Top 10 Expensive Cars Owned By African Celebrities in 2023

Oftentimes, the kind of car someone drives is a reflection of how wealthy and successful the person is. African celebrities have made a fortune out of their various talents and multiple business endeavours.

They don’t hesitate to spend their money on fancy and expensive cars. Don’t be surprised to see that African celebrities own some of the world’s most expensive cars amongst their car collection. In this article, we show you the top 10 expensive cars owned by African celebrities. Enjoy!

BUGATTI VEYRON

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. Under the hood is a 16-cylinder engine (8.0 L quad-turbocharged W16) mated with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic generating 1,200 hp and 1,500 Nm max torque. The vehicle is capable of sprinting from 0-100 km/h in 2.5 secs with a maximum speed of 415 km/h. This vehicle has a starting price of $1.9 million (1.08 billion NGN).

ROLLS ROYCE PHANTOM

The Rolls Royce Phantom exudes superior comfort and luxury and remains one of the best and most expensive luxury cars in the world. African celebrities like Davido etc as well as monarchs and celebrities alike enjoy cruising in a Rolls Royce Phantom. Everything about the vehicle from the interior to the exterior to the engine speaks of royalty and elegance. Its powerful twin-turbocharged V12 engine is paired with an 8-speed 8HP automatic delivering ultimate power and speed. The starting price of this vehicle is $455,000 (approx. 260 million NGN)

LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR

African celebrities often love a car that gives more than regular speed, this has been one of the major reasons why they love the Italian automaker of the Lamborghini Aventador. 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. The car features all-wheel drive and is capable of sprinting from 0–100km/h (0–62mph) in 2.9 seconds. The Lamborghini Aventador has a starting price of $421,321 (241 million NGN). In most cases, African celebrities prefer to have their Aventador customized to their taste.

ROLLS ROYCE CULLINAN

The music star, Davido, is an African celebrity who boasts of having the expensive Rolls Royce Cullinan. The Cullinan is the British Automaker’s 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. The starting price of this vehicle is $ 335,000 (approx. 190 million NGN)

FERRARI SPIDER

African celebrities’ love for speed cars is demonstrated by how much they love to own the Ferrari brand in their car collection. 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. The Ferrari Spider is one of the Italian automakers’ cars exuding premium speed, class and luxury. This premium sports car has a starting price of $291,627 (approx. 167 million NGN).

LAMBORGHINI URUS

African celebrities like Davido, Wizkid and many others are gallant owners of the pricey Lamborghini Urus. 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 Rear-axle torque-vectoring system plus four-wheel steering (enhances cornering agility), Adjustable air suspension system, Adaptive LED headlight, Power-adjustable, heated front seats, Digital instrument cluster, Dual-screen infotainment system, Wireless device charging etc. The starting price of this vehicle is $218,000 (approx. 125 million NGN).

BENTLEY BENTAYGA

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. The vehicle is capable of gaining a maximum speed of 190mph; sprinting from 0-62mph in 3.9 seconds. Depending on taste and feature preferences, certain African celebrities choose to customize their Bentley Bentayga. The starting price of the Bentley Bentayga is $195, 000 (approx. 12 million NGN)

LAMBORGHINI HURACÁN

Despite its cost, African celebrities are quick to splurge their hard-earned money on the Lamborghini Huracan. The Lamborghini Huracan boasts immense speed like other models. It boasts an acceleration ability of 0–97 km/h (60 mph) in 2.5 seconds, and a maximum speed of 341km/h (212mph). The premium vehicle also features a 7-speed dual-clutch, 4-wheel drive, 2-door coupe convertible, a Full-LED Lighting System to keep it spottable in the dark and many other exciting features. The starting price of the Lamborghini Huracan is $206,485 (approx. 118 million NGN).

MERCEDES BENZ G-WAGON

The G-Wagon has successfully maintained its place as one of the most preferred vehicles of choice for African celebrities. The vehicle is a statement of style, luxury and class. The G-Wagon expertly features a premium design with excellent off-road abilities. Celebrities like Obi Cubana, Davido, Obafemi Martins, Simi, Olamide, DJ Tira, Amanda du-Pont, Wizkid, Ini Edo, Genevieve Nnaji etc are proud owners of the G-Wagon. The starting price of the Mercedes Benz G-Wagon is $131,750 (approx. 76 million NGN).

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. Under the hood is a powerful 5.4-litre supercharged V8 engine mated with a 5-Speed automatic transmission. The price of the Mercedes Benz SLR Lauren ranges from $58,489 to $748,453 (approx. 34 million NGN to 427 million NGN).