Ranking 20 Richest Music Artists in South Africa (2026 List)
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South Africa has one of the most dominant music markets in Africa. In this article is a list of the top 20 richest music artists in the country.
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| Rank & Name | Est Net worth (USD) | Age (by YOB) | Top Hits |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Black Coffee | $60 million | 50 | You Need Me, DO 4 LOVE |
| #2 Steve Hofmeyr | $19 million | 62 | Amanda, Lucille |
| #3 Die Antwoord | $10 million | (Duo) | I Fink U Freeky, Baby's On Fire |
| #4 Cassper Nyovest | $8 million | 36 | Mama I Made It, Good for that |
| #5 Nasty C | $6 million | 29 | SMA, Whipped |
| #6 Rebecca Malope | $5 million | 58 | Siyabonga, Somlandela |
| #7 Benjamin Dube | $5 million | 64 | Bow Down and Worship, Ngiyakuthanda |
| #8 DJ Shimza | $5 million | 37 | Fire Fire, Uwrongo |
| #9 Juanita du Plessis | $4 million | 54 | Ska-Rumba, One Day At A Time |
| #10 DJ Maphorisa | $3 million | 39 | Izolo, Biri Marung |
| #11 DJ Euphonik | $2.5 million | 43 | Cool and Deadly, Dont Wanna Be (Your Friend) |
| #12 Leon Schuster | $3 million | 75 | Hie' Kommie Bokke, Ag Pleeze Daddy |
| #13 DJ Sbu | $2.5 million | 29 | Remember when it rained, Lengoma |
| #14 Oskido | $2.5 million | 59 | Ngizimisele, Tsa Mandebele |
| #15 Dj Tira | $2.2 million | 50 | Awungazi, Midnight Starring |
| #16 Mafikizolo | $2 million | (group) | Ndihamba Nawe kuphela, Kwela Kwela |
| #17DJ Caiiro | $2 million | 35 | Your Voice, Ndisize |
| #18 Khuli Chana | $1.5 million | 44 | Buyile, Konka |
| #19 Da Capo | $1.5 million | 34 | Found You, My Confession |
| #20 Da L.E.S | $1 million | 41 | Heaven, All eyes on me |
NB: The data presented is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be used for financial decisions or investments.
