People like to think that if an artist is not touring, then he’s not winning.
But the numbers for 2025 Afrobeats earnings tell a different story.
- Burna Boy – $17.5M (touring back to back – ODG almost tear ACL 😂)
- Wizkid – $17.1M (no full tour – Baba dey on soft!)
- Davido – $13.5M (touring hard – OBO self no rest O)
- Rema – $7.2M ( Some say hes “bigger than Wizkid” 😂)
Now here’s the shocker.
Wizkid Cancelled His “Morayo Tour” – On Purpose
Wizkid was supposed to go on tour, but he cancelled it.
Instead, he focused on festivals and single shows.
And those shows?
They pay BIG.
Some reports say Wizkid collected $4.2M, $3M, $2M from just one show at a time.
No long trips.
No stress.
No moving from city to city.
Just show up, perform, collect money, and bounce.
Touring Looks Big, But It Eats Money
Touring looks impressive online, but it’s expensive in real life.
You have to pay:
- Crew
- Flights
- Hotels
- Stage setup
- Security
- Management
After everything, plenty money don already go.
That’s why in 2023, Wizkid reportedly made $16M after tax — same money Burna Boy made, even though Burna toured heavily.
Wizkid Is Playing Smart, Not Lazy
This is not laziness.
This is brain work.
When your name is already big, you don’t need to tour every time.
You can pick only shows that pay the most and still make crazy money.
Right now, no Afrobeats artist is making Wizkid-level money without touring.
The Lesson
Touring is loud.
Wizkid’s moves are quiet.
But the result?
Almost the same money as artists stressing themselves all year.
No noise.
No pressure.
Just smart moves and heavy results. 🦅
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