Richest comedians in Nigeria: They may be the b*tt of their jokes.
They could do anything but be serious. But they’re no fools. While you
smile at home, they are rocking and dancing Gobe to the banks! From
obscurity to fortune, these comedians are the biggest in the game.
They are Nigerian’s top five richest comedians.
5. AY Comedian Comedian
Call him a master of the arts. You won’t be wrong. He’s a lover of
taste and distinction- and maybe money too! His AY Live annual show
fetches him around N160 million. In popular demand, AY collects between
N1 to N2 million per event, while his annual income is put at N280
million, with a net worth of N800 million, AY can surely boast of exotic
cars and choice properties. Also, his 30 days in Atlanta has been
dubbed the highest grossing Nollywood movie ever.
4. Julius Agwu
He is a genius. No doubt. Book publishing in Nigeria could be
anything but money spinning. But Julius defied the odds. His book, Jokes
Apart fetched him N20 million. A humor investor, Julius is the CEO of
Real Laff entertainment, organizers of Crack Your Ribs and Laugh for
Christ’s Sake. These events bring him N140 million annually. With a
performance fee between N2 to N3 million, his net worth is N1.5 billion,
including properties scattered across the country. He’s indeed a money
making genius.
3. I Go Dye
He’s a UN amba$$ador. But he hardly banks on that! Beyond thrilling
his admirers, I Go Dye is a consummate businessman. He owns Revamp
Construction. Revamp deals in real estate, property and road
construction. His annual take home is between N350 and N500 million.
With a net worth of over N2 billion, I Go Dye is not done. Not yet.
Franstel Bottle water is in the works.
2. Basketmouth
He’s basket mouth, but so is his business appetite. More than any
other Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth remains the toast of reputable
brands in Nigeria. He pockets over N120 million annually from his
endorsement deals. He gets N100 million from his Basketmouth Uncensored
show. With an income of over N360 million, his net worth stands at N2
billion.
1. Ali Baba
All hail the King! A jester extraordinaire, but a serious businessman
too. His Lekki home alone is valued at over N300 million. Dubbed the
father of modern Nigerian comedy, he’s the delight of politicians and
the big boys in Nigeria. His appearance fee stands between N4 to N5
million per event. And he’s sure of two events per week: Bringing him to
N400 million per annum. With a net worth of over N3 billion, little
wonder he remains the kingmaker of Nigeria’s comedy industry.
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