KENYAN HIGHEST EARNING CELEBS.. AND THE AMOUNT THEY MAKE.
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Oct 16, 2012
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Eric Omondi - Sh 5 Million a month
In just a few years, Eric Omondi has become one of the most
recognize names in the region comedy wise. Starting his professional career at
Churchill Live, Omondi endeared himself to the public through his witty lines
and hilarious jokes. Though his session on Churchill Live was just a few
minutes, it was one of the reasons Kenyans saw through the entire show. The
comedian briefly launched his own show at KTN and its performance is spoken in
low tones. That did not deter him however, he continued doing more comedy
including the occasional Night of a Thousand Laughs.
For his consistency, the corporate world has come to love him
and they have continued to remunerate him well. His biggest deal yet is his
current relationship with Airtel. Under the endorsement deal, Omondi will do TV
commercials, radio voice overs and will soon be on billboards. " Apart
from the television commercials, I also do the voice overs for their radio
adverts. It's a deal we entered into and soon I will also be on
billboards." He said.
The best thing about his contract is the zeros. From his own
admission, the comedian is earning more than Sh 3 million a month from Airtel.
" I cannot disclose the exact figure I stand to gain from this deal but I
can say its above Sh 3 million per month."
Though the money from Airtel forms most of his monthly earning,
the comedian is not short of alternative revenue source. He is a radio
presenter at Radio Jambo where he earns six figures. Every month, he is invited
to MC numerous events and again, he takes home six figures.
Jaguar - Sh 3 million per month
He is among the few privileged artistes to be part of the Niko
na Safaricom Live Tours, where he is making a few millions every month. The
concert kicked off last month and are set to go on for six months. Though the
contract does not allow him to reveal the details, he termed it as 'too good to
resist'.
The best part of it is that it does not stop him from getting
into pacts with other parties. With this, the 'matapeli' singer has gone ahead
and signed more deals with EABL and Unilever Kenya. " ..there is some
really good money on the offing, where I get paid every month.. just like a
salary. " he said.
The simple fact that Jaguar's music is doing quite well, the
artiste also gets to do several performances nation wide every month. His price
for this is in the region of Sh 300,000 per appearance. Recently, the
businessman and artiste bought a Sh 35 million bungalow in Karen. He is also
believed to own several businesses adding to his showbiz money.
Daddy Owen - Sh 2 million
Today, he is arguably the most popular gospel artiste in the
country, and the highest paid for that matter. His price tag for every
performance is Sh 250,000, among the highest in the country. Endorsements
however bring him a lot more. For instance, in June this year, Daddy Owen was appointed
the brand ambassador for Airtel Africa alongside other artistes. From this, he
earned at least Sh 10 million.
Currently, the singer is in the negotiation stage with an
unnamed local bank and he says the deal is much better than the Airtel one.
" I am currently locked in negotiations with a local bank and I hope by
the end of this it will be known" he said.
Suzzana Owiyo - 1 million+
She may not be the biggest musician in the country, but the fact
that she signed a multi million contract with Reckitt Benckiser regarding their
famous 'Harpic' brand made her one of the highest earners. Asked about her deal
with harpic, Suzzana famously said that she would be making 'some millions'.
The afro-fusion artist also recently signed a contract with Radio Africa, where
she was to receive Sh 22 million worth of airtime, to publicize her Kenyan
tour.
Wahu - 1 million +
Though its not clear how much the singer is making from her deal
with Rexona, it is believed to be in the region of eight figures. The shooting
of the advert itself was extravagant, taking her to Turkey and Thailand for the
print and TV commercial respectively. Her contract includes appearing in all
promotions; digital, online, print, and also taking part in their PR
activities.
Others:
Daniel Ndambuki- Safaricom,Classic 105, Events, Churchill Live [Sh
2 million +]
Camp Mulla - Safaricom, Expensive performances [ Sh 4
million +]
Juliani [Sh 1 million +]
Jimmy Gait [Sh 800,000]
Erick Wainaina [ Sh 500,000].
Size 8 [ Sh 500,000]
