We are in the age of the ‘side hustle’. A term that defines having another source of income apart from your regular job. Celebrities aren’t left out also. Below is a list of celebrities with known side hustles.
1. Mercy Aigbe
Apart from her known profession as an actress, Mercy Aigbe also runs and operates a boutique Magdivas located in Omole Estate.
2. Chika Ike
Ike owns Fancy Nancy boutique located in Abuja
3. Annie Idibia
Annie Idibia
Wife of superstar musician 2Baba and actress in her own right, Annie runs Be Olive Hair Collections where she sells human hair. She also runs a salon located in Atlanta, USA.
4. Kanu Nwankwo
Nwankwo Kanu
Ex – Super Eagles player is reputed to own a water bottling company (Kanu Water) and he also allegedly owns the popular Hardley Apartments located in Victoria Island. He also owns a photo and video editing studio in Ikeja.
5. Empress Njamah
File photo of actress Empress Njamah
Based in Abuja, Empress owns and operates a boutique (House of Empress).
6. D’Banj
Afro pop musician Dbanj
The list of businesses D’Banj has been involved in is a long one. But the confirmed ones include his Koko Garri and Koko Water
7. Yemi Alade
Not satisfied with her fame as a musician, Yemi Alade has ventured into the fashion world as she recently launched her Jewelry line The Yemi Alade Collection.
8. Sexy Steel
Sexy Steel was known as a fashion designer way before he began his music career. He runs his fashion design outfit Needle and Stitches.
9. 2Baba
Since his rise to fame, 2Baba Idibia has shown a knack for business. Reputed to own choice real estate properties all over Lagos, he also owns the popular club Rumours located in Ikeja and Festac Town.
10. Odunlade Adekola
Odunlade Adekola
This popular Yoruba actor owns a unisex salon and boutique in Abeokuta.
11. Immaculate
This MTN Project Fame alumnus recently introduced her diesel supply business to fans via Instagram.
12. Sound Sultan
Even though this music veteran seems to be focusing more on his music, his fashion label Naija Ninjas is still very much in the running.
13. Sasha
Nigerian rapper turned fashion entrepreneur Sasha
The first lady of Nigerian Hip-Hop seems to have hit the brakes on her music career and instead focus on her design house Eclectic by Sasha.
14. Eldee
Nigerian music veteran eLDee
One of the very few celebs who embraced a career in technology, Eldee heads Playdata a broadcast monitoring service.
15. Ruggedman
Another veteran with a fashion label, Ruggedman heads September 20th clothing.
16. Gbemi Olateru – Olagbegi
Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, renowned media personality and founder of Gbemisoke Shoes. Credit: Instagram
More known as a media executive, Gbemi also started making shows because she couldn’t find shows that were her size. What started as a solution for her big feet is now a full-fledged business named Gbemisoke Shoes.
17. Bisi Ibidapo Obe
Even though she rarely appears on screen anymore, Bisi ‘Omo Logba Logba’ still owns a Lingerie and sex toys shop located in Magodo.
18. Liz Anjorin
Lizzy Anjorin
After news broke that she had gone broke, Liz come out to say that her shop where she designs and sell clothes is worth a whopping 80 million!
19. Genevieve Nnaji
An iconic actress in her own right, Genny recently transitioned into the fashion industry with the launch of her own fashion line. St Genevieve.
20. Mikel Obi
Apart from the transport company run by his father in Jos, Mikel also bankrolls the record label MMM records.
21. PSquare
Away from their constant talk of separation, the Okoye brothers are said to be involved in various businesses spanning real estate, food and beverages and entertainment. Peter’s P- Classic group is putting plans in place to open a beverage and bottling company somewhere on the Island.
22. Emmanuel Emenike
Emmanuel Emenike
A new entrant into the entertainment industry, Emenike owns E-29 records.
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