South African is One of the largest music export in the world. The industry has produced Numerous famous artists and singers, with the like of Miriam Makeba, Brenda Fassie, Hugh Masekela, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, and Lucky Dube, have come from the sector. International anthems like Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika, Pata Pata, Umqombothi (song), and Vulindlela were created by these vocalists.
The growth of the social and cultural fabric of the nation was greatly aided by the music business, which includes a wide range of genres such Marabi, Kwaito, house music, Isicathamiya, Gqom, rock music, hip hop, and Amapiano. It has also played a huge impact in Africa (especially in Southern Africa, to the point where countries such as Namibia and Botswana have their own versions of South African music genres such as Kwaito, etc.)
The industry has produced a lot of singers who have amassed wealth for themselves through their God-given talent, hard work and consistency.
Check below are list of richest musicians in South African according to Forbes
1. Black Coffee – $60 Million
Nkosinathi Innocent Sizwe Maphumulo, better known by his stage name Black Coffee, began his musical career at the Durban University of Technology before working as Madala Kunene’s backup singer.
Black Coffee is not only the second-richest artist in Africa, but also the richest in South Africa. With a net worth of $60 million, the South African DJ, record producer, and composer will lead Forbes’ list of the richest musicians in South Africa in 2022.
2. Steve Hofmeyr – $19 Million
Steve Hofmeyr is a multi-talented and controversial South Africa Singer, he also doubles as an actor, TV presenter, Brand Ambassador, and Speaker, With an estimated net worth of 18.73 Million Dollars, he topped the Forbes list of the richest Musicians in South Africa for many years.
3. AKA – $10 Million
The Popular South African Rapper, Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, popularly known as AKA, takes 3rd on the Forbes list of the richest Musicians in South Africa in 2022 with his $10 million net worth. He is one of the most successful rappers to come out of the country, with 4 studio albums and 1 extended play in his discography.
4. Juanita Du Plessis – $9 Million
The Legendary Afrikaans country singer, Juanita Du Plessis takes the number 4 spot among the richest musicians in South Africa with an estimated net worth of $9 Million. Although born in Namibia, she has grown to be one of the Country’s biggest singers, as a women representative in the industry.
5. Cassper Nyovest – $8 million
Cassper Nyovest, who is known as the face of rap in South Africa takes 5th position in the Forbes list of the richest Musicians in South Africa in 2022, with an estimated net worth of $8 Million. He began his career as an entertainer in 2004, after forming a HipHop group called Childhood Gangsta with his friends when he was 13. He then left to join Slow Motion, another group, which he left after he was signed into a record label.
6. Rebecca Malope – $5 Million
Rebecca Malope is the only Gospel artist that makes the list with a net worth of $ 5 Million. Popularly known as the “African Queen of Gospel.” Her music career spans more than three decades. She has sold at least 10 million albums worldwide, making her one of the best-selling gospel artists of all time. Most of the 36 albums she has released have reached multi-platinum status.
7. Die Antwoord – $5 Million
Die Antwoord is a South African alternative hip-hop group. alternative hip-hop group formed in Cape Town in 2008. The group comprises rappers Watkin Tudor “Ninja” Jones and Anri “Yolandi Visser” du Toit, a male/female duo, and producers HITEK5000 and Lil2Hood.
The group with a combined net worth of $5 million is one of the richest groups in South Africa. The group released its debut album $O$ in 2008, the album achieved critical and commercial success charting in a few countries. They followed up with Ten$ion in 2012 and Donker Mag in 2012.
8. Dj Euphonik – $2.1 Million
Dj Themba, popularly known as Ephonik takes the 8th position on the Forbes list of the richest Musicians in South Africa in 2022. Euphonik who is also a producer and a radio presenter shot into the limelight for playing house music under the alias Euphonik.
He began his musical career as a teenager in 2003, he however established himself in the club music scene. It wasn’t long before his mixes achieved radio play, initially on regional station YFM. He was then offered the opportunity to host his own shows on the national radio station 5FM.
9. Nasty C – $2 million
The 25-year-old rapper, who is arguably the most successful international artist to come out of South Africa, takes the ninth spot with a net worth of $2 million. At the age of 14, he started his career, and in 2012, he released his debut mixtape, One Kid, a Thousand Coffins.
10. Oskido – $1.85 Million
Oscar Sibonginkosi Mdlongwa, better known by his stage name OSkido, is a South African DJ, record producer, recording artist, and businessman. With a $1.85 million net worth, he comes in at number 10 on the Forbes list of the richest musicians in South Africa in 2022.
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