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Top 10 Richest Fuji Musicans In Nigeria [2019 Ranking]

May 26, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Interested in knowing who the richest Fuji musicians are? This post has got you covered as we’ll talking about the top 10 richest Fuji musicians in Nigeria and their respective networths in 2019.

Some people might say the likes of Davido, Olamide and Wizkid of the hip-hop genre of music has taken over the Nigerian music industry, but that’s not true as these Fuji musicians are also been loved and supported by Nigerians especially citizens from the Yoruba tribe in South Western Nigeria.

Before revealing the identity of these rich Nigerian Fuji musicians, let’s talk about the origin, history, meaning and types of Fuji music in Nigeria.

Origin Of Fuji Music In Nigeria & All You Need To Know

Fuji is a popular genre of music in Nigeria that compromises of other genres of music. These genres are highlife, apala, gudugudu, juju, aro, sakara, and afro music genres.

It got it’s origin from the improvisational Ajisere/Were music tradition which is a type of music that is performed during the Fasting period (Ramadan).

The Ajisere/were music where Fuji got it’s origin from was made popular by Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Barrister who is also the pioneer of Fuji music in Nigeria and the greatest Fuji musician in Nigeria.

Although, well many Nigerians don’t have an idea of what Fuji music means, it still continues to trend in the country and even beyond the shores of Nigeria in some West African countries like Togo, Benin Republic and Cote d’Ivoire.

During the early years of Fuji music in Nigeria, musicians in this genre of music didn’t make as much as what new generation Fuji musicians are earning currently and that leads us to a list of the top 10 richest Fuji musicians in Nigeria currently.

Richest Fuji Musicians In Nigeria [2019]

Known for always giving out great tunes to their ever music hungry listeners who are mostly Yoruba’s from the South Western parts of Nigeria, Fuji musicians have been able to transform their music from not just music but potential income generators.

Below is a comprehensive list of the richest Fuji musicians in Nigeria. These musicians earn money from albums sales, shows, endorsements e.t.c.

1. Kwam 1(K1 The Ultimate)

Networth – 750 million Naira(Estimated).

Real Names – Wasiu Ayinde Anifowose Marshall

Date of Birth– 3rd of March, 1957

Place of Birth – Agawaru, Lagos State, Nigeria.

With real names as Waisu Ayinde Anifowose, Kwam 1 is rated the richest Fuji musician in Nigeria right now.

Having spent some time in the Fuji music industry, K1 the Ultimate is for sure one of the greatest music icons when it comes to Fuji music in Nigeria.

K1 has also released a lot of albums after he Rose to fame in the late 1990s and he has also made a lot of wealth through Fuji as a genre of music in Nigeria.

2. Pasuma Wonder (Oganla)

Networth– 500 million Naira(Estimated)

Real Names– Wasiu Alabi Ajibola

Date of Birth– 27th of November 1967

Place of Birth – Mushin, Lagos State, Nigeria.

If you have ever lived in some South Western States in Nigeria (especially in Lagos State), then you should have seen his stickers on the bodies of public buses.

Pasuma rose to fame after releasing his debut album in 1995 titled “Orobokibo” and since then, he has become a very famous musician in the Nigerian Fuji music industry.

Apart from being a very popular Fuji musician in Nigeria, Pasuma wonder has also worked with some of the biggest acts in the Nigerian hip-hop music industry and beyond.

Pasuma has also accumulated wealth over time as a Fuji musician and he is the second richest Fuji musician in Nigeria with a networth of about 500 million Naira (estimated)

3. Saheed Osupa

Networth– 455 million Naira(Estimated)

Real Names– Saheed Osupa

Date of Birth– 1969

Place of Birth – Lagos State, Nigeria.

On the third spot on our list of the richest Fuji musicians in Nigeria 2019 is a very popular Fuji music act who is known as Saheed Osupa.

Saheed hails from the ancient city of Ibadan and he started his career in Fuji music in the year 1983 and since then, he has become one of the biggest music acts when it comes to Fuji music on Nigeria.

He has also released more that 20 albums since he started his career in Fuji music and has also made some outstanding wealth from it.

4. Obesere

Networth– 450 million Naira(Estimated)

Real Names– Abass Akinde Obasere

Date of Birth– 28th of January 1965

Place of Birth – Kwara State, Nigeria.

Obesere is a popular Fuji musician and also one of the best Fuji musicians in the country. He started singing at a very tender age and since then, he has released a good number of tracks and albums and has also managed to stay relevant in the Fuji music industry till date.

Aside Fuji music, Obasere is also a business man and has a lot of business establishments to his name. He is one of the richest Fuji musicians in the country rush now and the 4th musician on our list.

5. Malaika (KS1)

Networth– 400 million Naira(Estimated)

Real Names– Sule Alao Malaika

Date of Birth– 15th February 1973

Place of Birth – Lagos State, Nigeria.

Sule Alao Malaika is a Nigerian Fuji star who was born in Lagos State but was raised in Ogun state both in Nigeria.

Just like some other Fuji musicians on this list, malaika started a career in Fuji music as far back as the year 1983 and since then, he has grown to become one of the biggest music acts in the Nigerian Fuji music industry.

Like other musicians on this list of the richest Fuji Musicans and in nigeria, Malaika has also made some good amount of money from album and track sales, shows both with Nigeria and outside the country.

He has an estimated networth of 400 million naira and he’s the 5 richest Fuji musician in Nigeria.

6. Ayuba

Networth– 400 million Naira(Estimated)

Real Names– Adewale Ayuba

Date of Birth– 6th of May 1966

Place of Birth – Irene, Ogun State, Nigeria.

On the 6th spot on our list of the richest Fuji acts in Nigeria, we have Adewale Ayuba.

Ayuba is regarded as the oldest and most popular Fuji musician in Nigeria. He started singing in the year 1983 but released his first studio album titled Ibere in 1986 when he was 17 years of age.

Since the release of his first studio album in 1986, Ayuba has risen to become one of the best Fuji acts if not the best Fuji musician in Nigeria.

Some of his other albums include Igida, Ife, Ijo Fuji(Fuji dance), Bubble and Mr Johnson.

With an estimated networth of about 400 million naira, Ajuba is the 6th richest Fuji musician in Nigeria.

7. Remi Aluko

Networth– 350 million Naira(Estimated)

Real Names– Remi Aluko

Place of Birth – Nigeria.

Remi Aluko is another big act in the Nigerian Fuji music industry. He is regarded as a very talented Fuji musician whose music is mostly loved by many Yoruba speaking commercial vehicle drivers, bus conductors, commercial motorcyclists e.t.c.

In 2012, it was reported that this Fuji musician was blind but that hasn’t degraded his love for playing Fuji music as he still remains a force to reckon with when it comes to Fuji music in Nigeria.

Like other Fuji musicians you see on this list, Aluko has also gathered a good amount of wealth in the Nigerian Fuji music scene and currently has an estimated networth of 350 million naira.

He’s also the 7th richest Fuji artiste in Nigeria.

8. Shefiu Alao

Networth– 300 million Naira(Estimated)

Real Names – Shefiu Alao Adekule

When it comes to Fuji music in Ogun state particularly, Shefiu Alao is not a new name as he is known and loved by Fuji lovers from Ogun state and Nigeria in general.

Shefiu is a very talented Fuji musician and one of the best Fuji musicians we have in the country currently. He’s fond of calling himself “Omo Oko” Which means village boy because he’s believes he’s still a village boy even with his wealth and fame.

Although we won’t say he’s the best Fuji Musician in Nigeria, but he’s surely one of the best musicians to listen to is you love Fuji music.

9. Muri Thunder

Networth– 200 million Naira(Estimated)

Real Names – Muritala Ademola Saludeen

Occupying the 9th position on our list of the top 10 richest Fuji musicians in Nigeria, we have a rising star with his stage name as Muri Thunder.

According to various sources, Muri Thunder came from a very poor background and stayed in the ghetto areas in Lagos for a long time. Today, this talented Fuji artiste has risen to become one of the richest Fuji artistes in Nigeria.

His story and music inspires his listeners to believe they can still make it in life.

10. Taiye Currency

Networth – 100 million Naira(Estimated)

Real Names – Alhaji Taiwo Akande Abdulrasheed Adebisi

Taiye is another musician who is currently trending in the Nigerian Fuji music industry and has a huge fan base in Oyo State, Nigeria.

Just like his name says(Taiye CURRENCY), he’s one of the richest Fuji acts in Nigeria and the last musician on our list of the top 10 richest musicians in the Fuji music industry.

We hope this article has helped you in getting answers to your questions about “who is the richest Fuji musician in Nigeria”.

Got some questions for us? Drop them in the comment section below and we’ll gladly answer your questions.

Top Ten Richest Musicians In Africa 2019 (Forbes)

March 29, 2019 by Editorial Staff 6 Comments

Asking questions like who is the richest musician in Africa for 2019? Then this post is for you as it contains a comprehensive list of the top ten richest musicians in Africa which was recently released by Forbes in 2019.

And YES! some of our popular Nigerian hip-hop musicians like Jidenna, Don-Jazzy, WizKid, and Davido also made it to the top ten richest musicians in Africa. Without wasting much of your time, let’s jump straight into the list.

Top Ten Richest Musicians In Africa + Their Net-Worths 2019

akon richest musician in africa — Akon is the richest musician in Africa

1. Akon

Estimated Networth (Forbes) – $80 million

Current Age – 45 years (16 April 1973)

Record Label – Konvict Musik

Nationality/Country Of Origin – American/Senegalese

With real names as Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam, Akon is the Forbes richest musician in Africa. He is an African-American singer, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist and actor.

Akon is also the CEO of Konvict Musik in which he is currently signed into. With over 35 million albums sold out, he is currently net worth about $80 million (Forbes).

As a five-time Grammy nominee, Akon boasts of a very successful career in Africa and the world at large.

2. Dj Black Coffee

Estimated Networth (Forbes) – $60 Million

Current Age – 42 years (11 March 1976)

Record Label – Soulistic Music

Nationality/Country Of Origin – South African

Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo who is popularly known by his stage name DJ Black Coffee, is a South African DJ, producer, songwriter, and singer.

Dj Black coffee started the career around 1995 after which he released 5 albums after creating his own label. He also became very popular shortly after being chosen as a participant in the Red Bull Music Academy(2004) which was held in Cape Town.

Also, in September 2015, Black Coffee won the “Breakthrough DJ of the Year” award at the DJ Awards in Ibiza. This happened just a few weeks after he released his fifth music album.

With a net worth of $60 Million (Forbes), DJ Black Coffee is the 2nd richest musician in Africa just after Akon.

donjazzy richest musicians in africa — Don-Jazzy

3. Don-Jazzy

Estimated Networth (Forbes) – $30 Million

Current Age – 36 years (26 November 1982)

Record Label – Mavin Records(Supreme Mavin Dynasty)

Nationality/Country Of Origin – Nigerian

Don Jazzy, whose real names are Michael Collins Ajereh is a Nigerian producer, singer, songwriter, and businessman. He hails from Isoko from Delta State in Nigeria but was born in Umuahia, Abia State after which he moved to Ajegunle, Lagos where he was raised.

In 2012, Don Jazzy founded Mavin Records which currently has some of the biggest artists in the Nigerian music industry like Tiwa Savage, Korede Bello, DNA Twins, DiJa etc.

Don Jazzy has also helped many other talented artists like Reekado Banks and Korede Bello become successful. He is also engaged in the real estate and Wi-Fi production business in Nigeria and is currently worth about $30 Million (Forbes) thereby earning him the third spot in the top ten richest musicians in Africa.

wizkid richest musicians in africa — Wizkid

4. WizKid

Estimated Networth (Forbes) – $20 Million

Current Age – 28 years (16 July 1990)

Record Label – Star Boy Music

Nationality/Country Of Origin – Nigerian

WizKid with real names as Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun is a Nigerian singer and songwriter and the CEO of Starboy Entertainment. He is a very rich Nigerian musician and was born in Surulere in Lagos State, Nigeria.

He gained international recognition after his collaboration with Drake on the song titled “One Dance“. This song reached number one the countdown in more than 15 countries which include the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada.

From being a singer in a small church in his neighborhood to becoming a global superstar, WizKid has proved to be successful in all ramifications. He is currently worth $20 Million (Forbes) and is one of the richest musicians in Africa.

davido richest musicians in africa — Davido

5. Davido

Estimated Networth (Forbes) – $16 Million

Age – 26 years (21 November 1992)

Record Label – Davido Music Worldwide(DMW)

Nationality/Country Of Origin – American/Nigerian

David Adedeji Adeleke who is popularly known by his stage name Davido, is the son of a Nigerian billionaire – Mr. Adeleke. Davido is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and producer. This music star was born in Atlanta, Georgia but later relocated to Lagos as a very young guy.

Davido also has many nominations, awards, and profitable endorsements. He is also signed to Sony Music.

He is not only the son of a Nigerian billionaire but also the fifth on our list of the top ten richest musicians in Africa with a net worth of $16 Million (Forbes).

sarkodie richest musicians in africa — Sarkodie

6. Sarkodie

Estimated Networth (Forbes) – $7 Million

Age – 30 years (10 July 1988)

Record Label – Sarkcess Music

Nationality/Country Of Origin – Ghanaian

Sarkodie with real names as Michael Owusu Addo is a Ghanaian recording artist, rapper and entrepreneur. Not only being a notable artist in Africa, but Sarkodie is also a very rich rapper and the only representative of his country on our list of the top ten richest musicians in Africa.

This Ghanian rapper currently has 5 albums in his music career and these albums have proven to be successful so far. Sarkodie has been often named as one of Africa’s greatest hip-hop artists by popular music websites like MTV Base, Lynx Tv, and AfricanRanking.com.

Sarkodie boasts of a net worth of $7 Million (Forbes) and he is one of the richest musicians in Africa.

tinashe richest musicians in africa — Tinashe

7. Tinashe

Estimated Networth (Forbes) – $6 Million

Age – 25 years (6 February 1993)

Record Label – Konvict Music

Nationality/Country Of Origin – Zimbabwean

Tinashe made it as the only female musician on our list of the top ten richest musicians in Africa. She was born to Zimbabwean professor named Michael Kachingwe and his wife, Aimie Kachingwe in Lexington, Kentucky USA.

With real names as Tinashe Jorgensen Kachingwe, Tinashe is an American singer, dancer, songwriter, producer, actress, and fashion model. She has so far released a number of albums and collaborated with very popular musicians in Africa and the world at large.

This female Zimbabwean musician is the seventh on the list of the top ten richest musicians in Africa with a current net worth of $6 Million(Forbes).

hugh masekela richest musicians in africa — Hugh Masekela

8. Hugh Masekela (Late)

Estimated Networth (Forbes) – $1.5 Million

Age – 78 years (1939–2018)

Record Label – Mercury, MGM & Uni

Nationality/Country Of Origin – South African

Hugh Ramapolo Masekela up till January 2018 was a South African trumpeter, composer and singer. He was popularly referred to as “The Father Of South African Jazz” and he is always in the heart of many lovers of Jazz music in South Africa.`

Sadly, he died on January 23, 2018, at a ripe age of 78. Hugh was a very successful musician during his lifetime as he regularly left his home country for international trips and shows. Some months before his death, it was reported on some online media platforms that he was once paid $20,000 to perform for a single show. WOW!

Even after his death, Hugh is still the eighth musician on the list of the top ten richest musicians in Africa with a very high net worth of $1.5 Million(Forbes).

jidenna richest musicians in africa — Jidenna

9. Jidenna

Estimated Networth (Forbes) – $1 Million

Age – 33 years (4 May 1985)

Record Label – Wondaland Records, Fear & Fancy & Epic Records.

Nationality/Country Of Origin – Nigerian

With his real names as Jidenna Theodore Mobisson, Jidenna is a Nigerian-American rapper, singer, songwriter, and a music producer. In 2015, Jidenna released two major singles titled, “Classic Man” and “Yoga” and these songs were widely accepted by music lovers worldwide.

After graduating from Standford University in the United States of America, he signed a deal with Wondaland Records. He considers himself a pure Nigerian man, and also wants to become a key player in the development of music in Africa.

Also in 2015, he won the award for ‘Best New Artist’ at the Soul Train Music Awards. The song “Classic man” also won the awards for ‘Song of the Year’ and ‘Video of the Year’ respectively at the Soul Train Music Awards in 2015.

Jidenna made it to the 9th position of our list of the top ten richest musicians in Africa and he is currently worth $1 Million(Forbes).

oliver mtukudzi richest musicians in africa — Oliver Mtukudzi

10. Oliver Mtukudzi

Estimated Networth (Forbes) –

Age – 66 years (22 September 1952)

Record Label – Currently Unknown

Nationality/Country Of Origin – Zimbabwean

Oliver Tuku Mtukudzi is a Zimbabwean musician, businessman, philanthropist, human rights activist and the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Southern Africa Region. He has over 65 albums and more than 41 years of experience in on-stage music performance.

This musician is not just wealthy and famous for his songs but he has also been considered as Zimbabwe’s most renowned and internationally recognized cultural personality of all time.

Oliver Mtukudzi is a father of 5, grandfather of 2. He is the 10th richest musician in Africa and the last on our list of the top ten richest musicians in Africa.

Update: ‎Oliver Mtukudzi died on the 23rd of January 2019 at the age of 66. May his soul Rest in Perfect Peace.

Conclusion

This concludes my list of the top ten richest musicians in Africa. All rankings and net-worth in this post are solely based on data gotten from American biggest online business magazine – Forbes which is known for compiling very accurate lists of the richest people from around the globe.

What are your thoughts about this post? Do you think any musician should be added or removed? You can share your views via the comment section below and we’ll try to reply you as soon as possible.

Top 10 Richest Yahoo Boys In Nigeria With Pictures

March 28, 2019 by Editorial Staff 6 Comments

In this post, we have decided to share an updated list of the top 10 richest yahoo boys in Nigeria.

These guys allegedly make money by defrauding various innocent citizens of their money online, therefore, becoming unthinkably rich overnight.

But these allegations have so far been denied by most of them and have also kept the source of wealth away from the public.

These Nigerian big boys are always quick to flamboyantly spend and lavish cash on very expensive items like cars, designer clothes, expensive drinks and so on.

They also possess a huge fanbase on popular social media networks like Instagram and Twitter because of these “too much money” lifestyles.

Before we look at the top 10 richest yahoo boys in Nigeria, let us define the term “Yahoo Boy” as used in the Nigerian society.

Who Are Yahoo Boys And What Do They Do?

“Yahoo boys” as they are popularly called are simply males or females(though they’re not too noticed) who indulge in fraudulent activities online.

These fraudulent activities include scamming people(majorly foreigners) of their hard earned money with various Formats.

These Formats include cryptocurrency investment scam, dating scam, betting scams and so on.

Top 10 Richest Yahoo Boys In Nigeria

10. Deskid Wayne

With the photo above, you don’t need a native doctor to tell you that Deskid Wayne a is a very flamboyant spender thereby earning him a spot in our list of the richest yahoo boys in Nigeria.

This guy is one of the youngest guys in Nigeria who “cash out” daily and he is always quick to show it on his various social media handles.

He also became quite popular after he posted a video of him burning bulks of thousands of US Dollars online. Even as a very rich guy, he has only one girlfriend in which he is loyal to and very quick to post various pictures of both of them on social media for his followers to admire.

9. Investor BJ

Investor BJ is arguably the biggest boy on this list, but not the richest yahoo boy in Nigeria.

This guy is a diehard Gucci fan like another guy on this list and that’s not all – he also claims to be the only recognized African by Gucci in Malaysia(we have some reasons to believe it’s true).

His ever-growing fans and followers on social media also enjoy photos of himself purchasing very expensive items from this popular fashion brand(Gucci). He is a Malaysian Based Nigerian and a suspected yahoo boy.

8. B Naira

With his real names as Adewale Adebayo, this guy was born and brought up in Lagos, Nigeria. B Naira is also a successful Nigerian Hip-hop artist and also make money from record sales.

He became popular in the Nigerian music scene after his hit song titled “Jasi”.

This guy has a music recording studio amongst other music investments which he also earns money from.

He is a graduate of Geography from the prestigious University Of Lagos, Nigeria.

7. Aremo Gucci

As his name implies, Aremo Gucci is a hardened lover of the popular Gucci fashion brand. He is the richest yahoo boy in Lagos state, Nigeria.

He also has huge followers on popular social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter as these fans love seeing un-ending photos of him spending lavishly on his almighty “Gucci”.

He also spends his money lavishly on a lot of other things like expensive houses and sports cars which costs millions of dollars. Although he tries very much to keep the source of his wealth hidden, we all know the source of this kind of cash.

6. Opa-6ix

This is averagely one of the biggest boys Nigeria(no jokes here) because this guy spends his money crazily! He also has a large number of social media who look up to him as a “Mentor” because of pictures he posts show him spending money lavishly on clothes, drinks, and cars.

With real names as Olusegun Akinola Opaogun, he s a very successful yahoo boy in Nigeria and made it to the sixth on this list. He has also been acknowledged in some Nigerian songs by popular musicians like Small Doctor, Reminisce and 9ice.

5. King Jide

King Jide who is also known as The Mayor of Cape town is a Nigerian who is based in South Africa. He has also been able to gather a huge number of followers on social media because of how he posts about the way he spends his money lavishly.

He also became popular after he posted a photo of a receipt which he got after buying 1 bottle of Dom Perignon and 30 Ace for a whopping sum of 5 Million Nigerian Naira (WOW!). The source of his wealth is generally unknown, but there are speculations that he might be a yahoo boy.

4. Baddy Oosha

With real names as Badmus Akeem, this guy is one of the richest yahoo boys in Nigeria. He is a Nigerian who is currently based in Malaysia and was recently hailed by 9ice in his song titled “Living Things”.

Baddy Oosha has also worked formerly as an actor with popular names in the Nigerian movie industry like Toyin Abraham and so on. He has also done some music collabos with the likes of Lil Kesh, 9ice and Olamide.

3. Shy Boss

Even with the innocent look that is always written on this guy’s face, he is a beast when it comes to spending money.

No one really understands why he calls himself Shy Boss, but we know for sure that he isn’t shy as he has a huge fan base on various social media platforms and also a very big socialite.

Although he has kept the source of his wealth hidden, Shy Boss made it to the third position of our list of the top 10 richest yahoo boys in Nigeria because the way flaunts his expensive lifestyle on social media as we know these monies doesn’t come with the ordinary hustle of an average Nigerian youth.

2. Ismaila Mompha

Mompha is popularly known for posting photos of him holding lots of cash on social media platforms (like the photo you can see above).

This guy is also a very famous businessman who does not only flaunt his wealth but gives some advice to his followers and fans on how to succeed and become better businessmen and women.

He also owns a Bureau De Change venture in Lagos but to a large extent, the main sources of his wealth remain unknown to the general public. As a familied man, he also posts photos of his son, Mompha Junior huge amounts of foreign and local currencies.

1. Ray Hushpuppi

Ray Hushpuppi is an incredibly wealthy Nigerian big boy and apparently the richest yahoo boy in Nigeria. He is also a very popular Nigerian socialite as news about his lifestyle doesn’t stop appearing on top Nigerian news and entertainment websites.

This guy is also a Gucci fan to the core as he is always sharing photos and videos of himself spending money lavishly on this brand. He also claims that he was born into a very poor family and that he earned most of his money while living and hustling in Malaysia for 4 years.

Some time ago, Hushpuppi spent N11.5 million naira at a Club in Lagos (Quilox NightClub to be specific) just to make Davido who is also a popular musician in Nigeria know that he’s “self-made”.. Lol

That ends our list of the top 10 richest boys in Nigeria. You can share your thought about this post via the comment section below and also like our Facebook Page and Follow us on Twitter for more updates.

List Of Nigerian Pastors With Private Jets [2019]

January 20, 2019 by Resh Leave a Comment

Does your pastor own a private jet? Is he/she going to be on this list? Check The List Of Nigerian Pastors With Private Jets For 2019.

It’s no new stuff that private jets are only for the rich in any society. However, in Nigeria, some pastors have defiled all odds to also show that they could own some of these air cruisers too.

You may be asking, how many pastors have private jets in Nigeria? Well, this post will be your guide as we’ll be showing you a complete list of Nigerian pastors with private jets for 2019.

Many Nigerians have condemned the act of Nigerian pastors owning private jets online and offline but that doesn’t even stop them at all.

Some of their church members believe that these private jets are a form of blessings from God to these pastors for serving him diligently.

Complete List Of Nigerian Pastors With Private Jets 2019

bishop david oyedepo private jet — Bishop David Oyedepo Private Jet

1. Bishop David Oyedepo

Pastor David Oyedepo is the founder and presiding bishop at Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners’ Chapel.

In 2011, Bishop David Oyodepo became the richest pastor in Nigeria in a report by Forbes magazine.

His home church which is popularly referred to as Faith Tabernacle is also said to have the biggest auditorium in the world with a seating capacity of over 50,000.

Bishop Oyedepo is one of the pastors with private jets in Nigeria and the first on our list of Nigerian pastors with private jets for 2019. See details about his private jet(s) below.

How Many Private Jets Does Bishop Oyedepo Own?

Bishop David Oyedepo has a total number of 4 private jet(s).

He also has a private hangar which is located at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos.

Models Of Bishop Oyedepos’ Private Jet(s)

Bombardier Challenger 604
Grumman Gulfstream I (G-159)
Gulfstream V (Gee-5)
Gulfstream IV (G-IV or GIV)

2. Pastor Enoch Adeboye

pastor adeboye private jet — Pastor Adeboye Private Jet

E.A Adeboye is a famous man of God(pastor) and the immediate past General Overseer(G.O) of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) which he joined in the year 1973.

He’s also a former mathematics professor at the University of Lagos and is popularly referred to as Daddy G.O by members of his church/congregation.

Pastor Adeboye has many properties to his name which includes 2 private jets which allegedly worth $65 Milion each.

How Many Private Jets Does Bishop Oyedepo Own?

Pastor Enoch Adeboye has a total number of 2 private jet(s).

Models Of Pastor Adeboye’s Private Jet(s)

Gulfstream G550 (Tail Number – N730EA)
Gulfstream GIV (Tail Number – N707EA)

3. Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua (T.B Joshua)

Popularly referred to as Prophet T.B. Joshua, this man is the founder and leader of Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN) which in turn owns Emmanuel TV(a television station for Christians).

He’s also a cheerful giver as many of this charity works are seen in Nigeria and outside the country.

Although he’s not a constant traveller like the other pastors above, Prophet T.B. Joshua is certainly one of the pastors with private jets in Nigeria.

Pastor T.B Joshua is one of the pastors with private jets in Nigeria and according to Sahara Reporters, his private jet is worth $60 million. Read more about his private jet below.

How Many Private Jets Does Prophet T.B. Joshua Own?

Prophet T.B. Joshua has a total number of 1 private jet(s).

Models Of Prophet T.B. Joshua’s Private Jet(s)

Gulfstream G550

4. Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor

Papa Ayo Oritsejafor(as is popularly referred to) is the senior pastor and founder of Word of Life Bible Church located in Warri, Delta state, Nigeria.

He was the national president of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) for 5 years(2005 – 2010).

However, in 2010 Pastor Ortisejafor was elected President of the Christian Association of Nigeria(CAN) which is the body that governs all Christians in Nigeria.

Papa(as he’s fondly called) also made it to our list of Nigerian pastors with private jets and he claims the aircraft was given to him as a gift by some of his wealthy church members.

How Many Private Jets Does Pastor Ortisejafor Own?

Pastor Oritsejafor has a total number of 1 private jet(s).

Models Of Pastor Ortisejafor’s Private Jet(s)

Bombardier Challenger 601

5. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

He’s the founder and president of Believers’ Love World Incorporated(Christ Embassy) which is also located in Lagos, Nigeria.

Apart from being a man of God who preaches physically in church, Pastor Chris runs an online prayer network whic uses social media to send messages to Christians in several countries.

He’s is also a motivational speaker, a television host and an author of many inspirational books, which include Rhapsody of realities amongst others.

Although he’s based in London, Pastor Chris visits Nigeria consequently to see how his church and its members are faring, hence the need for a private jet.

Pastor Chris is one of the pastors with private jets in Nigeria and has chosen to keep details of the jet secret.

6. Bishop Mike Okonkwo

Dr Mike Okonkwo is the Presiding Bishop and founder of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM) Worldwide.

He’s also a dynamic conference speaker, evangelist, author, television and radio host, a strong and respected voice in Nigeria, and an advocate of balanced Christianity.

Bishop Mike regularly flies outside Nigeria for conferences, hence the need for a private jet.

He’s one of the richest pastors in Nigeria and on he’s our list of Nigerian pastors with private jets for 2019.

Like Pastor Chris, he has also chosen to keep the details, price and how he bought the private jet away from the public.

Conclusion

What you have just read is a comprehensive list of Nigerian pastors with private jets for 2019. While some people believe it’s right for these pastors to buy private jets with “Church Money”, others believe it’s utterly wrong.

These men are also the richest pastors in Nigeria. What’s your say about these men owning private jets? Is it good or bad? Share your views via the comment section below and don’t forget to like our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more updates.

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Who Is The Highest Paid Nigerian Footballer 2018?: See Updated List

December 17, 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Football is one of the most loved sports in Nigeria and getting to see good and highly paid footballers in the country wouldn’t be hard. Little wonder why international football scouts are always out in the country looking to discover the next football stars. In 2018 alone, Odion Igahalo of Changchun Yatai FC in the Chinese football league was the highest paid Nigerian footballer earning a whopping sum of £190,000 in a week, he is also the highest paid Nigerian footballer in China.

Many of these Nigerian footballers live very luxurious lives while playing in popular football leagues like the English Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A and the Chinese football league because most football clubs in those leagues are very rich thus making them very popular and highly paid.

In this article, we’ll be showing you a comprehensive list of the highest paid Nigerian footballer (footballers) in the world. Since we have quite a handful number of Nigerian football stars in China, you’ll also get to see the highest paid Nigerian footballer in China and also other countries in Europe.

7. Ahmed Musa -£34,000 At Al-Nassr FC

Ahmed Musa is a name almost all Nigerians want to hear after he scored 2 winning goals against Iceland at the FIFA world cup in 2018. Musa is also one of the highest paid footballers in Nigeria after his multimillion-dollar move from Leicester City FC to a Saudi Football team – Al-Nassr FC earlier this year. He also earns an average of £34,000 from his new football club.

wilfred ndidi highest paid nigerian footballer — Wilfred Ndidi Sixth Highest Paid Nigerian Footballer 2018

6. Wilfred Ndidi – £50,000 At Leicester City FC

Wilfred Ndidi is a Nigerian professional footballer and midfielder. He also plays for an international football club in the English premier league known as Leicester City as a midfielder and has been a major driving pillar for the club since his signing on the 3rd of December, 2016 for a transfer fee of £17 million. Wilfred also earns a good pay of £50,000 weekly, therefore earning him the 6th position on our list.

kelechi-iheanacho - highest paid nigerian footballer — Kelechi Iheanacho – Fifth Highest Paid Nigerian Footballer

5. Kelechi Iheanacho – £70,000 At Leicester City FC

Kelechi Iheanacho is also a Nigerian professional footballer and is currently signed to English premier league club – Leicester City from Manchester City on a five-year contract on 3 August 2017.

He became the highest paid Nigerian professional footballer in the Premier League after Ighalo’s departure in January 2017. He earns an average of £70,000 weekly from his football club.

victor moses - fourth highest paid nigerian footballer — Victor Moses – Fourth Highest Paid Nigerian Footballer 2018

4. Victor Moses – £75,000 At Chelsea FC

Everyone on the Nigerian football scene has heard of Victor Moses as he isn’t a new player in the Nigerian Super Eagles team.

Even after his recent retirement for international football for Nigeria, he still earns a very good pay from his international club side – Chelsea FC as a Winger. Victor Moses earns an average of £75,000 weekly and he also made the list of Nigerian highest paid footballers.

obafemi-martins - third highest paid nigerian footballer — Obafemi Martins – Third Highest Paid Nigerian Footballer 2018

3. Obafemi Martins – £100,000 At Shanghai Greenland Shenhua FC

Obafemi Martins is another Nigerian superstar who has been in almost all professional leagues in the world. He retired from international football as a striker in the Nigerian Super Eagles football team and he currently plays for Shanghai Greenland Shenhua FC in the Chinese professional football league. He currently earns an average of £100,000 per week at his club in China.

John Obi Mikel second highest paid nigerian footballer — John Obi Mikel – Second Highest Paid Nigerian Footballer 2018

2. John Obi Mikel – £140,000 At Tianjin TEDA FC

With an average weekly pay of £140,000, Nigerian professional midfielder – Mikel Obi is the second highest paid Nigerian footballer in the world.

He is also the second highest paid Nigerian footballer in China after Odion Ighalo (Both are in the Chinese football league) currently. He currently plays for Chinese football club side – Tianjin TEDA FC after his move for Chelsea in 2017 on a free transfer.

1. Odion Ighalo – £210,000 At Changchun Yatai FC

Nigerian Professional footballer and striker – Odion Ighalo is currently the highest paid Nigerian footballer in the world and he is also the highest paid Nigerian player in China.

He became the highest paid Nigerian footballer after his $27.93 million transfer deal to Changchun Yatai FC in China from Watford on January 31, 2017. Odion Ighalo currently earns a whooping sum of £210,000 of a weekly basis from his Chinese club making him the first on our list this year.