Don Jazzy Named Richest Nigerian Artist And Second In Africa According To Forbes & Channel O List

Forbes Africa partnered with Channel O Africa to create the Top 10 Most Bankable Urban Artists list and it officially aired yesterday Sunday September 1 in East and West Africa at 9pm.

The list was based on the artists brand value, music sales, performance price tags, social media influence, music awards won and performances during 2012 weightings of either 15-25%.  Check out the top 10 list below...

Forbes Africa Features Blogger, Linda Ikeji and Nigerian Writer, Chibundu Onuzo in its August Issue

Blogger, Linda Ikeji                   Nigerian Writer, Chibundu Onuzo

Forbes Africa recently released its August 2012 issue dedicated to celebrating African women.

It also names 20 Most Prominent Women in Africa who are breaking the mold to make a name for themselves in the business world.

The issue featured profiles on two young Nigerian women, Linda Ikeji and Chibundu Onuzo. Linda Ikeji is a popular blogger and founder of Linda Ikeji’s blog while 21 year-old Nigerian writer, Chibundu Onuzo, is the acclaimed author of ‘The Spider King’s Daughter’.

Linda Ikeji’s profile was titled ‘Beauty, Brains And The Business Of Blogging’.

The magazine also paid tribute to the Top 25 West African Listed Companies. Watch the promo video for the August 2012 edition of the magazine after cut...

Tony Elumelu covers June issue of Forbes Africa

Aliko Dangote Covers the May Issue of Forbes Africa

This issue is surely one to read as Aliko Dangote speaks on bombs, unrest, investment, the indomitable Nigerian entrepreneur and his plans to give some of his self made billions.

Watch the TV Promo

Oando Group Chairman, Wale Tinubu, Covers Forbes Africa

Forbes, the international business magazine recently launched its African edition – “Forbes Africa“.

The first issue of the magazine hit newsstands in October 2011 and featured South African mining magnate/billionaire, Patrice Tlhopane Motsepe on the cover.

The attention has shifted to Nigeria for the November 2011 issue with “The King of African Oil” Wale Tinubu chosen as the cover person for this edition.

In the issue, Wale discusses his journey from “a leaky tanker to millions”.

The magazine is now available for purchase at bookstores all over Nigeria and Forbes Africa will be celebrating their launch in Nigeria on the 30th of November 2011 in Lagos.