Richest comedians in Nigeria: They may
be the b*tt of their jokes. They could do anything but be serious. But
they’re no fools. While you smile at home, they are rocking and dancing
Gobe to the banks! From obscurity to fortune, these comedians are the
biggest in the game. They are Nigerian’s top five richest comedians
5. AY Comedian Comedian
Call him a master of the arts. You won’t
be wrong. He’s a lover of taste and distinction- and maybemoney too!
His AY Live annual show fetches him around N160 million. In popular
demand, AY collects between N1 to N2 million per event, while his annual
income is put at N280 million, with a net worth of N800 million, AY can
surely boast of exotic cars and choice properties. Also, his 30 days
in Atlanta has been dubbed the highest grossing Nollywood movie ever.
4. Julius Agwu
He is a genius. No doubt. Book
publishing in Nigeria could be anything but money spinning. But Julius
defied the odds. His book, Jokes Apart fetched him N20 million. A humor
investor, Julius is the CEO of Real Laff entertainment, organizers of
Crack Your Ribs and Laugh for Christ’s Sake. These events bring him N140
million annually. With a performance fee between N2 to N3 million, his
net worth is N1.5 billion, including properties scattered across the
country.
He’s indeed a money making genius.
3. I Go Dye
He’s a UN amba$$ador. But he hardly
banks on that! Beyond thrilling his admirers, I Go Dye is a consummate
businessman. He owns Revamp Construction. Revamp deals in real estate,
property and road construction. His annual take home is between N350 and
N500 million. With a net worth of over N2 billion, I Go Dye is not
done. Not yet. Franstel Bottle water is in the works.
2. Basketmouth
He’s basket mouth, but so is his
business appetite. More than any other Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth
remains the toast of reputable brands in Nigeria. He pockets over N120
million annually from his endorsement deals. He gets N100 million from
his Basketmouth Uncensored show. With an income of over N360 million,
his net worth stands at N2 billion.
1. Ali Baba
All hail the King! A jester
extraordinaire, but a serious businessman too. His Lekki home alone is
valued at over N300 million. Dubbed the father of modern Nigerian
comedy, he’s the delight of politicians and the big boys in Nigeria. His
appearance fee stands between N4 to N5 million per event. And he’s sure
of two events per week: Bringing him to N400 million per annum. With a
net worth of over N3 billion, little wonder he remains the kingmaker of
Nigeria’s comedy industry.
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