Musicians

Steve Crown (Born 27th September 1990) is a -year-old  Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter from Benue State. He is most popular for his song "You are Great". Electrifying was the feeling many had while listening to Steve Crown's hit song "You are Great" when it first hit the airwaves in 2015. Some had even vowed that the song must be from one of the big and popular names in gospel...

Nathaniel Bassey is a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, trumpeter, and  pastor best known for his songs "Onise Iyanu", "Imela", and "Olowogbogboro." He is also known as the convener of the social media praise, worship, and prayer movement known as the #HallelujahChallenge. A hugely dominant figure in the Nigeria gospel scenery, year-old Nathaniel Bassey has built his name mostly as a singer and trumpeter. He is the founder of the...

Nico Sereba (born December 1, 1990; Age: years old) is a Norwegian-Ivorian singer-songwriter who makes up half of the singing duo Nico & Vinz. They are best known for their hit single "Am I Wrong." The world has witnessed an endless stream of ‘musical youths’ in popular music practice and away from the old-time folks. Their involvement represents a new form of youth development and empowerment in the world. The...

Ice Prince (Real name: Panshak Henry Zamani, born 30 October 1984, Age: years old) is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, rapper, and actor with an estimated net worth of $5 million. At first, music was a hobby for Ice Prince, who started to write songs in the 1990s as a teenager. It soon became a passion and later career, contributing to his wealth and having a net worth estimated...

Mercy Chinwo's songs like "Excess Love", "Chinedum" and "Akamdinelu" are among the most trending gospel songs in Nigeria and abroad. The year-old award-winning Nigerian gospel music minister and songwriter is one of the many Nigerian gospel music artists helping to spread the word of God through their music. With global events like Xperience and the likes, Nigerian musicians like Mercy Chinwo are gaining worldwide popularity and attaining global acclaim...

Ruger (Real Name: Michael Adebayo Olayinka, born on 23rd September 1999; Age: years old) is a Nigerian Afrobeats singer and songwriter who became famous after the release of his debut EP Pandemic with its major hit, Bounce. Fast-rising Nigerian singer Ruger hit the Nigerian music space in 2020 after D'Prince introduced him. With a well-polished and sound voice, the talented singer has consistently been on top of the game,...

Peter and Paul Okoye are identical twin brothers that make up the famous music group, P-Square. As much as they are of the same age, Paul was born before his twin brother Peter, making him the senior. Peter and Paul Okoye made headlines when they announced they were splitting up in 2017. They, however, came back together again in 2021. Besides their successes in their music careers, fans and the...

Wizkid is considered the best musician in Nigeria. The Afrobeats master whose career has spanned over two decades tops the list with a total number of 65 awards, 4 studio albums, and one EP. It is quite a herculean task to compile this list given that Nigeria is furnished with the best-rated musical talents on the African Continent. Then again, because there are various music genres in the country, each...

The best of Olamide's old songs include Wo, Infinity, Shakiti Bobo, Science Student, Motigbana, First of All, etc. Moreso, within the 12 years of his music career, the Nigerian rapper has dropped 9 studio albums, 3 EPs and collaborations, and numerous hit singles. Olamide Gbenga Adedeji, famously known as Badoo is a Nigerian Afrobeat singer, rapper, and songwriter. According to the singer, he spent a good part of his early...

Best known for his Igbo rap hip-hop music style, Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike alias Phyno, is one of Nigeria's finest rappers. The Igbo artist who began his career as a singer/rapper in 2003, is now celebrated for being one of the most successful musicians in the country. The best of Phyno's old songs, including songs like "Isi Ego" and "Ghost Mode" have continuously topped many music charts across the country. With...

To consider the most celebrated African musicians is a way of appreciating talent and how much some musicians have been able to expose African music to the world. Although many of these musicians have contributed to the music industry differently, others are considered the best in various genres such as Juju, Highlife, Fuji, Kizomba, Makossa, Afro-pop, hip-hop, R&B, and rock music. Among the best musicians in Africa are those that...

Adele is a celebrated British musician who has risen to rank among the biggest stars. She's a multiple award-winning singer and songwriter and one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 120 million copies of her records over time. Adele became popular even before releasing her second album and so far, she has four albums to her name and has won a total of 15 Grammy Awards....

Nigeria has a high number of YouTube viewers. The tremendous growth in this number can be linked to the increase of popular Nigerian music videos on the platform. With YouTube being very important to both the consumer and producers of music videos, Nigerian artists take the platform seriously as they are able to get their work across faster than they would through any other means. Nigerian music videos are generally...

Music is a major ingredient in a typical Nigerian wedding. But as other songs rarely come up at wedding events no matter how good they seem, others have found a good space to be the most popular and are termed the best Nigerian wedding songs. This may be as a result of the songs' lyrical and rhythmic prowess while brandishing wedding party lovers with sufficient vibes to have a...

The Nigerian music industry has grown in size and quality over the past 20 years with the help of numerous record labels. The industry happens to be one of the fastest-growing sectors in the country as new artists spring up from every corner, both from the ghettos and the GRAs. In order to manage this growth, the music industry has expanded its umbrella of labels to accommodate most of...

At years, Adekunle Gold has already become a music icon, winning multiple awards and diversifying his music. He has explored the different genres of highlife, afrobeat, world, and pop. Most importantly, he does all of these mainly with the catchy voice that has helped him create songs such as Orente, Sade, Sinner, and Money, to list a few. Rather than wrapping himself only in music, Adekunle wears other hats....

Ayoleyi Hanniel Solomon, professionally known by his stage name Reekado Banks, is a Nigerian songwriter, entertainer, stage performer, and singer with an estimated net worth of $2.1 million. He came to the limelight with his hit single "Turn it up," featuring Tiwa Savage, and gained international recognition with his role in the Mavin All-Star hit track "Dorobuchi." He was discovered by ace Nigerian producer and music mogul Don Jazzy...

TY Bello is a seasoned Nigerian singer and photographer whose works speak volumes in the Nigerian entertainment space. The multi-talented act is also a songwriter, a philanthropist, and an activist. Her musical journey started as far back as her university days when she was a member of the now-defunct gospel band KUSH. Although Kush was disbanded, her dream stayed alive, and we all can testify to that. TY is known...

Nigerians and the world at large have pleaded and clamored to no avail for the return of the sensational musical duo P-Square. The duo, who won the hearts of many with their delightful and unique style of music, went their separate ways in 2017 after an ugly breakup that caused an uproar in the country. To state the obvious, music sensation P-Square consists of twin brothers Peter (Mr. P)...

Simi is a -year-old beautiful and petite Nigerian Afro-Pop singer, songwriter, and sound engineer who gained recognition in the music scene in 2014 with her song Tiff, which was nominated for Best Alternative Song at The Headies 2015. This fabulous, captivating singer and performer has a subtle voice that usually lingers in the heads of her listeners long after the sound has ended. Her songs are unique and capable...

Kizz Daniel is a Nigerian recording artist and a performer who became prominent in 2013 following the release of his hit singles Yeba and Woju. Daniel's chart-topping song Woju was regarded as one of the best Nigerian songs of the year and was nominated in the Hottest Single category in 2015. Besides that, the young artist has gathered many other awards since the start of his music career. He...

Born Douglas Jack Agu, Runtown is a -year-old Nigerian R&B, Afro-Fusion, hip-hop, and reggae singer, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and brand ambassador who has been able to garner an estimated net worth of $2.5 million. He rose to fame for hits like Gallardo and MadOverYou, among other songs that won him nominations and awards. Before his emergence into the spotlight, Runtown worked jointly with respected Nigerian artists such as Port...

Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, best known by his stage name Burna Boy or perhaps, African Giant as he proudly calls himself, is a -year-old Nigerian singer, writer, producer, and performer. He is undoubtedly one of the top Nigerian singers who has taken the Nigerian music industry to the world through their music styles. Talk about African songs embellished with a unique fusion of Afro-pop, reggae, ‘riddim,’ and dancehall, and you...

Folarin Falana, popularly known by his stage name Falz aka Falz the Bahd Guy, is one of the most influential Nigerian rappers and Afropop artists. He made his debut in 2009 and is popular for creating a huge fanbase and legacy. This is done through his unique and highly identifiable sound that comes with humor, Yoruba accent, presenting social ills, and his style of music. The multi-award-winning entertainer is...

To forget Burna Boy when mentioning significant names in the Nigerian music industry is to spoil arguments of serious proportions with his esteemed fans and entertainment enthusiasts. The reason will not be distant from the fact that Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, better known by his stage name Burna Boy (Odogwu), has worked hard to make his way not just to prominence but also into the hearts of people with his...