Who are the Top 10 Richest Gospel Singers in Nigeria? The Nigeria Gospel Music industry is the biggest on the African Scene and one of the biggest in the world. The gospel music industry in the country has not always been this big, but its current status is as a result of years of hardwork by all stakeholders past and present.
Today, the industry boasts of the finest gospel singers who have leverage their singing talents to immense affluence and popularity. The popularity also open doors for this singers in other spheres of life and this further increase their net worth.
In this article, we will discuss the Top 10 Richest Gospel Singers in Nigeria, net worths, and the source of their wealth.
Before we go into the business of the day, we also wrote article on Top 10 richest musician in Nigeria 2024 and Top 10 richest women in Nigeria 2024 and their net worth.
Who is the Richest Gospel Singer in Nigeria?
Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka is the richest gospel singer in Nigeria with a estimated net worth of over $10 million. He is the catholic priest of catholic diocese of Enugu, gospel singer, philanthropist, and the founder of Adoration Ministry in Enugu, Nigeria.
Fr Mbaka is arguably the richest musician in Nigeria, even though a greater percentage of his wealth is not from music. He owns one of the biggest prayer ground in Nigeria, schools, water and yogurt factory.
Top 10 Richest Gospel Singers in Nigeria 2024, Biography and Their Net Worth
Below are the names of the top 10 richest gospel singers in Nigeria.
- Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka (Net Worth $10 million)
- Frank Edward (Net Worth $1.2 million)
- Mercy Chinwo (Net Worth $1.1 million)
- Sinach (Net Worth $950,000)
- Nathaniel Bassey (Net Worth $850,000)
- Ada Ehi ($800,000)
- Tope Alabi ($750,000)
- Sammie Okposo ($730,000)
- Lara George ($610,000)
- Samsong ($400,000)
Frank Edward (Net Worth $1.2 million)
Frank Ugochukwu Edward (born 22 July, 1989) is a talented gospel artist, worship singer, producer, sound engineer and song writer who graced the stage 2007. He came to limelight after the release of his debut album (The Definition 2008). The album was a 14 track songs and was distributed by Honesty music. In 2016, Frank Edward collaborated with famous American singer Don Moen, on an album “Grace”.
Frank Edward is also the founder of the record label Rocktown Records which is also recording home for gospel artist like Gil Joe, King BAS, Nkay, Dudu and many others.
Mercy Chinwo (Net Worth $1.1 million)
Mercy Nnenda Chinwo (born 5 September, 1991) is an award winning gospel musician, singer, actress and songwriter. She had the opportunity to perform on many stages, even outside the country. She has shared the stage with popular gospel musician like, Chioma Jesus, Samsong, Nathaniel Bassey, Banky W, Moses Bliss and won several awards, including AFRIMA awards. Mercy Chinwo was signed to EeZee Concept Global 2017 (former GTNATION UNIVERSAL MUSIC).
Sinach (Net Worth $950,000)
Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu (born 30 March, 1972) popularly known by her stage name Sinach. She is a Nigerian gospel artist, songwriter and senior worship leader, serving in this realm for more than 3 decades.
Sinach is the first Nigerian Artist to top the Billboard Christian songwriter chart for twelve (12) weeks straight. She has won several awards and honors including GMA Dove Awards, making her the first Nigerian to win the award. Also, she has hosted many concerts within and outside Nigeria.
Nathaniel Bassey (Net Worth $850,000)
Nathaniel Bassey (born 27 August, 1981) is a popular Nigeria gospel singer, songwriter, trumpeter and pastor. He rose to limelight through his soul lifting worship songs “Imela”, “Onise Iyanu”, and “Olowogbogboro”. The AkwaIbom born singer has had a successful career and is still having it.
Ada Ehi ($800,000)
Ada Okechukwu Ehi (born 18 September, 1983) with an estimated net worth of $800,000 is a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, recording and performing artist. She started singing at the age of 10 as a backup singer for Tosin Jegede.
Ada has had and is still living the best of here career. She has several hit songs with millions of subscribers and streams, and she is one of the most paid gospel artist in Nigeria.
Tope Alabi ($750,000)
Tope Alabi (born 27 October, 1970) is a Youruba gospel singer, film music composer, and actress. She is popularly know as “Agbo Jesu”. She is from ogun state and most of her songs are sang in yoruba language. Tope is one of the most successful and famous female gospel singers.
Sammie Okposo ($730,000)
Late Sammie Okposo (born 30 May, 1971, died 25 November, 2022) was a talented gospel artist, music producer, psalmist, and the founder of Zamar entertainment. Okposo started his musical career in 1995 in Delta State, where is was born and brought up. Few years later is rose to limelight and did so many sold out concerts in the United States, United Kingdom and Nigeria. He also won several awards and honors including SOAR Awards USA.
Lara George ($610,000)
Lara George (born 23 June, 1979) is a talented gospel singer, songwriter and producer. Leaving her off the list of richest gospel singers in Nigeria will definitely be a mistake.
Lara George started her music career at the University of Lagos, she was also a member of disbanded musical group Kush. In 2008, her hit song “Ijoba Orun” earned her several awards and nominations. She is one of the most successful and famous female gospel musician.
Samsong ($400,000)
The former banker Samson Uche Mogekwu who turned gospel artist is among the l0 richest Nigerian gospel singer. He is known for his hit singled title “Bianule”, which also brought him to limelight. Samsong have been hosted at different events within and outside Nigeria.
