He who invests in properties does a good thing. However he who buys or builds a house in his own country is blessed beyond measures as long as his hands are clean.
In an era where the acquisition of state-of-the-art properties by our politicians is being questioned by higher authorities, same can’t be said about our celebrities or entertainers who toil day and night in their continued quest for prominence. Their talents have constantly paved way for them and offered new grounds for acquisition of wealth. So when an entertainer or a celebrity acquires state-of the art properties such news trend for the good reasons, unlike the politicians whose wealth raises eyebrow.
This article reveals our top 5 celebrities with the best mansions in Nigeria, particularly Lagos, in no particular order:
5. Chika Ike
Chika Ike sometimes ago joined the bandwagon of Nigerian Celebs living in Lekki. The Nollywood actress is a proud owner of a beautiful mansion worth millions of naira, in the wealthiest neighborhood. The prestigious house is equipped with a garden, gymnastic room, private office, walk-in closets, car lots, a beautiful swimming pool, and a state of the art interior.
Chika Ike is one of the richest ladies in Nolly-wood. She also owns a boutique called Fancy Nancy in Abuja.
4. DAVIDO
David Adeleke popularly known with his stage name, Davido is arguably one of the most hardworking and most popular musician in the country today.
He is the son of Billionaire, Adedeji Adeleke who came into Stardom when he dropped his first studio track “Back When” and released the hit song “Dami Duro” in 2011.
Davido has made quite a fortune from his music and also boasts of his own self acquired Mansion
One time when he spoke about his Mansion, he said he recalls how small his room was in school (Babcock University) compared to his mansion home which only took him 2 years of his hard work to acquire.
The mansion which is located in an exquisite area of Lagos State, Lekki, costs about N140Million.
3. Daniella Okeke
When naming fashionable females in the country, Daniella Okeke, without an iota of doubt will be mentioned.
A year ago Nollywood actress Daniella Okeke showed off her unfinished new mansion. And in summer 2014 she claimed that the construction was over and called herself a “Landlady”.
The actress who loves to live life to the fullest is one of the females on our list who boasts of her own multi-million naira mansion which she has alongside exotic automobiles. Her house looks quite luxurious and expensive. Little wonder it cost her millions.
2. Don Jazzy
This man needs no introduction in the Nigerian music industry. He is a label owner, a singer-songwriter and, of course, a producer.
Don Jazzy – the CEO of Mavin records is rated as the wealthiest music producer in Nigeria and the second richest music personality in Africa.
Don is the happy owner of a mansion in Lekki worth N160 million. He bought it in the end of 2012.
1. GENEVIEVE NNAJI
Movie veteran, Genevieve Nnaji is one of the most highly respected actresses in the Nigerian Entertainment industry today.
The actress who started from the bottom and has gotten to the top doesn’t seem like she’ll be leaving that spot anytime at all.
The 35 year-old mild actress is one of the very few actresses who actually own their own mansion. Hers reportedly costs N220million.
Her N220million Mansion is located in Park View Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos.
It’s also been reported that the enchanting actress owns a mansion in the Republic of Ghana as well and that she acquired it earlier this year.
City People magazine reported on February 23, 2015, that the 35 year old actress who is being referred to as the ‘Julia Roberts’ of Nigeria Entertainment, according to American media mogul Oprah Winfrey, is the new owner of a mansion in Accra, Ghana which cost $4M.
It’s been claimed that the mansion is located at the Achimota area of Ghana which she prefers to the East Legon area of the country.
Okay, so those are our top 5 celebrities with the best mansions in Lasgidi. Any objections?
Read also: “It is always good to invest in property” – Davido
Some wizkid fans will still come here to challenge Davido’s mansion. By the way, why did the writer leave wizkid out of this list? Simple, he is a Davido fan (as wizkid’s fan are expected to say) Lol. I’m out.
Some of these people got their money from runs o. Don jazzy’s way is pure and Davido is omo baba olowo
Nigerians sef… how you sabi dem get their money from runs? You dey for bed with them when the runs dey happen? E be like say Naija woman no fit get money without be labeled as a runs girl especially by vicious bitter women and broke weak men. Shoo I bet if getting money from these so called runs was this easy or lucrative, you and your people for don dey do am tey tey or maybe you dey do am but market dry for your side. Those of you wey dey holler runs runs runs are always the worst anyway… shame on you. Face your life or better still, get a life!
I am surprised to see Chika Ike and Daniella in this list. I’m happy they have done well for themselves. I expect other ladies like Rita Dominic to be here too.
What of D’banj, Terry G, Tuface, Odunlade, and Chidi Mokeme. They also have mansions.