See how much the Top Nigerian Musician earns per show

Nigeria is known for good music and this can be attributed to the exceptional talents behind the creation of the masterpieces. These songs possess an enduring quality such that they stick with the audience for months on end, becoming party anthems and even songs attached to videos posted on social media. Nigerians love to indulge in good music and because of this, they take to their social media to express their affection, tweeting about their favorite Nigerian musicians and their love for the music they produce. This has created an opportunity for event planners, organizations, and many others who eagerly invite Nigerian musicians to perform at their events, willing to compensate them generously for their good work. 

Also, some Nigerian musicians sometimes go entrepreneurial by independently organizing awesome and memorable shows. With tickets readily available for their fans to purchase, these events are usually filled with individuals who have, for a long time, wanted to hear their favorite musician perform live and maybe have some pictures with them. While people have immersed themselves in the beauty of good music, some must have thought about how much Nigerian musicians earn for all of the effort they gather to put up a show which is why we are putting out this article. But, first, let's see who these Nigerian musicians are.

Top Nigerian Musicians

• Asake 

• Davido

• Ayra Star

• Omahlay

• Rema

• Fireboy DML

• Buju

• Burnaboy

• Kizz Daniel

• Adekunle Gold

• Simi

• Tems

• Wizkid

• DonJazzy

• Johnny Drille

• Olamide

• Mr.Eazi

• Tiwa Savage

• Reminisce

• Teni

• Tekno

• Chidinma

• Yemi Alade

• Falz

• Kcee

• Wandecoal

• Naira Marley

• Phyno

• Portable

• Patoranking

• BankyW

• P Square

• Timaya

• Dbanj

• Timi Dakolo

There are a lot more and these are just a few of them.

Read also: How to become a music producer 

Recent Music shows held in Nigeria

• Timeless Concert - Davido

• LagoslovesDamini - Burna Boy

• Lagos Concert - Johnny Drille

• Catch me if you can - Adekunle Gold

• Flytime Fest - Asske

• Renewed Hope concert - Buju, Naira Marley, Asake, Kcee, Brymo, Wandecoal, Pasuma, and many others. 

How much do Nigerian Musicians earn per show? 

The earnings of Nigerian Musicians per show differ depending on their popularity, experience, the scale of the event, and the amount tagged to their show tickets. Famous Nigerian Musicians who have a large fanbase and large following on different social media platforms tend to earn more money during their shows. On the flip side, budding Nigerian musicians may earn lower amounts of money because they are trying not to make their show tickets too expensive, they are still on the line to gather more fans and followers, and they are making sure to keep their reputation in check. 

Also, the type of event can determine the earnings of Nigerian musicians. If invited to high-profile shows such as the one that was recently held in honor of the newly elected president of Nigeria, Renewed Hope Concert, negotiations may of course happen but the pay is usually worth it. This is why it is important to note that while we may give you some figures, it could change over time depending on the musicians' career progression, industry trends, and the clamor for their performance by Nigerians. 

According to research, here are the earnings of top Nigerian musicians: 

• Davido - 40million naira (within Nigeria), $170,000 (International)

• Tiwa Savage - 30million naira (within Nigeria), $150,000 (International)

• Olamide - 25million naira (within Nigeria), $100,000 (outside Nigeria)

• Rema - 20million naira (within Nigeria), $80,000 (outside Nigeria)

• Tems - 25million naira (within Nigeria), $150,000 (outside Nigeria)

• Fireboy DML - 10million naira (within Nigeria), $50,000 (outside Nigeria)

• Asake - 8million naira (within Nigeria), $150,000 (outside Nigeria)

• Naira Marley - 18million naira (within Nigeria), $50,000 (outside Nigeria)

• Yemi Alade - 10million naira (within Nigeria), $75,000 (outside Nigeria)

• Ayra Star - 3 million naira (within Nigeria), $50,000 (outside Nigeria)

• Kiss Daniel - 6million naira (within Nigeria), $60,000 (outside Nigeria)

• Omah lay- 20million (within Nigeria), $80,000 (outside Nigeria)

These findings reveal that, per show, Nigerian musicians earn between NGN 3million - NGN 40million for shows within Nigeria. However, performances outside of Nigeria earn them about $50,000 - $170,000 per show. 

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