Richest Hausa Musicians In Kannywood: Kannywood industry has become a popular entertainment sector in the northern part of the country. The Hausa cinema which produces movies, series, and music is currently one of the biggest industry in Nigeria after Nollywood.
This is as a result of prominent musicians like Adam Zango, Naziru Sarkin Waka and Umar M Shareef who through their talent have catapulted the industry to limelight.
Some of these Hausa singer’s are well known for their fashion sense and luxurious lifestyle, but the question here is, who are the top richest Hausa musicians in Kannywood? In this post, you will get to know the wealthy singer’s in the industry.
Top 10 Richest Hausa Musicians In Kannywood
1. Naziru Sarkin Waka
Naziru M Ahmad popularly known by many as Sarkin Waka is the richest Hausa musician in Kannywood. The songwriter was born in Kano State on the 4th of September 1986. He is recognized mostly in the North due to his music which has gotten him the title of “Sarkin Waka”
Naziru’s journey into the industry started right from his young age, however, after years of struggling as an upcoming Musician, he finally made it. Currently, Sarkin Waka is one of most popular and influential celebrity in Kannywood.
Apart from from being a singer, Naziru is also into politics which is no doubt another source of income to him. He has released and sang for top politicians in the country.
2. Adam A Zango
Adam A Zango is a well known actor, producer, dancer and musician in the same industry. Zango rose to fame upon the release of songs like Soyaya, Ni dake, Aisha ta and others.
Firstly, the young actor began as a musician with over 100 songs to his credit, after a while, he ventured into acting again. Adam Zango is a household name in Kannywood, he is famous for his fashion sense and is regarded as the King of swag’s.
His main source of wealth are mostly from his movies and music. Zango is on the list of wealthy Musicians in Kannywood.
3. Dauda Kahutu Rarara
Dauda Kahutu Rarara is a gifted and amazing musician in kannywood. He is the third richest on the list. Rarara Hails from Katsina and was born in 1986. Asides singing in the industry, Kahutu sings for politicians during election just like Naziru Sarkin Waka.
His breakthrough was in 2015, when he sang for president, Muhammadu Buhari, since then, Rarara has established a very good name for himself in Nigeria and kannywood at large. Some of his recent released are Baba Buhari, Gawuna, Akwanti Zabe, and Abba Gida Gida.
4. Ado Gwanja
Ado Gwanja is a renowned songwriter and actor in Kannywood. He has been in the game for about 7 years now. Gwanja is famous for his unique style of music which is different from other artists. Most of his music are for women. Ado started gaining widespread recognition when he released “Sakar Gida” a music which became like a national anthem in Nigeria.
In 2012, he won awards at the city people entertainment award. Ado Gwanja has an estimated net worth of 25 Million Naira making him one of the wealthy songwriters in kannywood.
5. Umar M Shareef
M Shareef is a Kaduna born Kannywood actor, musician, producer and also a philanthropist. He is a talented songwriter who has received several awards due to his outstanding music. With more than 150 Hausa song, Umar M Shareef remains on the list of best musicians in kannywood.
His income comes from the musics he post on YouTube, Facebook and also tiktok. Asides that, M Shareef have signed deals with companies worth millions of naira. As of 2024, he is reported to have at least 30 million Naira in net worth.
6. Lilin Baba
Lilin Baba is another celebrity musician in Kannywood. He joined the industry not long ago and is now over taking other big names in the movie industry. Lilin Baba is talented, creative, handsome and extra ordinary. His fame came as a result of his appearance in “WUFF” a blockbuster Hausa series he acted alongside his Beautiful wife, Ummi Rahab. Some of his notable music includes, Soyaya, Yarinya, Jinin Jikina and many others. The actor is one among the richest Musicians out there.
7. Garzali Miko
Garzali Miko is a wonderful musician in Nigeria, his limelight in the industry came after years of hard work and dedication. The singer was born and raised in Kano State. Miko started music when he graduated from secondary school. Garzali Miko breakthrough began in 2017 after the release of his debut single “Zuciyata” which received from fans, since then, Garzali have been successful in his profession as an actor and Musician.
8. Ali Jita
Ali Isah Jita is the number 8 on this great list of top wealthy songwriters in kannywood. Jita is without doubt among the most famous musician in the northern part of the country and most of his music are used in kannywood films. He grew up in Kano State, just like every other celebrity out there, Ali Jita music career started from his childhood age when he usually attend Islamic school.
He became known in 2018, after releasing two hit songs titled “Love and Mai Jita” Ali has won a lot of awards for his talents in music. Some of his songs are, Fati Fati, Labarin Duniya, Aboki, I Love You Baby and others.
9. Nura M Inuwa
M Inuwa is a top kannywood actor, songwriter, producer in the Hausa music industry. Born 18 September 1989, Nura has proven to the world his gifts when it comes to singing and writing music. He began his profession around 2000, and in 2007, he became known by many as his songs were trending in kannywood movies. The singer has about 100 songs and some of them have won him lot’s of awards and accolades.
Nura M Inuwa have in the course of his career made some much money for himself. It is safe to say music is one of the ways to make cool cash in Nigeria.
10. Hamisu Breaker
With an estimated net worth of 15 million Naira, Hamisu Breaker joins the list of richest Musicians in Kannywood. Breaker Hails from Kano State. He started music upon the completion of his education.
Hamisu Breaker is a prominent figure in kannywood, in fact, he became more popular for releasing a Hausa song”Jaruma” together with Kannywood’s most beautiful actress Momee Gombe.
From his garage, no one needs to tell you Hamisu Breaker is richest. The young actor is a great songwriter.
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