Top 10 Artistes And The Brands They Represent

Nigerian artiste are rolling in big bucks as they are now being called upon to be brand ambassadors for huge companies.

In Nigeria right now being a top earning celebrity, be it in the music industry or in Nollywood it seems being a brand ambassador for major firms is the in thing that rakes in extra revenue for the celebs.

Earlier in the week it was reported that dance hall singer Patoranking signed a new deal with an undisclosed company for a couple of millions of Naira!

Here is a short list from the numerous Nigerian celebrities and the brands they represent.

1. Don Jazzy: CEO of Mavin Records is signed as an ambassador for telecommunications giant MTN and also Loya Milk.
2. 2Face Idibia: Legendary Nigerian artist and headliner of the Hennessey Artistry 2014 is a brand ambassador for Red Cross, Airtel, BBC Ambassador for Peace, Young Shall Grow Ltd,  Lagos State Chambers of Commerce and Industry and  NAFDAC.
3. Davido: The 22year old singer of popular dance song Skelewu is an  MTN ambassador.
4. Olamide: Yoruba rapper who recently released his 4th album is an ambassador for telecommunications giant Etisalat, Vodka brand Ciroc and Guinness.
5. Tiwa Savage: Ace Nigerian female artiste represents brands MTN,Pepsi, Maggi and Forte Oil owned by Nigerian billionaireFemi Otedola.
6. Omawumi: Megbele singer is one of the many artistes who are on Nigerian telecommunications giant Glo Mobile's list of brand ambassadors. She is also an ambassador for Konga, Mortein, Malta Guiness.
7. D'banj: Eja Nla was recently appointed as the first AfricanBeats by Dre ambassador, ambassador for the One Campaign, Bank of Industry ambassador, he is also a representative of Glo Mobile and the Nigerian goverment appointed him ambassador for the Nagroprenuers Initiative.
8. Psquare: The music making power house are undeniably a good catch for any huge brand to promote their name. Glo Mobile has grabbed this opportunity, also they are brand ambassadors for Congolese beer brand; Skol beer. Recently Peter Okoye got signed on as the sole brand ambassador  of Nutricima's Olympic milk.
9. M.I Abaga: Celebrated Nigerian rapper who just released an impressive album 'The Chairman' is a brand ambassador for Nigerian telecomms firm Glo Mobile. He also got named Lagos State ambassador for energy as well as a UN ambassador.
10. Banky W: Empire Mates Entertainment artiste is an MTN ambassador as well as a Ciroc Vodka and Samsung Mobile ambassador.