In Nigeria right now being a top earning celebrity, be it in the music industry or in Nollywood it seems being a brand ambassador for major firms is the in thing that rakes in extra revenue for the celebs.
Earlier in the week it was reported that dance hall singer Patoranking signed a new deal with an undisclosed company for a couple of millions of Naira!
Here is a short list from the numerous Nigerian celebrities and the brands they represent.
- Don Jazzy: CEO of Mavin Records is signed as an ambassador for telecommunications giant MTN and also Loya Milk.
- 2Face Idibia: Legendary Nigerian artist and headliner of the Hennessey Artistry 2014 is a brand ambassador for Red Cross, Airtel, BBC Ambassador for Peace, Young Shall Grow Ltd, Lagos State Chambers of Commerce and Industry and NAFDAC.
- Davido: The 22year old singer of popular dance song Skelewu is an MTN ambassador.
- Olamide: Yoruba rapper who recently released his 4th album is an ambassador for telecommunications giantEtisalat, Vodka brand Ciroc and Guinness.
- Tiwa Savage: Ace Nigerian female artiste represents brands MTN,Pepsi, Maggi and Forte Oil owned by Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola.
- Omawumi: Megbele singer is one of the many artistes who are on Nigerian telecommunications giant Glo Mobile's list of brand ambassadors. She is also an ambassador for Konga, Mortein, Malta Guiness.
- D'banj: Eja Nla was recently appointed as the first AfricanBeats by Dre ambassador, ambassador for the One Campaign, Bank of Industry ambassador, he is also a representative of Glo Mobile and the Nigerian goverment appointed him ambassador for the Nagroprenuers Initiative.
- Psquare: The music making power house are undeniably a good catch for any huge brand to promote their name.Glo Mobile has grabbed this opportunity, also they are brand ambassadors for Congolese beer brand; Skol beer. Recently Peter Okoye got signed on as the sole brand ambassador of Nutricima's Olympic milk.
- M.I Abaga: Celebrated Nigerian rapper who just released an impressive album 'The Chairman' is a brand ambassador for Nigerian telecomms firm Glo Mobile. He also got named Lagos State ambassador for energy as well as a UN ambassador.
- Banky W: Empire Mates Entertainment artiste is an MTN ambassador as well as a Ciroc Vodka and SamsungMobile ambassador.
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