What is Wizkid's net worth?

Do you want to know what the Wizkid net worth is? We know that some music stars in Nigeria live a luxurious life. Photos of their cars, homes, and stylish accessories constantly appear on the Internet. Quite naturally, we wish to hear the exact figures of their net worth. The latest information about Starboy Wizkid worth is presented in this article.

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (full name) was born on the 16th of July, 1990. From the very childhood, it was clear that he would become a musician since Wizkid's first records were created when he was only 11 years old. The boy participated in a group with several church friends. This was the beginning of his victorious path. In 2009, a contract was signed with Banky W. Then new compositions began to appear and multiply the popularity of this guy.

Now he is a Nigerian superstar worth of great respect. Wizkid is one of those people who shake the African scene and leave almost no listener indifferent. He is equally good at writing and performing songs and has a unique vision of modern music which makes him very close to a young audience.

What is Wizkid net worth?

In society, there is a stereotype that a person who chooses a profession of a musician will hardly earn money for rented apartment and food. For some reason, people think that artists are doomed to live in a cardboard box with their old guitars. But what could they say about the net worth of Wizkid?

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This ambitious and talented person has proved that charisma and diligence can provide you with a decent livelihood. The musician earns much more than many Nigerian businessmen. Current Wizkid net worth in dollars is something about 12-14 million according to different sources. Starboy took the 7th position in the Forbes top-10 ranking slightly ahead of his closest rival in the entertainment industry, Davido. Impressive result, isn’t it?

Endorsements and source of income

As in the cases with other musicians, most of the Wizkid's net worth was accumulated thanks to the successful sales of records, large-scale concerts on national and international stages. Also, Wizkid concluded several successful endorsements:

In 2012, he signed a 1-year contract with Pepsi worth $350,000. Then he traveled together with Tiwa Savage to Lebanon and Beirut for the commercial shoot.In May 2013, he signed a 1-year contract with MTN Nigeria. Also, then it became known that the celebrity extended the deal with Pepsi for two more years.In October 2013, Wizkid signed a contract with Guinness regarding the "Guinness World of More" concert which was held on Victoria Island, Lagos on November 3 of the same year.In June 2015, he stopped the cooperation with MTN for a contract with GLO value of which was N128 million.

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Also, a significant part of Wizkid worth is formed by his own record label Starboy Entertainment, founded in March 2013. Wizkid tries to push young talents to fame just like he once started his journey to wealth and respect. Collaboration with numerous popular musicians and producers doesn't cease to multiply his income.

Today, many people call Wizkid the Nigerian Justin Bieber. He gets N2-4 million for each show. It's fantastic! A huge sum of his net worth no longer surprises anyone. The first tour of the musician was held in 2012. Since then, he has made several world travels and granted his music to grateful listeners.

Wizkid cars and house

The media published information about the fact that Wizkid is the owner of a mansion worth N13 million. It was told that this house is located in one of the prestigious areas of Lagos State. There are also rumors that he has real estate in the United States. This mansion is presumably located in Los Angeles.

Of course, a star of such a high class should have a luxury collection of cars. Journalists mentioned that in the Wizkid's garage there are models of BMW, Mercedes, Bentley, Hyundai, and some other popular brands.

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Have you been inspired by the story of this famous singer? He made great efforts and received excellent results. Talent and diligence became guarantors of Wizkid's wealth. This is an excellent example for young performers who believe in their dreams.