Posted on: 11:33 Mon, 23 Nov 2015



Richest comedians in Nigeria: They
may be the b*tt of their jokes. They
could do anything but be serious. But
they’re no fools. While you smile at
home, they are rocking and dancing
Gobe to the banks! From obscurity to
fortune, these comedians are the
biggest in the game.
They are Nigerian’s top five richest
comedians.

5. AY Comedian Comedian



Call him a master of the arts. You
won’t be wrong. He’s a lover of taste
and distinction- and maybe money
too! His AY Live annual show fetches
him around N160 million. In popular
demand, AY collects between N1 to
N2 million per event, while his
annual income is put at N280
million, with a net worth of N800
million, AY can surely boast of exotic
cars and choice properties. Also, his
30 days in Atlanta has been dubbed
the highest grossing Nollywood
movie ever.

4. Julius Agwu



He is a genius. No doubt. Book
publishing in Nigeria could be
anything but money spinning. But
Julius defied the odds. His book,
Jokes Apart fetched him N20 million.
A humor investor, Julius is the CEO
of Real Laff entertainment,
organizers of Crack Your Ribs and
Laugh for Christ’s Sake. These events
bring him N140 million annually.
With a performance fee between N2
to N3 million, his net worth is N1.5
billion, including properties
scattered across the country. He’s
indeed a money making genius.

3. I Go Dye



He’s a UN amba$$ador. But he
hardly banks on that! Beyond
thrilling his admirers, I Go Dye is a
consummate businessman. He owns
Revamp Construction. Revamp deals
in real estate, property and road
construction. His annual take home
is between N350 and N500 million.
With a net worth of over N2 billion, I
Go Dye is not done. Not yet. Franstel
Bottle water is in the works.

2. Basketmouth



He’s basket mouth, but so is his
business appetite. More than any
other Nigerian comedian,
Basketmouth remains the toast of
reputable brands in Nigeria. He
pockets over N120 million annually
from his endorsement deals. He gets
N100 million from his Basketmouth
Uncensored show. With an income of
over N360 million, his net worth
stands at N2 billion.

1. Ali Baba



All hail the King! A jester
extraordinaire, but a serious
businessman too. His Lekki home
alone is valued at over N300 million.
Dubbed the father of modern
Nigerian comedy, he’s the delight of
politicians and the big boys in
Nigeria. His appearance fee stands
between N4 to N5 million per event.
And he’s sure of two events per
week: Bringing him to N400 million
per annum. With a net worth of over
N3 billion, little wonder he remains
the kingmaker of Nigeria’s comedy
industry.