10 best musicians in Nigeria

10 best musicians in Nigeria
The list of famous Nigerians among the music
industry celebrities is growing. Also, there is a
tendency for more female artistes to take a
prominent spots in this industry. So, do not waste
your time and read this post to know who is the
best musician in the country, as well as the most
popular Nigerian musicians worldwide according
to charisma, talent and voice.
10. Kcee

Before his solo career, Kcee worked with his
friend and fellow artist, Presh, for 12 years
under the stage name, KC Presh. Since then he
has released various tracks including Limpopo
and Pull Over which show how talented he is.
Moreover, his song Limpopo was titled the song
of the year at the Headies 2013. Kcee is also
known to be the brother to the business tycoon,
Emeka Okonkwo.
9. Tiwa Savage

Tiwa Savage is one of the young talents, who has
already released many songs in a short time of
her musical career. Some of her works are Kele
Kele Love, Eminando, and Ife wa gbona. And she
has worked alongside such famous music icons
as Eminem, 50 Cents, Black Eyed Peas, and
Robbie Williams. While she was studying at the
Berklee College of Music, she entered the 24
finalists in the UK X-Factor music gala event.
Now she is named the richest and most popular
female Nigerian artist and titled First Lady of
Mavins Record.
8. Yemi Alade

Yemi Alade has released various songs such as
Heart robber, Charlie, Single & searching, Knack
am, and others. Her song Johnny was a real
musical breakthrough for her, and it gained
more than 69 million views on YouTube. Yemi
has made various appearances and performs not
only in Nigeria, but in other countries as well.
7. Olamide

Olamide Adedeji, also known as Olamide, is a
Hip-Hop artist and a songwriter. He started his
music career in 2010 and since then has released
7 studio albums: ‘Rapsodi,’ ’YBNL,’ ‘Baddest Guy
Ever Liveth,’ ‘Street OT,’ ‘Eyan Mayweather,’
‘THE GLORY,’ and ‘Lagos Nawa.’ One album ‘2
Kings’ is a compilation one and was recorded
alongside rapper Phyno. It sounds impressive
that Olamide has released seven studio albums in
6 years. His hit singles are ‘Eni Duro,’ ‘First of
All,’ ‘Voice of the Streets,’ ‘Durosoke,’ ‘Story for
the Gods,’ ‘Goons Mi,’ ‘Bobo,’ ‘Lagos Boys,’ and
the smash street anthem ‘Wo.’ He is also an
owner of his record label ‘YBNL Nation’ and was
awarded at Best Rap Album Awards and Album
of the Year Awards. He also won Best Male
Artiste in Africa at AFRIMA.
6. Banky W

Oluwabankole Wellington, also known as Banky
W or ‘Mr. Capable,’ is a singer, songwriter, actor,
and rapper. His singing career started a long ago
when he was eight years old and decided to sing
in his church choir. Banky W albums are
‘Undeniable,’ ‘Back in the Building,’ ‘Mr.
Capable,’ ‘The W Experience,’ and ‘R&BW;’ his
hit songs are ‘Undeniable’ and ‘My Regret.’
He is the owner of his record label, Empire
Mates Entertainment(E.M.E.) and has won many
awards. He was titled the 2003 R&B/Soul Artiste
of the Year at the Urban Independent Music
Awards in 2006, at the Nigerian Entertainment
award for the RnB/Soul artiste of the yea.
5. Davido

David Adeleke, also known as Davido or OBO
(Omo Baba Olowo), is one of the top Nigerian
musicians. His is known for IF, Fall, Dami Duro,
Aye, Gobe songs and many others. He is both
famous and wealthy Nigerian music artist, whose
songs If and Fall has gained over 60 million
views on YouTube. David Adeleke is also a co-
owner of the HKN Music label with his brother
Adewale Adeleke.
4. 2Face Idibia

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2Face Idibia is Nigerian music legend, whose
breakthrough in music internationally was the
African Queen song. His music career began very
early, and now he is a very successful musician,
who has won such Music and Entertainment
awards as the KORA, MOBO, MTV, BET, and
Channel O Music Video Awards.
3. D’Banj

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D’banj, whose real name is Oladapo Daniel
Oyebanjo, was named the Best Performer of the
Year for his Fall in Love and Oliver Twist songs.
He is not only a successful musician and talented
singer but also a television star and
entrepreneur. Before starting a prosperous solo
music career, he was Don Jazzy's partner and
worked with him on various projects. He is also
known for his remarkable performance at the
African Cup of Nations in 2013, and now he is
one of the greatest Nigerian musicians of all
time.
2. Don Jazzy

Michael Collins Ajereh, also known as Don Jazzy,
is one of the richest Nigerian musicians. He is a
music producer, songwriter, and director. This
great artist has great vocal and charisma. Don
Jazzy is widely known for his hit songs such as
Eminado, Looku Looku, Arise, Dorobucci
Highlife, Adaobi, and Jantamanta. He has worked
with the best artists in Nigeria, such as Iyanya,
Korede Bello, Reekado Banks, Tiwa Savage, and
others. Moreover, he is an award-winning artist
and won the Headies award twice in 2011 and
2014, as well as the Producer of the year titles
from the Nigerian Music Awards and the
Nigerian Entertainment Award and City People
Entertainment Award.
1. Wizkid

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, also known as Wizkid,
started singing when he was only 11 years old.
Now he is perhaps, the most famous Nigerian
musicians. One of his hits that brought him
popularity is the Halla at ur boy song released in
2010. Moreover, Wizkid is well-recognized and
has received the Grammy awards. He also has
collaborated with many worldwide artists
including Chris Brown, Kendrick Lamar, Trey
Songs, Drake, and Alicia Keys. Wizkid is the
richest and the most famous top Nigerian
musician, who lives like a king with his luxury
cars, electronic gadgets, and mansions both in
his native country and abroad.
You have seen the top 10 best musicians in
Nigeria, and now it is up to you personally
choose your favorite one! The choice can be
difficult because all celebrities listed in our post
are unique and extremely talented. Listen to and
enjoy their music