Top 10 Richest Rappers In Africa 2022

African Rappers are notorious for extravagant purchases, big houses and fancy cars, despite the fact that the industry is still emerging on the global stage. Some individuals in the industry have been able to amass fame and fortune for themselves through their talent and consistency. To celebrate and recognize these acts, RNN.NG has complied the top 10 richest rappers in Africa in 2022.

Forbes 10 richest rappers in Africa in 2022

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1. Olamide

Nigeria Rapper, Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as Olamide is the richest rapper in Africa. The  YBNL founder has an estimated net worth of $12 Million and is regarded as the best indigenous rapper on the continent as he raps in Yoruba and English

Olamide began his musical career in 2011, releasing his debut album  Rapsodi as a signee of  Coded Tunes. He has since then released eight additional studio albums, 2 collaborative albums and 1 EP.

As the boss of YBNL nation, he is also responsible for the success of many young artists in the Industry. Some of his proteges include Lil Kesh, Adekunle Gold, Fireboy and many others.

2. Sarkodie

Legendary Ghanian rapper, Sarkodie with an estimated net worth of $11 Million is one of the richest rappers in Africa in 2022. The 36-year old rapper is known for his contribution to the Ghanaian music industry and is hugely considered one of the greatest rappers to come out of the continent.

Sarkodie began his music career as an underground rapper releasing his debut album, Makye in 2009, He has since then released 5 additional studio albums, sealing his status as one of the most successful and greatest rappers to come out of the continent.

His contributions to the African music industry have earned him numerous accolades, including the BET’s Best International Flow artist at the 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards.

3. AKA

Popular South African Rapper, Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, popularly known as AKA, takes 3rd  among the richest rappers in Africa in 2022. He is also on the Forbes list of the richest Musicians in South Africa in 2022 with an estimated net worth of $10 million.

AKA was born and raised in Cape Town, Western Cape, he shot into the limelight after releasing his single “Victory Lap” which was released from his debut studio album, Alter Ego (2011).

He has since then become one of the country’s most successful rappers with 4 studio albums and 1 extended play. According to reports, he is one of South Africa’s most expensive artists to book for performance.

4. Phyno

Phyno is another indigenous rapper from Nigeria making the list of the richest rappers in Africa in 2022, with an estimated net worth of $10 Million. The 35- year-old superstar who doubles as a songwriter and record producer is renowned for rapping in the Igbo language.

Phyno started his music career as a producer in 2003, he however began to identify as a rapper after releasing his debut studio album No Guts No Glory in 2014. He has since released three other studio albums and one collaborative album with Olamide.

One of Phyno greatest contributions to Africa Music is the Phynofest – an Annual  1-day music festival in South East, Nigeria. The festival’s first edition which took place in 2015 saw an attendance of over 12,000 people, while the most recent edition has an attendance of over 50,000 people.

5. Cassper Nyovest

Cassper Nyovest, with an estimated net worth of $8 Million takes fifth place among the richest rappers in Africa in 2022. The 31-year-old rapper is known as the face of rap in South Africa and is often referred to as one of the most successful artists to come out of the country.

He began his career as an entertainer in 2004, after forming a HipHop group called Childhood Gangsta with his friends when he was 13. He then left to join Slow Motion, another group, which he left after he was signed to a record label.

Cassper began to pursue a solo career as a rapper and producer in 2008. He however rose to fame with the release of his debut studio album, Tsholofelo (2014). He has since then released 5 additional studio albums, cementing his status as the face of Rap in South Africa

6. M.I Abaga

Legendary Nigerian Rapper M.I Abaga, with an estimated net worth of $8 million joins the list of the richest rappers in Africa in 2022. The 40-year-old Rapper was the CEO of Chocolate City from 2015 to 2019 and is generally considered the Greatest Of All Time (GOAT) in the Nigerian Rap Industry.

M.I He rose to prominence in 2006 when his song “Crowd Mentality” became popular in Jos, Nigeria. His debut studio album Talk About It was released in 2008. The LP was succeeded by MI 2: The Movie (2010). Four years later, he released The Chairman as his third studio album.  In August 2018 he released his fourth studio album A Study On Self Worth: Yxng Dxnzl.

As earlier stated M.I is considered the GOAT of the Nigerian rap industry, his rapping techniques are sometimes compared with successful international rappers such as Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Jay-Z.  He is also a recipient of numerous awards including the  MTV Africa Music Awards.

7. Ice Prince

Ice prince with an estimated net worth of $7 Million takes eighth place among the richest rappers in Africa in 2022. The chocolate city protege is one of the most successful rappers on the continent. He was the vice president of Chocolate City until he left the label in 2016.

He rose to fame after releasing “Oleku”, one of Nigeria’s most remixed songs of all time. His debut studio album Everybody Loves Ice Prince was released in 2011. He has since then released 4 additional projects and one collaborative album with the chocolate city.

Ice Prince is one of the few Nigerian artists to win a BET award. He was the first African artist to win the award as a solo act.

8. Die Antwoord

Die Antwoord is a South African alternative hip hop group. alternative hip hop group formed in Cape Town in 2008. The group comprises rappers Watkin Tudor “Ninja” Jones and Anri “Yolandi Visser” du Toit, a male/female duo, and producers HITEK5000 and Lil2Hood.

The group with a combined net worth of $5 million makes the list of the richest rappers in Africa in 2022. As one of the most successful Acts in the industry, Ant Diewoord has headlined several international shows and collaborated with a lot of top music producers in the industry.

9. D-black

Ghanaian entertainment mogul, D-black is one of the richest rappers in Africa in 2022, with an estimated net worth of $4.5 Million.  The 35-year-old rapper is also one of the richest musicians in Ghana in 2022. He is the CEO of the record label Black Avenue Muzik, the record label of the year at the 2018 Ghana – Naija Entertainment Awards

D-Black began his musical career in 2009 as an independent artist in the group D-Black & Kwaku T releasing a group album ‘Target Practice’. In 2010 D-Black and his rap partner both went solo. He went on to release three albums (Music, Love and Life, The Revelation, Lightwork’ 1 E.P (Smoke and Mirrors) and 1 mix-tape (Hunger & Thirst) over the years. He has been nominated for numerous awards and won several, including the 2011 BET Awards.

10. Nasty C

South African prodigy, Nasty C concludes the list of the richest rappers in Africa in 2022, with an estimated net worth of $2 Million.  The 25-year-old rapper is arguably the most successful international artist to come out of Africa.

He began his career at the age of 14, releasing his debut mixtape One Kid, a Thousand Coffins in 2012. He released two other projects: L.A.M.E (Levitating Above My Enemies) and Price City before rising to prominence in 2015.

Nasty released his debut album, “Bad Hair” in 2016 and since then registered himself as one of the biggest acts to come out of Africa.

Summary

Recap of the top 10 richest rappers in Africa in 2022

1. Olamide – $12 Million
2. Sarkodie – $11 Million
3. AKA $10 – Million
4. Phyno – $10 Million
5. Cassper Nyovest – $10 Million
6. MI Abaga – $8 Million
7. Die Antwood – $5 Million
8. Ice Prince – $5 Million
9. D-black – $4.5 Million
10. Nasty C – $2 Million