Forbes Top 10 Most Bankable African Artists

Channel O Africa, in association with Forbes Africa, presents a list of the Top 10 Most Bankable African Artists as of September 2013. 

The list was determined by several key factors including, but not limited to, other business ventures and current endorsement deals. Check out the full list below.

1. Akon – CEO of Konvict Music, opened doors with other African artists.

2. Don Jazzy – Producer, CEO Mavin Records, Influential producer, MTN, Samsung and Loyal Milk endorsement. D’Banj, Kanye West, Beyonce and Jay Z on production credit.

3. P-Square – Music Duo, Featured on Forbes Africa twice, sold out concert, presidential guest in at least 5 African countries.

4. D’banj – Music Artist, International music brand, GO D Music deal, Sony Entertainment deal.

5. Wizkid – Music Artist, EME artist, Starboy CEO, affiliation with Disturbing London, several international collaboration, highest paid Pepsi ambassador in Africa, ambassador of MTN.

6. 2Face Idibia – Music Artist, 10 million disc and at least 7 million digital sale, multiple ambassador, one campaign… associated with Guinness, Haven Homes, Airtel Worldwide and philanthropist – 2face foundation.

7. Anselmo Ralph – Music Artist, Samsung and Coca Cola ambassador, Angola prince, Perfume line, clothing label, multi million dollar tour bus, Sony artist.

8. Sarkodie -Rapper, Presidential youth ambassador Ghana, Sark clothing, Samsung ambassador, fan milk Ghana.

9. Ice Prince – Music Artist, Six million downloads, 2 studio owner, one foundation member, Plug N Play ambassador, Zamani foundation.

10. Banky W – Music Artist, Co owner EME, Samsung Ambassador, Philanthropist, multiple award winners.