Who will be the richest musician in Ghana in 2022? Is it going to be Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, or perhaps the new budding Black Sherif?
That is the question on the minds of fans and several music-loving Ghanaians. In this edition, we present the richest musician in Ghana 2022 and their estimated net worths
These are Ghanaian musicians who have amassed a sizable fortune from their music, various side hustles such as ambassadorial deals, performances or investments.
Caveat: This is an educative article. Because the system is not solid enough to record all of this vital information, it is incredibly difficult to know an individual’s assets and total net worth in Ghana. As a result, these are just estimations, but they do provide some insight into who the wealthiest musicians in Ghana will be by end of 2022.
List of Top Richest Ghanaian Musicians 2022
1, SARKODIE
Sarkodie is a celebrated Ghanaian rapper who is projected to be the richest Ghanaian musician in 2022. With an estimated net worth of over $11 million in 2022, Sarkodie is in pole position to top the list.
Sarkodie makes his money from online streams, performances, selling of customized merch, virtual concerts, digital sales and ambassadorial deals. Sarkodie charges from GHC50,000 to GHC300,000 for local gigs.
2, SHATTA WALE
Shatta Wale is a celebrated Ghanaian dancehall artiste who is projected to be the second richest Ghanaian musician in 2022. With an estimated net worth of over $8.5 million in 2022, Shatta will be an integral member of the richest list.
Shatta Wale makes his money from online streams, performances, digital sales and ambassadorial deals. Shatta Wale is arguably the most expensive Ghanaian artist to book for a show. He reportedly charges as high as GHC500,000 for a gig.
3, OKYEAME KWAME
Celebrated Ghanaian rapper Okyeame Kwame is expected to be the third richest Ghanaian musician in 2022. Although he has not been so active in recent years, Okyeame Kwame is projected to make an accumulated net worth of over $7 million in 2022.
Okyeame Kwame makes his money from businesses he wons, online streams, high-level performances, and international ambassadorial deals amongst others.
4, BECCA
Becca is a celebrated Ghanaian singer who is projected to be the fourth richest Ghanaian musician in 2022. With an estimated net worth of over $6.3 million in 2022, Becca is expected to remain the richest female Ghanaian musician in 2022.
Becca makes his money from online streams, performances, and ambassadorial deals and from her work as an entrepreneur.
5, DADDY LUMBA
Charles Kwadwo Fosu aka Daddy Lumba is a Ghanaian Highlife legend who is projected to make a net worth of $6.1 million in 2022. This will make Daddy Lumba the fifth richest Ghanaian musician in 2022.
Daddy Lumba has been active as a musician for decades. His iconic music has transcended the shores of Africa and still remains relevant years after releases.