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10. Seyi Shay
Seyi Shay is the 10th richest female musician in Nigeria in 2022. She is an R&B singer, songwriter, recording artiste, stage performer and a model. She was born on 21st December 1985 in Tottenham, London in the United Kingdom.
She is currently 36 years old. She grew up in a religious setting family. Seyi Shay attended Command High School in Maryland, Lagos, Nigeria. After which she went back to London in United Kingdom to complete her university studies. Her interest in music was influenced by members of her household. Seyi Shay started singing and performing at the age of 14 years old and today she is a global venture. Seyi Shay currently has an estimated net worth of $3 million.
9. Waje
Waje is the 9th richest female musician in Nigeria in 2022. She is an R&B singer, songwriter, vocalist, recording artist and an actress. She was born 1st September 1980 in Akure, Ondo State in the south western part of Nigeria. She is currently 41 years old. Waje started her career as a back-up singer. She is a brand ambassador for GLO and always campaign for them. Her hit single “Don’t Really Have A Heart” topped many music charts in Nigeria. Waje currently has an estimated net worth of $5 million.
8. Omawumi
Omawumi is the 8th richest female musician in Nigeria in 2022. She is an R&B singer, songwriter, recording artiste, stage performer, actress and a model. She was born on 13th April 1982 in Warri, Delta State in the south southern part of Nigeria. She is currently 37 years old. She started her music career in 2007. She rose to fame after emerging the first runner-up in the 2007 West African Idols, a reality TV show that is aimed at discovering new talents in Africa. Omawumi attended Nana Primary School and College of Education Demonstration Secondary School both in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. After which she attended Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma in Edo State, Nigeria and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Law. Omawumi currently has an estimated net worth of $5.4 million.
7. Tems
Tems is the 7th richest female musician in Nigeria in 2022. Tems whose real name is Temilade Openiyi is an R&B singer, songwriter, recording artiste, stage performer, actress and a model. She was born on 11th June 1995 in Ajah, Lagos, Nigeria. She is currently 26 years old. In 2021, she earned two US top 40 entries on the Billboard Hot 100 with her collaboration with Drake on the song “Fountains” and Wizkid with the song “Essence.” She attended Dowen College before proceeding to South Africa for her Tertiary education. Tems currently has an estimated net worth of $6 million.
6. Asa
Asa is the 6th richest female musician in Nigeria in 2022. She is a multitalented singer, songwriter, vocalist and recording artist. Her real name is Bukola Elemide. She rose to prominence when she released her hit single “Eye Adaba” and “Jailer” in 2009. She has so many hit songs and has been described as one of the greatest female act in Nigeria. She currently has a brand endorsement deal with Guaranty Trust Bank worth millions of Naira. Asa currently has an estimated net worth of $6.2 million.
5. Niniola
Niniola is the 5th richest female musician in Nigeria in 2022. Niniola whose full name is Niniola Apata was born on 15th December 1986 in Lagos. She is currently 35 years old. She is a multitalented singer, songwriter, vocalist and recording artist. She participated in the sixth season of Project Fame West Africa in 2013. After releasing her debut single “Ibadi”, she was nominated for Most Promising Act to Watch at the 2015 Nigerian Entertainmnet Awards. She attended Apata Memorial High School and University of Lagos. Niniola currently has an estimated net worth of $7 million.
4. Simi
Simi is the 4th richest female musician in Nigeria in 2022. She is an R&B singer, vocalist, songwriter, recording artiste, stage performer and a model. She was born on 19th April 1988 in Ojuelegba, Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria. She is currently 33 years old. She is the last child in the family of four children. Simi grew up in Lagos as a tomboy before the separation of her parents when she was just 9 years old. After completing her basic education, Simi attended Covenant University in Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication. She started her music career professionally in 2008. Simi currently has an estimated net worth of $7.5 million.
3. Chidinma Ekile
Chidinma Ekile is the 3rd richest female musician in Nigeria in 2022. She is an Afro pop singer, gospel singer, songwriter, recording artist, stage performer and a model. She was born on 2nd May 1991 in Ketu, Lagos State, Nigeria. She is currently 30 years old. She started singing at the age of 6 years old. She is originally from Imo State in the south eastern part of Nigeria. She became famous after winning the MTN Project Fame West Africa in 2010. Her hit single “Kedike” made her a global venture. Chidinma Ekile currently has an estimated net worth of $8 million.
2. Tiwa Savage
Tiwa Savage is the 2nd richest female musician in Nigeria in 2022. She is an Afro pop singer, songwriter, recording artist, stage performer and a model. She was born on 5th February 1980 in Ikeja, Lagos State in the south western part of Nigeria and relocated to United Kingdom at the age of 11 years old. She is currently 41 years old. She is originally from Isale Eko, a small town in Lagos Island, Lagos State, Nigeria.
She is a graduate of Business Administration from the University of Kent in the United Kingdom. Tiwa Savage started her career as a back-up singer for America star Beyonce. She returned to Nigeria and was signed to Mavin Records by Don Jazzy. She has released several hit single and describes herself as the African Bad Girl. Tiwa Savage currently has an estimated net worth of $9 million.
1. Yemi Alade
Yemi Alade is the richest female musician in Nigerian in 2022. She is an Afro pop singer, songwriter, vocalist, recording artiste, stage performer and a model. She was born on 13th March 1989 in Abia State in the south eastern part of Nigeria, but grew up in Lagos State in the south western part of Nigeria. Her father is from Yoruba origin while her mother is from Igbo origin. She is the fifth child in a family of seven children. She attended St Saviour British Primary School and Victory Grammar School both in Lagos, Nigeria.
After which she attended Federal University of Lagos and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography. Yemi Alade became a global venture after the release of her hit single “Johnny” which earned her the award for next Rated at the Headies Awards. Yemi Alade currently has an estimated net worth of $10 million.
