Justin Bieber is indeed a highly successful and influential artist on YouTube

Justin Bieber is indeed a highly successful and influential artist on YouTube, with a massive following and billions of views. However, it's important to clarify the information presented here.

While it's true that Justin Bieber has over 34.8 billion views on YouTube, the revenue generated from those views is not solely his. YouTube operates on a revenue-sharing model, with the majority of the ad revenue going to the content creators. The actual amount that Bieber has earned from YouTube is a fraction of that $100 billion. The misconception here is that all those views directly translate to $100 billion in his pocket, which is not the case.

YouTube's CPM (Cost Per Mille or cost per 1,000 views) varies widely, but typically, artists earn anywhere from $0.25 to $4 per 1,000 views. Even if we were to assume the highest CPM of $4, Bieber would have earned approximately $139 million ($4 * 34.8 billion / 1,000) from YouTube views alone. While this is an impressive amount, it's nowhere near the $100 billion figure mentioned.

Moreover, this calculation does not include other revenue streams such as sponsorships, merchandise, concerts, and music sales that contribute to an artist's wealth.

To say that Justin Bieber has made more money from YouTube than Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, is not entirely accurate. Aliko Dangote's net worth comes from his diverse business ventures, primarily in the cement, sugar, and oil industries, and is estimated to be around $11.5 billion according to Forbes.

African artists certainly have the potential to succeed and make significant income from YouTube, and it's crucial for them to recognize and utilize the platform effectively. However, it's essential to provide accurate information to avoid misconceptions about wealth and the music industry's financial landscape.