Entertainment
Unveiling Highest Paid Nigerian Artistes
Gone are the days when
Nigerian artistes had to sleep at People’s door steps for their voice to be heard. Now they are not only running the show, they are also smiling to the banks in a big way. They now own the most fashionable cars, most beautiful houses and other endorsements.
Basically, each artiste has a standard fee for gigs, concerts, but for private parties such as birthdays, wedding etc, they charge according to their ratings.
The underlisted artistes are put together strictly on how much they earn per show, influence and other factors.
P-Square : P-Square can be referred to as the most consistent of all time. Without mincing word, the ‘Alingo’ exponents are rocking the town currently. Any show of concert that P Square graces is a big one.
Their official fee according to our source is N15 million. Most concerts during festive period have their faces on them, the music duo of Peter and Paul Okoye have featured in Forbes Africa Twice. They have recorded big concerts and have been presidential quests in at least five African countries according to report.
D.Banj: Nigeria Singer and song writer Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo is one artiste that sells shows in Nigeria. Virtually all big concerts in Nigeria would have D’banj face on it. Before he pitched his tent with good music in America, the Ogun State born singer charged N15 million per event appearance.
But now, his strength and availability has dropped drastically to the extent that he hardly graces some major concerts within the country.
At the moment, we gathered from close source that he charges between N5 million and N7 million as performance fee for local gigs, $80,000 to $150,000 for African Shows €40,000 to €60,000 for American shows.
2 Face: Innocent ‘2 Face’ Idibia is one artiste no body could push aside. As a result of his achievements in the music industry we learnt that the African queen crown charges N10 million per event at festive period. On a normal day he charges between N5 million and N6 million per show.
It will also interest you that the talented singer has huge investments in stocks and real estate with five multi million naira houses.
Timaya: The Egberi Papa I of Bayelsa is another artiste that has disappointed his critics who felt he cannot come out with hits again. All parties could not do without dancing to his latest song ‘Bum Bum Ukwu’ and other hit songs from the talented singer. This has earned him more shows outside Lagos where he has lots of fan base. He charges N5 million per show.
Iyanya: Project fame winner, Iyanya we learnt charges N2 million to N3 million per show. This Akwa Ibom born singer has been a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry. He shot him self to limelight when he dropped his first hit single ‘Kukere’ which has very unique dance steps.
Wizkid: Wizkid who will prefer to be referred to as Wizzy as he believes he is no More a kid in the game has indeed paid his dues in the industry. He has endorsements here and there. It will interest you to know that the talented singer earns between N4 million and N5 million per show.
Flavour: High life music star, Flavor has proved his critics wrong by churning out hits upon hits since his inception in the musical scene. We gathered that he charges between N2 million and N3 million. The talented musician whose wonderful combination of native language Igbo and English in most of his songs, has fetched him more fans.
Tiwa Savage: The Nigerian female celebrity collects N2.5 million per show and she is rated as one of the sexiest female celebrities in Nigeria.
Davido: Aye crooner, Davido can be referred to as super talented young singer Nigerian music mainstream have been enjoying tremendous transformation since the talented singer has been known for producing hit tracks. The Omo Baba Olowo as he is fondly called whose latest truck “Aye” seems to be every club favourite goes for N3 million to N3.5 million per show.
Banky W: Mr. Capable, Bankole Wellington is in a world of his own as a specialist in RnB Genre of music and he is smiling to the bank for his efforts. He is also a Samsung Ambassador.
Ice Prince: MI, Nigeria’s musician with six million downloads is number nine on richest African musicians list. He is two studio owner, a member of One Foundation and Plug N. Play ambassador. The Oleku crowner earns N3 million per show.
Omawunni: This is another talented female singer who entered into the music industry through West African Idol. She smiles home with N3 million per show.
Dare Art Alade: This is a soul singer with unique touches. The singer earns N3 million per show. He gets most of his shows through the wife who is an event planner. He is also a compere and he is doing wonderfully well.
Gice: Aside the fact that he is struggling with his carrer, Gice remains one of the talented musicians in the industry and can still pull crowd anytime any day. The talented singer collects N2 million per show.
Naetoc: Funky rapper, Naeto C needs little or no introduction. He has been shown love by several music lovers both home and abroad. The talented singer charges N1.5 million.
…culled from Global Excellence Magazine.
Entertainment
Funke Akindele’s Behind The Scenes Crosses ?1.77bn
Funke Akindele’s Behind The Scenes becomes Nollywood’s highest-grossing film of 2025, earning ?1.77bn in under four weeks.
Multi-award-winning actress and producer Funke Akindele has done it again, and this time, the numbers speak louder than applause.
Her latest film, Behind The Scenes, has officially emerged as the highest-grossing Nollywood film of 2025, pulling in an astonishing ?1.767 billion in less than four weeks.
The Tide Entertainment reports that Funke Akindele Makes Box Office History as Behind The Scenes Crosses ?1.77bn
Earlier in its release cycle, the film’s distributor, FilmOne Entertainment, revealed that Behind The Scenes smashed five opening-weekend records, including the highest single-day gross ever recorded on Boxing Day, with ?129.5 million in one day. That announcement already hinted that something unusual was unfolding.
Reacting to the milestone, FilmOne described the moment as both surreal and communal, crediting audience loyalty for pushing the film to the top spot once again as the number-one movie of the weekend. And that sentiment feels accurate. This wasn’t just ticket sales; it was momentum.
What makes this achievement even more striking is that Behind The Scenes is Funke Akindele’s third film to cross the ?1 billion mark. Before now, there was A Tribe Called Judah, and then Everybody Loves Jenifa, a film that didn’t just open big, but went on to become the highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time. At this point, it’s no longer a fluke. It’s a pattern.
Part of Behind The Scenes’ success lies in strategy. The film enjoyed advanced screenings on December 10 and 11, quietly building curiosity and conversation before its nationwide release on December 12. By the time it officially hit cinemas, audiences already felt like they needed to see it.
Then there’s the cast. The film brings together a lineup that feels deliberately stacked: Scarlet Gomez, Iyabo Ojo, Destiny Etiko, Tobi Bakre, Uche Montana, and several others. Familiar faces, strong fan bases, and performances that kept word-of-mouth alive long after opening weekend.
Still, beyond timing and casting, there’s something else at work here. Funke Akindele understands Nigerian audiences. Their humour, their pacing, their emotional buttons. She doesn’t guess, she calculates, experiments, listens, and refines. That understanding has slowly turned into box-office dominance.
Behind The Scenes crossing ?1.77 billion isn’t just another headline; it’s confirmation. Funke Akindele has moved from being a successful actress to becoming one of the most reliable commercial forces Nollywood has ever produced. Three-billion-naira films don’t happen by luck. They happen when storytelling, business sense, and audience trust align.
And right now, that alignment seems firmly in her hands.
Entertainment
Adekunle Gold, Simi Welcome Twin Babies
Popular Nigerian music stars, Adekunle Kosoko, widely known as Adekunle Gold, and his wife, Simi, have become parents again this time to twins.
The award-winning singer shared the joyful update on his Snapchat story on Wednesday, confirming the expansion of their family.
“Asked God for another child and he blessed me double,” she wrote.
While the couple has not yet disclosed the gender of the newborns, the announcement has sparked an outpouring of warm wishes from admirers, fellow celebrities, and industry colleagues.
Speculation had intensified in December when Simi posted a video on Instagram accompanied by the caption, “From my baby, for my babies.”
The clip showed her with a growing baby bump, fueling anticipation that another child was on the way.
Their latest blessings arrive just weeks after Simi highlighted a scene from Adekunle Gold’s newly released music video, “My Love is the Same,” further stirring excitement among fans.
The Tide Entertainment reports that Adekunle Gold and Simi who tied the knot in 2019 after a long history of friendship and musical synergy remain one of Nigeria’s most admired entertainment power couples. Both artistes were once signed to X3M Music before soaring into mainstream acclaim.
The pair welcomed their first child, Adejare Kosoko, fondly called Deja, in May 2020.
Entertainment
Jesse Flames Opens 2026 With ‘Praise The Lord’ Featuring Magnito
After closing out 2025 with the release of “Praise the Lord” featuring Magnito, Jesse Flames enters the new year with renewed clarity and purpose, continuing to build a body of work rooted in intention rather than noise. In a moment where Afrobeats is moving faster and louder than ever, his approach remains measured and deliberate, prioritizing meaning, craft, and longevity over momentary attention. The official music video arrives January 10.
Following the momentum of his breakout single “FLEX,” “Praise the Lord” represents a shift from celebration to grounding. Reflective and soulful, the record centers gratitude, growth, and perspective, capturing a quieter confidence that resonates beyond a single moment.
“This song is about recognizing the full picture,” Jesse shares. “The work people see and the work they don’t. The lessons, the setbacks, the growth.”
The collaboration with Magnito, a respected voice in Nigerian hip hop known for his sharp lyricism and cultural authenticity, adds depth and weight to the record, reinforcing its themes of resilience, faith, and self reflection.
Released in December at the height of Detty December, “Praise the Lord” became a natural soundtrack for both celebration and reflection as the year came to a close. With the video arriving in January, the record takes on new meaning, opening the year as a tone setter rather than a reset.
Born in the United States, raised in Festac, Lagos, and now based in London, Jesse Flames brings a global perspective to his sound, blending Afrobeats, hip hop, and melodic soul into something sleek and intentional. His music reflects lived experience and cultural nuance rather than trend chasing.
The Tide Entertainment reports that with over 11 million streams, performances at O2 Brixton Academy and OVO Arena Wembley, and coverage from The Guardian and Business Post Nigeria, Jesse’s rise has been steady and self made. Looking ahead to 2026 and 2027, he is preparing for collaborations with Ice Prince, M.I Abaga, and Smurlee.
“Praise the Lord” ft. Magnito is available now on all streaming platforms.
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