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5 Musicians Whose Net Worth Are More Than Top Footballers’

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3 months ago

September 4, 2025

Football pays crazy money to footballers, but musicians who pair their art with business ingenuity can take wealth to an entirely different level. These artists prove that the stage can be just as lucrative—if not more so—than the pitch.

When you think of big money, it’s easy to picture Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, or Neymar signing jaw-dropping contracts and endorsement deals.

But here’s the twist: some musicians have actually out-earned football’s biggest names, and not just by a little, but by hundreds of millions.

Jay-Z $2.6 billion
Jay-Z is living proof that music is just the beginning. From champagne to tech investments, he has built an empire that places him way above any footballer’s net worth. He is not just a rapper; he is a billionaire businessman. Cristiano Ronaldo is the world’s highest-paid footballer with a net worth of around $600 million. Jay-Z’s fortune is more than four times that, built on music, investments, luxury drinks, and tech ventures. He plays in a completely different financial league.

Rihanna, $1.4 billion
Rihanna may have started with hit songs, but her real wealth comes from beauty and fashion. Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty turned her into a billionaire, richer than Neymar and Messi combined. Music gave her the spotlight, but business made her unstoppable. Messi has an estimated net worth of about $650 million, but Rihanna’s business empire through Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty has more than doubled that. She turned her stardom into a billion-dollar fashion and beauty powerhouse.

Paul McCartney, $1.2 billion
Decades after The Beatles, McCartney is still cashing in. His catalog and royalties keep pouring in money, proving that timeless music can be more valuable than even the flashiest football contracts. Neymar sits on roughly $250 million in net worth. McCartney is still earning enough from music rights and royalties to be nearly five times richer than the Brazilian star.

Taylor Swift, $1.1 billion
Taylor is rewriting music history and her bank balance too. The Eras Tour has been one of the highest-grossing tours ever, and her decision to re-record her old albums made her a billionaire. She is now worth more than most footballers, and she is only just getting started. Kylian Mbappé, the youngest superstar of modern football, is valued at around $180 million. Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour alone earned more than that. Her total wealth is six times greater than Mbappé’s and still growing.

Dr. Dre, $500–800 million
Dr. Dre may not be in the billionaire’s club, but selling Beats to Apple and his music catalog means he is still ahead of plenty of big-name footballers. From the studio to Silicon Valley, Dre made moves that paid off massively. Even at the lower end of his estimated fortune, Dre is worth more than most footballers except Messi and Ronaldo. Dre’s wealth easily surpasses players like Mohamed Salah ($90 million) or Kevin De Bruyne ($70 million).

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My First Son Not Interested In Taking After Me – 2Face Reveals Nino’s Ambition

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13 hours ago

November 28, 2025

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Legendary Nigerian musician, Innocent Idibia, popular known 2Face, has revealed that his first son, Nino, isn’t interested taking after him by becoming a musician.

Despite Nino being a talented sax player, his father revealed that his ambition is to become a medical doctor.

The African Queen crooner disclosed this while bringing Nino on stage at an event in Abuja, marking his 25 years in music industry.

“Making some noise for my son Nino, mehn,” he tells the crowd as he brings the lad on stage.

“He said he doesn’t want to be a singer. He wants to be a doctor,” he added amid cheers from the crowd.

2Face’s first son, Nino Idibia, was born on January 15, 2006, to him and his former baby mama, Sumbo Adeoye.

Nino is a saxophonist, a model and social media influencer.

Children following their parents’ footsteps is a common phenomenon in the Nigerian music industry.

Wizkid’s first son, Boluwatife Balogun recently launched his musical career at the age of 14 with his debut EP ‘Champions’ Arrival’ under the stage name, Champz.

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Tems Reveals What She Loves Most About Wizkid

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13 hours ago

November 28, 2025

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Grammy winning Nigerian music star, Tems, has revealed what she loves about her colleague, Wizkid.

She made this known during a question and answer session with her fans on X.

A fan @Gbolaha_n9 had asked her one thing she loves most about Wizkid who is her biggest collaborator in the industry.

“One thing you love about BigWiz?”

In response, the songstress stated that she loves Wizkid’s kind heart and his incredible work ethic.

She wrote; “His Heart, his work ethic”.

DAILY POST reports that Wizkid and Tems formed one of Afrobeats’ most iconic collaborations when they teamed up for “Essence”, released in 2020 on Wizkid’s Made in Lagos album that grew into a global sensation, and earned multiple nominations.

Also, Tems has been seen with Wizkid performing on several global stages.

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Wema Bank, Davido Push 5ive Tour Through Four Regions Ahead Of Abuja Finale

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1 day ago

November 27, 2025

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Wema Bank and Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, are set to conclude the Nigerian leg of the 5ive Tour in Abuja on December 14, 2025, after successfully taking the tour through four regions of the country.

The Abuja show marks the latest development in the nationwide rollout of the 5ive Tour, which has so far attracted more than 80,000 attendees across four major cities.

The Nigerian leg of the tour has already made stops in Uyo, Yola, Enugu and Ibadan, covering all four regions in what organisers described as a deliberate effort to ensure diversity, inclusion and nationwide accessibility for fans.

The homecoming tour follows a successful global run earlier in the year, when Davido embarked on the 5ive Tour to celebrate the release of his fifth studio album, 5ive. He later announced in October 2025 that the tour would return to Nigeria, continuing his long-standing partnership with Wema Bank.

Since its kickoff, Wema Bank has amplified the tour experience with exclusive customer access, VIP packages and premium Davido 5ive Tour merchandise that has gained nationwide popularity.

The bank’s involvement has been credited with raising the bar for entertainment collaborations, contributing to what has become one of the biggest studio tours on the continent.

The partnership, already widely recognised from previous initiatives, has once again drawn commendation from fans and industry observers, who praise Wema Bank for maintaining a strong connection with youth culture and entertainment trends.

With excitement building ahead of the Abuja finale, Wema Bank has urged fans hoping to secure free tickets or limited-edition tour merchandise to follow its social media pages on Instagram, X and Facebook for updates as the #Wema5iveAliveTour approaches its grand conclusion.

The tour featured performances in five cities across Nigeria: Akwa Ibom, Adamawa, Enugu, Ibadan, and Lagos.

As the headline sponsor, Wema Bank spearheaded the execution of the tour, which promised to deliver an unforgettable experience for attendees.

The bank launched an official hashtag, #Wema5iveAliveTour, and offered exclusive freebies and experiences to customers who sign up on the ALAT App using the code ‘Davido5iveAlive’ and remain active.

“The excitement is off the charts as Nigerians wait impatiently in anticipation of what the Bank has in store for its customers.

“Anyone interested in getting access to the freebies and exclusives Wema Bank is bringing is expected to download the ALAT App, sign up using the code ‘Davido5iveAlive,’ stay active and follow the Bank on all social media platforms.”