10 Richest Comedians in Nigeria (2022) – Networth & How They Started
Nigeria is blessed with another goldmine industry-De Comedy Industry. In this industry, we have witnessed individuals rise from obscurity to notoriety by simply taking the risky step of joining the industry.
Although it has been stated that the development of the Nigerian comedy industry was primarily influenced by the advancement of technology, there is still a widespread belief that many industry participants are engaged in illegal activities on a personal level and are only part-time comedians to save face.
However, there are still a small number of reliable stakeholders who, as a result of their success in the industry, have amassed enormous riches.
In this article I shall be revealing to you Nigeria’s top 10 wealthiest comedians for the year 2022.
10. Akpororo
The 10th richest comedian in Nigeria, Akpororo, with a net worth of N300 million began his stand-up career in the National Comedy Challenge hosted by Opa Williams, where he later won the competition’s Calabar zone.
Additionally, he participated in the AY’s Open Mic Challenge twice, placing second on his first attempt and winning on his second. Following his appearance at “Basketmouth’s Laff and Jam” in 2013, he gained notoriety, and ever then, he has been regarded as one of the nation’s top comedians.
At the Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, he hosted his first significant comedy performance, “Akpororo vs Akpororo,” in 2014. At the inaugural event, well-known comedians and musical performers were present.
In addition, Akpororo dabbled in acting, appearing in the movies Headgone and The Antique, the former of which earned him three nominations for Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards in 2015.
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9. Gordons
With a net worth of N400 million, Godwin Komone, often known as Gordons, ranks ninth. The well-known comic rose to fame when the iconic Delta state-based gospel music comedy group D.C Envoy gained notoriety.
Gordons tried his hand at a number of enterprises after gaining notoriety before finally breaking through in comedy; he has since presented numerous comedic events across the nation and the globe.
8. Gbenga Adeyinka
Gbenga Adeyinka, a comedian born in Ogun State, takes 8th place among the wealthiest comedians in Nigeria in 2022 with a net worth of N500 million. One of the pioneers in the field is Gbenga, who calls himself the Grand Comedian of Nigeria (GCON).
Before beginning his career as a comedian, Gbenga held a position as corporate relations manager in an engineering firm. He started out in the entertainment industry working as an anchor for various television shows, and he shot to fame with the “shine shine bobo advertisement” he did for the Star Game Show.
Since then, he has hosted various shows and events both inside and outside of Nigeria. A comic magazine called Laffmattazz was originally published in Nigeria by Gbenga Adeyinka. During the COVID-19 epidemic in 2020, he started the food company Aduni Adeyinka Foods.
7. Okey Bakassi
With a net worth of N800,000,000, Okey Bakassi ranks sixth among the wealthiest comedians in Nigeria in 2022. In the state of Rivers, he started his profession. He started a group named “Theatre Kolleagues” at his university with the intention of acting and entertaining the student body.
Due to his success as an actor, Okey is better known to the general public than he is as a comedian. His performance in the movie Onye Ozi earned him the title of “Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo)” at the 2014 Best of Nollywood Awards.
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After receiving his degree from the university, Okey moved to Lagos to pursue an acting career. There, he landed his first television production before making a name for himself in comedy. He was named the Special Senior Assistant to the Governor of Imo State on Entertainment as a result of his outstanding entertainment career.
6. Julius Agwu
Julius Agwu, who has a net worth of $1 billion, is in fifth place. On the list is yet another industry pioneer. He began his career as an actor, like many others on this list, but found success in the comedic field. Unverified sources claim that Julius was the first comedian in Nigeria to surpass N1 billion in net worth.
In addition to having a great career as a comedian, Julius also serves as the CEO of the music and film production company, Reellaif Limited. The company responsible for producing hit comedies, including Crack Ya Ribs, Laff 4 Christ’s Sake, and Festival of Love.
