Nigerian skit creator and streamer Shank Comics has ignited a debate by asserting that comedians are wealthier than music artists.
During a recent livestream, he argued that a lot of people assume that musicians are richer than comedians because they flaunt their wealth unlike most of their counterparts in the comedy industry.
He claimed that Nigerian comedians Bovi and Basketmouth are richer than Afrobeats stars Asake, Wizkid, Burna Boy and other musicians, but they prefer to invest than buy exotic cars like the musicians.
“I think there is more money in comedy than music. Bovi and Basketmouth are far richer than Asake, Wizkid, Burna Boy, and other musicians, but they prefer to invest rather than buy cars.
“Comedians are very conscious of the future, so they invest more than they spend, and they don’t spend lavishly on luxuries.
“A lot of comedians can afford the luxurious automobiles Nigerian musicians are buying,” he said.
The likes of Bovi are far richer than Asake but they don’t spend their money cars
– Shank says pic.twitter.com/avpqxj9bXo
— Blaq (@BlaQ_Konnect) March 16, 2026
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