#BBB NEWS| U2’s Bono Becomes World's Richest Pop Star After Wise Investment In Facebook Earns Him Nearly £1billion [PHOTOS]

U2’s Bono has become the world’s richest pop star after raking in nearly £1 billion from his Facebook shares. (pictured above) Bono visits to the Ministry of Development on November 12, 2014 in Berlin

The Beautiful Day hitmaker bought a 2.3 per cent share in the social media network for £56 million in 2009 with the investment group that he co-founded, Elevation Partners.

Today that share is work a whopping £940 million, according to reports. That means that Bono’s venture has earned him more in the last six years than the whole of his incredible music career.

#BBB NEWS| Multiple Grammy Awards Winner, U2's Bono Visits Nigeria For His One Campaign [PHOTOS]

Paul David Hewson (born 10 May 1960), known by his stage name Bono, is an Irish singer-songwriter, musician, venture capitalist, businessman, and philanthropist. He is best recognized as the frontman of the Dublin-based rock band U2.

Multiple Grammy Awards music star,  'Bono' who is currently in Nigeria for his One campaign humanitarian after hanging out with D'banj was spotted with actress Omotola, Femi Kuti, Waje and (Yours Truly) Big Bammy.

He ended his day yesterday in the studio with Nigerian prominent and talented producer and songwriter, Cobhams Asuquo working on the remix of #StrongGirl

See photos from Bono's visit to Nigeria below: