Net Worth: South African richest celebs as of 2022, sources of net worth revealed
The South African industry has fast become one of the biggest entertainment hubs not only in Africa but the world at large. In the mix of things, Mzansi celebrities have been winning big from their craft competence from side hustles to gigs. We can all agree some celebrities have even gained the world’s attraction and are living large.
Well, let’s take a dive into some South African celebrities who have self-made millionaires and their sources of wealth as of 2022. However, the list consists of some of the celebs with net worth declared and revealed by several reputable sources which include the Forbes list.
Black Coffee
Source of net worth: Club hosting and musical gigs
No doubt, he is one of the most celebrated African DJs. We can all agree that DJ Black Coffee has been making headlines since his thrust into the limelight. With an illustrious career spanning decades, he has managed to cash in from his craft competence.
He is one of the most booked DJs in Africa and the world at large. It has been established that it costs a fortune to hire. As of 2022, he has an estimated net worth of $60 million, which amounts to R905 million. According to several sources, he is probably the wealthiest DJ in Africa.
Shauwn Mkhize
Source of net worth: Business tenders
She has been dupped as one of the wealthiest South African celebs by various sources. However, she has the money to flex to show it in the mix of things, from owning expensive cars to a million-dollar business empire. According to Buzz South Africa, as of 2022, she has an estimated net worth of R300 million.
Net Worth: South African richest celebs as of 2022, sources of net worth revealed
Cassper Nyovest
Source of net worth: Musical gigs and endorsement deals
He has a rag to riches story to tell. Since his shot to fame, Cassper Nyovest has fast become one of Mzansi’s finest. Due to his following, he has managed to win million-dollar endorsement deals that have thrust him among Mzansi’s richest celebs. As of 2022, he has an estimated net worth of $8 million, which amounts to R120 million.
Connie Ferguson
Source of net worth: Acting gigs
Connie Ferguson is a celebrated South African actress best known for her on-screen character on Generations as Karobo Moroka. Since her thrust into the limelight, she has been winning big. She has been dupped as the goddess of small screens, and her unmatched flair has wowed Mzansi. Sources have it that she earns R160 000 per month for her on-screen character of Harriet Khoza on The Queen. Connie Ferguson also doubles as a business mogul who co-owns Ferguson Films. As of 2022, she has an estimated net worth of R80 million.
Nasty C
Source of net worth: musical gigs and endorsements
South African multi award-winning-musician Nasty C born Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo, is one of the wealthiest celebs in South Africa. At the age of 25-years, he has managed to cash in millions from streams and album sales. He owns one of the expensive fleets in Mzansi, thanks to his partnership deal with Mercedes Benz. As of 2022, he has an estimated net worth of R30 million.