Zambian musicians are some of the most successful in the country's entertainment industry and with this list, we dissect the best and richest singers in all of Zambia.
So who made it onto the list?
So who made it onto the list?
1. Macky 2
Macky 2 is a Zambian hip hop musician, singer, and producer and he is known for participating in the ninth season of Big Brother Africa, where he placed third in the competition.
Macky 2 is from Luanshya in Zambia and runs the Macky II Hope Foundation, which supports orphans and vulnerable children.
Net worth: $5 Million
2. Salma Sky
Popularly known as Akapilipili (Hot Chick) is Zambia’s talented Artist who is making Airwaves in the Country. She is not only beautiful but also a very good and talented singer.
Married to Tivo the son of a highly respected Lieutenant General, Ronnie Shikapwasha, it would seem that Salma Sky is definitely well-off.
Net worth: $1 Million
3. Jay Rox
Jay Rox's “Outside The Rox” was his debut album and was among the top-selling in the land. From the sales alone, Jay Rox acquired, an estimated amount of about K80 thousand, and across the country.
Jay Rox is among the top game influences, having a massive following and fan base.
Net worth: $1 Million
4. Dandy Krazy
Dandy Krazy, gained massive respect from the ruling party and was paid well. He may have derailed in terms of producing hits in the recent years but the musician has been investing in properties and businesses. Dandy also has a lot of endorsement deals and in late 2017, he signed another massive deal with Cellz mobile company, for 150 thousand every after 3 months. Looks like Dandy Krazy, is crazy about the moola.
Net worth: $2 Million
5. Chef 187
Chef 187 is a hip hop male headliner and is currently the most popular Zambian rapper. Chef 187 has been defined by his fans as the only artist in Zambia worth been called a "celebrity" because of his overwhelming success and overwhelming popularity.
Chef 187 owns numerous deals with multinational companies like Coca-Cola, Vodafone, MTN etc.
Not to mention, Chef 187 is among the most hired local musicians. He attends at least 50 shows in a year. Collects, no less than 11,000 for stage performances and that excludes transport and lodging.
Net worth: $4 Million
6. Cleo Ice Queen
Ex-boyfriend and musician Brisky released Cleo Ice Queen's sex video which quickly went viral on social media and although Cleo was allegedly embarrassed by this expose, she did rack in a lot of dollars because of. Sex really does sell.
Cleo also earns major kwasha from endorsement deals with companies like DSTV, MTN, Pepsi and more. Having her talent and career already exposed to the outside world, Cleo Ice Queen hosts big shows in countries like South Africa, Namibia, Tanzania to name a few. Cleo is said to charge promoters and organizers an estimated amount of 14 thousand for stage performances.
Net Worth: $3.5 Million
Cleo also earns major kwasha from endorsement deals with companies like DSTV, MTN, Pepsi and more. Having her talent and career already exposed to the outside world, Cleo Ice Queen hosts big shows in countries like South Africa, Namibia, Tanzania to name a few. Cleo is said to charge promoters and organizers an estimated amount of 14 thousand for stage performances.
Net Worth: $3.5 Million
7. Slap Dee
Slap Dee has a mystic about him as he rarely does interviews or performances but when he does accept to make appearances, he gets paid no less than 12,000 for a show. He is also an ambassador for Proflight Airline Zambia paying him about 150,000 every after 4 months.
Also owns a recording studio label plus a clothing label Xyz Entertainment studios earning him about k4,500 per week.
Receives an estimated amount of about 350,000 from investors and old more than k40,000 at Hollywood city just for the tickets.
Not also forgetting his most recent endorsement are with Itel mobile where Slap Dee receives an estimated figure of k25,000 per month.
Net Worth: $4.5 Million
Net Worth: $4.5 Million
8. The Organized Family
The Organized Family make a good amount of money for a show, an estimated 15, 000 Kwasha. Their stage performances, excluding accommodation plus transportation charges, are charged separately amounting to about K3000.
Most shows done by the duo group are international, where they make about k20,000, plus a huge sum of their money is received from Hakainde Hichilema during the campaign period.
And 600,00 from the United Party for National Development (UPND). The group also has endorsements with Zambian communication networks like Zamtel and MTN Zambia where they receive at least a minimum of k150, 000 per month.
Net worth: $4.5 Million
Most shows done by the duo group are international, where they make about k20,000, plus a huge sum of their money is received from Hakainde Hichilema during the campaign period.
And 600,00 from the United Party for National Development (UPND). The group also has endorsements with Zambian communication networks like Zamtel and MTN Zambia where they receive at least a minimum of k150, 000 per month.
Net worth: $4.5 Million
9. Roberto
Roberto gets paid about k15,000 for a show and k25,000 for international shows.
Roberto is one of Zambia’s richest top international artists loved in most African countries, including Nigeria, Ghana and Namibia. Namibia is also where he got paid an estimated 250,000 for a guest appearance at the Namibian Awards ceremony. YouTube has also paid him an estimated k180,200 after Amarula hit a thousand views on their service. Roberto also has endorsements paying him about k350,000 per year.
Net worth: $6 Million
The Zambian music industry is reportedly very competitive, they continuously strive to work hard and outdo their competitors and if that means more music and performances from some of our favourites, we can't be mad at the hustle.
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