Highest Paid Nigerian Musicians of 2025

In a year where Afrobeats continued its global takeover, Nigerian artists didn’t just break records — many redefined what it means to earn as a musician in Africa, thanks to sprawling international tours, billboard-topping streams, and lucrative brand deals. 

Burna Boy — $17.5 M

• Topped the list with huge international tour revenues & brand deals.

Wizkid — $17.1 M

• Strong concert fees, streaming dominance & domestic hits. 

Davido — $13.5 M

• Big tour earnings + major endorsements. 

Rema — $7.2 M

• Global festivals + high booking fees. 

Asake — $6.5 M

• Independent releases + international shows.

Tems — $4.5 M

• High-value festival gigs & brand partnerships. 

Ayra Starr — $3.4 M

• Major tours & streaming + corporate deals. 

Omah Lay — $2.6 M

• Strong streams + European festival bookings. 

BNXN (Buju) — $2.3 M

• Frequent international shows and strong streaming. 

Seyi Vibez — $2.2 M

• Independent streaming success and cult-status live shows. 

Honorable mentions who also posted big earnings (not in the top 10 public list): Flavour, Tiwa Savage, Kizz Daniel, Ruger, and CKay.

Source: Pulse Nigeria