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Wizkid's net worth makes him one of the richest musicians in Nigeria. Up to expectations as an international star, Wizkid cars are nowhere else to be found in the country. Check out his flamboyant lifestyle and discover his car collection, houses, and private jet!
Starboy. Who is
Wizkid?
Wizkid
is one of Nigeria's biggest hip hop stars, as well as the richest musicians in
Nigeria.
With
wealth and fame in equal measure, it's no wonder he lives a life only a few
dare dream of. The young man enjoys a glamorous life of parties, girls, awards,
cars, and mansions.
Wizkid net
worth, cars, and houses have become as much a
part of Naija pop culture as Zakky Adze's torchlight or Phyno's vandyke
beard. See more of the life of this Nigerian music star in this article brought
to you by Naijauto.com.
Wizkid's net worth in
2020
Everybody agrees the starboy is rich. How rich though is the
question? In 2018 and 2019, Forbes profiled Wizkid as the number one on the
list of the richest musicians in Nigeria. Wizkid has
an estimated net worth of $30 million, equivalent to around ₦11.69 billion
(May 2020).
Besides royalties
and performances, the “Oluwa Lo Ni” sensation makes money as a record label
executive. Having left E.M.E records, Wizkid founded his own record label
called “Star Boy” records in 2013.
Wizkid
also signed a mouth-watering deal with SONY entertainment.
Endorsements
are a major source of revenue for celebrities. Being a superstar with a
huge following, Wizkid attracts the biggest brand endorsements. Some of
his biggest endorsements include:
·
Pepsi: ₦127 million for a
1-year contract on his 25th birthday
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Glo: ₦120 million for a 2-year
contract
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Dolce & Gabbana: ₦7.2
million just for a catwalk in only 1 Milan show
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Nike: ₦743 million for 5 years
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Wizkid vs Davido, who is
richer?
Fans
of celebrities compare their favorite celebrities with their counterparts. One
person that Wizkid is constantly being compared to is Davido. Just like Wizkid,
Davido is a popular Musician from Nigeria. Although he made his debut long
after Wizkid, Davido has been able to record huge success both locally and
international. He also has a lot of money to match his fame. Who is richer,
however?
1. Wizkid's and
Davido's net worth: Is he the richest artist in Nigeria.
According to information
gathered by Naijauto, currently in 2020, Davido's net worth is $20m or
₦7.79 billion and we know from above that the starboy is estimated at
$30 million or ₦11.69 billion. The two are always on the list of the top
10 richest musicians in Nigeria and
rank 3 and 5 respectively at the moment, December 2020.
2. Is Wizkid richer than
Davido?
Does
the above mean that Wizkid is richer then? Not so fast,
please.
Davido
has always been privileged; he’s from a wealthy background – a privilege
Wizkid didn’t have. Critics claim that his success is a fruit of his
father’s influence – a claim that he constantly refutes. From his early days in
music, he has worked tirelessly, releasing hit after hit.
Like
Wizkid, Davido is a record label executive who owns HKN music. He has exotic
mansions in choice areas home and abroad, owns flashy cars and has many
endorsements. A signee of SONY Entertainment, he has also won numerous awards
and collaborated with many international Musicians. It’s somewhat difficult to
tell who is richer since we can't totally discount Davido's family wealth. Are
the 30 billion claims true?
For
now, though, why don't we go with Forbes and place Davido at a close second to
Wizkid?
Wizkid latest car - Lamborghini Urus (Over ₦101
million)
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A&U Hotel and Suit, 11, Memud Ajani Crescent, Olorunfemi Crescent, off Lasu Road, Omac Bus Stop, Igando, Lagos State
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It's
been a while since the artist updated his garage The last car we saw him unwrap
is a Porsche Panamera in 2013.
The
car was bought just a few days after Wizkid's car accident with his old
Porsche, which left it seriously damaged. However, 2019 is a busy year for the
singer in terms of adorning his garage. There have been some posts about
his Wizkid new car - the Lamborghini Urus. With his net worth, this rumor
is totally believable and we have no reason to doubt it's real.
The Porsche car mentioned
above is worth around ₦15 million, and it's not the most expensive car
this musician owns, of course. The Lamborghini Urus which was
reportedly purchased by Wizkid has an estimated cost of ₦101 million. Over
100 million Naira, I repeat. This whopping amount makes the Lamborghini Urus is Wizkid's most expensive car.
2. Wizkid houses
Like
many celebrities, Wizkid also owns houses. The "Halla at your boy"
singer reportedly has three houses.
Wizkid's new house
There
are many rumors around Wizkid's new house. Some say he has acquired a
$16-million house in Banana Island after seeing his post on Instagram. It's
understandable why people think so. How can our richest artist miss a
place in the best spot of Nigeria? However, this rumor hasn't been confirmed
yet.
An
official new house of this man is a 3-storey mansion in Los Angeles, US, which
reportedly costs between $10 million and $15 million. The building has
cutting-edge devices and a luxuriant swimming pool. The artist apparently
bought this in 2016.
Wizkid's house in Lagos
In
2013 when not so many Nigerian Musicians could afford a lavish lifestyle, the
“Love My Baby” Singer flaunted his very first house which was located in Lekki
- a highbrow area of Lagos. Many stories speculated that the house was in
Banana Island, but it is really located in Lekki. This house is
worth ₦68m.
Nigerians
will always remember the infamous fight involving the Jaiye Jaiye chart-topper
and celebrity Blogger Linda Ikeji in 2016. The latter made an unflattering post
about a quit notice issued to Wizkid to evacuate his house. Wizkid wasn’t
having any of it and lashed out heavily at Linda Ikeji using strong
language. The incident which caused a lot of buzz online was eventually resolved
by the then Police Commissioner of Lagos State.
Wizkid's
Surulere house is worth ₦13m. He is also reported to have built a house
for his parents.
Wizkid house in Los Angeles
Besides
the two mansions in Nigeria, there have been rumors about the houses he acquired
abroad over the years including the one in Los Angeles USA. Some praise his
crib as the best for one of or not the richest Nigerian musician.
3. Wizkid private jet
Does
Wizkid own a private jet? Reports online say Wizkid bought a private jet worth
$40 million or ₦14,400,000,000. One thing is clear: The star has a long
history with private jets, from early on in his career. This helps to keep up
with his schedule.
Wizkid biography
Wizkid
is one of the most popular musicians to come out of Nigeria. Born with a talent
and passion for music, the ambitious chap started singing at the young age of
11. When most kids his age were most concerned about playing, Ayo was already
recording music. His 1st album was a collaborative effort with a
group (Glorious Five) to which he belonged in Church was released about that
time.
The
biography of Wizkid would be incomplete without a mention of E.M.E (Empire
Mates Entertainment), the record label where he started his mainstream musical
career. Wizkid was one of the first acts signed under the then-popular record
label co-owned by fellow Musician Banky W. Shortly after getting on the label,
Wizkid released a single “Holla at Your Boy” a track off his solo album which
was unveiled in the market the following year 2011. The song was widely
received – enjoying massive airplay across the country. Without a doubt, Holla
at Your Boy was the song that brought the Ojuelegba crooner to the limelight.
1. Wizkid's age - How old is
he?
Wizkid
is 30 years old.
2. Wizkid's birthday
Wizkid
was born on July 16, 1990. He was christened Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun.
3. Wizkid's height
Wizkid is 5 ft 4 in tall.
4. Wizkid's hometown
Wizkid
is from Ogun state in Nigeria but was born in Surulere, Lagos.
5. Wizkid's albums
Wizkid
has 3 albums and also a compilation album. He also has 50 singles.
6. Wizkid image
Wizkid
has cultivated the image of a funloving, wealthy flyboy.
In
no time, Wizkid became a household name, headlining the biggest shows in the
country and Wizkid news spreading over the media. His fame began to spread
across the African continent like wildfire. And just when people thought it
couldn’t get better, he became an international sensation.
Wizkid
was already making waves as an indigenous artist long before he started
collaborating with Western artists. He was indeed an international star in his
own right with his song being played by people of diverse races all over the
world. However, his career dived into unchartered territories when he was
featured by Canadian rapper Drake on the immensely popular song “One Dance.”
Following
the release of One Dance, Wizkid was further exposed to the international
market. His fanbase increased as people in many other countries got to know
about him. “One Dance” received won several international awards, making Wizkid
a recipient of coveted awards that most African Musicians dream of.
Conclusion
The celebrity life is one of
glitz and glamor. Stars like Wizkid are adored for their entertainment value. Wizkid net worth, cars, houses, and private jet gives his fans all over
the world more reasons to admire him as a role model. And in comparison with
other famous musicians like Olamide or Davido, Wizkid stills secures his top
rank in the wealth chart!
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