The 5 richest comedians in Nigeria and their worth – See who made the list!

Richest comedians in Nigeria and their worth:
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 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

No. 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.

No. 3 – I Go Dye

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.

No. 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.

No. 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.