Miki Howard Net Worth

Overview

Alicia Michelle “Miki” Howard, born on September 30, 1960, is an American R&B and jazz singer, songwriter, and actress. Born in Chicago, Illinois, she is the daughter of gospel singers Josephine Howard of The Caravans and Clay Graham of The Pilgrim Jubilees. Miki’s career began when she joined the group Side Effect in 1978. By the mid-1980s, she embarked on a successful solo career, signing with Atlantic Records and releasing her debut album, ‘Come Share My Love’ in 1986. Throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, Howard had a string of top 10 hits, including ‘Baby, Be Mine,’ ‘Come Share My Love,’ and ‘Love Under New Management.’ She also achieved number one on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B Singles chart with ‘Ain’t Nobody Like You’ and ‘Ain’t Nuthin’ in the World.’ Beyond her musical achievements, Howard portrayed Billie Holiday in Spike Lee’s ‘Malcolm X’ in 1992.

What Is Miki Howard’s Net Worth?

Miki Howard, an American R&B/jazz singer and actress, has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million as of early 2025. This valuation reflects her successful career in the music industry, spanning several decades.

Early Career and Musical Beginnings

Born Alicia Michelle Howard on September 30, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois, Miki Howard’s upbringing was steeped in gospel music. Her mother, Josephine Howard, sang with The Caravans, while her father, Clay Graham, performed with The Pilgrim Jubilees. This environment exposed her to music industry stars like Aretha Franklin and Mavis Staples early in life. When she was young, Howard’s family relocated to Los Angeles. At 15, Augie Johnson, a member of Side Effect, noticed her performing in a teen pageant and began working with her.

Musical Career and Album Releases

Howard started her professional journey with the R&B group Side Effect, recording three albums with them before venturing into a solo career. In 1986, she signed with Atlantic Records and released her debut solo album, “Come Share My Love.” The album spawned a hit single of the same name, which reached #5 on the US R&B charts. “Come Share My Love” album peaked at #171 on the Billboard 200 and #19 on the Billboard R&B Albums Chart. Other singles from the album included “Imagination” which reached #13 and “Come Back to Me Lover” at #40 on the Billboard R&B charts.

Her subsequent albums and their peak positions on the Billboard charts include:

“Love Confessions” (1987): Peaked at No. 145 on the Billboard 200 and No. 13 on the Top R&B Albums chart. The album featured hits like “Baby, Be Mine” and “That’s What Love Is”, peaking at No. 5 and No. 4, respectively, on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart.
“Miki Howard” (1989): Reached No. 4 on the US R&B chart and No. 112 on the Billboard 200. This album included the hit songs “Ain’t Nuthin’ in the World” and “Love Under New Management,” both of which reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B Singles chart. “Love Under New Management” also reached No. 89 on US POP charts.
“Femme Fatale” (1992): Peaked at No. 7 on the Top R&B Albums chart and No. 110 on the Billboard 200.
“Miki Sings Billie” (1993): Reached No. 72 on the Top R&B Albums chart.
“Can’t Count Me Out” (1997): Label: Hush.
“Three Wishes” (2001): Reached No. 67 on the Top R&B Albums chart and No. 25 on the US Indie chart.
“Pillow Talk” (2006): Peaked at No. 60 on the Top R&B Albums chart.
“Private Collection” (2008): Also peaked at No. 60 on the Top R&B Albums chart.
“I Choose to Be Happy” (2015): Label: Mato.

Miki Howard has also released a live album titled “Live Plus” in 1996 and a compilation album, “The Very Best of Miki Howard,” in 2001.

Awards and Recognition

Miki Howard has received several awards and nominations throughout her career, including:

Soul Train Awards: Won “Favorite New Soul/R&B Artist” in 1988.
American Music Awards: Nominated for “Favorite Female Soul/R&B Artist” in 1990.
Grammy Awards: Nominated for “Best Traditional R&B Vocal Album” for “Three Wishes” in 2002.
Chicago Music Awards: Received a “Lifetime Achievement Award” in 2012.

Acting Career

Besides her music career, Miki Howard has also ventured into acting, appearing in films such as “Malcolm X” (1992), “Poetic Justice” (1993), and “Fatal Beauty” (1987).