8 Nigerian Celebrities Born Into Wealthy Homes
When celebrities share their journey to stardom, it wasn’t a walk in the park for most.
They had to start from scratch and go through a lot to be that name we know today, but for others, coming from a wealthy home can give you all the advantage you need.
The following celebrities were lucky to have wealthy and influential families who gave them the push they needed in the entertainment world.
Note that even though they were coming from a well-to-do background, only their talent has kept them in the spotlight, so they have their talent, equally to thank for their rise to stardom.
Here are some celebrities who were born into wealthy homes:
8 Nigerian Celebrities Born Into Wealthy Homes
- DJ Cuppy
Unarguably one of the wealthiest celebrity DJs in Nigeria, Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, is a Disc Jockey and songwriter born into one of the most affluent homes within the country.
She is the daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, a business mogul, the chairman of Forte Oil, and the president of Zenon Petroleum and Gas Limited.
DJ Cuppy is a graduated from Kings College London and a master’s degree in Music Business from New York University.
Cuppy is one of the most talked-about Nigerian celebrities due to her background.
- Davido
Many believe that Nigerian singer Davido’s background made his rise to stardom pretty easy.
David Adeleke, better known as Davido, is a singer, songwriter, and music producer born into one of the wealthiest families in Nigeria.
He is the son of Adedeji Adeleke, the CEO of Pacific Holdings Limited, and Adeleke University’s founder.
Davido’s father is a renowned business mogul with hands in banking, power, energy, among other business aspects.
He is a graduate of Music from Babcock University and one of the most talented and talked about artists.
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Coming from a wealthy home is a bonus to the American-born Nigerian singer whose Music is recognized within and outside the country.
- Falz
Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, is the famous Nigerian Lawyer and human rights activist Femi Falana (SAN).
The rapper, singer, and songwriter are coming from a wealthy and well-known family within the country.
Falz is a graduate of Law who later found his passion in Music and has made a name for himself in the Nigerian music industry.
Aside from rapping, Falz also has his hands in acting, and he has appeared in several blockbuster movies.
- B Red
Adebayo Adeleke, known professionally as B Red, is another Nigerian artist born into a wealthy home.
The Nigerian singer and songwriter is the cousin of Davido and the son of popular Nigerian politician Ademola Adeleke.
The Atlanta-born Nigeria singer began his career in 2013 and since then has extended his art to a global stage, featuring both foreign and national artists in his Music.
- Ademola Adedoyin
Fast-rising movie star Ademola Adedoyin is the 10th child of a famous industrialist and the current CEO of Doyin Group Companies.
His family is one of the wealthiest and well-known industrialists within the country.
Ademola graduated with a Master’s Degree in Media and communication from the Metropolitan University of London.
He also has a degree in Graphic Designs and Literature in English. Aside from acting, he is the owner of Yin Media.
- Lynxxx
Chuka Edozien, popularly known as Lynxxx, is a Nigerian rapper born to the former deputy governor Chief John D. Edozien of Bengal state, which was later split into Delta and Edo state.
The graduate of Business, Economics, and Marketing from the University of Hull United Kingdom found his passion in Music and soon established himself there.
Lynxxx is one of the well-known rappers in Nigeria, although little has been heard of him recently.
- Tolani
Not many are aware that Nigerian singer Tolani is the stepsister of Nigerian famous Disc Jockey, DJ Cuppy.
Tolani is also the daughter of billion Femi Otedola, one of the wealthiest businessmen in Nigeria.
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The singer graduated with a degree in Psychology from the University of St. Andrews, and like her stepsister Cuppy, Tolani fell in love with Music and soon established her career there.
- Naeto C
Texas-born Nigerian rapper Naeto C is also one of the Nigerian artists born into a wealthy home.
The rapper is the son of political elites Dr. Kema and Chief Nze Herbert Chikwe, who are well-known and among the most influential politicians in Imo State, Nigeria.
Like others on the list, Naeto C schooled outside the country but came back to pursue a career in Music.