South Africa is one of the countries in Africa where you’ll find a lot of wealthy people. Their source of wealth ranges across various businesses and investments. One of the industries in the country where a good number of the wealthy reside is the South African entertainment industry. Both in the movie and music industry.
Focusing our attention on the South African music industry, who are some of the richest people in the country’s music industry? In this article, we share with you some of the top wealthiest South African musicians in 2023, their cars, and their current net worth.
- Steve Hofmeyr (Net worth – R273 million)
Number one on the list of the richest musicians in South Africa is Steve Hofmeyr, who has a net worth of R273 million. He has been a Musician, an Actor, and a TV presenter, all in the entertainment industry in South Africa. Forbes 2020 dubbed him the richest Musician in South Africa.
Some of Steve Hofmeyr’s cars include:
- A Maserati
- A Toyota Hilux
- A black Chrysler C300
- A Ford truck
- A 1962 Cadilac Deville Sedan
- AKA (Net worth – R155.6 million)
Second, on the list of richest musicians in South Africa is Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, also known as AKA, a South African Rapper popular internationally and has received several international awards for his skills in rapping. The South African Musician has a net worth of R155.6 million. However, early in February 2023, the rapper was shot dead in Durban.
Some of AKA’s cars include:
- A BMW X6M
- A BMW i8
- A BMW X5
- Rebecca Malope (Net worth – R65.25 million)
Rebecca Malope is a popular South African Gospel artist. Some refer to her as the African Queen of Gospel music throughout her career, which has gone on for over 30 years. She has released up to 35 gospel albums and has been a show judge in some popular TV shows in Africa. Rebecca Malope has an estimated net worth of R65.25 million.
Some of Rebecca Malope’s luxury cars include:
- A Land Range Rover
- Toyota Prado
- Die Antwoord (Net worth – R56 million)
Die Antwoord is another set of wealthy SA musicians. The music group has been in the Music business since 2009. Die Antwoord is a popular South-African group comprising a male and female Rapper, Ninja and Yolandi Visser, and a Producer named Dj Hi-Tek. Die Antwoord has a net worth of R56 million.
Some of Die Antwoord’s cars are:
- A Subaru WRX
- A 1989 BMW 3
- Dj Euphonik (Net worth – R34 million)
Dj Euphonik has an estimated net worth of R34 million, about $2 million. He has done some collaborations with international names like Swedish House Mafia, Skrillex, and others. He is also well vested in Real estate in Johannesburg, South Africa, owning up to 14 properties.
Some of Dj Euphonik’s cars include:
- A Rolls Royce
- A 2015 mini cooper
- Aston DBS
- Aston Martin
- Black Coffee (Net worth – R28.5 million)
Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo, AKA Black Coffee, is another wealthy SA musician. With a career spanning over 23 years, Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo, also known as Black Coffee, is one of South Africa’s richest Musicians and DJs.
He has a net worth of R28.5 million, owning his Music career and his record label, Soulistic Music.
Some of Black Coffee’s cars are:
- A Mercedes-Benz G-station Wagon
- A Bentley GT Continental
- A Maserati
- Mercedes-Benz CLK
- Dj SBU (Net worth – R27.3 million)
Sibusiso Leope, another wealthy South African in the music industry also known as Dj SBU, is a South African Dj and Entrepreneur. He is the founder of TS Records and MoFaya Energy drink. Dj SBU has an estimated net worth of R27.3 million.
Some of Dj SBU’s cars include:
- A Porsche Boxster
- A Range Rover Sport
- Aston Martin Vantagea
- Oskido (Net worth – R27.3 million)
Think of South African musicians who have been making music for decades, think of Oskido. Oskido has been in the South-African music industry for over 21 years, with a net worth of R27.3 million. He is the owner of Kalawa Jamzee Records.
Some of Oskido’s cars include:
- A Mercedes-Benz
- A Bentley
- Cassper Nyovest (Net worth – R9.55 million)
Refiloe Maele Phoolo, one of South Africa’s richest Musicians, goes by the stage name Cassper Nyovest. He is a Musician and a brand ambassador to many South-African companies. Cassper Nyovest has a net worth of R9.55 million.
Some of Cassper Nyovest’s cars are:
- A Mercedes-Benz V-class
- A BMW 4281
- A Mercedes-Benz microbus
- A Bentley GT Continental
- A Rolls Royce
- Juanita du Plessis (Net worth – R9 million)
Juanita du Plessis is also one of South Africa’s richest Musicians from the Afrikaan tribe. Her albums have achieved gold status and sold over one million copies in her musical career.
Some of Juanita du Plessis’ cars include:
- Mercedes-Benz c180
- A BMW
Conclusion
These are some of the wealthiest musicians you’ll find in South Africa. Some of them make music from scratch, while others have made money through Djing. Regardless, these are the folks in the music industry topping the wealth chart in the country.