Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, is not among world’s highest-earning deceased artistes, according to Forbes’ new data.
This is in spite of the continued relevance and popularity of his works and great exploits of the new afrobeats.
While no other dead African musician stands to be counted, the late American singer, songwriter, and dancer, Michael Jackson, tops the Forbes’ list of the 13 highest-paid dead celebrities with an estimated $115 million in earnings.
This was revealed in the 2023 annual ranking of the highest-paid dead celebrities, which was made available by Forbes on Tuesday, October 31.
According to Forbes, the 13 deceased musicians, authors, and other A-listers on Forbes’ annual ranking of the highest-paid dead celebrities earned $470 million during the past 12 months, a 70% decrease from the record-breaking $1.6 billion grossed in 2022.
As ‘The Punch’ reports, Michael Jackson returned to the No. 1 spot for the first time in four years with an estimated $115 million in earnings. He’s followed by his late father-in-law, Elvis Presley, at No. 2.
The legendary King of Pop, Michael Jackson, tragically passed away on June 25, 2009.
Check out the list below:
1. Michael Jackson – $115 million
2. Elvis Presley – $100 million
3. Ray Manzarek – $45 million
4. Dr. Seuss – $40 million
5. Charles M. Schulz – $30 million
6. Prince – $30 million
7. Whitney Houston – $30 million
8. John Lennon – $22 million
9. Bob Marley – $16 million
10. Bing Crosby – $14 million
11. George Harrison – $14 million
12. Arnold Palmer – $10 million
13. Marilyn Monroe – $10 million
