Rihanna also holds the distinction of being the first Black woman to head a luxury brand under LVMH. Shawn Corey Carter (best known as Jay-Z) is the world's wealthiest musician, surpassing others ...

The Make Me Sing hit-maker recently revealed to E! TV that his net worth is a mind-boggling Sh405 million, placing him as one of the wealthiest artists in Africa Photo: Courtesy A lot of questions ...

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