Nigerian celebrities with the most expensive cars
Celebrities are always scrutinised by society. People want to know who is wearing what, who is wearing who, what vehicles they drive, what residences they buy, what properties they acquire, and so on. Being a celebrity may be a huge risk, especially knowing that your life will be scrutinised by society at all times.A celebrity can be a musician, an actor or actress, a web sensation, a sports figure, or even a politician.
In Nigeria, becoming a celebrity has both advantages and disadvantages. The Nigerian entertainment industry is one of the most diverse; it is constantly humming and pulsating with news. From musicians to Nollywood actors, there is always something in the news about them.
This article will look at the top six Nigerian celebrities with the most expensive cars. If you want to know what car your favourite celebrity drives, check through this list.
1. Davido
David Adedeji Adeleke OON, better known as Davido, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer who was born on November 21, 1992.He is widely considered as one of the most influential Afrobeats musicians of the twenty-first century.He is the son of prominent businessman and entrepreneur Adedeji Adeleke. Davido is well-known in Nigeria for releasing hit tracks and dominating local and international charts. He is known for living a lavish lifestyle, amassing diamond watches, residences, phones, jewellery, and automobiles.
Davido owns up to ten high-end vehicles, including the following:
- Rolls-Royce Cullinan 2019 priced at N350 million: He purchased this beauty as a new automobile off the market in December 2018. This all-terrain vehicle is powered by a 6.75 L twin-turbocharged V12 engine. It represents prestige and class with whomever it is related.
Bentley Bentayga priced at N100 million: In January 2018, Davido purchased the Bentley Bentayga. This vehicle is a handcrafted premium SUV built for Bentley Brand customers. THE 6.0 L engine powers the Bentley Bentayga.
Range Rover Sport priced at N80 million: Davido purchased the 2017 Range Rover Sport in December 2016. This SUV (Autobiography level) can seat up to seven passengers and is powered by a 3.0 L V6 engine with 340 horsepower.
N50 million for a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE class 450.
The Porsche 911 Carrera is worth N35 million.
The Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon is worth N30 million.
2. Wizkid
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, professionally known as Wizkid, was born on July 16, 1990 in Lagos, Nigeria. He is regarded as one of the genre’s most commercially successful and influential performers.
He is not only a musician, but also a brand ambassador for several Nigerian and international corporations such as Sony, Pepsi, Nike, and others. He can afford the cars he wants because to the money he earns from his job and his numerous brand ties.
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He owns a Lamborghini Urus worth more than N101 million: It is the world’s first SUV to combine the functions of a supercar and an SUV. It has a 4.0 L dual turbo V8 engine. The luxury car speeds from 0 to 62 mph in 3.6 seconds and tops out at 190 mph.
- Porsche Panamera for N60 million: In 2013, he purchased a Porsche Panamera. This vehicle has a front-engine and rear-wheel drive layout and is powered by a 2.9 L twin turbo V6 engine.
The Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible costs N45 million.
The Mercedes Benz G63 AMG is worth N65 million.
The BMW X6 Crossover is worth N12 million.
The Porsche Cayenne is worth N18 million.
N9 million for a 2012 Mercedes-Benz Kompressor.
3. Burnaboy
Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, has dominated the Nigerian and international music scenes since 2012. A Lexus Bentley is among the Grammy winner’s collection of exotic autos.
- He bought a Range Rover for Christmas in 2018
A Rolls-Royce Dawn Convertible the in 2019, a luxurious addition for N200 million.
To continue his automotive indulgence, he added a 2022 Lamborghini Urus to his fleet in 2023. The Lamborghini Urus Novitec Edition is valued at over $332,000. More intriguingly, the car was customised, and the expense of customisation might cost another fortune. The Urus Novitec Edition has 782 horsepower and a 6.6 litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine. The exotic vehicle can reach 62 mph in 3.3 seconds.
4. Jim iyke
Jim Iyke, also known as James Ikechukwu Esomugha, is a Nigerian actor who was born on September 25, 1976. He is a well-known Nollywood actor who has been active in the Nigerian film business since 2001. He has worked with many Nollywood stars and actresses. He is also one of Nollywood’s highest-paid performers and one of the Most Handsome Guys In Nigeria. He owns Untamed Productions, a film production firm, and Untamed Records, a music record label. Some of his personal luxury vehicles include:
- Mercedes G-Wagon worth N49.6 million: This vehicle is powered by a twin 4.0 L turbo premium unleaded V-8 engine. It also has a 9-speed automatic gearbox, all-wheel drive, a double-wishbone front/rigid axle rear suspension, and other features.
Range Rover Sport is worth N26.2 million.
N11.2 million for a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro.
A dodge challenger worth N12 million.
5. Obafemi Martins
Obafemi Akinwunmi Martins, born 28 October 1984, is a former Nigerian professional football forward. He is well-known for his quickness on the ball.
He has been playing professionally since 1999 and has travelled to Africa, Europe, Asia, and North America. Obafemi Martins has an estimated net worth of N12.6 billion.
- Among his expensive automobiles are:
Lamborghini Aventador valued at N162, 000, 000.
Bentley Bentayga valued at N114, 450, 000.
Ferrari Spider valued at N110 million.
Mercedes Benz SLR Mc Laren costing N367, 964,761.
Mercedes Benz G-class costing N112, 542, 500.
6. Peter psquare
Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, is a Nigerian singer who was born on November 18, 1981. In the 2000s, he rose to prominence as a member of the P-Square duo alongside his identical twin brother Rudeboy.
Even after his divorce from his twin brother, Peter has no intention of slowing down in his pursuit of exotic automobiles.
Some of his vehicles include
- a Land Rover valued at N32.3 million or more. (Two Land Rovers are owned by Peter Okoye).
The Dodge Challenger is worth N12 million.
N23 million for a white Porsche 718 Cayman.
Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG, Bentley Mulsanne, BMW X6, and Jeep Wrangler are all examples of luxury vehicles.
Being a celebrity in Nigeria or anyplace else in the world offers up a world of chances since one has admirers that always support or want the best for them. It is difficult to imagine a star without a fan base or a small group of individuals that support them in the way they dress and the houses they own.