African celebrities like to show off their wealth through the kind of cars they ride. They are not satisfied with regular cars, but would rather spend a fortune to acquire luxurious, sports cars worth millions or hundreds of thousands. Check out the 10 most expensive cars in Africa and the celebrities that own them:
BUGATTI VEYRON
- AFRICA CELEB OWNER: Samuel Eto’o, Dino Melaye, Aliko Dangote
- STARTING PRICE: $1.9 million (1.08 billion NGN)
The Bugatti Veyron is a premium sports car with an average maximum speed of 408.84 km/h. It’s one of the world’s most expensive cars at the moment. Fortunately, Samuel Eto’o, an African footballer is one of the proud owners of this exotic car. Samuel Eto’o is a renowned footballer with remarkable skills and talent. Notable amongst the awards won by this African footballer is the African Player of the Year award which he won for four years. The Bugatti Veyron, which is one of the most expensive cars in his collection, has a grand interior and exterior design that depicts superior class and luxury.
ROLLS ROYCE PHANTOM
- AFRICA CELEB OWNERS: Jimmy Tau, J Martins, Chris Okotie, Obi Cubana, Dino Melaye etc
- STARTING PRICE: $455,000 (approx. 260 million NGN)
Rolls-Royce has always been a beloved automobile brand by African celebrities. This luxury vehicle is often presented as a vehicle for royals featuring bespoke leather seating, handcrafted wood veneers, a state-of-the-art dashboard, spacious seatings and many more. The Rolls Royce Phantom exudes superior comfort and luxury and remains one of the best and most expensive luxury cars in the world. Asides from celebrities, most African billionaires, politicians and even monarchs love the Rolls Royce Phantom vehicle.
LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR
- AFRICAN CELEB OWNERS: Wizkid, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Obafemi Martins, Olamide, Mompha, Jowi Zaza etc
- STARTING PRICE: $421,321 (approx. 241 million NGN)
When it comes to speed cars, the Lamborghini Aventador is one of the best. Available in coupe and convertible versions, the Lamborghini Aventador boasts an acceleration capability of 60mph in less than 3 seconds and a max speed of 217mph. Most African celebrities have their Aventador customized to their taste. For instance, the African footballer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang bought a silver-plated Aventador in 2018, but later has it wrapped in gold.
ROLLS ROYCE CULLINAN
- AFRICAN CELEB OWNER: Davido, Jowi Zaza, Hushpuppi, Henry Iyke etc
- STARTING PRICE: $335,000 (190 million NGN)
The Cullinan is the British Automaker creation of a sleek and refined car fitted for both rough and smooth terrain driving. Rolls Royce Motor Cars described the Cullinan as freedom absolute ‘cos with it, you can enjoy the peak of luxury on or off the road – everywhere! One of the bespoke features of the Cullinan is the “Flagbearer System” which consists of a stereo camera embedded into the front windscreen. With this, the vehicle can proactively scan ahead and adjust its suspension for the best ride quality.
FERRARI SPIDER
- AFRICAN CELEB OWNERS: Mompha, Ned Nwoko, B-naira, Victor Moses, 2Baba etc
- STARTING PRICE: $291,627
The Ferrari Spider is one of the Italian automakers’ cars exuding premium speed, class and luxury. Under the hood is a 3.9 L twin-turbocharged V-8 engine generating a power output of 172 cv/l, maximum torque of 760 Nm. African celebrities who love speed cars will find the Ferrari Spider a worthy car to buy. In 2020, Victor Moses acquired a classic Ferrari Spider worth about N109 million.
LAMBORGHINI URUS
- AFRICAN CELEB OWNERS: Wizkid, Davido, Man like Chico etc
- STARTING PRICE: $218,000
The Lamborghini Urus is a classic combination of a sports car with similar operations to an SUV. The exterior comes expertly designed with Lamborghini badges, LED headlights and taillights with Y-shaped LED daytime running lights, typical of not only the 2021 model but also the 2020 and 2019 models. Standard features of the Urus include a Rear-axle torque-vectoring system plus four-wheel steering (enhances cornering agility), an Adjustable air suspension system, an Adaptive LED headlight, Power-adjustable, heated front seats, a Digital instrument cluster, a Dual-screen infotainment system, Wireless device charging etc.
In 2018, Wizkid acquired the Lamborghini Urus for 101 million NGN. He didn’t hesitate to show off his new property on his social media page.
BENTLEY BENTAYGA
- AFRICAN CELEB OWNERS: Davido, Obafemi Martins
- STARTING PRICE: $195,000
Admired for its medium size by celebrities, the Bentley Bentayga is a classic car offering superior luxury, comfort and speed. As of 2020, the Bentayga holds the title of ‘World’s Fastest SUV.’ Under the hood is a 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged W12 engine mated with an 8-speed automatic.
Davido reportedly acquired his Bentley for 26 million NGN in 2018. However, Obafemi Martins acquired a pricer model.
LAMBORGHINI HURACÁN
- AFRICAN CELEB OWNERS: Davido, DJ Cuppy, Ned Nkokwo
- STARTING PRICE: $206,485
It would appear African celebrities have a soft spot for sports cars, particularly the Italian automakers of the Lamborghini. The Lamborghini Huracan boasts immense speed like other models. It boasts of an acceleration ability of 0–97 km/h (60 mph) in 2.5 seconds and a maximum speed of 341km/h (212mph),
Davido acquired his Lamborghini Huracan on Independence Day in 2020. According to him, he gifted himself this as a celebration gift. The Nigerian billionaire also acquired the Huracan in 2015 for 85 million NGN. A popular Nigerian disc jockey also has an exquisite 2017 Huracan worth about 100 million NGN.
MERCEDES BENZ G-WAGON
- AFRICA CELEB OWNERS: DJ Black Coffee, Obi Cubana, Davido, Obafemi Martins, Simi, Olamide, DJ Tira, Amanda du-Pont, KCee, Wizkid, Ini Edo, Genevieve Nnaji etc
- STARTING PRICE: $131,750
The Mercedes Benz C-Class SUV popularly called the G-Wagon is particularly loved by African celebrities. This vehicle, originally made as a military vehicle, has gained prominence amongst celebs as a vehicle of style, luxury and class. The G-Wagon expertly features a premium design with excellent off-road abilities.
MERCEDES-BENZ SLR MCLAREN
The Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren is a classic car featuring fastness, pleasure, handling, and luxury. Different customization options are available that can sometimes increase the worth to millions of dollars.
Senegalese-American singer Akon is a proud owner of the Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren. Similarly, DJ Cuppy has this beau in her fleet of cars. However, some believe the vehicle is owned by her dad, Femi Otedola.
CONCLUSION
African celebrities are wealthy and successful in their career; and they don’t hold back from spending their hard-earned cash on expensive, luxurious cars.
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