Cameroonian rapper Tilla (Tilla Tafari, Godmother, Godmother Don Dada), real names Bongkiya Venagesho Lantum Bertilla was born on the 26th January, 1991 in Bamenda, the Northwest Region of Cameroon. She is of Nso and Wimbum ethnic group.

The rapper’s music combines rap, dancehall, Afro-fusion, and local styles. She started her music career at a very young age, by age 10 (class 7 in school) she was already composing. She has been signed to some major labels in Cameroon; notably New Bell Music by fellow rapper Jovi, released her own EPs and albums, and is also an entrepreneur and mother. Tilla released her first official single“Alhadji”, under Magasco’s label BBOY Records.

She has been both celebrated for her voice in Cameroonian rap, especially among women and Anglophone regions, and faced challenges including business loss and mental health struggles. Tilla has been involved in the restaurant business. In 2023 she reported that her elder sister mismanaged her restaurant (while she was away) and that everything (equipment, stock, revenue) was gone. The restaurant-business betrayal in 2023 seems to have been a major setback in her non-musical ventures.

She is a mother to a son named Bitjoka Lantum Ulrich Zion. Tilla has an estimated net worth of $500 (250,000FCFA).

Askia Karin, born on June 12, 1994, in Limbe, Cameroon, is a well-known Cameroonian rapper, singer, songwriter, and actress. She is popularly recognized by her stage name Askia and the nickname Mami Bakala.

Education and Ethnicity

Askia comes from the Oroko ethnic group in the South West Region of Cameroon. She grew up in Limbe, where she completed her primary and secondary education. Her love for music developed at a young age, prompting her to perform at local events during her childhood.

Musical Career

Askia’s professional music career kicked off in 2014 with the release of “Allez les lions,” a collaboration with J Millie of Fluri Boys. Initially, she was signed with Sieni Brothers but later moved to Mutumbu Records, where she released the mixtape Under Construction. In 2017, she joined Alpha Better Records and launched the single “Ma Valeur.” However, her time with the label was short-lived, and she left in 2018.

Askia’s music is characterized by a blend of Afrobeats and modern hip-hop, often tackling social and political issues. Some of her notable singles include:

“No Worry Me” (2015)

“Ma Valeur” (2017)

“Mami Bakala” (2018)

“Tat’Obasseh” (2019)

“Let’s Talk” (2020)

“La La” (2023)

“It’s Ya Birthday” (2025)

Her discography includes the albums:

I Tried to Return Your Missed Calls (2020)

Aries (2020)

Love & Life (2023) Postal Code (2025)

She has worked with various artists, featuring in songs like “Higher-Higher” and “Qu’est-ce qui n’a pas marché?” alongside Mr. Leo, Salatiel, and Blaise B.

Personal Life

Askia was previously married to fellow rapper Qilla, and they have a daughter named Nairobi. The couple eventually divorced. Askia has an estimated net worth of $10,000 (5.5 million francs CFA).

Awards and Recognition

In 2023, Askia was honored with the Best Female Rapper award at the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) held at the Meyerson Symphony Centre in Dallas, USA. This award recognized her song “Ngarma,” a collaboration with Mr. Leo.

Expanding her artistic range, Askia made an appearance in the 2023 film Nganú, directed by Kang Quintus.

Askia remains a prominent figure in Cameroon’s music industry, celebrated for her impactful lyrics and energetic performances.

Lekeaka Destiny Alemnge best known as Fuchor of Bigg JM, is a popular Cameroonian blogger, promoter, author, artist and influencer who was born in Buea, South West Region of Cameroon. Fuchor is from the Bangwa ethnic group in Lebialem.

He has achieved remarkable progress in the digital media scene of Cameroon, receiving numerous accolades for his efforts. Fuchor is the creator of Music Base Africa and a co-owner of HIP HOP MIN5, both platforms dedicated to promoting African music and culture.

With a significant presence on Facebook, his content connects with a broad audience, especially the youth in Cameroon. Fuchor’s contributions keep impacting and molding the digital media landscape in Cameroon and the world.

As a music promoter, Fuchor has worked with prominent Cameroonian artists such as Stanley Enow and Kocee, and he has collaborated with other big names in the industry. Prior to establishing his personal brand, Fuchor co-founded Music Base Africa, a popular music platform on Facebook.

He has been recognized with six awards as a Cameroonian blogger, promoter, and influencer.

EDUCATION:

Fuchor attended primary and part of secondary in Buea; due to the Anglophone crisis, he later moved to West Region of Cameroon for high school. He studied accounting in the University of Buea but later dropped out due to financial difficulties.

– GS Mile 16 Buea – First School Leaving Certificate
– GHS Mile 16 Buea – O-Level Certificate
– COSBA Foumbot – A-Level Certificate
– University of Buea (Dropout)

Net Worth:

Based on reports of his recent real estate development and other business ventures, his net worth is estimated to be significant and is actively growing. Fuchor’s net worth is estimated at $150,000 that’s about 83 million francs CFA. He earned his initial wealth by building a popular online presence as a blogger and promoter for Cameroonian music artists. His fortune came from monetization, hosting events and as brand ambassador.

Entrepreneurship: 

Fuchor is the CEO of his own real estate company, also named Fuchor City. Within just 3 years as a blogger—a fraction of the time it takes most—he leveraged strategic blog monetization and valuable brand endorsements to accomplish what many consider impossible. In September 2025, Fuchor unveiled his first major real estate project, “Fuchor City,” an apartment complex in Buea. According to his public statements, this multimillion-franc project was funded entirely through earnings from his blogging and endorsements, and completed debt-free.

He is the author of the Blogging and Content Creation – Top Secrets Revealed, which was published in March 2023.

Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike popularly known as Phyno Fino is a popular Nigerian rapper, song writer , singer who started as a producer in 2003. He was born on the 9th of October 1986 and is known for rapping in the Igbo language. His name was given to him by his school friend derived from the word phenomenal.

The prolific Igbo-language rapper wanted to become a pilot or a medical doctor. Through out his secondary school days, he played the piano and drums. He studied public administration at the institute of management and technology. He started rapping in 2017 then relocated to Lagos.

His debut studio album in 2012 featured prominent artists like Psquare, Omawumi and others. Phyno did a collaborative album with Olamide and they both announced it’s release on social media which was scheduled for the 1st of April 2015. November 2015, the artist put together the biggest concert in Africa at the Nnamdi Azikiwe studio as he brought Phynofest back. He was accompanied by other amazing singers like Timaya, Runtown, Flavour and others. The artist was also a casts of Genevieve Nnaji’s movie Lion Heart playing the role of Obiora.

Phyno has an estimated net worth of $10 million US dollars (₦5 Billion).

Phyno was rumored to be responsible for Rita Edmond’s pregnancy, which he denied.

Born on the 10th of July 1988 Michael Owusu Addo popularly known by the stage name Sarkodie is a Ghanaian singer, rapper, song writer and entrepreneur. Sarkodie is one of the best Ghanaian artist ever and is also very popular thanks to his talent and flow. He is considered as one of Africa’s greatest rappers of all time.

Raised in Koforidua, the artist is the fourth of five children, Sarkodie is a degree holder in graphic designing. The artist who used to participate in rap competitions, had the opportunity to meet his former manager Duncan Williams. His talent and flow made him to meet many other talented artist and music producers.

The artist later did amazing single releases and also featured prominent artist. The artist who visited the united states of America and Canada for shows performed alongside influential artist like Fally ipupa, Iyanya and others. His October 30th release took the first position on Ghana’s chart. Following this , the artist kept doing amazing releases and performances and shows as well.

Sarkodie is known to rap in the Ghanaian language Twi and he was ranked on the 6th position by the MTV base. The artist has always been ranked on most entertainment rankings and is known as one of best when it comes to rap music in Africa. Sakordie has an estimated net worth of $10 million US dollars.

William Nzobazola best known as Ninho is a French-Congolese rapper who was born on the 2nd of April 1996 in Longjumeau France. The artist who has a francophone nationality is part of the record label Rec 118.

The songwriter and singer who has successfully released six albums , is the only brother to two sisters and is the son to Serge Kiambukauta who is an artist. The artist started rapping at the age of 12.

Between the years 2013 and 2016 Ninho did releases of three mixed tapes after which he released many others and did albums as well. His first album that was done on the 8th of September 2017 ‘comme prevu’ was classified as first position in France. Following this, the song kept getting amazing remarks and positions. Some time later, after so many great releases, he once announced that he has to rest for a while. After his clip ‘probleme de la nuit’, the artist was known as best artist with consistency.

On the 21st of March 2021, Ninho became one of the best artist with many certified singles. He had released six mixtapes and 3 album studios.

The francophone artist among numerous rappers, is loved and respected for his deep lyrics and chronological overflow, one of his hit tracks ‘la vie qu’on mène’ is one of his hits that touched the world greatly and triggered much respect and love for the artist. He keeps on making the Congolese people and Africa proud.

Ninho has an estimated net worth of 4 million euro or $4.5 million USD; an impressive fortune.

Born on the 6th of February 1991, Moloua Alous Mosima best known by his stage name Mic Monsta, is a Cameroonian hip hop artist who was born and brought up along the Kumba Road. The artist who started rapping at the age of 16 also started recording while in high school. When he did his first release ‘A no get chorus’ it went viral in the whole of k town thereby bringing him popularity over there. He later on did other amazing releases that kept taking him to the lamp light and he even did a rearrange version of Jovi’s song Bwam which made Jovi upset thereby making him go online and insult the young rapper. Later on on the 21st of September 2014 the rapper dropped the sixth song of his mixtape under a new record label and this piece gave him his breakthrough as it gave him national admiration and internationally admiration as well. Even Jovi who had insulted him before ironically began to praise him and said Monsta was the future of Camer music, this he said in an interview.

The rap artist is known for his eloquence and devoted nature when he holds the mic, the difference and unique nature of the singer are aspects very rare to find. One of his famous releases Johny is a soul touching, consolatory, sensationally and passionate sound that creates an indisputable level of empathy in anyone listening. With this sound and many others , the artist has succeeded in winning many hearts. Mic Monsta has an estimated net worth of $100,000 US dollars (55 million francs CFA).

Olamide George Adedeji is a Nigerian singer, rapper and song writer and an influential artist in Africa. Born on the 15th of March 1989.

Olamide was born into a polygamous home and is the second of three children. The artist studied mass communication at the Tai Salorin University but couldn’t complete due to financial difficulties. Married to Adebukunmi Aisha, they have two boys and he also has a child with Maria Okanrende.

The artist records mostly in Yoruba and Englis; his debut album Rapsodi was released when he got signed into Coded Tunes. The following years the artist did amazing releases.

On the 10th of February 2020 he released a project ep 999 that featured nine songs with Pheelz as producer. On the 18th of February 2020 his record label and international distribution company signed a joint venture deal.

The artist’s eleventh album which was released on the 8th of October 2020 contained twelve tracks and featured prominent artist like Firboy, Omah Lay and others. The artist is said to have retired after releasing his twelfth album.

Olamide is known for his unique and deep sensational style that hits differently and interestingly. His carpe Diem album which featured many prominent artists surpassed five hundred million streams according to the olamide music chart on Twitter. This was on the 1st of June 2021. Olamide has an estimated net worth of $12 million that’s around ₦18 billion naira.

Jean Jules Kenfack popularly known as maahlox is a Cameroonian rapper and singer born on the 16th of January 1990 in Yaoundé Cameroon. Maahlox was born and raised in Yaoundé obili and is the second child out of ten children. He went to secondary school at mendong high school where he won the price for best poem of the year for two continuous years. His childhood was not the best as he suffered psychological pain and trauma from the separation of his parents and the dead of his sister. His artistic name maahlox was chosen from homonym with the name of the drugs his sister took to ease the pain of the cancer she was suffering from, unfortunately she passed away. Describe as one of the most popular artist of his generation , he rose to fame after his single release *la bière c’est combien ici* then his album *ça sort come ça sort*.

Most of his content are always considered to be too explicit, vulgar and rude making some critics call him depraved or bad examples for youths. Most at times his work is described as immoral and even banned in most cases.

In January 2017, the artist refused to participate in the canal 2 award ceremony by asking them to remove his name from the list. He added that they have used all means to tarnish his image and ruin his musical career, for years he has been considered a promoter of immorality and depravity of good behavior.

Maahlox is the owner of the bar ‘Boivement’ and he recently constructed his personal residence in Yaounde which include a swimming pool and a mini basketball court. We estimated Maahlox’ net worth at $200,000 US dollars (120 million FCFA).

Aya Thierry Tenor Mengoumou best known as Tenor, is a Cameroonian rapper and song writer who was born on the 11th of April 1998 in Yaoundé Cameroon. His popularity started in 2016 thanks to his single Do le Dab.

The artist was signed by war machine records and later signed by the international label universal music Africa from 2017 till May 2020 when he joined Def Jam Afrique francophone. The rapper is also known for his fast rapping style which he does with so much ease and eloquence.

As for his educational background, the artist obtained his probatoire in 2015 studying commercial actions and communication in a technical school in Edea. Due to the advancement of his career, he decided to take a break from his studies in 2016 to focus more on his music career, according to the artist it was a huge sacrifice he had to make to succeed better in his career.

Although the artist had many releases, his release * Do le dab* made him nominated for the 2016 edition of the canal d’or though he wasn’t lucky enough to win the award, he nevertheless marked the edition because the First Lady of the country was one of the greatest fans to the song as videos and pictures were seen of her dancing to the song and it’s styles. This made him go more viral as the video spread through out the country.

After collaborating with war machine for a year, he left in May 2017 and worked as an independent artist for a year, until November when he joined the universal music Africa label. He signed with this label for 2 albums and became the first Cameroonian and Central African to join the African branch of the label.

He joined other popular African celebrities like Kiff no Beat and DJ Arafat . Tenor has obtained numerous awards and sold out a good number of shows locally and internationally.

Tenor has an estimated net worth of $100,000 or 56 million francs CFA.