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Who is the richest in gospel music?

Top 10 Richest Gospel Artists In Nigeria Nathaniel Bassey – $800,000. ... Sinach – $600,000. ... Eben – $500,000. ... Lara George – $450,000. ... Gozie & Njideka Okeke – $420,000. ... Yinka Ayefele – $400,000. ... Tope Alabi – $350,000. ... Mercy Chinwo – $150,000. Mercy Chinwo is one of the most prominent gospel artists in Nigeria. More items... •

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By Balogun Kamilu Lekan

Nigeria has a sizable Christian population. As a result, many gospel musicians make a living from their music. Over the last few years, gospel singers have witnessed substantial financial development. Many gospel performers make a lot of money from their musical performances, and some songs have even garnered appeal outside of the church.

Below is a list of the richest gospel artists in Nigeria

1. Sammie Okposo – $1 Million

Sammie Okposo is the CEO of Zamar entertainment and one of Nigeria’s wealthiest gospel artists. He amasses his wealth from his album sales and live performance in his gospel shows and businesses. In addition, he is also a brand ambassador for several top brands in Nigeria.

Sammie’s music has transcended Nigeria’s shore and gained international recognition too.

2. Frank Edwards – $1 Million

The afro-highlife praise and worship performer and songwriter is second on Nigeria’s list of richest gospel artists. He is a gifted songwriter and instrumentalist who owns a record label, Rocktown Records, which hosts a number of recording artists, like Micah Heavens, Gil, Divine, King BAS, Nkay, and David, amongst others. He amasses his wealth from performances in gospel events, music album sales, endorsement partnerships, and music creation.

3. Nathaniel Bassey – $800,000

Nathaniel is a trumpeter, gospel songwriter, singer, and pastor that is famous for his songs “Imela,” “Onise Iyanu,” and “Olowogbogboro.” He leads The Oasis Lagos, The Youth Church of the RCCG Kings Court in VI, Lagos, and attends The Redeemed Christian Church of God. The award-winning singer gathers his wealth from music production, stage performances and personal businesses. He was awarded Artist of the Year by the Crystal Gospel Awards 2019. He is also one of the richest gospel artists in Nigeria.

4. Sinach – $600,000

Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu, famously known as Sinach is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and senior worship leader at Loveworld. She is the first musician to spend 12 weeks at the top of the Billboard Christian Songwriter list. Sinach is a Christ embassy gospel singer who is singed for LoveWorld records, She makes her money from album sales, live performances in gospel shows, and endorsement deals.

5. Eben – $500,000

Eben rose to prominence in 2005 at a youth conference hosted by Pastor Chris. His song “Imarama” played a major role in shooting him to stardom. He makes most of his wealth from album sales, live performances in gospel shows, and endorsement deals.

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6. Lara George – $450,000

Lara George is an award-winning gospel artist, songwriter, and producer; she was born into the family of Oluwole Bajomo in Lagos state Nigeria.

She was a former member of the defunct band Kush.

Her popular hit single, “Ijoba Orun” from her debut album, won her several accolades and gave her remarkable recognition in the gospel music sphere.

She makes her earnings from live performances and endorsement deals.

7. Gozie & Njideka Okeke – $420,000

With their famous track “Akanchawa,” Gozie and Njideka Okeke are regarded as the best Igbo gospel musicians in Nigeria today, and it has become an encouragement to people and has been used in numerous churches around the country. Their reputation grew due to their music; they sold millions of album copies and played the song in countries all over the world.

8. Yinka Ayefele – $400,000

Yinka Ayefele is a music producer, radio presenter and owner of Fresh FM Radio Station, Ibadan. He is one of the biggest Yoruba gospel artist who has numerous hit songs and well-recognized albums. Yinka amasses his wealth from live performances, gospel concerts, social events, album sales, endorsement deals and income from his personal businesses.

9. Tope Alabi – $350,000

Tope is a Yoruba gospel singer, film music composer, and actress. who rose to prominence with her singles, Ore ti o common and Agbo Jesu. She is one of the most celebrated Yoruba gospel artists. She amasses the majority of her wealth from voiceovers for most Yoruba movies, gospel concerts, album sales and live performances

10. Mercy Chinwo – $150,000

Mercy Chinwo is one of the most prominent gospel artists in Nigeria. She started out as an actor. Mercy was a winner of the season 2 edition of the Nigerian Idol

She amasses her wealth from album sales, gospel outreaches and concerts.

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