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Taylor Swift Named Richest Female Musician at $1.6 Billion
Taylor Swift is now the richest female musician in the world with an estimated net worth of $1.6 billion, surpassing Rihanna. She is second overall among musicians, trailing only Jay-Z, who has a net worth of $2.5 billion. While Rihanna once held a peak net worth of $1.77 billion, Swift is on track to claim the title of the “richest female musician of all time.”
Forbes attributed Swift’s fortune largely to the success of her Eras Tour, which brought in $600 million in tour revenue and royalties. Her music catalog is valued at another $600 million, while real estate investments total $125 million. Swift also earned $100 million from Spotify streaming in 2023, driven by albums like *Midnights* and *1989 (Taylor’s Version)*. Unlike many artists, Swift’s wealth comes almost entirely from her music career, making her the first musician to achieve a 10-figure net worth without relying on business ventures.
Swift became a billionaire in October 2023 and is finishing her Eras Tour in late 2023. She recently endorsed Kamala Harris for president, which prompted a harsh response from Donald Trump, who had previously spread false claims that she supported him.
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GehGeh Weighs In on Yul Edochie and Judy Austin Controversy
Nigerian content creator GehGeh has spoken about the recent controversy involving Yul Edochie and Judy Austin, following claims made by Judy Austin’s ex-husband.
The story centers around claims that Yul takes care of Judy’s children from her former marriage.
GehGeh then shared his thoughts on the statement “I listened to Judy Austin’s side of the story, and she said the children she brought from her previous marriage are now your responsibility. If that thing is true, bro, you go cry o.”
“Don’t carry another man’s child responsibility when he is still alive. Don’t try it. The same thing the previous man passed through, you can still pass through it.”
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Davido Speaks Out After Backlash on Nigeria’s Security Issues
Nigerian singer Davido has reacted to backlash after he drew attention to the happenings and insecurity in Nigeria.
Hausa singer Dauda Kahutu Rarara shared his thoughts on Davido’s actions and claimed that the singer was insensitive to the issue.
In response, Davido stated “Damn it, every Nigerian should not stay silent about the insecurity plaguing the nation, nor should they prevent others from voicing their concerns openly.”
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Actress Dayo Amusa Challenges Peter Obi’s Leadership Vision
Nigerian actress Dayo Amusa has spoken out against Peter Obi, questioning his motives and claiming that while he criticizes the government, he keeps his own plans for the country hidden.
The actress reacted to a recent interview Peter Obi gave and stated that he was keeping his plans private.
“It’s very obvious you don’t want people to vote for you; that is why you want to keep your plans to your chest. It’s not a secret affair. We want to know what you’re going to do differently. I watched the podcast with Rufai; it wasn’t inspiring!”
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