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Phyno and Olamide who is Richer, and what is their Net worth?

Phyno and Olamide who is richer? The two are undisputed snd remarkable music Stars with different notation of singing Phyno is known for his fluent rapping in his native language Igbo while Olamide is known for his flows in Yoruba language making two of them to have one thing in common.

The duo has many Awards and recognition to count on, and have release so many single and album titled the Two Kings (Phyno known as The King of the East while Olamide is known as King of the West),the two are good friends regardless the Tribe.

 

 

 



 

 

PHYNO


Chibuzor Nelson Azubike Popularly known as PHYNO is a Nigeria rapper, Singer, songwriter and record producer, born on 9th October 1986 in Enugu state. He hails from Anambra state.

Phyno received his secondary education in Enugu and later went to earn a degree in public administration at the institute of Management and Technology Enugu.

The superstar started his musical career as a producer in 2003. As a producer he has work with Timaya, Flavour, Illbliss, Ruggedman, Mr. Raw J martins and many others.

Phyno own a ₦70 Million naira mansion in Enugu and  ₦168 Million naira duplex at Chevy view Estate, Lekki in Lagos. the super star have a couple of costly cars which includes ₦28 Million naira Bentley GT Coup'e

Endorsement Deals


In august 2014 Phyno signed an ambassadorship for Guinness Nigeria for made of Black Campaign alongside Olamide.

In 2015 he banged another deal with Nairabet. Later in the year he signed a 50 Million Naira deal Airtel Nigeria.

In earlier 2017 Phyno had declared to his 2m fans on instagram that he is now latest brand ambassador for the Nigeria Telecom giant Globacom. He is now the latest addition to the long list of celebrity ambassador with Glo, although there are no Official photos of the brand endorsement yet.

 



 

 Net worth


Phyno Net worth is estimated at $10 Million USD

 

AWARDS


2014

City people Entertainment Awards

  • Rap artiste of the year


Nigeria Entertainment Awards

  • Best Collabo (Ghost Mode ft Olamide)


The Headies Awards

  • Best rap single ( parcel)

  • Best Collabo (Ghost Mode Ft Olamide)


2013

The Headies Awards

  • Best Rap single (Man of the year)


 

 

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<<MAYORKUN: BIOGRAPHY, RECORD LABEL AND AWARDS

 

 

 



 

 

 

OLAMIDE


 

Olamide Adedeji popularly known as ( Olamide Baddo) is a Nigeria hip hop recording artist from bariga, Lagos state. He was born on 15th march 1989 in bariga. He received his elementary and secondary education in Lagos. Olamide  record mostly in his native language Yoruba. He a graduate of Mass Communication at Tai solarin University of Education.

Olamide has collaborated with several artists in the Nigerian music industry and have been doing wonderfully well to improve his craft. he's usually seen as the hope of the street, he's very much loved and respected.

Olamide professional music career started on 2010 with his single "Eni Duro" which was heavily accepted.

one attribute that has helped him stay afloat in his musical career is his ability to stay away from scandals. Olamide released his first studio album titled "Rapsodi" which featured several top Nigerian artistes like ID Cabasa, Wizkid, and 9ice.

 

Endorsement Deals


On 17th july 2013 Olamide signed a multi-million Naira deal with international Vodka brand, Ciroc making him the first Nigeria to bang a deal with the Company.

Later in October 2013 he signed an ambassadorship with Guinness Nigeria for made of Black Campaign with Phyno.

He later bangs a ₦50 Million deal with Telecom giant Etisalat now 9mobile.

The super star in 2015 signed a multi-million Naira deal with Surebet. In 2017 he signed a deal with Stering Bank Plc.

 



 

NET WORTH


Olamide Net worth is estimated at $ 12.5 Million USD.

 

AWARDS


2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards

  • Album of the year (Eyan Mayweather)

  • Rap act of the year


2015

City people Entertainment Awards

  • Rap artist of the year


The Headies Awards

  • Best street –Hop artist

  • Artist of the year


2014

The Headies Awards

  • Artiste of the year

  • Album of the year


Channel O Music Video Awards

  • Most gifted west


Nigeria Music Video Awards

  • Best Afro Hip-Hop Video

  • Best Street Hip-Hop Artist


2013

The Headies Awards

  • Best Rap Album

  • Album of the year (YBNL)


Nigeria Entertainment Awards

  • Best Indigenous Artist

  • Best Collabo ( Ghost Mode with Phyno)


 

 

Comments

  1. I love both of them, they are my favorite artist in Nigeria. They are also two very close friends, I enjoy them a lot. #ONELOVE Olamide Badoo and Phyno Fino.

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