9 Nigerian Celebrities Who Were Born Into Rich Families

Today, we'll look at 10 Nigerian celebrities that were born wealthy but still had to work for a living despite their wealth.

1. Davido ( Net worth – $18 million)

David Adedeji Adeleke, often known as Davido or OBO, is a Nigerian artist who was born on November 21, 1992, in Atlanta, Georgia. The wealthy superstar was born with a silver spoon, according to Forbes, with a net worth of 18 million US dollars (equal to 6 billion, 859 million Naira). Davido is a member of the Adeleke family; his father, Adedeji Adeleke, is a Nigerian billionaire and the founder of Adeleke University.

After relocating to Nigeria, the singer spent his early years in the United States and attended British International School in Lagos. After dropping out of Oakwood University due to bad results, he continued his study at Babcock University, which is one of Nigeria's premier universities. Davido is one of the celebrities who has tasted wealth before launching his career and accumulating personal wealth.

2. DJ Xclusive (Net Worth – $2.1 million)

Rotimi Alakija, a Nigerian Disc Jockey, Record Producer, and Artist, was born in the United Kingdom on October 16th, and is better known as DJ Xclusive. The DJ grew up in Nigeria, where he completed his secondary education before returning to the United Kingdom to complete his bachelor's degree.

A Celebrity who is well-off With a net worth of $2.1 million, Dj Xclusive is Nigeria's richest DJ. Folorunso Alakija, Africa's richest lady, is his uncle.

3. Rita Dominic (Net Worth – $2 million)

Rita Dominic, a Nollywood award-winning actress, was born into the Nwaturuocha royal family of Aboh Mbaise in Imo state. The actress, who was born into an affluent family, attended the famed Federal government institution in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, which is Nigeria's oldest local government, and then graduated from the University of Port Harcourt with a bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts.

Rita Dominic is one of Nigeria's wealthiest actresses, with a net worth of $2 million dollars, according to moss9ja, yet she is known for leading a modest and low-key existence free of luxury.

4. L.A.X (Net Worth – $1.5 million)

L.A.X, whose real name is Damilola Afolabi, was born on April 10, 1993, to billionaire father Taiwo Olayinka Afolabi. He is one of the wealthiest Nigerian celebrities. The artist was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and received his secondary education at a Turkish international school before continuing his education abroad. L.A.X began his career as a rapper before deciding to pursue a career as a vocalist.

5. Cuppy ( Net Worth – $1.8 million)

Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, better known by her stage as DJ Cuppy, was born on November 11, 1992, to one of Nigeria's wealthiest men, oil entrepreneur, and business mogul Femi Otedola. DJ Cuppy was born in Lagos, Nigeria, where she completed her secondary education before traveling to the United Kingdom to pursue her undergraduate career.

Because she was born with a silver spoon, the DJ has traveled the world in style and lived in luxury. With her own record label and production company, Red Velvet, she pursued her passion for disc jockeying and music production.

6. Naeto C (Net Worth – $7.5 million)

Naetochukwu Chikwe, better known by his stage name Naeto C, is a Nigerian rapper who was born into a powerful family in Houston, Texas. The rapper, who earned his degrees outside of Nigeria, is married with children, and his parents are powerful leaders in Imo State, where he was born.

Various internet sites estimate Naeto C's worth to be $7.5 million, although this amount isn't verified.

7. Toolz (Net Worth – $110,000)

Presenter and on-air personality with a lot of talent. Tolu Oniru, now known as Toolz, was born on July 6, 1982, into the royal Oniru family of Lagos state. He is a celebrity who was born with a silver dazzling spoon.

Toolz was born in London and attended primary school there before traveling to Nigeria for secondary school. She earned her degree in another country and is the mother of a baby boy who was born recently.

8. Dr. Sid (Net Worth – $1.2million)

Dr. Sid is a wealthy celebrity who was born on May 1, 1980 in Lagos, Nigeria, to a celebrity father, veteran Nollywood actor Justus Esiri (MON). Sidney Onoriode Esiri, a former dentist who became a singer, comes from Okpe Urhobo in Delta state.

With a net worth of $1.2 million, he is married with a gorgeous daughter and another child on the way.

9. D’Banj (Net Worth – $6 million)

Oladapo Daniel Oyenbanjo, better known by his stage as Dbanj, was born to wealthy parents and did not grow up in poverty. His father was an artillery unit commander in the military.

Dbanj is one of Nigeria's wealthiest musicians, with a net worth of $6 million. Dbanj is married and well-known, with expensive automobiles and endorsement deals.