Top 10 RICHEST Female Nigerian Artistes And Their Net Worth 2017 [See Full List]

You have to cut Nigerian female artistes some slack for dare competing in an industry that is male dominated. The ladies in music account only for a not-so-much percentile of the Nigerian music industry.
The guys maybe taking home good money but hey, the ladies are cutting big paychecks too. And they are equally doing good. The hustle is real for either male or female artistes.
However, this post highlights the top 10 ladies in music taking home the fattest paychecks. The net worth of some of our top female musicians will be analyzed and estimated to the most realistic value. Estimates are made from their performance/appearance fees, endorsements and music sales and tours.
Here is a quick rundown of an estimated analysis of the net worth of the top 10 richest female Nigerian artistes.
Niyola

Eniola Akinbo is Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) first lady. She is no new comer as she began her music career in 2005 as an affiliate of Eldee’s Trybe Records. Subsequently, Niyola was officially signed to EME in 2012. She is best known for her breakthrough Afro R&B hit ‘Toh Bad’ which earned her a couple of nominations and a Nigerian Entertainment Award as “Best Female Artiste” in 2013. The female singer and songwriter has an estimated net worth of $500,000.

Nneka

Nneka Egbuna simply known as Nneka, is a Nigerian hip hop/soul/reggae singer, songwriter and actress based in Germany. She sings in Igbo, English and Nigerian Pidgin. She is one of the earliest Nigerian musicians to have bagged a music recording contract with international music giants Sony Music.
Nneka has also worked with Reebok and her track “Shining” topped global charts in 2013. Her song “Heartbeat” has been remixed and sampled several times – most notably by Chase & Status and Rita Ora respectively.Her estimated net worth is put at $1.3M.
Cynthia Morgan

Cynthia Morgan aka Madrina is arguably Nigeria’s number one female reggae and dancehall. She is signed to Northside Entertainment Inc. She broke into Nigeria’s music landscape with her songs ‘Don’t Break My Heart’ and ‘Lead Me On’. The female dance-hall act who maintains a fierce red hairdo is valued at an estimated $1.5M net worth.
Waje

At number seven is Waje Iroube who hails from Edo state. The female singer is known for her vocal prowess, she has had endorsement deals with Glo, and numerous humanitarian NGOs. Waje headlined the song ‘Strong girl’ which is the theme song for ONE Campaign’s ‘Poverty is Sexist’ in 2015 and also joined Bono in Lagos, Nigeria for the Lagos campaign in 2015.
Waje is among the judges for music reality show franchise The Voice Nigeria alongside 2Baba (2face Idibia), Timi Dakolo and Patoranking.
The songstress net worth is put at an estimated $1.7M.
Asa

At number 6 is Bukola Elemide, a French-Nigerian female musician. Asa’s net worth unlike some other female Nigerian artistes here mentioned comes from music sales, album tours and very little from brand endorsement.
The award-winning singer however, made a theme song ‘Place to be’ for Guarantee Trust Bank which she received a bogus payment. Only recently the singer disassociated herself from the Nigerian bank for undisclosed reasons.
Asa’s net worth is placed around $2M which places her ahead of Waje.
Seyi Shay

Deborah Oluwaseyi is a female Nigerian artistes with a good discography to her name. The former X Factor UK contestant and Island Record UK artiste stands at number 5 on the list. Seyi Shay currently has a running endorsement with international beverage company Pepsi.
The ‘Murda’ crooner has had a stint with Etisalat and Samsson phone as brand ambassador. Seyi Shay is one of the most sought after female Nigerian artistes with high performance fees. Also she recently landed an ambassadorial deal with emerging phone brand Gionee in 2017. Her net worth is put at roughly $2.1M.
Chidinma

Chidinma Ekile who is also called Miss Kedike owes her fame to music reality show MTN Project Fame where she emerged the winner of the 3rd season of the show. Her real taste of fame came after her hit single ‘Kedike’ which she released after project fame.

She is also a brand ambassador for MTN. She has had the opportunity of being featured on Coke Studio Africa for some years. The petite and light-skinned singer regarded as a top female music act both in Nigeria and around Africa. She is valued at an estimated $2.7M.
Omawumi

Born Omawumi Megbele is a lawyer turned singer. Just like Chidinma, Omawumi gained prominence after she emerged 1st runner-up on maiden edition of music reality franchise West African Idols. Since then she has proven to be one of the best vocalist and songstress here in Nigeria. So far Omawumi has two albums to her name ‘Wonder Woman’ (2009) and ‘Lasso of Truth’ (2013).

She performs at high-profile government or social events with juicy paychecks. The ‘Play na Play’ crooner has endorsement deals with Nigerian e-commerce company Konga, Malta Guinness and telecom Glo. Her net worth is estimated to be $3M which makes her number 3 on the list.
Yemi Alade

The ‘Johnny’ crooner stands at number two as the top 10 richest female Nigerian artistes 2017. Yemi Alade is the queen of YouTube Nigeria, with over a 100 million views on her music videos. ‘Johnny’ remains her best single yet statistics wise, with over 70 million on digital streaming platforms and YouTube accounting for over 60 million of the total.

Yemi is a brand ambassador for ABC hair relaxer, Nairabox etc. She has two albums to her name ‘King of Queens’ (2014) and the highly acclaimed ‘MAMA AFRICA’ 2016. The singer cuts big checks for her performances across Africa. Miss Yemi Alade’s net worth is estimated to be around $4.2M.
Tiwa Savage

Number one spot goes to Mavin Records First Lady and mother of one, Tiwa Savage.
The singer is arguably the richest female music act in Nigeria with two albums to her credit ‘Once Upon a Time’ (2013) and ‘RED’ (2015).
Tiwa a one-time banker now turned musician charges high performance/appearance fees for gigs. She has a long string of endorsement deals to her name. Once, a brand ambassador for telecom company MTN and e-commerce brand Konga. She is currently a brand ambassador for Forte Oil, Pepsi, and Pampers.
Last year she secured an international management deal with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation.
Tiwa Savage’s estimated net worth is put at $4.82M. ষ

UNBELIEVEABLE!! See Nigerian Baby Girl Born With Natural Blue Eyes

Hello guys! Meet Kaila, a healthy baby girl born with natural blue eyes. However, her parents are from Delta state but unfortunately people tend to be running away from her because of her beautiful blue eyes. They say it’s scary.
Her father’s older brother also has blue eyes and had to deal with been discriminated against and stigmatized because of the color of his eyes growing up. In fact he learned to walk with his head facing down so as not to scare people away.
Kaila and her uncle are not the only ones with this special gift.
Other members of their family also have blue eyes or blue patches in their eyes.
While I’m not a doctor, I know that there is a scientific explanation as to why they have eye color synonymous with Caucasians. I also know from my belief as a Christian that God wanted it that way.
So that they possess blue eyes doesn’t make them different from you and I.
It is just a mutation and Kaila, members of her family and any other Africa with blue/ green or grey eyes should not be treated differently or made to hate themselves because the color of their eyes.
Thank you.

The police men who harassed and threatned to shoot me have been jailed" African China reveals

On Tuesday, February 7, singer, African China shared a video of a policeman threatening to shoot him while leaving the set of Sound Sultan's music video in Ajegunle, Lagos (read here). LIB reached out to him to explain what transpired between him and the police and what steps he has taken to resolve the issue.

When LIB asked him to narrate what happened he said; 

 

"I went for a video shoot in Ajegunle. While the video shoot was on, a group of area boys came to harass me for money and all that. I agreed that I was going to give them because if I don’t, they may damage my windscreen or something else in my car and you know now, everything has added money and I didn’t want them to damage anything. I wanted to leave with my car the way I came with it and it was actually help I came to render to my friend, Sound Sultan. They were about eighty area boys and they belonged to different groups and cartels and each cartel had their headman. So each of the group presented their boss to me; I asked them to appoint somebody amongst all of them whom I would give the money to. They had a little meeting and later presented a guy they wanted me to give the money to. I told them they should allow me to finish my shoot first. After the music video shoot, I called the attention of the guy and gave him the money. The money became a problem for them and they started fighting. So my boys smuggled me into the car and we were about driving off when from nowhere, a policeman with gun pointing at my car asked me to get down. I called the attention of one of the officers and said I’m African China and I speak for the public here and trust me, I need to get out of this place and if I don’t, you won’t be able to handle this".

When LIB asked him how much he paid the area boys he refused to disclose the amount, saying; 

"It is not necessary. The reason why I won't disclose the amount is because now, it is a public thing. When you say it, it attract other to start demanding for more money. This ones were too many that was why I gave that amount of money."

 LIB asked him the demands of the police men who prevented him from moving; he said "What else, their own share na"

LIB also asked if the police men mention he should settle them he said' "Yes, they did"

Speaking on the steps he has taken to resolve the issue, African China said he was at the police two days ago and that the police men involved are currently in police custody 

"The IG was interested in the case. As I speak with you, the two police men have been apprehended and are in police custody right now at Ajeromi Police Station, Ajegunle. They have been jailed and may be dismissed from the force too."

Messi bought his neighbours' house because they were annoying him.

Lionel Messi has dealt with the problem of having annoying neighbours by simply buying their house, like a boss.

By Adrian Collins
It's not often we hear of Lionel Messi doing something extravagant with all his money, but it seems like he might have done just that by purchasing his neighbour's house.
According to a report in Spanish paper El Mundo Deportivo, Messi is currently living in the Pedralbes area of Barcelona with his wife and son, where they bought an apartment a little over a year ago. However, they are only there as a temporary measure while their house in the Castelfedells neighbourhood is being renovated.
His neighbours, who were having problems meeting the demands of their mortgage, offered to sell their house to Messi, but the Argentine wasn't interested.
As a result, the neighbours poor behaviour increased, including a lot of noise and loud music at all hours, but that wasn't the worst of it. To make a bit of extra cash, they started renting out the house to interested fans and celebrity spotters who wanted to get a look at the football superstar.
When he built a wall to stop this from happening, they threatened to report the Messis for making the wall too high.
As a result, Messi decided to just take their house, as they originally suggested, just to get some peace and quiet for the price of about a million euro. It's a tough aul life all the same.                             MESSI NA BABA JO                                       

More People Start Fasting & Prayers For Buhari

Aside Adamawa Governor mandating Muslims and Christians in the State to pray for the President, some Muslim clerics in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Friday said they had commenced 10-day prayer and fasting for the health of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Malam Uma Bolori who spoke on behalf of the clerics said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Maiduguri on Friday.
He said, ‘’Our prayer is what President Buhari needs from Nigerians rather rumours.
“President Buhari deserves payers from the people of North-East, for not allowing Borno to go on extinction when almost all the territories in the state were taken over by Boko Haram.
” We are going to fast, supplicate and recite Holy Qur’an 50 times for improved health condition of our President.
“Nigerians must rally round their leaders and pray for them, to enable them succeed in steering the affiars of this country.
” No citizen should wish his or her president death, he or she should rather wish him wisdom, sound health and political will to enable him fulfill his campaign promises to the people.”
NAN     

N14,500 For 1 Bag Of Rice, Nigerians Rush To Buy For Christmas

Reports have it that the demand for locally grown rice has increased among Nigerians especially in Cross River state as Christmas approaches.
This is unsurprising as the cost of imported rice has risen to between N22,000 and N26,000.
According to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), a Calabar resident Richard Nku had this to say:
“It is cheaper, more affordable and even sweeter than foreign rice. So I cannot spend as much as N26, 000 just to buy just a bag of rice simply because it is foreign.
“In this Christmas, I am going for locally made rice and that is what my family and everybody in my house will eat until January.”
Raymond Ubi, who also resides in the Cross River capital, said: “I go for our own made rice, no matter what people think about it, I prefer it, in fact I like it more than the so called foreign rice.”
Fidel Egoro who is one of those farming the rice in an interview with the press, had this to say:
“We are under serious pressure to deliver on demand and that is why we cannot accept people paying us through banks.
“We do not have the time to go to the bank, so we prefer cash to save time; many people have placed orders for rice and we are trying to meet up before the close of the season.”
There are also fears that with increased demand the price of the rice might actually go higher before Christmas.
Egoro says: “One bushel of rice (equivalent of half bag) sells for N7,250, while two bushels (equivalent of one bag) sells for N14,500).
“This may increase before the close of the season, depending on changes in cost of production.”
Meanwhile, a recent market survey conducted by NAIJ.com at Agege market, Lagos, revealed a slight increase in the price of rice, beans, groundnut oil, palm oil, onion and other foodstuff items.
In the market, traders lamented the low sales they were experiencing even as Christmas and New Year celebrations approach.

Which Among These Celebs ‘Owned 2016’ On The Nigerian Music Scene?

his is indeed a very tough one! In my book, each of them owned 2016 in different ways and for different reasons..
But then its not for me to decided, its all up to you guys to make your various choices. So Let me sit on the fence AND DECIDE WINNER
Which Among These Celebs ‘Owned 2016’ On The Nigerian Music Scene?
Drop Your Comments Below!

Bayern vs Arsenal, Leicester vs Sevilla (UEFA champions league last 16 fixtures in full)

European football governing body, UEFA, today released the draw for the last 16 of the UEFA champions league.

Man city will face French giants Monaco, Defending champions Real Madrid will face Napoli, Benfica vs Dortmund, Bayern will play Arsenal while FC Porto will tackle Juventus.

In other draws, Leverkusen will face Atletico Madrid, PSG will face Spanish heavyweights Barcelona while Sevilla will play EPL champions Leicester City.

FCMB steals the show at COPA Lagos 2016 - joins fans, celebrities and soccer players to #FlexxAtTheBeach

Sunday, December 11, 2016 will remain memorable to beach soccer-loving Nigerians for a long time to come, as leading lender First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited treated fans and supporters to a fun and exciting time at COPA Lagos 2016.


COPA Lagos Beach Soccer competition is an annual‎ soccer fiesta organised by Kinetic Sports Limited and sponsored by FCMB for the sixth consecutive year. The event held at Eko Atlantic Beach, Victoria Island, Lagos and had in attendance notable dignitaries including the Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode.

By its continued sponsorship of COPA Lagos, FCMB has restated its commitment to support initiatives geared towards youths, sports and overall national development.

The assurance was given by the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Bank, Mr. Ladi Balogun, at the closing ceremony of this year’s ‎competition. ‎

According to Mr. Balogun, the Bank’s interventions in the area of sports are aimed at developing the minds, body and abilities of the populace, especially youths, to contribute significantly to the growth of the country’s tourism sector.

 "The COPA Lagos Beach soccer tournament provides a platform to bring our customers, Nigerians, soccer fans, families, local and international soccer beach players and other stakeholders together in an atmosphere of relaxation, excitement and bonding which are very important to healthy living and nation building. This tournament has become one of the most exciting events not just this festive season but during the year’’. ‎

Visitors to the FCMB Fanzone got a chance to participate in different games and contests, taking home a variety of gifts and exciting freebies.

In addition, the Bank treated guests and customers that attended the fiesta to a VIP treatment at its hospitality lounge. This included thrilling performances by popular A-List Nigerian artistes Falz and Simi, fashion show by the models of Kinabuti Fashion and various dance performances.

Among the dignitaries that registered their presence at the lounge were the Special Adviser on Sports to the Governor of Lagos state, Mr. Anthony Adeyinka; Chairman of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Deji Tinubu; Special Adviser on Education, Mr. Fela Bank-Olemoh; former Executive member of FIFA, Dr. Amos Adamu and President General of Nigeria Football Supporters Club, Alhaji Rafiu Ladipo.

FCMB also hosted former football stars like Victor Ikpeba, Mutiu Adepoju, Aloy Agu, Ifeanyi Udeze as well as top celebrities at the lounge.

Other highlights of this year’s COPA Lagos competition included a celebrity match, a fashion show and a concert with performances from top rated artistes.

Highlights of the event are captured in pictures below...

CHELSEA SET UNBEATEN RUN IN EPL

Chelsea’s 1-0 win over West Brom extended the Blues’ winning run to nine games, the fifth time the club have won nine or more games in a row, which is also a new Premier League record.A single goal by Diego Costa was enough to give Antonio Conte’s side victory and moves them three points clear at the top of the table.

The Blues have not dropped points since being beaten by Arsenal back in September, a run that has included victories over champions Leicester, Manchester United, Tottenham and Manchester City.

Snowhite: A poem for my wife Precious Chikwendu - Femi Fani-Kayode

The former minister wrote a beautiful poem for his wife, Precious. Read below...

From the hills of Ohafia and the valleys of Abriba comes you that makes me smile. From the forests of Umahia and the lush green fields of Nanka comes you that brings me joy. From the eastern shores of our nation where stars shine brightly and from whence comes men whose spirits cannot be broken comes you that gives me hope.
From the lineage of those who dare to believe and from the stock of those who soar like eagles comes you that creates new beginnings. God brought you my way and has given me a new lease of life. What a gift you are- not just to me but also to humanity. Your star shall shine from generation to generation.

Your strength and confidence shall speak for you all the days of your life. Your talents shall open every door that you seek to enter. Your beauty: every radiant and everlasting- shall shake the very foundations of humanity and move even the hardest of hearts. You are Snowhite and you shall remain as white as snow from beginning to end. Your sun shall never set and God’s light, not darkness, shall follow you all the days of your life. You are not just the Queen of Pageants but the Queen of the Ages.

From generation to generation humanity shall testify of your kindness, your love and your good works. That is your destiny and that is your portion. Let not the storms of life ever cause you to give up or forget it. With you there is hope- you are Snowhite: the one that makes me smile and brings me joy.

76 people confirmed kiled in plane crash carrying Brazilian footballers

 

76 people including Brazilian footballers have been confirmed killed in the passenger plane that crashed early this morning (Nigerian time). The plane was carrying 81 people including Brazilian international footballers, (Chapecoensea football club), their technical team, media personel and others and were on their way from Bolivia to Columbia for a football match when it crashed. Five people are said to have survived.

The plane was chattered in Bolivia from a small airline. The cause of the crash has not been confirmed yet though initial report claimed it was lack of fuel...

"Y'all still have to work but I'm happily retired" - Floyd Mayweather mocks people making fun of his literacy skills with N100m cheque

Retired super rich ex boxer, Floyd Mayweather, took to social media this morning to mock people who criticize his lifestyle and literacy skills . Revealing that he has safely invested hundreds of millions of dollars that is still untouched, Mayweather wrote:

"Gotta love these backseat drivers so worried about another man's legacy instead of trying to write their own. Ultimately, I will always have the last laugh. This is just one of my many checks, a cool $100,000,000.00 that I still have every dime of. Y'all still have to work however, I'm happily retired. At the end of the day, it's them Benjamin Franklins that matter to me, so the jokes on you. I've made smart investments, sorry for those who thought that I couldn't read, write, or count. Y'all call them watches, I call them time pieces. Y'all call them boats, I call them yachts. Y'all call them houses, I call them mansions. Y'all charter jets and we own jets. #TMT"

Photos: Layole Oyatogun looked stunning as the host of Eloy Awards 2016

 Media personality and Actress Layole Oyatogun hosted the 8th edition of the Eloy Awards Sunday. She wore two beautiful dresses, a black bedazzled dress by designer Tubo and a transformer jumpsuit by Elegante by Tiannahstyling. Which is your favourite look? More photos after the cut..

THE FSLL OF OYO AND THE SPREAD OF CIVIL WAR IN YORUBA LAND IN (1700 TO 1851)

If the history of the oyo empire in the 17th century was charactized by unstable government in which  one (ALAFIN) after another was rejected by the people, the 18th centuries marked the height of her conquest  over♘ neigbouring states .By the end of centuries,