Disc Jockeys (DJs) play crucial roles in the music business across the world. In Nigeria where the music business is at its best on the African continent, DJs certainly take up a large portion of the seats on music discussions.
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DJs in Nigeria earn a lot of money and among top richest and influential celebrities in the country and on the African continent so far as music and entertainment are concerned.
DJ Xclusive, DJ Cuppy, and DJ Neptune are currently some of the most affluent and influential DJs in Nigeria with a joint estimated net worth of about $6 million as at 2020.
Here are Nigeria’s top richest DJs and their related net worth.
DJ Xclusive – Net Worth $2.1 million
Born Rotimi Alakija, DJ Xclusive as he is known by stage name is the nephew of popular Nigerian billionaire and businesswoman Folorunsho Alakija. DJ Xclusive won the Nigerian Entertainment Award for ‘World Best DJ’ and was also nominated for the ‘Best DJ’ at Black Entertainment Film, Fashion and Television Awards 2011
DJ Cuppy – Net Worth $2 million
DJ Cuppy is the daughter of Nigerian business mogul Femi Otedola. DJ Cuppy is currently an official DJ ambassador for Pepsi and Global Citizen Education. DJ Cuppy doubles as a music producer as well as a singer.
DJ Coublon – Net Worth $2 million
Born in November 1989 as Akwuba Charles Ugochukwu, DJ Coublon is sound engineer, DJ and record promoter. He was signed onto Made Men Music Group between 2014 and 2016, marking the highlight of his career as a DJ. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential Nigerian entertainers with a net worth of over $2 million
DJ Ecool – Net Worth $1.2 million
Born Ebianga Ikpeme, DJ Ecool climbs to the top of the rich list in Nigerian DJ business while also working as a music producer. He is currently affiliated to Nigerian music sensation, Davido. Since breaking onto the scene in 2009, Ecool has steadily risen to maintain a steady flow of income to his name.
DJ Neptune – Net Worth $1.1 million
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DJ Neptune was born and bred in Lagos. He is considered one of the old names in the Nigerian DJ business. He also doubles as a singer, songwriter, music producer and promoter. He is especially noted for his distinctive prowess in spinning music from different genres effortlessly.
DJ Humility – Net Worth $900,000
DJ Humility is currently one of Nigeria’s hottest DJs. Born Benedict Afagbe, the Nigerian is especially noted for his spinning abilities in the hip-hop and rap categories. He is a multiple Awards nominee in Nigeria and is currently worth $900,000.
DJ Spinall – Net Worth $850,000
Sodamola Oluseyi Desmond, also known as DJ Spinall was born and bred in Nigeria. He is considered one of the very first Nigerian DJs to tour the USA with foreign endorsement. In 2013, DJ Spinall was signed onto Music group Mavin Records before he terminated his contracted to join UK based Atlantic Record Lab.
DJ Baddo -Net Worth $800,000
Originally named Godfrey Egbe the Edo State DJ is considered one of the hottest DJs Nigeria has ever produced. Aside from plying his trade as a Disc Jockey, he also well noted as a music promoter and blogger too. DJ Baddo is currently worth $800,000 and has many collaborations with top Nigerian musicians.
DJ Kaywise – Net Worth $740,000
Worth an estimated $740,000 the Nigerian DJ is popular among the Nigerian songwriting and promotion circles. He is also a singer and entertainer
DJ Jimmy Jatt – Net Worth $700,000
DJ Jimmy Jatt is considered one of the pioneers of Nigerian DJing business. Born in 1966, Jimmy Jatt seems to have been around forever. In 2006, he saw perhaps the highlight of his DJ career when he received the award for Hip-Hop World Hall of Fame at the maiden edition of the Headies. He initially began his career as a rapper with stage name Master J. However, after several unsuccessful attempts at being signed onto a record label, he switched careers to be a DJ.