Uwa Echebiri

A celebrity on his/her own already makes a lot of money, but when they marry, which most times is to another Hollywood celebrity or even better a business tycoon, their combined earnings automatically increases, for some who decide to have kids, their children contribute to the wealth of the family by involving themselves in the Hollywood business. Others are...

American former professional boxer Mike Tyson has had his fair share of life's ups and downs and today, he is still one of the biggest names in the sports world with a net worth of $3 million. Truth be told, the evidence of his success is there for all to see. Having won his first heavyweight title when he was...

David Bowie's tragic death at 69 as a result of liver cancer came as a shock to the entire world. He was a phenomenal music icon who was and is still loved by all and sundry. Through his lifetime, Bowie preferred to keep his personal life away from the media as much as he could. However, at his death, more lights have been thrown...

LeBron James is one of the most successful basketball players of our time who will forever be remembered in the NBA even when his career has long ended. As an elite basketball player, LeBron James' earnings over the years has gone a long way in cementing his position as the highest-paid NBA player. He earns an annual salary of...

The mega-rich love expensive luxury items which usually comes bedazzled. If they had their way, they'd probably gold-plate all they own, including food. LOL. Just when you think you've seen enough of gold-plated luxury items, one pops up from out of the blue- A 24 karat baby crib called Dodo Bassinet which at the price of $12 million is the...

Instagram was launched only about a decade ago, but today, with its more than half a billion users, it has since joined the big boys of social media. Like YouTube, Instagram has grown beyond a mere photo and video sharing platform. It is now a tool for "InstaModels" to make millions. Through the numerous 15-sec fitness tutorial videos and...

Oprah Winfrey apparently has expensive and fancy taste when it comes to real estate, which isn't really surprising considering the fact that she has got the billions to afford them. Her blooming real estate collection includes the $90 million Promised Land mansion in Montecito, California which is among the most expensive houses in the world and it is indeed a sight to behold....

Some people are lucky enough to be heirs and heiresses of their parent's empires but for others, the story is the exact opposite- they had to build the empire from scratch all by themselves, we commonly refer to them as "self-made". Despite facing extreme conditions of life from loss of parents to abject poverty and even homelessness, these people didn't give...

In early 2019, ace American Boxer Floyd Mayweather left tongues wagging when he gave the world yet another inside view of his life. This time, fans, followers and those he called "haters" got a sneak peek into how much time Mayweather's got on his hands. Not the literal time anyway. Wristwatches! In a series of Instagram videos, the Boxer...

The 17th Century inspired French Chateau Louis XIV which was sold by Christie's International Realty to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman for a jaw-dropping $301 million is now the most expensive home ever bought in the world, snatching the trophy (if any) from a London penthouse which sold in 2011 for $221 million. But the price tag is...

Of the three major classes of cabins available on commercial flights, the first class appeals more to the richest of the rich. To complement its pricey ticket, the first class cabin usually comes with exclusive and over the top amenities that passengers of other cabins can only wish for. From check-in to arrival its passengers are treated with utmost importance,...

One would like to think that being a billionaire would at least solve the problem of greed, instead, the reverse is the case for some. It seems that the richer some people get, the more hunger they have for more money and some are so desperate that they opt for illegal activities to help them amass more wealth. No one is above the...

Not everyone who is a millionaire today was born with a silver spoon, in fact, statistic reveals that more than a handful of today's rich individuals rose to fame from nothing. Today, we all love them for their spectacular talents but it was their bravery, determination, hard work all coupled with a bit of luck that brought them to...

Our celebrities are rich and famous and therefore can afford to live in any kind of house they desire. But unlike us, there are basic things celebrities look out for in choosing a house, top on the list is privacy, they need a place where they can escape the itchy shutter fingers of paparazzi so they usually go for...

"Nobody is Perfect", we chorus it all the time, but for most of our darling celebrities, the phrase has no stand especially when it comes to their body parts. Celebrities are not hesitant to drop a fortune to enhance their body parts whenever they feel the need, a sad situation that is often blamed on the pressure of stardom. Well,...

Year in year out, magnificent buildings are erected somewhere in the world. But some are so incredible that they are considered landmarks, some of them even contribute to its country's GDP as they keep attracting tourists. These buildings usually have something in common - they are the most expensive buildings in the world. Some of the big cities of the...

How relieving it is to be born with a silver spoon. You grow up not having to worry about finances with almost everything you need and desire available to you even before you ask. The teenage age is that age where most of us depend solely on our parents for money, hoping they can support us till we get...

Armored vehicles are typically hideous and monstrous looking with little or no luxury features, but this "modified" Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG limo isn't just your average armored car. Dubbed an armored private jet for the road, this modified version of the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG- a car which is already in a league of its own, will leave your jaw dropping. The original...

As the saying goes, laughter is the best medicine. But the other side of that equation is that laughter can also be very lucrative. Just ask any one of the 25 richest comedians listed below and you’ll see that it’s quite possible to earn a living making other people laugh as hard as possible. While being a comedian may...

The law doesn't require you to be a multi-millionaire to become eligible to run for president as expenses involved in running for president can be generated via PACs and/or by direct donation. With that said, it is a fact that being a millionaire candidate in a race as sensitive as this one is undeniably an advantage, and is sure to give...