The music industry in Ghana has experienced massive revamp in recent years and many avenues have been created for artistes to enrich themselves.
Today we bring you a list of 10 Musicians in Ghana who have harnessed their talent and turned in into a vehicle to amass huge sums of money.
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In the list below, we capture names, net worth and brief background checks of these outstanding musicians with checks from Forbes–the wold’s trusted ranking organization.
1. Sarkodie
Full name: Michael Owusu Addo
Date of birth: 10th July 1998
Record label: Nedjon Media/SarkCess Music/Duncwills Entertainment
Estimated net worth: $15 million
Rapper Sarkodie stands as one of the most recognized Ghanaian entertainers in the world. The rapper, according to Forbes is the richest musician in Ghana with a net worth of $15 million.
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2. Okyeame Kwame
Full name: Kwame Nsiah Apau
Date of birth: 17th April 1976
Record label: One Mic Entertainment/Firm Bridges Communication
Estimated net worth: $8 million
Okyeame Kwame is recognized as an international hit-maker who is fluent in hip-life, Afro-pop, and Hip Hop music. Born Kwame Nsiah Apau, Okyeame Kwame ranks 2nd position with his wealth portfolio ranging from songwriting, video directing, and entrepreneurship.
3. Shatta Wale
Full name: Charles Nii Armah Mensah
Date of birth: 17th October 1984
Record label: Shatta Movement Records
Estimated net worth: $6.3 million
Undoubtedly one of Ghana’s biggest reggae-dancehall artists in Ghana, ShattaWale who was formerly known as Bandana hold third position on the list. Shatta Wale also doubles as an actor with several debuts in Ghanaian movies. Charles Nii Armah Mensah holds one of the biggest fanbase in the country.
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4. Becca
Full name: Rebecca Akosua Acheampomaa Acheampong
Date of birth: 15th August 1984
Record label: EKB records
Estimated net worth: $6.2 million
Becca is the only female rocking shoulders with the males in the top 10. She is one of the most influential musicians in Ghana who has signed an endorsement deal with the EKB record label.
5. R2Bees
Full name: Faisal Hakeem and Rashid Mugeez
Date of birth: Unknown
Record label: R2Bees Entertainment
Estimated net worth: $6 million
Music group R2Bees breaks the list in half at 5th position. The Ghanaian music duo from Tema is made up of two cousins known as Faisal Hakeem and Rashid Mugeez R2Bees is famed for its creativity in hip-hop, hiplife, and Afrobeat genres.
6. Daddy Lumba
Full name: Charles Kwadwo Fosu
Date of birth: 29th September 1964
Record label: Tams Records/ Krew Media Hype Productions/ Lumba Productions
Estimated net worth: $6 million
Iconic Highlife musician Daddy is one of the greatest musicians in the country with monster hits to his credit. He has released and performed uncountable music shows and concerts in Ghana and across other parts of the world.
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7. Stonebwoy
Full name: Livingstone Etse Satekla
Date of birth: 5th March 1988
Record label: Zylofon Music/ Burniton Music Group
Estimated net worth: $6 million
Stonebwoy released his first single while still in high school. The award winning musician groomed his talent by joining numerous music contests. Stonebwoy has grown to become a global brand and has even won the BET award for the Best Musician.
8. Reggie Rockstone
Full name: Reginald Yaw Asante Ossei
Date of birth: 11th April 1964
Record label: Kassa Records Label
Estimated net worth: $5 million
He is a famous Ghanaian musician, singer, and songwriter. Tagged as grandpapa of Hiplife, Reggie Rockstone is one of the pioneers of hiplife in Ghana.
9. Fuse ODG
Full name: Nana Richard Abiona
Date of birth: 2nd December 1988
Record label: 3Beat Records
Estimated net worth: $4 million
Fuse ODG has collaborated with Damien Marley, Sean Paul, Itz Tiffany, Wande Coal, Major Lazer, Sarkodie, Nyla, Dawn ODG, and Wyclef Jean and other international acts. He owns a 3Beat record company.
10. Tinny
Full name: Nii Addo Quaynor
Date of birth: 19th January 1982
Record label: Kankpe Records
Estimated net worth: $2.3 million
Tinny began his career at the tender age of eight by singing and rapping at parties and funfairs. The Ghanaian rapper has been active for almost twenty years. He was already a public figure before he released his debut album.
SOURCE: GhanaCelebrities.Com