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Nigerian Artists Can’t Match NBA Players’ Wealth – BNXN
Afrobeats singer Daniel Benson, popularly known as BNXN, has shared his opinion on the long-standing debate over whether musicians or athletes earn more.
Speaking during a recent livestream with streamer Ojo, the ‘Finesse’ crooner said NBA players are significantly wealthier than most Nigerian musicians.
According to BNXN, his friendship with several NBA stars has given him firsthand insight into the level of wealth they possess.
He said that while footballers also earn huge salaries, American basketball players are on a different financial level compared to Afrobeats artists.
“I am friends with a few NBA players. These guys have so much money. Nigerian artists don’t even have as much money as them,” BNXN said.
He added, “NBA players are insanely rich. A player of Jaylen Brown’s calibre has so much money. Afrobeats are not close to athletes in terms of earnings.”
BNXN’s comments have added to the ongoing conversation about the earning power of entertainers compared to professional athletes, especially those competing in major international leagues like the NBA.