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O and Forbes Africa yesterday Sunday September 1 presented their list
of the top 10 most bankable African artists. The list is based on artist
sales, endorsement value,
popularity, show rates, awards, YouTube views, investment, influence,
appearance in
newspapers, social media presence, and appearance on LIB! Hehe - joking
about the last part. See the full list below:
Continue to see the remaining five.1. Akon – CEO of Konvict Music, opened doors with other African artiste.2. Don Jazzy – Producer. CEO Mavin Records, influential producer, MTN, Samsung and Loya Milk endorsement. D’Banj, Kanye West, Beyonce and Jay Z on production credit.3. P-Square – Music Duo. Featured on Forbes Africa twice, sold out concert, presidential guest in at least 5 African countries.4. D’Banj – Music Artiste. International music brand, GO D Music deal, Sony Entertainment deal.5. Wizkid – Music Artiste. EME artiste, Starboy CEO, affiliation with Disturbing London, several international collaboration, highest paid Pepsi ambassador in Africa, ambassador of MTN.
