Top 10 richest musicians in Ghana in 2021 (Updated)

Sarkodie –  $15 million

Sarkodie is the richest musician in Ghana in 2021, with an estimated net worth of $15 million, owing to his hit songs over the years.

Michael Owusu Addo, popularly known by his stage name Sarkodie, was born July 10, 1988, in Tema, Ghana, in Africa’s western part.

He is a professional rapper in the music category and known as one of Africa’s best music rappers; his music flow and vibes are delightful to listen to.

Sarkodie has produced many hit songs since he broke into the music industry; he has also been featured in many songs in Africa, including Nigeria, the fastest-growing music industry in Africa.

His songs with different musicians have earned him a spot as the richest musician in Ghana in 2021.

Sarkodie has also produced many music albums since he joined the famous Ghanaian music industry, including Makye in 2009, Rapperholic in  2012, Sarkology in 2014, Highest in 2017, and lately, Black Love.

All these songs have helped him to become the richest musician in Ghana in 2021.

Shatta Wale –  $11 million

Shatta Wale is the second richest musician in Ghana in 2021. Shatta Wale is a famous Ghanaian musician known for his reggae and dance hall music style.

Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr, known by his stage name Shatta Wale was born on 17 October 1984 in Accra, Ghana.

Shatta Wale is also known as an actor, featured in some movies, including Never Say Never, The trial of Shatta Wale, and Shattered Lives.

Shatta Wale archived his first music popularity in 2004 with the stage name Bandana.

His single Moko Hoo and other two single No Problem and Obaa Yaa, helped him gain his first popularity before he disappeared from the music industry without a song for over then years.

In 2013 the famous musician returned to the music industry and released different songs under his record label SM records with a new stage name, Shatta Wale.

Since his return in 2013, Shatta Wale has released over four studio albums, which has helped him grow deep into the Ghanaian music industry to become the second richest musician in Ghana in 2021.

Okyeame Kwame –  $8 million

Okyeame Kwame is the third richest musician in Ghana in 2021, Okyeame Kwame is a famous Ghanaian rapper born on 17 April 1976 in Ghana.

He started his music career as a hiplife member, a music style that combines Ghanaian music culture and hip hop to make good music.

Okyeame Kwame has produced many hit songs in Ghana with his music group members, including albums Witty Knot in 1997, Shackles in 1998, Continuity in 2000, and New Testament in 2002.

In 2004 Okyeame Kwame parted ways with his long-term music group and released many singles under his record label, One Mic Entertainment. He went ahead to feature many Ghanaian artists.

Under his record label, Okyeame Kwame gained more popularity in the Ghanaian music industry. That helped raise his net worth to become one of the richest musicians in Ghana in 2021.

Due to his popularity in the Ghanian music industry Okyeame Kwame has won many awards that have helped him reach such mile as the third richest musician in Ghana in 2021.

Okyeame Kwame’s Net Worth, endorsements, and Awards in 2021

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Having released many songs and performed lots of collaboration with different Ghanian musicians, Okyeame Kwame has gained much popularity that has helped earn many fortunes in the music industry.

Okyeame Kwame is currently a Ghanaian health ambassador and the public relations officer of the Musicians Union in Ghana. All these have helped him to become one of the richest musicians in Ghana in 2021

R2Bees – Net Worth $7 million

R2Bees is a Ghanaian hip-hop duo that surfaced in the Ghanaian music industry in 2007. The R2Bees music duo was formed by two cousins Faisal Hakeem and Rashid Mugeez.

In 2008 R2Bees released their first single titled Yawa Gal, the song was followed up by another hit song, “I Dey Mad”, in the same year.

In 2010 the duo went further to take a step forward in their music pursuit to feature one of the famous Nigerian musicians, Wande Coal, on the song “Kiss Your Hand”.

Stonebwoy – Net Worth $8million

Stonebwoy is the fifth richest musician in Ghana in 2021. Stonebwoy is a Ghanaian famous musician who sings different music styles, including Afropop, dance hall, and reggae music.

Livingstone Etse Satekla, popularly known by his stage name Stonebwoy was born on March 5, 1988, in Ghana, West Africa.

Stonebwoy started his music career during his school days before he was signed by Samini Music record label during a Kasahare Level rap battle competition.

In 2012 he recorded his first hit song, Climax, under Samini music in the same year, another hit song, Ghetto Love, which earned him a lot of popularity to the extent of Ghana Music Award nomination.

Fuse ODG –  $5.5 million

Fuse ODG is the sixth richest musician in Ghana, he is a famous Ghanaian artist born on December 2, 1988, in London but was raised in Ghana in the Western part of Africa.

After attending his secondary education in England, Fuse returned to Ghana, where he started his music career.

He released his first song titled Antenna when he returned to Ghana in June 2013. The song was the best in Africa in 2013; it was played around Africa and the world.

In September 2013, Fuse followed the hit song, Antenna up with another single, Azonto. The music was ranking very highly in Africa with its unique dancing style.

His two hit songs helped him rank as one of the richest musicians in Ghana. Fuse also won many awards that helped make him become one of the richest musicians in Ghana in 2021.

Daddy Lumba is the seventh richest musician in Ghana in 2021. Daddy Lumba is a Ghanaian multi-talented musician who started his music career at a young age.

His real name is Charles Kwadwo Fosu, but he is popularly known by his stage name Daddy Lumba. He was born in Nsuta Amangoase in Ghana, West Africa.

At a young age, Daddy Lumba formed a music group name Lumba Brothers group in Ghana with his friends and girlfriend before moving to Germany to pursue his music career.

He was known for singing gospel music before switching to a traditional music pattern in Germany.

In Germany, Daddy Lumba released his first album titled Yeeye Aka Akwantuo Mu in 1989 with the help of a friend he met in Germany, Ernest Nana Acheampong.

Becca – $5 million

Becca makes it to our list of the top 10 richest musicians in Ghana as the eighth richest musician in Ghana.

Becca is a Ghanaian singer and songwriter born on August 15 1984, she gained her first popularity in the Ghanian music industry in 2007 when she released her first album, Sugar.

Her album Sugar was one of the most played songs in Ghana after it was released.

At the end of the year, the album got her five nominations at the 2008 Ghana music award, including Artiste of the Year, Discovery of the Year, Best Female Vocal Performance, Pop Song of the Year, and Best Collaboration Year and Record of the Year.

D-Black –  $4.5 million

D-Black is a Ghanaian musician and a businessman that has only spent ten years in the music industry.

Desmond Kwesi Blackmore, known as the D-Black, was born on January 12, 1987. He is the 9th richest musician in Ghana.

He is regarded as one of the most successful musicians in Ghana, having spent only ten years in the industry to make it to the top ten richest musicians in Ghana list.

Samini – Net worth $4 million

Samini is the 10th richest musician in Ghana in 2021. Emmanuel Andrews Sammini, born on December 22 1981, in Accra, Ghana, is popularly known by his stage name Samini.

Samini is a reggae and dance hall famous artist in Ghana. He performs in different music diversity, including reggae, hip-hop, high life and dance hall.

Samini began his musical journey as a member of a choir group. He became famous in the Ghanaian music industry after he released his first music album Dankwasere in 2004.

Samini signed his first music deal with Ghanian record label Ashanti International; he later moved on to sign for another record label, Lexifri Productions, before creating his record label, Samini music.