The stand-up comedians dominating Nigeria’s humour
business landscape are funny quite alright on stage, but
very serious in business. With assets running into
billions of Naira, they are light years apart from the
past crops of old comedians who wait for meager
rations of life.
They may look funny and unserious, but they are
cavorting to the bank and living their dreams. Ali Baba,
the father of stand-up comedians in Nigeria, aptly
captured in words, the profitability of comedy business
when he said: “comedy is a funny business, a very big
business.”
business landscape are funny quite alright on stage, but
very serious in business. With assets running into
billions of Naira, they are light years apart from the
past crops of old comedians who wait for meager
rations of life.
They may look funny and unserious, but they are
cavorting to the bank and living their dreams. Ali Baba,
the father of stand-up comedians in Nigeria, aptly
captured in words, the profitability of comedy business
when he said: “comedy is a funny business, a very big
business.”
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After a careful study of the careers of these successful
comedians, Showtime came to the conclusion that a
number of them are outstanding. Here are the top 10 in
this branch of entertainment in terms of their assets,
the money they charge per show, the various products
or corporate endorsements they did, and their
established brands from which they make steady
income.
After a careful study of the careers of these successful
comedians, Showtime came to the conclusion that a
number of them are outstanding. Here are the top 10 in
this branch of entertainment in terms of their assets,
the money they charge per show, the various products
or corporate endorsements they did, and their
established brands from which they make steady
income.
I Go Dye:
United Nations Millennium Developmental Goal
Ambassador, Amb. Francis Agoda, fondly called I Go
Dye is the C.E.O of Revamp Construction Company, a
property, real estate and road Construction Company.
An estimate of his annual income stands between 350
and 500million naira, while his net worth is valued at
over 2 billion naira. With properties in choice areas
across Nigeria, and fleet of luxury cars, he is the man
to beat. He also has a special performing relationship
with almost all the governors in the country. His
business empire is increasing every day. Presently, he
is constructing a bottle water company.
United Nations Millennium Developmental Goal
Ambassador, Amb. Francis Agoda, fondly called I Go
Dye is the C.E.O of Revamp Construction Company, a
property, real estate and road Construction Company.
An estimate of his annual income stands between 350
and 500million naira, while his net worth is valued at
over 2 billion naira. With properties in choice areas
across Nigeria, and fleet of luxury cars, he is the man
to beat. He also has a special performing relationship
with almost all the governors in the country. His
business empire is increasing every day. Presently, he
is constructing a bottle water company.
Alibaba:
With over thirty years of performing on stage and
hosting events for almost all Nigeria’s former
presidents and the present one, Ali Baba sits at the
apex. Even President Olusegun Obasanjo once jokingly
accused him of being overpaid for his performance. His
Lekki mansion where he lives is said to be worth more
than N300 million alone.
Alibaba makes his money through a chain of
businesses in Lagos: as a reputed motivational speaker,
a professional comedian patronised by almost all the
big brands and political bigwigs in the country. His net
worth is estimated to be over 3 billion naira. It is
estimated that he performs in a minimum of two events
weekly at an average rate of 4 to 4.5million naira per
event. That would add up to about 400 million naira per
annum!
With over thirty years of performing on stage and
hosting events for almost all Nigeria’s former
presidents and the present one, Ali Baba sits at the
apex. Even President Olusegun Obasanjo once jokingly
accused him of being overpaid for his performance. His
Lekki mansion where he lives is said to be worth more
than N300 million alone.
Alibaba makes his money through a chain of
businesses in Lagos: as a reputed motivational speaker,
a professional comedian patronised by almost all the
big brands and political bigwigs in the country. His net
worth is estimated to be over 3 billion naira. It is
estimated that he performs in a minimum of two events
weekly at an average rate of 4 to 4.5million naira per
event. That would add up to about 400 million naira per
annum!
Basketmouth:
He has been associated with many companies, signing
different endorsement contracts in the last six years. He
also has an impressive list of branding deals with
Amstel Malta, Globacom Ltd. and a host of others. With
his sold-out shows in South African, London, and even
in far away America, and on his Basketmouth
Uncensored platform, the comedian has been so
consistent since he came to limelight.
His assets are estimated to be worth 2 billion naira.
His annual income may be in excess of 192 million,
while endorsement deals run into over 120 million
annually. His international show, Basketmouth
Uncensored, rakes in an estimated 100million naira.
This artiste makes over 360 million annually.
He has been associated with many companies, signing
different endorsement contracts in the last six years. He
also has an impressive list of branding deals with
Amstel Malta, Globacom Ltd. and a host of others. With
his sold-out shows in South African, London, and even
in far away America, and on his Basketmouth
Uncensored platform, the comedian has been so
consistent since he came to limelight.
His assets are estimated to be worth 2 billion naira.
His annual income may be in excess of 192 million,
while endorsement deals run into over 120 million
annually. His international show, Basketmouth
Uncensored, rakes in an estimated 100million naira.
This artiste makes over 360 million annually.
Julius Agwu:
He made over 20 million naira alone from the launch of
his book when he turned 40. He has properties
scattered all over the country, a state-of-the-art audio
and video studio, and more political affiliates than any
other comedian.
For over a decade now, Julius Agwu has been
organising two events: Crack Your Ribs and Laugh for
Christ Sake. He is reputed to own properties in 3 states
in Nigeria, and is also the C.E.O of Real Laff
Entertainment Company which is an event management
firm. His performance fee is between 2 to 3million naira
per event, and his annual take-home is estimated at
180million while his personally organised events are
estimated to be about 140 million annually. His net
worth is valued to be 1.5 billion naira.
He made over 20 million naira alone from the launch of
his book when he turned 40. He has properties
scattered all over the country, a state-of-the-art audio
and video studio, and more political affiliates than any
other comedian.
For over a decade now, Julius Agwu has been
organising two events: Crack Your Ribs and Laugh for
Christ Sake. He is reputed to own properties in 3 states
in Nigeria, and is also the C.E.O of Real Laff
Entertainment Company which is an event management
firm. His performance fee is between 2 to 3million naira
per event, and his annual take-home is estimated at
180million while his personally organised events are
estimated to be about 140 million annually. His net
worth is valued to be 1.5 billion naira.
AY:
Since his foray into this money making business, he
has risen faster than anticipated with a performance fee
that is between 1 and 2 million naira per event, while
his A.Y Live events organised annually rakes in N160m
annually. He is said to be earning 280 million naira
annually. His net worth is put at 800 million naira. He
is also working on his MVP club and also runs an event
company. He also has fleets of cars and properties at
Lekki area in Lagos.
Since his foray into this money making business, he
has risen faster than anticipated with a performance fee
that is between 1 and 2 million naira per event, while
his A.Y Live events organised annually rakes in N160m
annually. He is said to be earning 280 million naira
annually. His net worth is put at 800 million naira. He
is also working on his MVP club and also runs an event
company. He also has fleets of cars and properties at
Lekki area in Lagos.
Gbenga Adeyinka:
No comedian anchors more events than him presently.
He is constantly busy and a top choice with politicians.
He has properties and several business interests
besides his Laffmattaz which is always a sold out show
with more than 5000 people in attendance every year
He is constantly busy and a top choice with politicians.
He has properties and several business interests
besides his Laffmattaz which is always a sold out show
with more than 5000 people in attendance every year
Okey Bakaasi:
He anchors upscale events steadily and must have
made huge money from politics too as Senior Special
Assistant on entertainment in Imo State. He has a
mansion in Imo State and Canada.
TEE-A:
A highly gifted wedding MC, he has equipment and an
events company. He anchors mainly heightened events
and also does private businesses
events company. He anchors mainly heightened events
and also does private businesses
BOVI:
He has made a lot of money lately from events, adverts
and tours. He is probably the hottest kid right now.
YAW
Yaw is into the big league with a choice property in
Lagos. He also makes money from MTN adverts, radio
presentations, radio hypes, anchoring events, equipment
leasing and other businesses.
Yaw is into the big league with a choice property in
Lagos. He also makes money from MTN adverts, radio
presentations, radio hypes, anchoring events, equipment
leasing and other businesses.
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