Posted by Chinenye on Fri 03rd Jul, 2026 - tori.ng
Afrobeats star BNXN has sparked fresh debate after comparing the fortunes of musicians and professional athletes.
(Daniel Benson. Photo Credit: Photo by Daily Post)
Afrobeats musician Daniel Benson, better known by his stage as BNXN, has expressed his thoughts on the controversy surrounding the relative wealth of athletes and musicians.
The "Finesse" crooner claimed that NBA players are significantly wealthier than the majority of musicians, with the exception of football players.
According to BNXN, who is pals with a few NBA players, Nigerian musicians are not as wealthy as American basketball stars.
"I am friends with a few NBA players," the singer stated during a recent livestream with Steamer Ojo.
These folks are extremely wealthy. They are even wealthier than Nigerian artists.
NBA players are extremely wealthy. Jaylen Brown is a very wealthy player. In terms of income, afrobeats are not comparable to athletes.