11 Amazing Facts About Nigerian Artists.
Nigerian artists have some amazing facts that I will like to share with you today.
They are all interestingly doing well and have been giving us Good Good vibes, we have both indigenous and international artists.
Nigerian Music Industry ;
I Think Nigerian artists have now been appreciated better in recent times, both male and female Nigerian artists are now competing with top international artists and winning international awards.
The Nigerian music, Naija vibes, and Naija slang with the combination of Ampiano sound from South Africa, You will love to hear it. Nigerian music is now widely accepted, thanks to our Nigerian artists and their lovely fans.
Let me begin by sharing the 11 amazing facts about Nigerian artists.
NAETO C
A Nigerian rapper who is known as Naetochukwu Chikwe, stage name Naeto C, the 39-year-old Afrobeat artist is from Imo State.
The ‘Kini Big Deal crooner was actually born in Houston Texas United States. He has done great songs including albums like Super C and You know my P from the year 2006 till the present moment.
He is married with kids.
AWARDS
- MTV Africa Music Awards 2008 – Best New Musician
- Channel O Music Video Awards 2009 – Video of the Year
- MTV Africa Music Awards 2009 – Best New Artist
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D BANJ
A Nigerian singer who is known as Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo better known by his stage name Dbanj. The 42-year-old singer is also a television personality.
The ‘Fall In Love’ crooner was actually born in Zaria, Kaduna state, The Koko master or better still Bangalee himself went to Lagos state university before travelling to London.
AWARDS
- MTV African Music Awards 2008 – Best Artist of the Year
- MTV Africa Music Awards 2009 – Best Artist of the Year
- Most Gifted Afro Pop 2010 – Dbanj Fall in love
- Most Gifted Male Video 2011 – Dbanj Mr Endowed
- BET Awards 2011 – Best International Act (Africa)
- Most Gifted Video of the Year 2012 – Oliver Twist
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CHINDINMA
A Nigerian songwriter and singer with the name Chindinma Ekile also known by her stage name Chindinma, the 31-year-old gospel singer was actually born in Ketu, Ikeja, Lagos State.
The ‘Fallen in Love’ crooner rose to stardom immediately after she emerged as the winner in the third season of Project Fame West Africa.
AWARDS
- Kora Awards 2012 – Best Female West African Act (Kedike)
- Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) 2013 -Best Pop Extra Video (Emi ni baller)
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MI ABAGA
A Nigerian rapper who is known as Jude Abaga who is better known as MI Abaga recently got married and is doing well. The 41-year-old Nigerian rapper was born in Jos, Nigeria. (J-Town)
The ‘Bad Belle’ crooner had a younger brother who is also into music known as Jesse Jags.
MI had disclosed that he will be retiring the MI Abaga due to his Album, it deserves a new name according to the rapper.
AWARDS
- MTV Africa Award for Best Breakthrough Act 2009 – MI Abaga
- MTV Award for Best Hip-Hop 2009 – MI Abaga
- The Headies Award for Best Rap Album 2016 – The Chairman
- The Headies Award for Best Rap Single -MI Abaga
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WAJE
A Nigerian singer who is known as Aituaje Iruobe with her stage name known as Waje, The 42-year-old singer was actually born in Akure but she is from Edo state.
The ‘Coco Baby’ crooner started music in the year 2003 and she is still doing well up to date.
Waje was the female artist that contributed to the song ‘Thief my Kele’ by Banky W and ‘One Naira’ by MI Abaga.
She was also featured in the popular tv show ‘Tinsel’
AWARDS
Nominations ;
- City People Awards 2011 (Best R&B Female)
- Headies Award 2011 (Best Vocal Performer Female/ Best R&B Single)
- Channel O Music Award 2011 (Most Gifted Female Video)
- Best Recording of the year 2013 (I wish WAJE Album)
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PATORANKING
A Nigerian singer and songwriter named Patrick Nnaemoka Okone also known as Patoranking.
The 32-year-old singer was born in Ijegun popular area in Lagos state. Patoranking can also be described as a Raggae dancehall artist.
The ‘Celebrate Me’ crooner is from Ebonyi state, he had released many hit songs so far so good.
AWARDS
- The Headies Awards for Next rated 2014
- MTV Africa Music Award for Best Breakthrough Act 2015
- The Headies Award for Best Recording of the year 2022 – Celebrate Me
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SIR WIZKID
A Nigerian singer and songwriter name Balogun Ibrahim Ayodeji who is professionally known as Wizkid, the 32-year-old singer is a well-known artist in the world of Afrobeat music and is also the most influential African artist in recent times.
The ‘Essence’ crooner was born and lived in Surulere, Lagos State before moving out of the country to continue his music. He has released over five albums with so many hit songs on them.
He started his music career in 2001 since then he has been doing great up till date and making his fans proud, Sir wizkid is now the most streamed Nigerian artist on Spotify.
AWARDS
- Wizkid has received numerous awards from the BET Awards
- Wizkid has received numerous awards from Billboard Awards
- Wizkid has received numerous awards from Headies Awards
- Grammy Award – Best Music Video (Brown Skin Girl)
- Apple Music Award – Artist of the year (Africa)
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There are so many amazing facts about Nigerian artists and I will like to share with you how amazing they have been in recent times.
DAVIDO
A Nigerian-American singer and songwriter named Adeleke Adedeji David who is professionally known as Davido, The 30-year-old music singer was born in Atlanta Georgia, United States.
The music star graduated from Babcock with a degree in music.
Davido is a very great artist in recent times who is also making his fans proud, The Afrobeat singer’s music surpasses 1 billion streams on Spotify.
The ‘Stand Strong crooner has released so many great hit songs like Assurance, Dami Duro, Risky, IF and many more.
Davido becomes the first African artist to be featured on the (Qatar) FIFA World Cup Single (Official Soundtrack)
AWARDS
- Headies Award 2014 – Song of the Year (Aye)
- Headies Award 2018 – Best Pop Single (IF)
- BET Award 2014 – Best International Act (Africa)
- MTV Africa Music Award 2014 – Artist of the Year
- Net Honour Award 2022 – Most Popular Musician
- Net Honour Award 2022 – Most Searched Musician
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TIWA SAVAGE
A Nigerian singer and songwriter called Tiwatope Savage who is well-known as Tiwa Savage, The 42-Year-old female music star was born in Isale Eko popular area in Lagos state. She started her music career all the way from London where she did her secondary education before going into music.
The ‘Somebody’s son’ crooner graduated from the University of Kent, and she was a backup singer for Mary J Blige.
However, She is now one of the best female artists in Nigeria and she has done great hit songs featuring great international artists, She is indeed making her fans proud.
AWARDS
- AFRIMA 2017 – Best Female West Africa
- AFRIMA 2019 – Best Female West Africa
- Soundcity MVP Awards 2020 – African Video of the Year
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KIZZ DANIEL
A Nigerian singer and songwriter who is known as Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe better known as Kizz Daniel. The 28-Year-old music star was born in Ogun state where he did his secondary education and graduated from the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta.
However, After his education, the young singer decides to pursue his music career. He has been doing well with great internationally accepted hit songs in recent times.
The ‘Buga’ crooner was part of the artists listed to perform at the Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022, he was signed by G-worldwide Entertainment but later left and started his own music label called Fly Boy Inc.
He is indeed making his fans proud.
AWARDS
- Nigeria Entertainment Award 2015 – Best New Act to Watch
- City People Awards 2016 – Music Artist of the Year (Male)
- Headies 2016 – Album of the Year
- Headies 2016 – Best R&B Pop Album
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ASAKE
A Nigerian Afrobeat singer and songwriter called Ahmed Ololade popularly known by his stage name Asake, The 27-Year-old afrobeat music star was born in Lagos State.
He went to Obafemi Awolowo University for his tertiary education, Asake was also signed by the YBNL record label.
However, The singer started making waves recently with many of his hit track songs and the latest album being heard locally and internationally.
The ‘Terminator’ crooner’s hit songs have broken some global records which makes him more popular, he is getting both local and international deals.
He is also making his fans proud.
AWARDS
- City People Music Award 2017 – Best Collabo of the Year
- City People Music Award 2020 – Popular Song of the Year
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It feels good to share these amazing facts with you, Great Nigerian artists making us proud, making us believe in ourselves, and believing in Nigeria.
Nevertheless, The Nigerian Music Industry is changing the game and we are proud of them all.
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