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Who Is Richer Between Davido And Wizkid


There’s no doubt that the Nigerian music industry has exploded in the last few years. There have been many controversies surrounding the richest musicians in Nigeria. While some of the wealthiest celebrities have been featured on TV and in the media, there has been no definitive list of who is richer between Davido and Wizkid. The only way to determine this is to compare their net worth.

The truth about the actual net worth of a celebrity is complicated to determine. In fact, there are no legal requirements to disclose a celebrity’s net worth. However, there are some techniques that can be used to estimate the net worth of a celebrity. The best way to calculate a celebrity’s net worth is to look at how many followers they have on social media.

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In Nigeria, there are two famous faces that have been at the forefront of the music industry for years now. They’re both equally talented, but which one has made more money? We’ll find out in this post.

Overview of Davido and Wizkid:

Davido

Davido, with the original name, David Adedeji Adeleke, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and fashion designer. He was born in Ibadan, Nigeria, but raised in Lagos. When he was in grade school, he moved to Canada with his family. He grew up in Toronto, where he developed an interest in music. Before becoming a successful recording artist, he worked as a store clerk, bouncer, and pizza delivery driver. In 2012 he released a great debut album called “Omo Baba Olowo“.

In 2015, he released his second studio album, “The Baddest.” In 2016, he released his third studio album, “Son of Mercy.” In 2019, he released his fourth studio album, “A Good Time.” In addition to working with other musicians and artists, he has collaborated with Drake, Wizkid, 2 Chainz, Sia, and Rihanna.

David is a member of the music group Davido and the supergroup Blackface. He has also produced and composed songs for other artists, including Wizkid, Davido, Don Jazzy, Stonebwoy, Phyno, and Flavour. David is best known as the founder of the popular African music label, Africa Magic.

Wizkid

Wizkid is a Nigerian-born musician, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and visionary. He was born Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun in Lagos, Nigeria, on July 16, 1990. His father, Alhaji Muniru Olatunji Balogun, was a successful businessman who worked with the government to secure him a scholarship to study at the prestigious United World College in New York.

He started out in 2011 with the release of his first mixtape ‘Superstar.’ This was followed by ‘Ayo’ in 2014 and ‘Sounds from the Other Side’ in 2018. He makes music that is highly like Drake and Jay-Z’s music. His style of music is very upbeat and energetic, with a heavy emphasis on the vocals. His lyrics are full of emotion, and he often uses metaphors and similes to get across his messages.

How to calculate the wealth of a celebrity

Step 1: Find out what they own: If you know a celebrity, you can find out what they own by looking it up online. You can find their net worth on sites like Celebrity Net Worth, Celebrity Big Spender, and other sites.

Step 2: Calculate the value of their assets: Once you have their net worth, you can calculate the value of their assets. By multiplying their net worth by the value of their assets, you can figure it out.

Step 3: Add it all up: Add up everything you found. If you don’t know the value of something, you can look it up online.

Step 4: Repeat steps 1-3 for every celebrity: Keep going until you’ve calculated the wealth of every celebrity.

Davido’s Net Worth

In 2017, Davido was listed as the richest African musician in the world, with a net worth of $70 million. However, in 2022, his net worth is $10 Million. While the year proceeds and as Davido come up with great hits, it is assumed that this current net worth could spike up to roughly $120 Million by the end of the year.

Wizkid’s Net Worth

As at 2017, Wizkid had $4 million net worth, which still reoccurred in 2022. However, this time, he had an average of $300,000+ annual income.

Who is more successful between Davido and Wizkid?

There is no easy answer to this question, as both Davido and Wizkid have had tremendous success in their musical careers. However, if we compare the two artists based on their achievements, Davido is slightly more successful than Wizkid. For instance, Davido has won more awards (including a BET Award and an MTV Africa Music Award), and he has also achieved greater commercial success with his music, especially with his 2016 album “Views.” Nevertheless, both artists are immensely talented and have accomplished a great deal in their careers.

Conclusion

Seeing that Davido has a higher Net Worth than Wizkid, you can conclude that Davido is the richest. These mediums for evaluating who is the richest between Davido and Wizkid could change over time as more ideal ways come up. However, you now know the richest artist in Nigeria from 2017 till 2022.

In addition to being the richest artist in Nigeria, Davido is also one of the most influential and biggest artists in the country. He is very popular in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the US. He is also the only Nigerian artiste that has a number one hit on Spotify.

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