See the Top 5 Richest Nigerian Comedians
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
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.
Wow...I need to be a comedienne!... Lol