Top 10 Richest Comedians in Nigeria 2023 And Their Net Worth

It is now a truth it’s now a indisputable fact that the Nigerian comedy enterprise has a wealth of gold. we have seen comedians go from grass to grace as a result of they dare to make their mark as a part of the enterprise. Whereas it’s reported that the expansion in know-how was the principle trigger behind the expansion of the Nigerian comedy enterprise, there is no such thing as a denying that lots of people who’re concerned within the enterprise are working illegally and privately and solely save their careers by working as comedians on a part-time foundation. In mild of that, we have chosen to current the ten most rich comedians in Nigeria in 2023.

 

Prime 10 Richest Comedians in Nigeria in 2023

 

10. Akpororo

Akpororo has an estimated web value of $125k (N300 Million) and is positioned tenth among the many high 10 richest comedians in Nigeria. His comedy profession started together with his first competitors, the Nationwide Comedy Problem by Opa Williams. He then was capable of win the Calabar space of the competition.

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He additionally took half two occasions throughout Ay’s Open Mic Problem, coming second in his first try and profitable the competition after his second try. He gained fame in 2013 after his efficiency on the “Basket mouth’s Laff and Jam” present and has ever since develop into one of many comics that the nation considers.

Akpororo Dazzles His Super Mum | THISDAYLIVE

 

 

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9. Gordons

Godwin Komone, popularly known as Gordons holds the ninth spot with a web value of $180k (N400 million) The well-known comic was born after the well-known Delta State-based Gospel musical comedy troupe known as D.C Envoy got here into prominence.

Following his entry into the Prominence community, Gordons experimented with a number of tasks earlier than changing into a comedy star. Gordon has since hosted a wide range of comedy reveals within the US and across the World.

Comedian Gordons Escapes Death | Top Celebrities Magazine

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8. Gbenga Adeyinka

It’s believed that the Ogun State-born comic Gbenga Adeyinka with an estimated Internet quantity of N500 Million is positioned eighth among the many high comedy stars in Nigeria for 2022. Gbenga who calls himself”the Grand Comic” of Nigeria (GCON) has one of many first comedians to enter the sphere.

Earlier than his work as a comic, Gbenga was an official within the company affairs division of an engineering firm. He began his profession in leisure as an anchor on a number of TV reveals, after which he stepped into the highlight for his Shine Shine Bobo promo for the ‘Star Sport Present.

 

8. Gbenga Adeyinka

It’s believed that the Ogun State-born comic Gbenga Adeyinka with an estimated {Net Worth} of $250k 9N500 Million) is positioned eighth among the many high 10 richest comic stars in Nigeria for 2022. Gbenga who calls himself”the Grand Comic” of Nigeria (GCON) has one of many first comedians to enter the sphere.

Earlier than his work as a comic, Gbenga was an official within the company affairs division of an engineering firm. He began his profession in leisure as an anchor on a number of TV reveals, after which he stepped into the highlight for his Shine Shine Bobo promo for the ‘Star Sport Present.

Why I don't show off my family on social media –Gbenga Adeyinka

 

 

7. Okey Bakassi

Okey Bakassi, who has an estimated web value of $350k (N800 Million), is the sixth richest comic and the highest comic from Nigeria for 2022. The comic who’s extra extensively identified for his position as an actor fairly than a comic began his skilled profession in Rivers State. On the college the place he based a corporation known as “Theatre Colleagues” to behave and entertain the scholars.

When he graduated from college, Okey relocated to Lagos to pursue a profession in performing which led to his first manufacturing on tv after which he made a splash in Comedy. In recognition of his profitable performing profession in comedy, he acquired named because the Particular Adviser to the Imo State Governor on leisure.

 

OKEY BAKASSI: I arrived Lagos with N750 and dreams - The Nation Newspaper

 

 

6. Bovi

Bovi Ugboma who has an estimated {Net Worth} of $1 million (N700 Million) ranks sixth among the many most profitable comedy stars in Nigeria by 2022. Bovi began his performing profession again in 2007, starring in a Nigeria Sitcom titled Prolonged Household which subsequently registered him as an actor of notice.

He did nevertheless proceed his stand-up profession as a Comic within the yr following and carried out in Nights of a thousand Giggle the most important comedy present within the nation. He carried out his first stand-up comedy present on the well-known Eko conference heart, and since then has been acknowledged among the many high comedians within the Business.

Bovi, D'Banj, others thrill fans in Warri | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News — Nigeria — The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News

 

 

5. Julius Agwu

Taking the fifth place Julius Agwu has a {Net Worth} of $2.5 million (N1 billion). One other pioneer within the subject is within the high 5. Like many others listed on this record began his performing profession however he made his breakthrough on the earth of comedy. In keeping with unconfirmed reviews, Julius was the primary Man to carry out to surpass his $2.5 million (N1 billion threshold).

Aside from a powerful profession as a comic book, Julius serves because the chief govt officer of Reellaif Restricted, a music and movie manufacturing firm. The corporate behind the manufacturing of the most well-liked comedy reveals, together with Crack Ya Ribs, Laff 4 Christ’s Sake, and Competition of Love.

I almost committed suicide - Julius Agwu | Premium Times Nigeria

 

 

4. I Go, Dye

Francis Agoda, popularly referred to as I Go Dye with a web value of round N2 billion locations 4th as essentially the most profitable comic in Nigeria. Francis started his profession within the subject of Mock information on the Delta state broadcasting firm, together with Otagware Onodjeyeke, who is understood underneath the title I Go Save, earlier than launching in Get up Comedy.

Starting together with his first gig as a slapstick comedian I am going Save earned a thousand Naira per present. He additionally appeared in one in all Nigeria’s hottest comedy reveals, Evening of A Thousand Laughs. He was later honored by being voted the perfect comic to grace the stage for the previous ten years.

I Go Dye Set To Mark 25 Years On Stage — Guardian Life — The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News

 

 

3. Basket Mouth

Vibrant Okpocha popularly referred to as Basket mouth is ranked third spot within the rankings of richest comedians in Nigeria and has been capable of earn a {Net Worth} estimated to be round $3.2 million (N2 billion). Whereas he entered the Nigerian leisure enterprise as a rapper Basket mouth has been credited as being among the many most profitable comedians comedy corporations have ever seen and made thousands and thousands within the course of.

Basket Mouth is a recipient of quite a few awards, together with The Nationwide Comedy {Award} and the Awards for the Finest Stand-up Comedy of 2005 and 2006… Along with his earnings as a comic, Basketmouth additionally owns the Barons World Leisure report label that launched his first music album.

How we robbed Basket Mouth, by suspect | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News — News — The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News

 

 

2. Ali Baba

The Nigerian comic, Alibaba Akpobome with an estimated {Net Worth} of $4.6 million (N3 billion) is ranked second among the many most profitable comedy stars in Nigeria for 2022. Alibaba is extensively thought to be the comedic godfather who created a distinct segment for comedy throughout the Nigerian leisure trade.

Although he was born right into a royal household Ali Baba began his skilled profession by acting at company occasions and showing on TV and in reveals. Being among the many first comedians to enter the sphere, created an annual comedy occasion to permit new and rising comedians who needed to ascertain themselves. He’s the highest-rated comic in the USA with greater than 15 awards to his credit score.

I made my first million in the 90's – Ali Baba - Punch Newspapers

 

 

1. AY Makun

Most frequently thought of to be a businessman fairly than a comic, Ay Makun is thought to be essentially the most profitable comedy performer of all time in Nigeria with a web value of $5 million (N3.2 Billion). Ay Makun who additionally doubles as an actor, producer, and producer earned the vast majority of his cash by way of his contributions to leisure in addition to the Comedy Business.

Aside from internet hosting and creating the most well-liked comedy sequence on tv in Africa, AY Reside. Ayo Makun additionally has left an impression on the Nigerian movie trade by being an actor and producer in a number of of the most successful films throughout the Nigerian market. Despite the fact that he began his profession because the PA to Alibaba in his position within the Nigerian comedy Legend, AY Makun has established himself as probably the greatest to be doing this in Nigeria.

 

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Here’s a fast recap of the Prime 10 Richest Comedians in Nigeria 2023 And Their {Net Worth}

 

Rank Comic Internet value Age State
1 AY Makun $5 million (N3.2 Billion) 50 Ondo State
2 Alibaba $4.6 million (N3 Billion) 56 Delta State
3 Basket Mouth $3.5  million (N2 Billion) 43 Abia State
4 I Go, Dye $3 million (N2 Billion) 42 Delta State
5 Julius Agwu $2.5 million (N1 Billion) 48 Rivers State
6 Bovi $1 million (N700 Million) 42 Benin State
7 Okey Bakassi $350k (N800 Million) 52 Rivers State
8 Gbenga Adeyinka $250k (N500 Million) 53 Ogun State
9 Gordons $180k (N400 Million) 52 Delta State
10 Akpororo $125k (N300 Million) 32 Ondo State

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