No doubt that the DJs are one of the most patronized sectors in Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
Being a Dj is now one of the professions bringing in cool money. DJs can be called to any event ranging from weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, and every other celebration you can think of.
Top 10 Richest DJ In Nigeria
Years ago, Disc Jokey wasn’t considered one of the coolest businesses in Nigeria, as people consider Disc Jokers lazy hustlers only play from parties to parties. But now, considering the net worth of the richest DJs in Nigeria, the Disc jockey is no longer underrated as prominent musicians usually hire Disc jockeys as hypemen.
1. DJ Xclusive (Net Worth: $2 million)
Obviously the wealthiest DJ in Nigeria. Rotimi Alakija (aka DJ Xclusive) was born in the United Kingdom.
DJ Xclusive has featured several Nigerian celebrities ranging from Timaya, Wizkid, Kiss Daniel, and more. He doesn’t only limit his career to being a Disc jockey, but he also extended into the music industry, as he has released several songs featuring prominent Nigerian musicians.
DJ Xclusive’s net worth is estimated to be $2 million, and he has many endorsement offers.
2. DJ Neptune (Net Worth: $1.1 million)
DJ Neptune is another famous Nigerian DJ born in the united states. DJ Neptune, whose real name is Imohiosen Patrick, was born to Edo Parents.
To Neptune, disc jocking is too easy. He has an estimated net worth of $1.1 million, and this made him 2d after Xclusive.
3. DJ Humility (Net Worth: $900,000)
Benedict Afagbe popularly knows as DJ Humility, is certainly considered one of Nigeria’s most rated and richest DJs in Nigeria presently.
His blending prowess is exceptional, especially on hip-hop and rap songs. DJ Humility has been nominated for various Nigerian awards because of his Jokey skills.
Born in the united states of America, Humility’s net worth is estimated at $900,000, making him one of the richest DJs in Nigeria.
4. DJ Spinall (Net Worth: $850,000)
Sodamola Oluseyi Desmond, aka DJ Spinall, is an award-winning DJ born and brought up in Lagos.
DJ Spinall is a Pepsi and Smirnoff Ice drink logo ambassador, and his net worth is estimated at $850,000.
5. DJ Baddo (Net Worth: $800,000)
DJ Baddo is, no doubt, one of the famous and wealthiest disc jockeys in Nigeria. DJ Badoo, whose real name is Godfrey Egbe, was born and brought up in Lagos, but he is a native of Edo state.
DJ Baddo is a music promoter, producer, Jokey, and blogger. Like Dj Neptune and Xclusive, DJ Baddo has collaborated with many hip-hop artists in Nigeria, including Terry G, Skales, Seriki, Jaywon, Durella, and Samba.
According to Forbes, his estimated net worth is $800,000.
6. DJ Cuppy (Net Worth: $750,000)
Being the daughter of a billionaire business mogul, Dj Cuppy is the richest female DJ in Nigeria and the 5th Richest DJs in Nigeria.
DJ Cuppy, whose real name is Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, is a graduate of Business and Economics and a master’s degree holder in music.
She released her company, Red Velvet Music Group, in 2014 and since then has got some endorsement deals with the likes of Pepsi and other brands using her as their ambassador.
Cuppy’s, who recently featured Zlatan in “gelato,” has an estimated net worth of $750,000.
7. DJ Jimmy Jatt (Net Worth: $700,000)
Cool DJ Jimmy Jatt is the seventh on our list of the richest DJs in Nigeria and one of the country’s highest-paid DJs.
Born in 1966, Oluwaforijimi Jimmy Adewale started as a rapper before becoming Disc Jokey.
DJ Jimmy Jatt has a combined tape titled “The Definition” with “Stylee,” which earned him a nomination at Channel O Music Video Awards. The mixtape featured Mode nine, 2Baba, and ElaJoe rap.
DJ Jimmy has received many awards as a DJ, and his estimated net worth is $700,000.
8. DJ Caise (Net Worth: $550,000)
DJ Caise, whose real name is Derin Phillips, is a skilled DJ with a degree in music, economics, and a Master’s degree in Finance, which he obtained at the University of Reading, England.
Presently, DJ Caise has an estimated net worth of $550,000.
9. DJ Lambo (Net Worth: $500,000)
Like DJ Cuppy, Olawunmi Okerayi, popularly known as DJ Lambo, is another wealthy Nigerian woman DJ who is doing quite well in the music industry.
Before she became famous as a DJ, she worked at Raypower 100.5 FM. DJ Lambo became popular as a DJ after winning the City People Entertainment Awards in 2016.
DJ Lambo has an estimated net worth of $500,000.
10. DJ Sose (Net Worth: $400,000)
Thomas Amar-Aigbe, aka DJ Sose, is another wealthy Nigerian DJ. He was born to a Nigerian father who hails from Edo and a Hungarian mom who lives in Ibadan.
DJ Sose revealed that the “Sose” in his name means “undergo witness.” He has an estimated net worth of $400,000.
Here you have it, the list of the top 10 richest DJs in Nigeria.
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