinematography. Now you see why she has been able to earn herself a net worth of over ₦850,000,000.
- Genevieve Cars
Genevieve is a Range Rover ambassador. She drives a Range Rover Evoque and also owns a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon to herself.
The G-Wagon is very synonymous with Nigerian celebrities
These are the two cars that you would easily associate with someone on the list of the richest Nigerian celebrities.
17. OMOTOLA JALADE - ₦1,000,000,000
Omotola is a Nigerian actress, singer, model, entrepreneur and philanthropist that has been staying beautiful for 25 years even after 4 children with a Nigerian Pilot.
Omotola has gotten over 40 awards and nominations in addition to her ₦1,000,000,000 net worth.
I am sure we all know her?
Omotola is one of the richest Nigerian celebrities that have little interest in cars. She has been spotted in an Infiniti QX56, A Rolls-Royce Phantom and a 2017 Toyota Highlander.
16. BANKY W - ₦1,200,000,000
Banky Wellington was one of the pioneers of really monetizing music in Nigeria and he managed the success of Skales and Wizkid in the music industry with his EME record label.
Mr Capable himself
Banky W these days has pivoted into a full-blown Nollywood star with a huge success in movies like the wedding party.
Banky W has a net worth of ₦1,200,000,000 today and he is happily married to the beautiful Adesuwa Etomi.
- Banky W Cars
Banky W drives a Mercedes-Benz GLE and a Range Rover Sport.
Banky W has this car presently
Not all the richest Nigerian celebrities love high-end luxury cars. Banky W was insulted on social media some years ago for driving an old Range Rover.
Banky W and his auctioned Range Rover
15. FUNKE AKINDELE - ₦1,200,000,000
Funke Akindele aka Jenifa is a Nollywood sensation that first had a major success in the Yoruba movie industry before taking Jenifa worldwide with the TV series "Jenifa" that made her who she is today financially.
Jenifa and Omo Ghetto crooner
Funke boasts of a whooping ₦1,200,000,000 net worth from movies, endorsements and business investments. Funke recently released a blockbuster; Omo Ghetto that is doing big numbers in cinemas.
Funke Akindele and her Omo Ghetto signature Volkwagen Beetle
- Funke Akindele Cars
Funke Akindele owns a Lamborghini Aventador worth ₦160,000,000, a white Bentley Continental GT, a Toyota RAV4 SUV and a black land Cruiser Prado.
Rumour has it that this is one of Funke's cars
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14. RAMSEY NOAH - ₦1,600,000,000
Ramsey Noah is one of the biggest and richest Nigerian celebrities today solely from his successful acting career in Nollywood and beyond. Ramsey Noah is really one of the best actors and a gift to Nigeria though his father is Israeli.
Funny how he is not a Nigerian
- Ramsey Noah Cars
Ramsey Noah has a diverse taste of cars and he is rumoured to have a Rolls Royce Phantom, an Aston Martin DB5 and a Tesla Model X. The one car we are sure he owns is a white Range Rover Vogue and that is because he showed it off.
Range Rovers would forever be attributed to greatness
13. Desmond Elliot - ₦1,800,000,000
Desmond Elliot is one of the few successful Nigerian Nollywood actors that turned politician. His acting career has been on hold since he joined the Lagos State house of representatives some years back.
Desmond is now a full-blown politician
Desmond Elliot has an estimated ₦1,800,000,000 in net worth and he does a lot of philanthropic work with his wealth because what is a rich Nigerian celebrity that cannot help the society get better?
Desmond has this classic Mercedes-Benz but we don't know if it is his
- Desmond Elliot Cars
Desmond Elliot owns a Ford Explorer, a Nissan Versa, a Toyota HiAce, a Toyota 4runner and a Range Rover.
This is a typical politician's garage in Nigeria
This shows Desmond Elliot is one of the richest Nigerian celebrities that have a balanced collection of cars that tend more to a family man's garage.
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12. BASKET MOUTH - ₦1,800,000,000
Bright Okpocha aka Basket Mouth is one of the most influential comedians to ever come out of Nigeria. Basket Mouth got his first major acting career in Flat Mates and since then, the sky had been the limit for Bright.
Basket Mouth makes most of his money from brand endorsements and hosting shows.
Basket Mouth recently focused on producing short movie series 'Papa Benji" for Youtube and it has been getting impressive numbers. Basket Mouth is one of the few richest Nigerian celebrities that have a smooth movie producing career.
- Basket Mouth Cars
That is a Bentley interior and Basket Mouth's customized Opel car
Basket Mouth drives a Lexus LX570, a Toyota Highlander, a Bentley Continental GT and the Honda Cross tour.
11. AYO MAKUN - ₦2,200,000,000
Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, is a successful comedian, actor, movie director and entrepreneur. He was among the first comedians to start organizing and hosting full-blown shows with a new approach to comedy than just talking on stage.
AY the comedian is more of a businessman that does comedy
AY is in the list of the richest Nigerian celebrities because he has an estimated net worth of about ₦2,200,000,000.
- AY Cars
Being a CEO, AY drives a Lexus LX570, a G-Wagon and a Jaguar XJ to feel like a British man sometimes. AY is not a big fan of cars like his younger brother, Yomi Casual, that owns one of the best-looking Camaros in Nigeria.
AY is a luxury car lover but not a car enthusiast
10. TIWA SAVAGE - ₦2,600,000,000
If you were making a list of the most influential female richest musicians in Nigeria, by number 2 you should have made mention of this icon. Starting as early as 1996, Tiwa has garnered fame, awards and quite a solid reputation. In recent times she left Mavin records to join the Universal Music Group.
Tiwa Savage doesn't age!
- Tiwa Cars
Tiwa Savage is said to own a red Volkswagen convertible, 2013 Toyota Prado SUV and saving the best for the last, a customized Mercedes Benz V class, definitely befitting an empress.
Tiwa Savage's Benz Van is fully customized
9. 2FACE - ₦3,000,000,000
Innocent Idibia otherwise known as 2Baba is a name that comes up when making reference to legends in the Nigerian music industry. Even after 25 years, the African Queen crooner still drops hits, does philanthropy and runs endorsements for the country’s biggest brands.
2face has been relevant for over 25 years now in the industry, very rare
- 2face cars
He owns a Lincoln navigator, gifted to him after the success of African Queen, and a Chevrolet corvette coupe. He also owns a Bentley, Mercedes Benz G-Wagon, Range Rover Sport and is rumoured to have acquired a Ferrari. That’s definitely a high maintenance garage.
2face is not big on showing off his cars
8. BURNA BOY - ₦3,600,000,000
Without doubt, one of the biggest and richest singers in Nigeria at the moment, Damini Ogulu has made quite a name for himself. From dropping hit albums back to back to getting nominated for both at the Grammys in a row. What’s all that money without some toys to play with.
The African Giant doesn't joke when it comes to cars
He’s been known to show off his 2013 Ferrari 458 Italia. He also owns a Bentley Continental GT, Mercedes Benz G-Wagon and a Rolls-Royce Dawn. He definitely has some taste for luxury.
7. PHYNO - ₦4,600,000,000
Phyno is unarguably one of the richest rappers in Nigeria. He is also a singer, songwriter and producer with quite a number of awards and endorsements. He also has an acting credit from Genevieve's Lion's Heart as the over-pampered son.
The King of rap in the East
- Phyno's Cars
Judging by his garage Phyno is definitely a lover of good things.
You know the Ibos have a thing for Rolls-Royce cars
His rides include a Bentley Continental GT, Rolls-Royce Phantom, Toyota Avalon, Range Rover, Lexus LX570, Mercedes Benz G-Wagon. He is also rumoured to own an unregistered Maserati.
6. OLAMIDE - ₦4,670,000,000
Olamide Badoo is a multiple award-winning rapper, singer, and songwriter who has been in the music industry and at the top of his game for 10 years. Most of his wealth from multiple endorsements and a flourishing career.
One of the most consistent Nigerian rappers
- Olamide's cars
Olamide is said to own a number of fine rides that include a Range Rover, Mercedes Benz G-Wagon, 2014 Bentley Continental GT and a Chevrolet Camaro.
Olamide is always so proud of his white Bentley
5. P SQUARE - ₦4,900,000,000
Sadly, P Square does not exist anymore but we hope they see this post and they decide to come back together when they that together they are worth over ₦4,900,000,000 but individually, none of them would even make this list individually.
The twins that shook the Nigerian music industry
P Square was a music duo formed by a set of twins: Rude Boy and Mr P. They had massive successes in Africa and all over the world which made them two of the richest celebrities ever from Nigeria.
Rude-Boy in his white Jeep Wrangler
- P Square Cars
Mr P and Rude Boy have the same set of cars to tell you how bonded they are.
Their garage includes a Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Challenger, Bentley Continental GT, Range Rover and a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon
4. DON JAZZY - ₦5,000,000,000
Founder and CEO of Mavin Records, Michael Collins Ajere, popularly known as Don Jazzy, is a music producer, singer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Most of his wealth acquired from big endorsements, and a flourishing record label.
Don Jazzy of Mavins Records
- Don Jazzy's cars
The Mavin boss owns a Bentley Continental flying spur, Lexus LX570, Toyota Prado and a Mercedes Benz G-Wagon.
Don Jazzy loves big and bold cars
3. LINDA IKEJI - ₦7,000,000,000
Give it up for the biggest blogger in Nigeria
Linda Ikeji is a popular blogger, entrepreneur and former model with quite a number of endorsements and promotions for big brands. Linda has been able to ‘get the bag’ for herself.
- Linda Ikeji's cars
This woman has all the Luxury cars!
Linda Ikeji is one of the richest bloggers in Nigeria that can boast of an exquisite garage consisting of a Range Rover Sport, Mercedes Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and a Bentley Mulsanne like Linda Ikeji.
2. DAVIDO - ₦9,000,000,000
Waltzing into the Nigerian music industry with Dami Duro in 2012, Davido has gone on to break record after record, hit after hit. He has rightfully earned himself a spot on the list of Nigeria’s richest celebrities. Multiple endorsements and an explosive music career contributees to his portfolio.
Omo Baba Olowo himself as he loves to be called
- Davido's cars
The total worth of Davido’s garage is probably in excess of a billion.
Automobiles sitting in his garage include a Rolls-Royce Cullinan 2019, Bentley Bentayga, Range Rover Sport, Mercedes Benz GLE Class, Porsche 911 Carrera, Mercedes Benz G-Wagon, Toyota Land Cruiser, Porsche Panamera Turbo S, Audi R8 Coupe and a Chevrolet Camaro.
1. WIZKID - ₦11,600,000,000
Starboy of the world
Since he is arguably the best artist out of Africa in recent times, we wouldn’t know if anyone saw this happening for Ayo Balogun after dropping his hit single ‘Holla at your boy’. Running big money endorsements for brands like UBA and Ciroc among others, Wizkid is deservedly on this list and of course not forgetting his blossoming music career.
- Wizkid's cars
Wizkid owns a Porsche Panamera, Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible, Porsche Cayenne, Mercedes Benz G63 AMG, 2012 Mercedes Benz Kompressor and a Hyundai Sonata.
This is Wizkid's favourite cars from his garage
Conclusion
The richest celebrities in Nigeria 2021 have now been revealed, which means you can now check out these guys on your own and how they made it this far in life to help your personal drive in achieving even more than them.
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