Africa is blessed and can boast of resilient and hardworking individuals who are doing their best to improve the world.
South Africa is enriched and can count on several hardworking celebrities to earn enough and roll hard in the industries, especially the entertainment industry. The entertainment industry pays well if you can put in the effort and work hard.
Top 10 Richest Celebrities in South Africa
Here are the top 10 richest celebrities in South Africa and their net worth (ranging from actors, singers/rappers, deejays, comedians, and entrepreneurs) from the ascending to the descending order.
Trevor Noah ($100 Million)
- Real Name: Trevor Noah
- Birthday: February 20, 1984
- Age: 38 years old
- Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Height: 5′ 11″
- Parents: Patricia Noah, Robert Noah
- Siblings: Andrew Shingange, Isaac Shingange
Trevor Noah, born in Johannesburg, South Africa, is a Comedian, actor, television host, and political commentator. He started his career in South Africa in 2002. He is the host of an American sarcastic news program on Comedy Central-The Daily Show.
According to Forbes Magazine, globally, Trevor is the fourth highest-earning comedian. He is among the richest celebrities in South Africa, with a net worth of $100 million.
His long-standing job as a host for one of America’s top shows (The Daily Show with Trevor Noah) has earned him a fair share of his earnings, where he has bagged around $16 million per season.
Aside from his stand-up comedy gigs earnings, Trevor Noah earns from writing books, his YouTube Channel, and hosting shows like the Grammys. He is also involved in the real estate business.
Black Coffee ($60 Million)
- Real Name: Nkosinathi Innocent Sizwe Maphumulo
- Birthday: March 11, 1976
- Age: 46 years old
- Occupation: DJ, Producer, and Songwriter
- Birthplace: Durban, South Africa.
- Spouse: Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa (m. 2011–2019)
- Genre: Alternative/Indie.
- Parents: Faith Dandala.
- Albums: Adagio, Africa Rising, Hazy Days, Subconsciously, The Rest Place Is the Mummy Case, The Djoon Experience.
- Children: Lilitha Maphumulo, Asante Maphumulo, Anesu Maphumulo, Esona Maphumulo
Black Coffee is a South African DJ., record producer, and songwriter. His deejaying skills have helped him accumulate enough wealth making him one of the most famous and richest celebrities in South Africa.
He boasts a career of more than 20 years. He performs with deejay residencies in Las Vegas and Ibiza in sold-out gigs worldwide.
Aside from his deejaying career, Black Coffee is also a businessman with investments in sectors like cleaning, restaurants, and healthcare solutions. He is also a brand ambassador for various top brands like AXE.
According to Forbes magazine, Black Coffee’s net worth is estimated at $60 Million, making him the richest artist in South Africa and Africa.
He spends most of his time at his mansion in Los Angeles and owns a fleet of luxury cars, including a Maserati.
AKA ($12 Million)
- Real Name: Kiernan Jarryd Forbes
- Birthday: January 28, 1988
- Age: 34 years old
- Birthplace: Cape Town, South Africa
- Parents: Lynn Forbes
- Instruments: Vocals
- Children: Kairo Owethu Forbes
AKA was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. He is a South African singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, and entrepreneur. AKA gained significance in the industry after he released his single “Victory Lap,” which was released from his debut studio album, Alter Ego.
AKA is one of the best and richest rappers in South Africa. From making millions out of rapping, partnering with big brands for multi-million deals, and making profits from his company, Beam Group, AKA, has accumulated a net worth of about $12 million as of 2022.
As one of the richest celebrities in South Africa, he lives up to his standard. He has a Bryanston mansion and is a fan of German cars. He owns at least two BMWs.
Moshidi Motshegwa ($8 million)
- Real Name: Moshidi Motshegwa
- Birthday: 1977 (45 Years Old)
- Age: 45 Years Old
- Birthplace: South Africa
- Education: National School of the Arts, Braamfontein/ Wits University (B.A. degree in English and History)
- Occupations: Actress
Moshidi Motshegwa is a popular South African actress. She is best known for her role as Denzela Ledwaba in the SABC2 police drama Zero Tolerance from 2003 to 2006. She is also renowned for playing the role of Florence Nxumalo with Taye Diggs in the 2004 feature film Drum.
Moshidi Motshegwa is an award-winning actress who is among the highest-paid actresses in South Africa.
With a rumored monthly salary of between R100,000 to R120,000, endorsements, film production, and screenwriting, Moshidi has accumulated a net worth of about $8 million and is one of the richest celebrities in South Africa.
Cassper Nyovest ($8 Million)
- Real Name: Refiloe Maele Phoolo
- Also known as Mufasa, Abuti Fill Up.
- Birthday: December 16, 1990
- Age: 31 years old
- Birthplace: Mahikeng, South Africa
- Siblings: Khotso Motebang Phoolo, Tsholofelo Phoolo
- Parents: Letsebela Phoolo, Muzuki Phoolo
Cassper Nyovest is a South African rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, and record producer, born and raised in Mahikeng, South Africa. His record label- Family Tree Records, was established in 2014.
Cassper Nyovest is among the richest celebrities/rappers in South Africa, with a net worth of around $8 million.
Cassper dropped out of school to pursue his dreams and is presently reaping big from his talents as a rapper, brand ambassador, and businessman.
Besides earning big, Cassper also knows how to live up to his standard. He lives in a giant R10 million mansion and drives the most expensive cars, a rare 2020 McLaren GT not excluded. He also has a private jet.
Bonang Matheba ($7 Million)
- Real Name: Bonang Dorothy Matheba
- Other names: Queen B; Your Girl B.
- Birthday: June 25, 1987
- Age: 34 years old
- Birthplace: Mahikeng, South Africa
- Education: University of Johannesburg (2007).
- Siblings: Reabetswe Sechoaro, Thabo Mokoena
- Parents: Charlotte Mokoena, Gampi Matheba
Bonang Dorothy Matheba was born in Mahikeng, North West, South Africa. She is a television presenter and radio personality in South Africa.
Matheba is known for her exceptional presenting skills and her signature voice. She presented the SABC 1 music show LIVE, building her spotlight in the industry.
With an estimated net worth of $7 million, Bonang Matheba is amongst the richest celebrities in South Africa.
South Africa’s Queen B is a young T.V./radio girl who dabbles as a writer, brand ambassador, and entrepreneur. Amongst her numerous successful enterprises is her latest enterprise, House of B.N.G., which seems to be doing well.
She owns a giant mansion in Midrand, and several luxury cars, including a Mercedes Benz Maybach and a BMW i8. She only dresses in designer labels, including Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Dolce & Gabbana.
Through her bursary fund, Bonang also gives back to her community, aiming to put at least 300 female students through university in the next ten years.
Connie Ferguson ($2 Million)
- Real Name: Constance Ferguson
- Birthday: June 10, 1970
- Age: 51 years old
- Birthplace: Kimberley, South Africa
- Spouse: Shona Ferguson (m. 2001–2021)
- Other names: Connie Masilo-Ferguson
- Children: Lesedi Ferguson, Alicia Angel Ferguson
- Parents: Fish Masilo, Margaret Masilo
Constance Ferguson is a South African-based Botswana actress, filmmaker, producer, and businesswoman. She is best known for her role as “Karabo Moroka” on South Africa’s most popular soap opera, Generations. She featured in the show from its onset in 1994 until she left in 2010.
She is also one of the richest celebrities in South Africa. The actress has enjoyed a successful career for more than three decades. She is also a model, brand ambassador, and businesswoman with successful ventures such as Connie Bodycare, Connie M Eyewear Brands, and Fergusons Films.
Connie’s net worth is valued at about $2 million as of 2022, and she is living up to her standard.
Pearl Thusi ($2 Million)
- Real Name: Sithembile Xola Pearl Thusi
- Other names: The Real Black Pearl
- Birthday: May 13, 1988
- Age: 33 years old
- Birthplace: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Parents: Bhekizizwe Thusi
- Education: Pinetown Girls’ High School
- Children: Thandolwethu Mokoena, Okuhle Thusi
- Siblings: Prunella Thusi, Pamela Thusi
Pearl Thusi is a South African actress, model, and presenter. She is known for her roles as Patricia Kopong in the BBC/HBO comedy-drama series The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Dayana Mampasi in the A.B.C. thriller Quantico, and Samkelo in the romance film Catching Feelings.
Pearl is currently one of the best actresses from Mzansi. She has appeared in several movies and T.V. series over the years, including the Hollywood series Quantico.
Aside from her successful career in acting, Pearl is also a model, a brand ambassador for several multinational brands like M.A.C. Cosmetics, and a businesswoman with a hair care products line.
As of 2022, Pearl Thusi’s net worth is estimated at $2 million. She is among the richest celebrities in South Africa.
Nasty C ($2 Million)
- Real Name: Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo
- Birthday: February 11, 1997
- Age: 25 years old
- Birthplace: Diepmeadow, South Africa
- Instruments: Digital audio workstation; sampler
- Movies: Zulu Man in Japan
- Awards: The Headies Award for African Artiste of the Year, MORE
- Siblings: Siyabonga Ngcobo
Nasty C is a successful South African rapper, songwriter, and record producer. The young rapper has made a name for himself worldwide and has worked with some of the biggest names in the Hip Hop industry, including Snoop Dogg and French Montana.
As of 2022, Nasty C is one of the richest celebrities in South Africa, with a net worth estimated at $2 million.
Da L.E.S. ($2 Million)
- Real Name: Leslie Jonathan Mampe, Jr.
- Also known as North God; L.E.S.; 2 Def; Chuchu
- Birthday: July 26, 1985
- Age: 36 years old
- Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
- Associated acts: AKA; Maggz; Riky Rick; J.R.; DJ Speedsta; Jozi; Gemini Major
- Parents: Priscilla Mampe, Leslie Jonathan Mampe
Da L.E.S is a South African-American hip-hop recording artist and record producer. His band, Jozi, brought him early success, and he is most known for his solo single, “Heaven,” which featured AKA and Maggz; and was released in 2013.
Although very little is known about this rapper’s affairs, it is estimated that he has a net worth of about $2 million.
Da Les, also known as an executive producer, made his mark on T.V. when he starred in The Real Jozi A-Listers in 2014.
