Richest comedians in Nigeria: They may be the b*tt of their
jokes. They could do anything but be serious. But they’re
no fools. While you smile at home, they are rocking and
dancing Gobe to the banks! From obscurity to fortune,
these comedians are the biggest in the game. They are
Nigerian’s top five richest comedians.
5. AY Comedian Comedian Call him a master of the arts.
You won’t be wrong. He’s a lover of taste and distinction-
and maybe money too! His AY Live annual show fetches
him around N160 million. In popular demand, AY collects
between N1 to N2 million per event, while his annual
income is put at N280 million, with a net worth of N800
million, AY can surely boast of exotic cars and choice
properties. Also, his 30 days in Atlanta has been dubbed
the highest grossing Nollywood movie ever.
4. Julius Agwu He is a genius. No doubt. Book publishing
in Nigeria could be anything but money spinning. But
Julius defied the odds. His book, Jokes Apart fetched him
N20 million. A humor investor, Julius is the CEO of Real
Laff entertainment, organizers of Crack Your Ribs and
Laugh for Christ’s Sake. These events bring him N140
million annually. With a performance fee between N2 to
N3 million, his net worth is N1.5 billion, including
properties scattered across the country. He’s indeed a
money making genius.
3. I Go Dye He’s a UN amba$$ador. But he hardly banks
on that! Beyond thrilling his admirers, I Go Dye is a
consummate businessman. He owns Revamp Construction.
Revamp deals in real estate, property and road
construction. His annual take home is between N350 and
N500 million. With a net worth of over N2 billion, I Go Dye
is not done. Not yet. Franstel Bottle water is in the works.
2. Basketmouth He’s basket mouth, but so is his business
appetite. More than any other Nigerian comedian,
Basketmouth remains the toast of reputable brands in
Nigeria. He pockets over N120 million annually from his
endorsement deals. He gets N100 million from his
Basketmouth Uncensored show. With an income of over
N360 million, his net worth stands at N2 billion.
1. Ali Baba All hail the King! A jester extraordinaire, but a
serious businessman too. His Lekki home alone is valued
at over N300 million. Dubbed the father of modern
Nigerian comedy, he’s the delight of politicians and the big
boys in Nigeria. His appearance fee stands between N4 to
N5 million per event. And he’s sure of two events per
week: Bringing him to N400 million per annum. With a net
worth of over N3 billion, little wonder he remains the
kingmaker of Nigeria’s comedy industry.
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