Ghost Hlubi's net worth: Income and earnings explained
Ghost Hlubi is a South African media personality who rose to prominence through his pranking videos on YouTube. He produces some of the most-watched YouTube content in the country. Learn about Ghost Hlubi's net worth and earns from his content.
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Key takeaways
- Reports suggest that Ghost Hlubi's net worth is approximately $3 million, equivalent to around R55 million.
- His wealth primarily comes from his YouTube channel, which boasts over 981,000 subscribers and more than 124 million views.
- Estimates indicate that he earns between $1,020 and $2,280 monthly from YouTube ad revenue alone.
- He has showcased significant assets, including purchasing an R10 million 'mega mansion' at the age of 21.
Profile summary
| Full name | Khanyi Hlubi |
| Nickname | ‘Ghost Hlubi’ |
| Date of birth | April 10, 1998 |
| Age | 26 years old in 2025 |
| Birthplace | Pretoria, South Africa |
| Romantic orientation | Heterosexual |
| Current residence | Johannesburg, South Africa (most reported) |
| Current nationality | South African |
| Marital status | Dating |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Gender | Male |
| Hair colour | Black |
| Eye colour | Brown |
| Children | None |
| Profession | YouTuber and social media personality |
| Net worth | R55 million |
| Social media profiles | YouTubeInstagramTikTok |
Ghost Hlubi's net worth in 2025
The famous YouTuber's social media has blown up since becoming famous, and his content creation is his primary income revenue. Sources report the content creator's net worth as $3 million, or approximately R55 million.
How does Ghost Hlubi make his money?
His primary income source is his YouTube channel, where he earns revenue from advertisements on his videos. In a recent interview, he disclosed earning approximately R160,000 monthly from YouTube alone.
Source: Instagram
Beyond ad revenue, Ghost Hlubi partners with various brands, creating sponsored content that aligns with his audience's interests. He has ventured into selling branded merchandise, offering products like clothing and accessories to his fanbase.
How much does Ghost Hlubi make per month?
With a significant reported net worth, fans want to know what the YouTuber takes home monthly. In a video posted to Instagram in November 2023, he said a content creator can make 25 or 26 thousand Rand for a video with over a million views.
How much does DJ Ghost make a year?
Based on a YouTube video, DJ Ghost's annual earnings are approximately $75,700, based on YouTube ad revenue alone. His yearly income ranges between $253,200 and $5.7 million, reflecting variations in ad rates, sponsorships, and other revenue streams.
Ghost Hlubi's cars
The prominent South African content creator is renowned for his impressive collection of luxury vehicles. Some sources suggest that certain cars might be rented or used for content purposes rather than owned outright.
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- In September 2024, Ghost Hlubi showcased his acquisition of an Audi R8, valued at approximately R2.5 million.
- Earlier in 2024, he introduced a Porsche 911 to his collection, conducting a detailed car tour to highlight its features.
- In 2023, Ghost Hlubi purchased a Porsche 911 Carrera GTS, estimated at R3.25 million. He provided an official car tour to showcase this high-performance vehicle.
- He has been seen racing a Mercedes-Benz AMG, indicating his ownership or access to this high-performance vehicle.
How much is Ghost Hlubi's house?
In February 2023, at 21, he announced the purchase of a R10 million (approximately $550,000) mansion. In April 2024, he shared a video titled "I BOUGHT MY R12 MILLION DREAM HOUSE!" indicating an upgrade to a property valued at R12 million (approximately $660,000).
Is Ghost Hlubi the best YouTuber?
Khanyi's social media presence has grown since he first rose to prominence in 2017, making him one of the best and wealthiest YouTubers in South Africa. He won 'Most Popular Content Across All Social Media' at the South African Social Media Awards (SASMAS) 2023.
Is Ghost Hlubi a Forex Trader?
With his commercial success, fans wonder whether Ghost is involved in Forex Trading. Although he was directly asked during a podcast, the content creator did not provide a concrete answer, and this fact remains unconfirmed.
Ghost Hlubi’s biography
Ghost Hlubi's age is 26 years as of February 2025. The YouTuber was born on April 10, 1998.
Ghost Hlubi's relationship history
Ghost and fellow media personality Seemah Mangolwane have been linked together since 2022 online when they posted a public video on June 13, 2022, explaining how they met.
Source: Instagram
During their time together, they documented many aspects of their lives, including grand gestures and gifts. In August 2022, Hlubi posted a video of him gifting her a Mercedez-Benz.
Did Ghost Hlubi break up with Seemah?
The content creators announced that they broke up in May 2023. TimesLIVE reported that although the couple did a two-part video announcing their break-up, Seemah went live on Instagram a few days later to share her personal views. She exclaimed,
'I fought for that relationship more than he did. I was pushing for communication to work, I was pushing for so much to work. This thing of keeping quiet for five days is not right.'
The couple eventually rekindled their romance in October 2023 and have been dating since then. On February 15, 2025, Hlubi expressed his affection for his partner, Seemah, by posting,
"Wanna do this life thing with you FOREVER ❤️."
Jai Amora and Ghost Hlubi
Jai Amora and Ghost were together shortly towards the end of 2023. However, they posted a video stating that they broke up.
Most comments on the video show sympathy for Jai and disappointment in Ghost's demeanour towards her. Some felt the YouTuber exploited his ex-partner's feelings towards him.
Did Siya and Ghost break up?
The content creator has also been romantically linked to fellow social media personality Siyamthanda Anita in 2023. However, online videos hinted at a break-up, and the couple allegedly released an Instagram statement saying they have since broken up.
Ghost Hlubi's net worth is estimated at $3 million, or approximately R55 million. His YouTube success has made him famous and he has shown no signs of slowing down. Keep an eye on his social media to see any upcoming projects or relationship updates.
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