Top 10 Richest Fuji Musicians In Nigeria (2024 Updated)

Want to know who the wealthiest Fuji musicians in Nigeria are? Just like every other music genre, Fuji stands out and those into it have been competing with their counterparts from other genres. Some of the Fuji musicians are also featured in Hip-Hop and other music kinds like Gospel where we have Fuji Gospel or Gospel Fuji.

Fuji music can come in any form of music and this has made it one of the most successful music genres in Nigeria and even Africa.

Before going deep into the topic of the day, it won’t hurt to know what Fuji music is.

What is Fuji Music?

Fuji is a musical genre that originated from Nigeria, it is a popular Islamic-oriented Yoruba musical genre which is from the Yoruba’s a major tribe in South-Western Nigeria. The history of Fuji music in Nigeria has been a very interesting one and the genre has been on for decades.

History of Fuji Music

The first popular Fuji musician is Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, though it was made known that Fuji music has been on before he started but he made the music genre popular and to gain much more recognition beyond Yoruba land and Nigeria.

Fuji Music is popular in Nigeria no doubt about that, but the pace at which it’s moving beyond Nigeria is very slow, but that doesn’t stop it from hitting every corner of Nigeria as it blends well with any music type even with local beats and vocals.

This music type is the perfect one for relaxation and to get oneself balance psychologically with the likes of Wasiu Ayinde, the late Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, Taiye Currency, Ajela, Atawewe and so on the song has been able to move across the sea to the USA, United Kingdom, Canada and so on.

Late Sikiru Ayinde came up with a unique befitting name for the genre and he started his career from singing during Ramadan and from there he became the choice of most local content lovers.

Not quite long, Ayinla Kollington also dived into this after gaining a lot of experience performing and becomes a great rival to the Fuji legend Barrister.

Fuji took the Nigerian music industry by storm and then it became an officially recognized music genre and till today it is still gaining ground.

Today’s article is focused on the top 10 richest Fuji musicians in Nigeria, i.e the top 10 richest Fuji artists in Nigeria and their net worth.

Top 10 Richest Fuji Musicians in Nigeria 2024

Below is the full list of the top 10 Richest Fuji Musicians in Nigeria and their individual net worth from the No 10th to the 1st. 

10.  Taye Currency – Net Worth: ₦88 Million 

One of the richest Fuji musicians in Nigeria grabbing the No 10 position is Taye Currency, his real name is  Alhaji Taiwo Akande Abdul Rasheed Adebisi and his stage name is Taye Currency.

He is a Fuji artist, singer, songwriter and well respected in the Nigerian music industry. His type of Fuji is very unique and mostly preferred by the youths.

Taye Currency has been able to capture the heart of most Fuji lovers and has got himself a huge die-hard fan base, he is a must-watch fuji musician in Nigeria. Taye Currency net worth is estimated to be

With a net worth currently estimated to be ₦88 Million Naira and he is ranked as the tenth richest fuji musician in Nigeria currently. We hope he moves higher on this spot as the year passes by.

9. Remi Aluko – Net Worth: ₦100 Million

Remi Aluko is a Fuji musician we will always remember, this artist put his all into music and has been rewarded times with no counts. He is one of the best Fuji musicians of our time as all his albums are hits. He started singing at a very young age creating a niche for himself with his Fuji style that is hard to copy.

Remi Aluko isn’t only focused on Fuji music production, he is also an actor, he has been starred in some Yoruba movies and his performance was excellent, most people love to see him appear on the screen and this his where his wealth comes from, acting and music.

There were a lot of controversies and rumors about Remi Aluko, he was once accused of allegedly being in possession of a stolen BlackBerry phone which dented his name back then and also a rumor of him being blind.

Though the singer came out to debunk the rumor of being blind saying he only had issues with his sight.

Remi Aluko net worth is estimated to be  ₦100 Million, this earnings is money made from shows, music, business and acting.

8. Muri Thunder – Net Worth: N200 Million

On our lift of the richest Fuji artists is Muri Thunder, his real name is Muritala Ademola Salaudeen, born on the 5th of August 1973, a native of Oje in Oyo State, he is a well respected and positive Fuji musician.

Muri Thunder started his career at a youthful age in the ghetto of Lagos and since he came into the limelight his fan base has been increasing day by day.

Muri Thunder has had live shows in Nigeria and abroad over the coasts of Nigeria and Africa giving great music and satisfying his fans both home and abroad.

Muri Thunder net worth is estimated to be ₦200 Million, his wealth streams from shows and music albums he has done, he is currently ranked as the 8th richest Fuji musician in the world.

7. Shefiu Alao – Net Worth: ₦350 Million 

Seventh on our list of the richest Fuji musicians in Nigeria is  Shefiu Alao. Shefiu as popularly known is a very stable Fuji musician with a lot of fans of both young and old.

He calls himself “Omo Oko” which means Village boy in Yoruba language, we need not to compare as Shefiu Alao is a name that usually rings a bell even to those that doesn’t listen to Fuji music, that is to show the level of his popularity.

Shefiu Alao is a very humble person and with the fact that he is wealthy than some other Fuji musicians he has remain respectful to everyone both old and young.

Mind you, he is very talented and passionate about what he knows how to do best and this has been helping his career to get him ranked as the 7th richest Fuji musician in Nigeria.

Shefiu Alao net worth is estimated to be around ₦350 Million and this wealth is attributed to his life shows, music albums and business.

6. Sule Alao Malaika – Net Worth: ₦400 Million 

No 6 on the list of the richest Fuji musicians in Nigeria is Malaika, His name is Sule Alao and his stage name is Malaika. He is a very popular musician born in Lagos state on February 15th 1973 and raised in Ogun state.

The singer just like others started his career at a very young age and has since been repping well, his fame grows day by day and his fan base is so huge.

Being one of the richest Fuji musicians in Nigeria, much hard works contributed to this, he has been performing even outside of the country in the United States of America since 1997 and has traveled to more developed countries to perform.

Sule Alao Malaika net worth is estimated to be around ₦ 400 million, the source of his income is attributed to his overseas live shows, shows he made in Nigeria and his albums.

5. Adewale Ayuba – Net Worth: ₦ 420 Million 

When it comes to Fuji music Adewale Ayuba is a force to reckon with, he is one of the best Fuji musicians in Nigeria and also he is the fifth richest Fuji musician in Nigeria.

Adewale Ayuba has been in the game for a long time now and still waxing strong, the Nigerian music industry wouldn’t be quality enough without this music oracle, Adewale Ayuba is a living legend.

Ayuba was born on the 6th of May 1966 in Ogun state few years after the Independence of Nigeria. He knows his onions well and he knows how to penetrate the heart of listeners.

His song is usually filled with touching messages and he picks his words with great energy. His lyrics is dope and his music method is very unique once you listen to a song you can easily tell if the song was his.

There has been a lot of controversies about Adewale Ayuba faith but he is a core Christian and ever since he became a Christian he has been so much serious about life and this reflects in his music, his songs is the type you cant help but shake your body to.

Adewale Ayuba’s net worth is estimated to be around ₦420 million and all this could be attributed to his music, live shows, shows overseas and endorsements.

4. Saheed Osupa – Net Worth: ₦450 Million 

Saheed Osupa is one of the best Fuji singers in Nigeria, he is a well-educated artist, he is an engineer by profession and right from school he has been singing, he never backed down.

When we talk of raw talent then you have to mention Saidi Osupa. He is a son of the soil and well-fed with our traditional proverbs and words which he usually makes use of in his songs.

Osupa is one of the most successful musicians in Nigeria also one of the most successful in the Fuji world, in fact, he is one of the richest Fuji musicians in Nigeria.

He is also a controversial musician based on the tussle for power as he rivals with others most especially Pasuma. Osupa was crowned the King of Music which his rivals didn’t feel he deserved.

This turned the Fuji industry to a war zone, nevertheless, he is still regarded as the King of Music and his fan base is one of the biggest and strongest in the country.

Saheed Osupa current net worth is estimated to be around ₦450 million, his earnings are gotten from live performance, music both in Nigeria and abroad and also from acting movies.

3. Abass Akande Obesere – Net Worth: ₦500 Million 

Omo Rapala as popularly called, Alhaji Abass Akande Obesere is a famous Fuji musician and a songwriter born in January 20th of 1965 in his hometown in Ibadan.

He has been making waves ever since he started though very explicit about everything he does, this seems to interest fans the more and people are drawn to his type of music which is always filled with energy.

Some of his songs are too explicit and were not allowed to be played. His source of inspiration is the Fuji icon Sikiru. He is one of the most successful Fuji musicians as he was signed under Sony Music and moved to other record labels over time based on a breach in agreements.

Mind you, Obesere is a prolific businessman with lots of investments in his name, his fame has always been the evergreen type.

Abas Akande Obesere net worth is estimated to be around  ₦500 Million Naira.

2. Pasuma Wonder – Net Worth: ₦555 Million Naira

Alabi Pasuma Wonder is the most classic of them all, the designer type, loved by Fuji music lovers and other genre lovers even gospel inclusive. He is the 2nd richest Fuji musician in Nigeria and one of the best musicians in the country.

Pasuma has been in the game for a long time since when he was very young, he always shows modernity in his songs and appearance.

It is always good to follow one’s passion, his passion for music has helped him achieve a lot in the Nigerian entertainment industry.

He is a singer and he also has acted in some couples of movies, filled with talent and passion, the energy in his music makes you want to put him on replay.

Pasuma merged and converted Fuji with Afro Pop and this makes him distinct earning him a big fanbase both home and abroad.

Pasuma net worth is estimated to be around ₦555 Million, he is the 2nd richest Fuji musician and his income can be attributed to his hard work.

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1. Wasiu Ayinde Marshall – Net Worth: ₦800 Million

KWAM1 is the richest Fuji musician in Nigeria, he has been on this spot for a long time and it seems no one will snatch this from him for many years to come.

His stage name is K1 the Ultimate, KWAM 1 and his name is Wasiu Ayinde Anifiwise Marshall, he is from Ogun State, born on the 3rd, March 1957 in Lagos Nigeria.

This is a ranking that can not be questioned, KWAM 1 is everly booked, usually booked throughout the year. He is the type of entertainer everyone prays to have when celebrating.

Wasiu was able to extend his tentacles outside of Nigeria, he has been to hundreds of countries to sing Fuji music, isn’t this exceptional?

KWAM 1 is the highest-rated Fuji musician the most successful Fuji artist in Nigeria. As said earlier, he is one of the oldest Fuji musicians in Nigeria and well-revered by old and young.

He also was crowned as the first Mayegun of Yoruba land, a chieftaincy title specially made for him.

Wasiu Ayinde net worth is currently estimated to be around ₦800 Million, his income is due to various live performances and also his old and new songs.

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