Poll: Are artists being paid enough in South Africa?
Despite his musical success with hits like “Fetch Your Life,” “Club Controller,” and “Banomoya,” Prince Kaybee has emphasized his passion for music over monetary gain, The South African reports. He expressed his dedication to producing music he enjoys, stating that making money is no longer his primary motivation.
In 2023, Prince Kaybee was recognized as one of the highest-paid musicians, ranking ninth on the list compiled by Briefly. His booking fee places him between rapper A-Reece and singer King Monada, charging R50,000 and R55,000 respectively for their performances.
According to Briefly, the top-earning artists in South Africa are:
- Black Coffee – Net worth approx $60 million
- Steve Hofmeyr – Net worth approx $19 million
- AKA – Net worth approx $12 million
- Die Antwoord – Net worth approx $10 million
- DJ Maphorisa – Net worth approx $6 million
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