Forbes magazine has released a list of 10 richest artistes from East African region for year 2023.
The list was heavily dominated by male artistes, with Akothee being the only female.
Ugandan musician-cum-politician Bobi Wine has been ranked the richest musician in East Africa with a net worth of $9 million/Ksh1.192 billion.
Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz came second with a $8.2 million/Ksh1.086 billion net worth while Jose Chameleone was third with $8/Ksh1.060 billion.
Akothee was ranked fourth in the list with a net worth of $7.6 million/Ksh1.007 billion.
Veteran Tanzanian musican-turned-politician Professor Jay closed the top five richest artistes in East Africa with a $7.5 million/Ksh993 million net worth.
Below is the full list of top 10 richest artistes in East Africa:
1. Bobi Wine (Uganda) 9 million dollars
2. Diamond Platinumz (Tanzania) 8.2 million dollars
3. Jose Chameleon (Uganda) 8 million dollars.
4. Akothee (Kenya) 7.6 million dollars
5. Professor Jay (Tanzania) 7.5 million dollars.
6. Ali Kiba (Tanzania) 7.2 million dollars.
7. Jaguar (Kenya) 7 million dollars.
8. Harmonize (Tanzania) 5.9 million dollars.
9. Sauti Sol (Kenya) 5.8 million dollars.
10. Bebe Cool (Uganda) 5.62 million dollars
