Comedians are meant to be funny, right? Yes, the
stand-up comedians dominating Nigeria’s humour
business landscape are funny quite alright on
stage, but very serious in business.

With assets running into billions of naira, they are
light years apart from the past crops of old
comedians who wait on people for meager rations
of life.

They may look funny and unserious, but they are
cavorting to the bank and living their dreams. Ali
Baba, the father of stand-up comedians in Nigeria,
aptly captured in words, the profitability of
comedy business when he said: “comedy is a funny
business, a very big business.”

After a careful study of the careers of these
successful comedians, Showtime came to the
conclusion that a number of them are outstanding.
Here are the top 10 in this branch of
entertainment in terms of their assets, the
money they charge per show, the various products
or corporate endorsements they did, and their
established brands from which they make steady
income.


1. Alibaba:
With over thirty years of performing on stage and
hosting events for almost all Nigeria’s former
presidents and the present one, Ali Baba sits at
the apex. Even President Olusegun Obasanjo once
jokingly accused him of being overpaid for his
performance. His Lekki mansion where he lives is
said to be worth more than N300 million alone.
Alibaba makes his money through a chain of
businesses in Lagos: as a reputed motivational
speaker, a professional comedian patronised by
almost all the big brands and political bigwigs in
the country. His net worth is estimated to be over
3 billion naira. It is estimated that he performs in
a minimum of two events weekly at an average
rate of 4 to 4.5million naira per event. That would
add up to about 400 million naira per annum!


2. Basketmouth:
He has been associated with many companies,
signing different endorsement contracts in the
last six years. He also has an impressive list of
branding deals with Amstel Malta, Globacom Ltd.
and a host of others. With his sold-out shows in
South African, London, and even in far away
America, and on his Basketmouth Uncensored
platform, the comedian has been so consistent
since he came to limelight.
His assets are estimated to be worth 2 billion
naira. His annual income may be in excess of 192
million, while endorsement deals run into over 120
million annually. His international show,
Basketmouth Uncensored, rakes in an estimated
100million naira. This artiste makes over 360
million annually.


3. I Go Dye:
United Nations Millennium Developmental Goal
Ambassador, Amb. Francis Agoda, fondly called I Go
Dye is the C.E.O of Revamp Construction Company,
a property, real estate and road Construction
Company. An estimate of his annual income stands
between 350 and 500million naira, while his net
worth is valued at over 2 billion naira. With
properties in choice areas across Nigeria, and
fleet of luxury cars, he is the man to beat. He
also has a special performing relationship with
almost all the governors in the country. His
business empire is increasing every day. Presently,
he is constructing a bottle water company,
Franstel Natural Bottle Water.


4. Julius Agwu:
He made over 20 million naira alone from the
launch of his book when he turned 40. He has
properties scattered all over the country, a
state-of-the-art audio and video studio, and more
political affiliates than any other comedian.
For over a decade now, Julius Agwu has been
organising two events: Crack Your Ribs and Laugh
for Christ Sake. He is reputed to own properties
in 3 states in Nigeria, and is also the C.E.O of
Real Laff Entertainment Company which is an
event management firm. His performance fee is
between 2 to 3million naira per event, and his
annual take-home is estimated at 180million while
his personally organised events are estimated to
be about 140 million annually. His net worth is
valued to be 1.5 billion naira.

5. AY: Since his foray into this money making business, he has risen faster than anticipated with a performance fee that is between 1 and 2 million naira per event, while his A.Y Live events organised annually rakes in 160 million annually. He is said to be earning 280 million naira annually. His net worth is put at 800 million naira. He is also working on his MVP club and also runs an event company. He also has fleets of cars and properties at Lekki area in Lagos.

6. Gbenga Adeyinka: No comedian anchors more events than him presently. He is constantly busy and a top choice with politicians.He has properties and several business interests besides his Laffmattaz which is always a sold out show with more than 5000 people in attendance every year

7. Okey Bakaasi: He anchors upscale events steadily and must have made huge money from politics too as Senior Special Assistant on entertainment in Imo State. He has a mansion in Imo State and Canada.

8. TEE-A: A highly gifted wedding MC, he has equipment and an events company. He anchors mainly heightened events and also does private businesses

9. BOVI:
He has made a lot of money lately from events,
adverts and tours. He is probably the hottest kid
right now.


10. YAW:
Yaw is into the big league with a choice property
in Lagos. He also makes money from MTN adverts,
radio presentations, radio hypes, anchoring events,
equipment leasing and other businesses.


Lalasticlala how your side jawe

These guys are balling.
Consistency in their hustle is the key.

vizkiz:
remove Okey bacassy or whatever. The nigga is so damn dry!!!!

Didn't you see his performance at rhythm unplug concert

The list aint abouh funniest comedians, buh those who are good businessmen and know how to make a fortune out of a profession. You would agree with me that Gbenga and Tee A are also dry.. Buh that doesn't stop dem from making cool dough

This is where the quote that say "only a soft and lazy human go to school but a hard working human go to the street to hustle and make it" work

mamagee3:
For me, AY is the funniest!

His performance in the movie "30 Days In Atlanta" is award-winning.

Lol... Sorry, what performance??

Ay aint good as a stand up comedian, buh I must confess, dude is madly creative, that's what sustains him.

When you're talking of funny, talk of the likes of basket, bovi, I go dye..

mamagee3:

I am talking about his comedy movies. . .

Watch the movie, "30 Days In Atlanta" on irokotv and see for yourself!

I have, watched it at d cinemas.

I said he aint good as a stand up comedian, just creative

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