Richest Musicians in South Africa (2023): One of the most successful music industries in the world is found in South Africa. Numerous famous artists and singers, including Miriam Makeba, Brenda Fassie, Hugh Masekela, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, and Lucky Dube, have come from the sector. International anthems like Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika, Pata Pata, Umqombothi (song), and Vulindlela were created by these vocalists.
The growth of the social and cultural fabric of the nation was greatly aided by the music business, which includes a wide range of genres such Marabi, Kwaito, house music, Isicathamiya, Gqom, rock music, hip hop, and Amapiano. It has also played a huge impact in Africa (especially in Southern Africa, to the point where countries such as Namibia and Botswana have their own versions of South African music genres such as Kwaito, etc.)
The industry has also given birth to singers who have amassed wealth for themselves through their God-given talent and consistency.
Below are the Richest Musicians in South Africa (2023) – Source: Forbes
Black Coffee – $60 Million
Nkosinathi Innocent Sizwe Maphumulo, better known by his stage name Black Coffee, began his musical career at the Durban University of Technology before working as Madala Kunene’s backup singer.
Black Coffee is not only the second-richest artist in Africa, but also the richest in South Africa. With a net worth of $60 million, the South African DJ, record producer, and composer will lead Forbes’ list of the richest musicians in South Africa in 2022.
Steve Hofmeyr – 19 Million USD
Besides singing, Steve Hofmeyr, a controversial and multi-talented South African, also works as an actor, TV presenter, brand ambassador, and speaker. He was first on Forbes’ list of the wealthiest musicians in South Africa for many years with an estimated net worth of 18.73 million dollars.
AKA – 10 Million USD
AKA, a well-known South African rapper, is third on the Forbes list of the wealthiest musicians in South Africa in 2022 with a net worth of $10 million. He is one of the most well-known rappers to have emerged from the nation, with a record that includes 4 studio albums and 1 extended play.
Juanita Du Plessis – 9 million USD
With an estimated net worth of $9 million, legendary Afrikaans country singer Juanita Du Plessis ranks fourth among the wealthiest musicians in South Africa. Despite being a Namibian native, she has developed into one of the top singers in the nation and is a role model for women in the business.
Cassper Nyovest – 8Million USD
With an estimated net worth of $8 Million, Cassper Nyovest, renowned as the face of rap in South Africa, is fifth on Forbes’ list of the wealthiest musicians in that country in 2022. After starting a HipHop group named Childhood Gangsta with his mates when he was just 13 years old, he started his career as an artist in 2004. He later departed to join Slow Motion, a different band, and left them after being signed to a record company.
Rebecca Malope – 5 million USD
The only gospel performer on the list with a net worth of $5 million is Rebecca Malope, called the “African Queen of Gospel” by many. She has been a musician for almost three decades. She is one of the best-selling gospel performers of all time with at least 10 million CDs sold globally. She has recorded 36 albums, the majority of which have achieved multi-platinum status.
Die Antwoord – 5 million USD
A South African alternative hip-hop group is called Die Antwoord, a 2008 formation of an alternative hip-hop group in Cape Town. Rappers Watkin Tudor “Ninja” Jones and Anri “Yolandi Visser” du Toit, a male/female duo, along with producers HITEK5000 and Lil2Hood make up the group.
One of the wealthiest groups in South Africa is the one with a net worth of $5 million. The group’s debut album, $O$, was released in 2008; it was a critical and commercial success, charting in a few nations.
Dj Euphonik
Dj Themba, popularly known as Ephonik takes the 8th position on the Forbes list of the richest Musicians in South Africa in 2022. Euphonik who is also a producer and a radio presenter shot into the limelight for playing house music under the alias Euphonik.
Nasty C – 2 million USD
The 25-year-old rapper, who is arguably the most successful international artist to come out of South Africa, takes the ninth spot with a net worth of $2 million. At the age of 14, he started his career, and in 2012, he released his debut mixtape, One Kid, a Thousand Coffins.
Oskido – 1.85 Million USD
Oscar Sibonginkosi Mdlongwa, better known by his stage name OSkido, is a South African DJ, record producer, recording artist, and businessman. With a $1.85 million net worth, he comes in at number 10 on the Forbes list of the richest musicians in South Africa in 2022.
