They may be the butt 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.No. 5 – AY
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.
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.
He’s a UN ambassador. 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.
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.
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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