5 Most Influential Music Artists In Nigeria
Nigeria's Musical Titans: The Top 5 Artists Shaping the Sound of a Nation
From Afro-Fusion to Street Anthems: The Icons Dominating the Nigerian Music Scene
There are numerous artists in the Nigeria, and most are doing the good work of pushing the African sound to new heights and global territories. But in that pool of artistic talent, some artists stand out for their influence, owing to their massive followership and the cultural impact of their music. Such artists are our focus in this article, as we’ll be discussing at least five of these most influential Nigerian artists. Now, let’s see who they are.
1. Don Jazzy
Don Jazzy is first and foremost a record producer and then a record executive, but he is an undeniable heavyweight in music. Don Jazzy started to notoriety in the early 2000s with D’Banj and MoHits Music, and despite the fact that that label no longer exists, his reputation has grown.
Don Jazzy has aided the careers of several prominent performers, including Tiwa Savage and Wande Coal, both of whom have achieved international recognition. Don Jazzy is an adept talent manager and event planner who works wonders for talent exposure. He is unquestionably among the absolute best in his field anywhere in the globe.
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Johnny Drille - Spending (Lyric Video)
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Lifesize Teddy - Hypnotic (Official Music Video)
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Lifesize Teddy - Prophecy (Visualiser)
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Lifesize Teddy - Air (Visualiser)
2. Davido
David Adeleke is a hip hop, Afro Pop, and R&B musician from Nigeria. For nearly ten years, he has been at the pinnacle of the entertainment world. Davido was among the current crop of performers to take African music international by collaborating with American artists in order to garner airplay in the United States.
He has performed in famous arenas in London and America, and he has received numerous local and international honors. He has utilized his voice to advocate for justice and social change by opposing unsettling government practices.
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Davido - FEEL (Orchestral Version - Amazon Music Original - Official Video)
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Davido - FEEL (Official Video)
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Davido - FEEL (Official Video)
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Davido - UNAVAILABLE (Latto Remix - Official Visualiser) ft. Musa Keys
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UNAVAILABLE (Sean Paul & DING DONG Remix - Official Audio)
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3. Olamide
Olamide is a well-known rapper and singer from Nigeria who also performs with vigor in English and Pidgin. He is known for using his native Yoruba language. Due to the fact that everyone may enjoy his music, regardless of background or social standing, he has achieved enormous popularity.
Despite the fact that his music is perceived as street music, he has cleverly carried that street music to the international stage. The most amazing thing about Olamide, according to some, is how he has launched so many young musicians’ careers while also establishing a Movement with his music through his record label, YBNL Nation.
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Olamide - Problem (Official Video)
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Olamide - Jinja (Official Video)
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Olamide - Problem (Official Visualizer)
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Olamide - Jinja (Official Visualizer)
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Olamide - No Worries (Official Visualizer)
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Olamide - Street Jam (Official Visualizer)
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Olamide - Gaza (Official Visualizer)
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Olamide - Celebrate (Official Visualizer)
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Olamide - Life Goes On (Official Visualizer)
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Olamide - Supplier (Official Visualizer)
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Olamide, Bnxn - Come Alive (Official Visualizer) ft. Bnxn
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Olamide - Hardcore (Official Visualizer)
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Olamide, Rema - Mukulu (Official Visualizer) ft. Rema
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Olamide - Doom (Official Visualizer)
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Olamide - Celebrate (Official Visualizer)
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Olamide, Fireboy DML - Shibebe (Official Visualizer) ft. Fireboy DML
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4. Burna Boy
A more talented Nigerian artist than Damini Ogulu, a.k.a. Burna Boy, can be found nowhere else in the world. His ability to effortlessly switch between Afro-Fusion, R&B, Dance Hall, and Techno genres demonstrates his flexibility. He focused on the worldwide audience after dominating the Nigerian airwaves.
He changed his sound to better appeal to audiences around the world and gave dazzling performances. After winning one Grammy, he is undoubtedly the most well-known musician from Nigeria, and his impact extends to other Africans living abroad.
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Burna Boy - City Boys [Lyric Video]
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5. Wizkid
Wizkid has achieved this level of fame and influence thanks to a wealth of natural talent and a lifelong appreciation of hard work. He was a young lad with a tremendous dream when former boss Banky W introduced him to the music industry, but he has now surpassed that dream. All of the top arenas in the globe have seen him perform, and the most of them were sold out.
He has worked with numerous worldwide singers and shared a Grammy with Beyoncé for the song Brown Skin Girl from the year 2021. Despotic leaders who want to crush the populace under their feet have found his social impact to be an unexpected force to contend with; when Wizkid calls, the populace responds.
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Wizkid - 9-5 (Jam Session) ft. The Cavemen.
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Wizkid - Money & Love (Official Music Video)
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Wizkid - Flower Pads (Official Lyric Video)
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Wizkid - 2 Sugar (feat. Ayra Starr) (Official Video)
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Wizkid - Flower Pads (Official Audio)
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Wizkid - Balance (Official Audio)
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Wizkid - Slip N Slide (feat. Skillibeng & Shenseaa) [Official Audio]
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Wizkid - Pressure (Official Audio)
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Wizkid - 2 Sugar (feat. Ayra Starr) (Official Audio)
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Wizkid - Money & Love (Official Audio)
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Wizkid - Frames (Who's Gonna Know) [Official Audio]
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Wizkid - Special (feat. Don Toliver) [Official Audio]
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Wizkid - Everyday (Official Audio)
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Wizkid - Plenty Loving (Official Audio)
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Wizkid - Wow (feat. Skepta & Naira Marley) [Official Audio]
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Wizkid - Deep (Official Audio)
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Wizkid - Money & Love (Visualizer)
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Wizkid - Bad To Me (Official Video)
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Wizkid - Bad To Me (Official Audio)
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Wizkid - True Love (Official Video) ft. Tay Iwar, Projexx