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Davido Furious Over Forbes List
Other | Friday 6th September 2013 | Noelle
After Forbes, the leading news network for business and finance (most famous for producing the "Rich List"), released its top 10 most bankable African artists, Davido turned to twitter to express disappointment in the list for omitting his name.
He tweeted "Forbes Balu", which are words which appear to insult to Forbes for leaving him out of a list which has his arch rival Wizkid on it.
A fan replied him saying, "Apparently Forbes isn’t talking about artists who inherited their father's wealth"!
This obviously got to him, and he retweeted, "Why be mad that my pops got money! Sorry ain't my fault! Focus on the music! Damn, shit gets annoying."
I am sure that in due time Davido will be recognised when his moment comes.
The list is as followed:
1. AKON – CEO of Konvict Music, opened doors with other African artists.
2. DON JAZZY – Producer: Associated with CEO Mavin Records, MTN, Samsung and a Loyal Milk endorsement. Has D’Banj, Kanye West, Beyonce and Jay Z on production credits.
3. P SQUARE – Music Duo: Featured on Forbes Africa twice, sold out a concert, and was a Presidential guest in at least 5 African countries, flying private jet.
4. D’BANJ – Music Artist: International music brand, with a GOD Music deal and a Sony Entertainment deal.
5. WIZKID – Music Artiste: EME artiste and Starboy CEO with affiliation with Disturbing London and several international collaborations. Highest paid Pepsi ambassador in Africa and ambassador of MTN.
6. 2FACE IDIBIA – Music Artist: 10 million discs and at least 7 million digital sales and one campaign. Associated with Guinness, Haven Homes, Airtel Worldwide and philantropist "2face foundation".
7. ANSELMO RALPH – Music Artist: Samsung and Coca Cola ambassador, Angolan prince with a Perfume line and clothing label. Has a multi million dollar tour bus and is a Sony artist.
8. SARKODIE – Rapper: Presidential youth ambassador to Ghana, associated with Sark clothing, Samsung ambassador, and fan milk Ghana
9. ICE PRINCE – Music Artist: Has six million downloads, owns 2 studios and is the Plug N Play ambassador, with the Zamani foundation.
10. BANKY W – Music Artist: Co-owner of EME, Samsung Ambassador, Philanthropist and multiple award winner.
