The music industry globally is one of the largest gross netting and most lucrative industry. It has been an avenue for people to totally transform their lives from grass to grace. The likes of Jay-Z, Kanye West, Nick Cannon, Rick Ross, Sarkodie, Kwesi Arthur, and a host of others are testimonies to the positive impact the music industry has on its active members. Today we explore the top ten richest music stars in South Africa.
Steve Hofmeyr
Steve Hofmeyr is the wealthiest artist in South Africa. He is a rapper, songwriter, and producer. Steve Hofmeyr has an estimated net worth of R273 million. Steve makes his money largely from his career as a musician.
Black Coffee
Black Coffee, born Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo professionally is number two on our list of richest South African musicians. Black Coffee has an estimated net worth of $60 million dollars. Black Coffee makes money as a DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter.
AKA
Kiernan Jarryd Forbes widely known as AKA is the third richest musician in South Africa. AKA has a net worth of about R155,6 million.
Rebecca Malope
Rebecca Malope is the fourth richest musician in South Africa. Rebecca Malope has an estimated net worth of R68.25 million. Malope makes huge sums of money as a gospel singer.
Die Antwoord
Die Antwoord has a net worth of R56 million and annual revenue of R8 million. Die Antwoord is a musical duo consisting of two rappers; a male and a female.
Cassper Nyovest
Cassper Nyovest is one of the most respected rappers in South Africa. Cassper also made it on the list of the wealthiest as Cassper Nyovest has an estimated net worth of R45 million.
DJ Euphonik
Themba Mbongeni Nkosi popularly known as DJ Euphonik is the richest Disc Jockey in South Africa and among the richest musician with a net worth of R34.1 million.
DJ Sbu
DJ Sbu is a TV and Radio host, presenter, author, and entrepreneur with an estimated net worth of 2 million dollars which is approximately R29.7 million.
Oskido
Oscar Bonginkosi Mdlongwa or Oskdio is one of the richest musicians in South Africa with an estimated net worth of R27.3 million.
Juanita du Plessis
Juanita du Plessis is one of the richest female celebrities in South Africa. Her exact net worth is unknown but she is one of the richest in South Africa.