Nigerian skit maker and streamer Shank Comics has stirred conversation online after claiming that comedians earn more money than music artists.
Speaking during a recent livestream, he argued that many people believe musicians are wealthier because they tend to show off their lifestyle more openly than comedians in the entertainment industry.
According to him, popular Nigerian comedians Bovi and Basketmouth are significantly richer than Afrobeats stars such as Asake, Wizkid, Burna Boy and others, but choose to focus more on investments rather than spending on luxury items like exotic cars.
“I think there is more money in comedy than music. Bovi and Basketmouth are far richer than Asake, Wizkid, Burna Boy, and other musicians, but they prefer to invest rather than buy cars.
“Comedians are very conscious of the future, so they invest more than they spend, and they don’t spend lavishly on luxuries.
“A lot of comedians can afford the luxurious automobiles Nigerian musicians are buying,” he said.
