Alicia Keys

The tip of the iceberg showed us that Alicia Keys was successful when she launched her album, Songs in A Minor, back in 2001. Behind that success, however, were several changes of record labels before she found the best partner. As a result, her single Falling, which was included in the album, sold 12 million copies worldwide. The second and successive albums also became financial and commercial wins. Her financial advisor would have been happy with the sales and the musician’s increasing overall net worth.

More than her music, Keys is also a child advocate. She co-founded Keep A Child Alive, where among other causes, they provide clinical care and psychosocial support to a specific group of children. Several countries in Africa and India receive help from this organization. Its main fund-raising event is the yearly Black Ball, a black-tie affair with live musical performances from guest celebrities and bands.