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Unveiling the music industry’s top earners! From rap icons to Afrobeat stars, here are 10 of the richest musicians in Ghana and their net worth in 2024.
Ghana’s music is super popular around the world! In fact, the music streaming market in Ghana is expected to hit an estimated value of a whopping $4.19 million in 2024!
Its mix of different styles and talented artists has made it even more famous. Think of the exciting rhythms of highlife or the catchy Afrobeat sounds; Ghana’s music is a big deal. But these awesome artists aren’t just making great music, they’re also making lots of money. And we all want to know how much!
Therefore, in this blog, we have rounded up 10 of the richest musicians of Ghana and their net worth in 2024. From the award-winning Sarkodie to the hippy Shatta Wale and cousin duo R2Bees, we have included all the famous musical powerhouses of Ghana in our list!
So, let’s dive straight in!
Unveiling the 10 Richest Musicians in Ghana and Their Net Worth 2024
Here’s a list of the Ghanaian musicians who top the charts:
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Sarkodie
Let’s start right from the top with Sarkodie, a hip-hop artist from Tema.
Sarkodie, real name Michael Owusu Addo, came into the limelight with his live rap battles on AdomFM’s Kasahare Level, a weekend rap show. Soon after, he made his debut in the world of music in 2009 with his chart-topping album “Makye.” He went on to release his 30-track album “Rapperholic” in 2012, for which he won the BET Award for Best International Act.
Since then, there’s no stopping him!
Sarkodie Net Worth
Sarkodie’s net worth in 2024 is estimated to be around $15 million.
2. Shatta Wale
The second richest Ghanaian musician on our list is Shatta Wale.
Born as Charles Nii Armah Mensah, he is a famous musician who mixes Reggae and Dancehall. He rose to fame with his song “Dancehall King” for which he won the Artist of the Year award at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards in 2014. He also appeared in Beyonce’s musical film “Black in King”. He’s known not only for his music but also for his outspoken personality.
Shatta Wale Net Worth
Shatta Wale’s net worth is around $11 million as of 2024.
3. Okyeame Kwame
Also known as Kwame Nsiah-Apau, Okyeame Kwame is one of the most famous and richest musicians in Ghana.
He started his career in 1997 with a two-member band called “Akyeame” with Okyeame Kofi. Together they released many songs, before parting ways in 2004. In 2009, Kwame received an award for Artist of the Year at the Ghana Music Awards.
Okyeame Kwame Net Worth
Okyeame Kwame’s net worth is almost $8 million in 2024.
4. Stonebwoy
Stonebwoy’s real name is Livingstone Etse Satekla, and he’s the 4th richest musician in Ghana. He’s known for his Afropop, reggae, and dancehall-style songs.
In 2013, he released his debut album “Necessary Evil” which won him the Artist of the Year and Album of the Year awards at the 2015 Ghana Music Awards.
Stonebwoy has also done tours in Europe, the USA, and Canada, in 2014, 2016, and 2017, respectively, which gained him international recognition.
Stonebwoy Net Worth
Stonebwoy’s estimated net worth is $7 million in 2024.
5. Becca
Becca is a famous Ghanaian songwriter, singer, and actress, born in Kumasi. Her real name is Rebecca Akosua Acheampomaa Acheampong.
She released her debut album “Sugar” in 2007, for which she got 5 nominations in the Ghana Music Awards. Throughout her career, she has received several awards, including 4 Ghana Music Awards and 3 4Syte TV Music Video Awards.
In 2013, she ranked 94 among the 100 Most Influential People in Ghana, according to e.TV Ghana. Moreover, in 2021, she was on the list of the Top 30 Influential Women in Music by 3Music Network.
Becca Net Worth
Becca’s net worth is estimated at $6.8 million, making her the 5th richest musician in Ghana.
6. R2Bees
Another popular duo from Ghana is R2Bees, comprising cousins Faisal Hakeem and Rashid Mugheez.
The duo has been together since childhood and released their first single “Yawa Gal” in 2008. However, it wasn’t until they released their second song “I Dey Mad” in 2010 that they received recognition.
Almost all songs by R2Bees are in their native language Twi and Pidgin, and are a mix of rap, highlife, and reggae.
R2Bees Net Worth
R2Bees net worth in 2024 is estimated to be $6.5 million.
7. Fuse ODG
Nana Richard Abiona aka Fuse ODG is a UK-born Ghanaian Afro-pop, hip-hop, reggae, funk and rock singer. His stage name refers to his music genre, while ODG stands for “Of Da Ground.”
He started his musical career with the song “Antenna” which reached #7 in the UK Singles Chart. One of his most famous songs is “Dangerous Girl” featuring Sean Paul, which made it to the top 3 in the UK Singles Chart.
He has won numerous awards for his songs and videos, including the MOBO Award’s 18th Anniversary for the Best African Act in 2013, and the Best Single, Best Music Video, Best Collab, and Best Artist awards in the Ghana Music Awards.
Fuse ODG Net Worth
As of 2024, Fuse ODG’s net worth is almost $6 million.
8. Daddy Lumba
Ghanaian music legend, Daddy Lumba, also known as Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, has been captivating audiences for 3 decades! Starting at 16, he’s released 33 albums, becoming a Highlife icon. His debut single was “Yeeye Aka Akwantuo Mu,” released in the early 1980s, and currently, he’s working on his 34th album “Nnipa Fon Na Ɛka Nsɛm Fon.”
In 1999, he won 3 awards at the Ghana Music Awards for Best Album, Artist of the Year and the Most Popular Song of the Year.
Daddy Lumba Net Worth
Daddy Lumba’s net worth is $5 million.
9. D-Black
The next richest Ghanaian musician of 2024 is D-Black, also known as Desmond Kwesi Blackmore. He’s a hip-hop and Afrobeat musician from Accra, who rose to fame in 2000 with his album “Target Practice.”
In the year following, he released 3 more albums, “Music, Love, and Life,” “The Revelation,” and “Lightwork.” He won the Music Video of the Year award for his song “Breathe” at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards and African Music Awards, London. Other than this, he also won the Hiphop Song of the Year award for “Get on Da Dancefloor” at the Ghana Music Awards.
D-Black Net Worth
D-Black’s net worth in 2024 is around $4.5 million.
10. Samini
We will round up our list of the top 10 richest musicians in Ghana with Samini.
Emmanuel Andrews Samini, formerly known as Batman Samini and currently known as Samini is a reggae and dancehall musician from Accra.
He released his first album “Dankwasere” in 2004, which was an instant hit! The song “Linda” topped the local charts and won 2 awards at the Ghana Music Awards and the Best African Act at the MOBO Awards in 2006. His second album “Samini” also won 3 awards at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards in 2007 and the African Artist of the Year at The Headies in 2008.
Samini Net Worth
Samini’s net worth is $4 million as of 2024.
That’s a Wrap!
Everyone has a favorite singer, and they want to know all about them! From their debut songs to their families and net worth, fans want to get a scoop of everything.
In this article, we have discussed the achievements of 10 of the richest musicians in Ghana and their net worth. Their dedication, passion, and their influence on the global music scene are truly inspiring.
So, who’s your favorite singer among all these superstars? Let us know in the comments below.
