2012,highest paid Entertainers

In no particular order, here we go:

 DON JAZZY: The MAVIN Records boss signed a deal with Samsung Africa and broke bank with the Loya Milk deal. With his eyes firmly on the prize, the gifted producer moved beyond the Mo’Hits beef to focus on pushing and monetizing MAVIN content, while expanding into fresh business areas. He’s penned a deal to produce the theme song for theAfrica Cup of Nations holding in 2013… And the recently launched Pop Club is a year-end addition that’ll sure bear fruits….

PSQUARE: The twins probably made  the highest number of cash this year, performed at various shows attended by thousands. Peter and Paul Okoye, whose billable attract close to  double figures in millions also signed a deal with Universal Music.

 OMOTOLA JALADE-EKEINDE: Omosexy cashed out with her reality show ‘The Real Me’ for which she reportedly got paid a huge sum. She also featured in two big budget movies ‘Amina’ and ‘Last Flight to Abuja’.

DAVIDO: The young son of billionaire businessman Deji Adeleke is making daddy proud earning his own money at the young age of 20. Davido who started out as a rookie less than two years ago now charges four to five million Naira to perform at gigs and here’s the good part, he gets to perform at least three gigs in a week. Could be up to five, in seasons such as this. 2012 incomes include the N30m deal with MTN…

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Tuface Idibia: If he did not make the list, wouldn’t you be scared? 2face started the year, releasing his fifth solo album and then embarked on a sponsored US tour. Charging as much as $60,000 per show, Mr. Idibia was busy all year, headlining gigs all over. Investment in real estate and hospitality (including Club Rumours, in Ikeja, Lagos) also paid off.

 BASKETMOUTH: Bright Okpocha’s transition from mere stand-up comic to events compere and TV host has the big bucks rolling in for him. His Globacom endorsement remains intact, and he’s delved heavily into show promotions here and abroad. There’s also the successful EmBARssy Lounge on Lagos mainland.

 GENEVIEVE NNAJI: Nollywood actress is ahead of her peers , benefiting from endless endorsements (Range Rover) and reaping dividends from private businesses. Paid a mind boggling figure to act in the movie adaptation of Chimamanda Adichie's 'Half of a yellow sun', Ms Nnaji rarely takes up movie roles these days.When she does, then it must be worth it.

WIZKID: The EME pop star this year made big bucks from his endorsement deal with carbonated soft drink Pepsi. Same for his deal with Star, for the all-star song. And all through the year.

 D'BANJ: Gone are the days when he made N10 million a week. These days, the superstar entertainer is making more business deals than hits and the figures are amazing.Paid between N5 and N15 million for engagements, and enjoying royalties from U.k and USA.

ALI BABA: When the king of comedy isn’t cracking people up on Twitter, he’s making big bucks consulting or compering events for multinationals, government or high net worth individuals.