D’banj Net Worth and Biography: Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo popularly known as D’Banj (the Koko Master), is a Nigerian hip-hop and afro beat artist. He was born on 9th December 1980, in Ogun, a south-western state of Nigeria. He used to be the face of MOHITS, a music group he co-started with Don Jazzy, Wande Coal until they parted ways after a reported disagreement.
Although that incident of acrimonious separation didn’t prevent D’Banj from going ahead lighten the world of music, as well as finding his way into the list of the richest musicians. With his net worth and endorsements deals as testimonies to his hard work, it is not surprising that the prestigious Forbes magazine accorded him the respect he deserves by listing him among the richest musical artists on the African continent.
With his record label DB Records, the Koko Masters has attracted to himself, an array of musical stars and talents like Kayswitch, Mace among other upcoming ones.
Edorsement Deals
D’Banj’s big pockets aren’t only funded by the sales returns of his music, neither is his net worth rising without a solid foundation. Man is a star within and outside the circle of music. In fact, you call him an icon and you will be absolutely correct. In 2014, the Koko Master penned a huge deal with Apple/Beats by Dre for an undisclosed fee.
Although it was widely believed, the deal was worth millions of naira. As to say that was not enough, Globacom came calling for his signature and he responded by signing an endorsement deal worth N100 million naira, reportedly. This was followed by another deal with Sony Music Africa, as well as other heavyweights companies who made him their brand ambassador. He has a deal with the United Bank of Africa. He started a mobile phone company called Koko Mobile, but the investment failed.
How much D’Banj charges per show
As one of the A-list musicians in Nigeria, the entertainment offered by the self-acclaimed Mr. Entertainer doesn’t come cheap. Reports claimed he charges between 2 million and 4 million Naira per show. No wonder he is among the richest musicians in Nigeria.
D’Banj illuminati links
D’Banj has seen a little of controversy in his music career, and the most prominent one was him being linked with Illuminati, an occult believed to have membership of influential people from around the world. He however rejected the allegation as untrue.
D’Banj house and cars
After a hard day job, as the saying goes, a man needs to cool off with the best. The Koko Master understands this well. He erected for himself an incredible mansion in Lekki, Lagos, and others outside the shores of Nigeria. He loves cars too. He owns an Aston Martin Vintage reportedly worth $200, 000 dollars, among other super cars.
D’Banj net worth
In the 2021 edition of Forbes, D’Banj was listed among the richest musicians in Africa with a net worth of $2 million dollars. Since signing for the GOOD Music record label owned by Kanye West, his worth has risen significantly. He is indeed an icon.
Source: Nyscinfo