Top Ten Richest Artist in Ghana – 2023

The music industry is very competitive in the Ghanaian music scene. There are those who are able to breakthrough and become household names, for some that come with lots of wealth and fame. But with others, its just work wasted and lost time. Looking at the year gone by, here is a list of top 10 richest artist from Ghana based on known facts and information out there;

1. Sarkodie – Known as one of Ghana’s most successful and influential musicians, Sarkodie has built a lucrative career in music, endorsements, and entrepreneurship. The CEO of SarkCess Music and King of the Ghana Rap Music, is deemed as the most influential Ghanaian musician currently. He is estimated to have a net worth of  $12 million as at 2023.
2. Okyeame Kwame – The Rap Doctor has been in the game for a while. Right from breaking onto the scene as part of the Akyeame duo, to go solo. He has managed to release consistent hits, whiles grooming others and performing some philanthropic works amongst others. He has an estimated net worth $9 million as at 2023, and he’s the second richest musician in Ghana.
3. Shatta Wale – Charles Nii Armah, formerly Bandana and now Shatta Wale, self acclaimed King Of Dancehall. His extensive fan base has greatly contributed to his wealth.  The SM Boss has an estimated net worth of $8.5 million as at 2023.
4. R2Bees – The “Refuse-To-Be-Broke-Boys“, “R2Bees” made up of the main duo of Mugeez and Paedae. The community one boys, cousins and schoolmates have been together since childhood and virtually inseparable. The duo have become and instrumental part of ghanaian music culture and history, such that you can fully talk about Ghana Music without mentioning them. They have a combined net Worth of $6.3 million as at 2023.
5. Daddy Lumba – After breaking into the music scene in the early 80’s as part of the Lumba Brothers. Daddy Lumba has become a Legend of Ghana Music. He has an estimated Net Worth of $6 million as at 2023. His vast wealth mainly comes from endorsement deals, as well as his numerous business ventures as well his quite recently opened radio station.
6. Becca – Rebecca Akosua Acheampomaa Acheampong popularly known as Becca is an extremely talented musician with a very soulful voice. He major source of wealth is from brand endorsements and record label. She has an estimated wealth of $5.9 million as at 2023.
7. Stonebwoy – Mr. Livingstone Etse Satekla the boy from Ashaiman is now global and known as Stonebwoy. The Bhim Nation President has endeared himself to many with his beautiful vocals and lyrics, and has managed to delight us with countless bangers. His Net worth is believed to be in the regions of $5.7 million as at 2023.
8. Reggie Rockstone – Known as the God father of HipLife, Reggie Rockstone remains a very respected influencer in the Ghana Music Industry. He started his solo career with the birth of a new genre in Ghana. He has an estimated Net Worth of $5.3 million as at 2023.
9. Fuse ODG – The Ghanaian born UK based artist broke unto the music scene through the Azonto craze, and has managed to collaborate with lots of international as well as local artist, allowing him to amass for himself a Net Worth of $3.5 million as at 2023.
10. Tinny – The Alatse, broke into the music scene in the early 2000’s and on and off has delivered some beautiful sounds over the years. the vast majority of his wealth in recent times comes from endorsement deals and other business ventures as well as record labels. He is estimated to have a Net Worth of $2.5 million as at 2023.

Please note that this list is based on the artists’ prominence, commercial success, and influence within the Ghanaian music industry, and their exact wealth may vary. Additionally, new artists may emerge, and the financial standings of these artists may change over time.