Many music lovers in Africa never cease to debate who is the richest between Wixkid and Davido who have dominated the African music industry for over a decade.
This argument has existed for a long time among the fans of the duo singers as many see them as music rivals.
Even music lovers who are not fans of any of the two singers join their fans to engage in this controversial topic.
Davido loyal fans believe without a doubt; that the music executive is the richest while Starboy lovers also argue without a doubt that their music icon is the richest.
Who is the richest between Wizkid and Davido? That’s the question that begs for an answer.
Wizkid was first signed by a music record label, Empire Mates Entertainment, (EME) in 2009 and it brought him into the limelight after he released his song titled “Holla at Your Boy”.
Wizkid Starboy Entertainment Record Label
In March, 2013, Wizkid established his label Starboy Entertainment parting with Empire Mates Entertainment, (EME)
The list of current and former Starboy signed artiste
- Legendury Beatz (Uzezi & Okiemute Oniko)
- L.A.X., R2bees
- Mr Eazi
- Efya
- Terri
Wizkid’s Biography
Wizkid is a Nigerian singer and songwriter who is recognized internationally and he’s earned a top spot in the music industry. He’s decorated as the most revolutionary Afro-pop artists of the modern era.
Wikid’s Family and Parents
He was birthed into a family of 12 to Alhaji Muniru Olatunji Balogun and Mrs. Jane Dolapo.
Alhaji Muniru, Wizkid’s father hailed from Lagos. His father is a practicing Muslim while his mother is a Pentecostal Christian.
Schools Wizkid Attended
Wizkid attended Ijebu Ode Grammar School, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. He proceeded to the University of Lagos and graduated in 2009.
He also got admitted into Lead City University to International Relations but he dropped out of the school to concentrate on his music career. He made this disclosure known in an interview he granted two years ago.
Wizkid Awards
Wizkid has received several awards for his music both in Nigeria and overseas. The awards below are categorized into two: Personal Awards and Award for his songs. They include:
Personal Awards
- Promising Artist of the Year, Dynamix All Youths Awards, 2010
- Best New Male Artiste, City People Entertainments Awards, 2011
- Best New Act of the Year, Nigeria Entertainment Awards, 2011
- Artiste of the Year, Dynamix All Youth Awards, 2011
- Best African Art, Music of Black Origin, 2011
- Best Pop/R&B Artist of the Year, Nigeria Entertainment Award, 2012
- Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year, The Headies 2012
- Artist of the Year, The Headies, 2012
- Best International Act Africa, BET Awards, 2012
- Musician of the Year, The Future Awards, 2012
- Musician of the Year (Male), Nigeria Entertainment Awards, 2013
- African Artist of the Year, Ghana Music Awards, 2013
- Male Artist of the Year, Nigeria Entertainment Awards, 2015
- African Artist of the Year, Ghana Music Awards, 2016
- African Artist of the Year, African Pride Awards, 2016
- Best West African Artist, Music of Black Origin (MOBO), 2017
- Artiste of the Year, Music of Black Origin (MOBO), 2017
- Best International Artist, Music of Black Origin (MOBO), 2017
Awards For his Songs
- Next Rated, ‘Holla at Your Boy’, The Headies, 2011
- Best Album of the Year ‘Superstar’, Nigeria Entertainment Awards, 2012
- Best Group Video of the Year ‘Slow Down’ R2Bees featuring Wizkid, 4syte TV Music Video Awards, 2013
- Most Gifted Video of the Year ‘Azonto’ Channel O Music Video Awards, 2013
- Hottest Single of the Year ‘Pull Over’ Nigeria Entertainment Awards, 2014
- Most Gifted Duo/Group ‘Pull Over’ Kcee featuring Wizkid, Channel O Music Video Awards, 2014
- Best Recording of the Year ‘Ojuelegba’, The Headies 2015
- Best R&B/Pop Album ‘Ayo’ The Headies 2015
- Album of the Year ‘Ayo’ The Headies 2015
- Hottest Single of the Year, ‘Ojuelegba’ Nigeria Entertainment Award, 2015
- Video of the Year ‘Ojuelegba’ African Muzik Magazine Awards, 2015
- Song of the Year, ‘Ojuelegba’ African Muzik Magazine Awards, 2015
- Top Streaming Song, Billboard Music Award, 2016
- Top R&B Song, Billboard Music Award, 2016
- Top R&B Collaboration, Billboard Music Award, 2016
- Song of the Year, ‘Come Closer’ African Music Award (AFRIMA), 2017
- BET Award, Hers Award, 2020
Wizkid Endorsement Deals
Wizkid’s value which has increased overtime has profited him in many, getting him a lot of endorsements and business deals. Therefore, increasing his net worth and putting him in the top spot on the list of richest musicians in Africa.
Wizkid Endorsement of Pespsi
Part of the endorsement he signed is a one-year endorsement deal with Pepsi which is worth about $350,000.
This made him travel alongside Tiwa Savage for a commercial shoot for the brand in 2012. After the expiration of the contract, it was renewed for another two years.
Wizkid Endorsement Deals with Mtn
On the 28th of May, 2013, a year after he signed an endorsement deal with Pepsi, Wizkid again signed a one-year deal with Nigeria Global Communication giant, MTN Nigeria.
Wizkid Mtn endorsement deal is worth the estimated sum of $115,000
Wizkid Endorsement Deals with Guinness
On October 3, 2013, he signed another endorsement deal with Guinness for the Guinness World Of More concert in Victoria Island, Lagos. The event was held on November 3, same year.
Wizkid with America Vodka Company, Ciroc
Wizkid signed a major deal with American Vodka Company, Ciroc. On July 29, 2018, Wizkid announced the big announcement deal with top Vodka, Ciroc with the words, “Movement, my people.
Wizkid Puma’s endorsement deal is worth the estimated sum of $1 million
Wizkid with America Vodka Company, Globacom
In 2015, he went on to sign a deal with another Nigeria Communication Giant, Globacom for a worth of N128 million.
Wizkid Endorsement Deals with Nike
In 2017, Wizkid collaborated with Nike to produce the Starboy Jersey Collection. Wizkid got an extension deal with Nike after entering a five-year deal with the Nigerian Football Federation in 2018.
Wizkid Nike endorsement deal is worth the estimated sum of $10,000
Wizkid Endorsement Deals with Puma
Wizkid signed another endorsement with German design Company Puma in 2020. The singer became an ambassador of the new JD x Puma Suede Classics campaign.
His new album, Made in Lagos dropped in early 2020 and earned him the ambassadorship, making him the new JD x Puma Suede Classics campaign.
Wizkid Endorsement Deals with UBA
On the 8th of August, UBA finalized talks with Wizkid as he joined the UBA group as a Brand Ambassador, making it another endorsement deal for him
Wizkid UBA endorsement deal is worth the estimated sum of $3 million
Wizkid Houses
The afrobeat star is said to own a mansion in Lekki, another mansion in Los Angeles, California, US, one in Ghana and another one in Surulere.
Wizkid House in Loss Angels
Wizkid in 2016 purchased a new mansion worth 5 million dollars in Los Angeles, United State.
Wizkid House in Ghana
Wizkid House in Ghana is situated in Ada in the Greater Accra region of Ghana. The music star get to his house in Accra when he wants to ease his mind and relax, he has a yacht and jet ski sitting on the river, waiting to take him to the high seas to reflect.
Wizkid private jet.
Wizkid in 2016, acquired a private jet at a sum of $40 million. This makes him one of the youngest private jet owners in Nigeria.
Davido’s Biography
David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is a Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Davido became famous after releasing “Dami Duro”, the second single from his debut studio album Omo Baba Olowo. In 2012,
Davido’s Family and Parents
He was born into a family of 5 to Business Mongol, Adedeji Adeleke and the late Veronika Adeleke. Davido is the youngest of five siblings and his father’s second-born son.
Schools Wizkid Attended
He attended the British International School in Lagos, Nigeria, and at the age of 16, he moved back to the US to study business administration at Oakwood University in Alabama.
Wizkid Awards
Davido has received several awards for his music both in Nigeria and overseas. The awards below are categorized into two: Personal Awards and Award for his songs. They include:
Personal Awards
- Best Newcomer Award, Kora Awards, 2012
- Best International Act: Africa, BET Awards, 2014
- Promising Youth Artist, Dynamix All Youth, 2011
- Best Male West African, African Muzik Magazine Awards, 2014
- Artists of the Year, African Muzik Magazine Awards, 2014
- Best Male Artiste of the Year, MTV Africa Music Awards, 2014
- African Artiste of the Year, Ghana Music Awards, 2014
- Musician of the Year (Male), City People Entertainments Awards, 2014
- Artiste of the Year, The Headies, 2018
- Artiste of the Year, The Headies, 2014
- Hip Hop World Revelation, The Headies, 2013
- Next Rated, The Headies, 2012
- Male Artist of the Year, Nigeria Entertainment Awards, 2014
- Best Pop/R&B Artist of the Year, Nigeria Entertainment Awards, 2013
- Best New Act of the Year, Nigeria Entertainment Awards, 2012
Song Awards and Recognitions
- Music Video of the Year Aye’ Ben TV Awards, 2014
- Song of the Year, ‘Back When’ Dynamix Youth, 2011
- Most Gifted Newcomer Video of the Year, ‘Dami Duro’ Channel O Music Video Awards, 2012
- Best Afro Pop Video ‘Aye’ Nigeria Music Video Awards, 2014
- Song of the Year Aye’ The Headies 2014
- Song of the Year and Best Pop Single, ‘If’ The Headies 2018
- Best R&B/Pop Album ‘Omo Baba Olowo’, The Headies 2013
- Hottest Single of the Year Dami Duro’ Nigeria Entertainments Awards, 2012
- Best Collaboration ‘Gallardo’ Runtown featured Davido, Nigeria Entertainments Awards, 2014
- Hottest Single of the Year, ‘Aye’ Nigeria Entertainments Awards, 2014
- Best Collabo of the Year ‘Carolina’ Saucekid featured Davido, 2012
- Bes.t Video by a New Artist (Live beats Choice) ‘Dami Duro’ Nigeria Entertainments Awards, 2012
Davido’s Endorsement Deals
Davido’s value which has increased over time has profited him in many, getting him a lot of endorsements and business deals. Therefore, increasing his net worth and putting him in the top spot on the list of richest musicians in Africa.
Davido Endorsement Deal With Martell Blue Swift
Nigerian music megastar, David Adeleke, better known as Davido has secured another big bag as he partners with Martell as their new standout swift.
Davido Martell Blue Swift endorsement deal is worth the estimated sum of $ 5 million.
Davido Endorsement Deal With Pepsi
In 2016, Davido Bagged 2 Year Endorsement Deal with Pepsi
Davido Pepsi deal is worth the estimated sum of N100 million
Davido Endorsement Deal With Travelbeta
Davido Endorsement Deal With Mtn
Davido Endorsement Deal With Infinix
Davido Endorsement Deal With Sony Music
Davido Endorsement Deal With Pampers
Davido Endorsement Deal With Close-Up
Davido Endorsement Deal With 1xbet
Who is the Richest Between Wizkid and Davido
According to the 2024 Forbes list, Wizkid’s net worth is $21million while Davido’s net worth is $25million. With this, Davido is richer than Wizkid.