Forbes and Channel O’s Top 10 Bankable Artistes In Africa.

Forbes Magazine and Channel O recently compiled and released a list of 10 bankable African musicians for the year 2013. According to the statement released by Forbes/Channel O the ranking is based on artist Sales, Social – Media presence, endorsement value , YouTube views, showrates , Influence, appearance in newspapers, investments, popularity and many other factors. Seven Nigerian Artistes Made the list. See the list below…

(1)Akon– Senegalese-American top the list — Founder of Konvict Music,opened doors with other African artiste such as P-Square and Wizkid .
(2)DON JAZZY– Rank as Best African and Nigeria Music Producer. CEO Mavin Records, Brand Ambassador of Samsung, Loyal Milk and MTN , Influential producer. Having producer Songs For D'Banj, Kanye West, Beyonce and American Rap Mogul Jay Z on production credit.
(3)P SQUARE– Ranked as Best African Music Group. Featured on Forbes Africa twice, sold out concert, presidential guest in at least 5 African countries.
(4)D'BANJ– CEO of DB Records, Music Artiste. International music brand,GOOD Music, Def Jam, Mercury deal,Sony Entertainment Music distribution deal, Goodwill Ambassador BOI (Bank Of Industry).
(5)WIZKID– Singer . EME artiste, Starboy CEO, affiliation with Disturbing London, international collaboration with Wale and others international stars, Perform Twice on stage with American Pop Singer ChrisBrown, highest paid Pepsi Brand Ambassador in Africa, Brand Ambassador of MTN.
(6)2FACE IDIBIA– Music Artiste. Produces 10 million disc and have at least 7 million digital sale, UN ambassador For Youth And Peace, associated with Guinness, Haven Homes, Airtel Worldwide and philanthropist – Tuface Idibia Foundation.
(7)ANSELMO RALPH– Music ArtisteSamsungandCoca ColaAmbassador, Called Angola prince, Perfume line, clothing label, multimillion dollar tour bus,Sony Music Africanartist.
(8)SARKODIE– Ghanian Rapper. Presidential youth ambassador in Ghana,Sarkclothing,Samsungand Fan Milk ambassador inGhana
(9)ICE PRINCE– Music Artiste. Multi award winning Rapper, Having Sixmillion downloads, 2 studios owner, one foundation member,Plug N Playambassador,Zamani Foundation
(10)BANKY W– Music Artiste. Co ownerEME, Samsung Ambassador, Philanthropist, multiple award R&B And Soul winner.
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