2013 was a very big year for Nigerian music and quite a number of artistes lived up to expectation. We're talking sold-out shows, monster singles, European tours and endorsement deals.
Check out the NET's 12 biggest artistes of 2013.

odua boy:
1. Wizkid
After battling his labelEMEfor a few months and setting up hisStarBoy Entertainment, Wizkid quieted label exit rumours and released a number of chart-topping singles. He bagged a multi-million Naira endorsement deal withMTNand performed in Europe and several African countries.

2. Davido
O.B.O cemented his position as an A-list act covering the gap between him and friendly rival Wizkid. Extending his endorsement deal with MTN, the 21-year-old went on a 13-country European tour, performed in 5 African countries and dropped two of the biggest singles of 2013.

3. Psquare
No album release this year, but Psquare dominated with two powerful singles 'Alingo' and 'Personally'. The twins went on a US tour and visited quite a number of African countries. They also made big news as they both proposed to their baby mamas with Peter tying the knot in November.

4. D'banj
Banga Lee with his newly setupDB Records/DKM Mediacontinued his reign as king this year - releasing the label's first LP, bagging endorsement deals with Bank of Industry and re-kindling his romance withGLO.

5. Tiwa Savage
Definitely the biggest female artiste in Nigeria in the last three years, Ms Savage released her hugely anticipated debut 'Once Upon a Time', extended her Pepsi endorsement deal, picked up a MOBO nomination and got married to her managerTunji 'Tee-Billz' Balogun.

6. Iyanya
The Pop singer released his highly commercial and successful second album 'Iyanya VS Desire', embarked on a very successful US tour, returned and bagged an endorsement deal with MTN,Solo Phones, Zinox Computers. He was named artiste of the year at the 2013 Headies, amongst many other decorations this year.

7. Olamide
If allOlamidegained in 2012 was fame, in 2013 he added money and the power of influence to it. The Yoruba-lingo rapper broke into the commercial market with a few power singles and later dropped his third album 'Baddest Guy Ever Liveth'. He grabbed an Etisalat endorsement deal, dozens of awards - including three from The Headies. Add to that, the viral Gunman pose.

8. Flavour
Mr N'abania also went on a US tour as he continued to dominate the Highlife music genre in Nigeria and elsewhere. He increased his frontiers inSouth Africaand also bagged an endorsement deal with GLO.

9. KCEE
2013 sawKCEEperform at almost every event we attended. He has cemented his place in the A-list zone with hit singles 'Limpopo' and 'Pullover' feat Wizkid. He signed a multi-million Naira deal with MTN and then released his debut solo album 'Take Over'.

10. Femi Kuti
Getting his fourth Grammy Awards nomination is enough for Afrobeat great Femi Kuti to be listed here. But we'll still tell you that 'Shoki Shoki' finally warmed up to mainstream media, performing at quite a number of upscale events including 'Night of the Masters' and 'Music Meets Runway'.

11. Ice Prince
It was a fantastic year for Ice Prince, following his successful 2012 run. Dropping new singles, performing in several African countries, releasing his second album 'Fire of Zamani' and bagging a telecoms deal withEtisalatare what made him the hottest rapper in 2013.

12. 2face Idibia
No new music this year but we couldn't help but keep a tab on 2face Idibia, thanks to his N100m grand wedding. The artiste kept it smoking hot, going on a '2face Campus Tour' and signing on for the Star Trek concert tour. Idibia made a power move few weeks back when he announced his rebranded label Hypertek Digital, with the legendary Victor Uwaifoas one of his signings

odua boy: 1. Wizkid
After battling his label EME for a few months and setting up hisStarBoy Entertainment, Wizkid quieted label exit rumours and released a number of chart-topping singles. He bagged a multi-million Naira endorsement deal withMTNand performed in Europe and several African countries

I dont care about his lyrics,but i think wizkid is the best in Africa,his consistency is just unbelievable and his catalog of hit songs is becoming legendary,if he can continue like this for another 10 years,am sure he would be a bigger legend than 2face,dbanj and psquare put together.

Not bad for them, they should keep up the good work

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what's d-banj doing on dat list despite all the craps he released dis year

moufan: what's d-banj doing on dat list despite all the craps he released dis year

Taste differs....One man's meat is another man's poison.

I don't care about biggest but Burna Boy is the best and most creative right now. Simples.

Ibime: I don't care about biggest but Burna Boy is the best and most creative right now. Simples.

Ripping off everything about Fela doesn't exacly make you creative as in the case of burna..In short no Nigerian artiste is creative everyone just follows the bandwagon.

Moreso being creative doesn't make you big in the Nigeria music industry..Everything depends on your ability to satisfy the consumers with the crap they love listening to in the form of party jams.

ejifranks: This is a good list but truth be told,all sentiments aside and music wise, i think 2baba is not supposed to be on this list .... Didnt do much dis year ... Burna boy ought to be in that position

Yep am also thinking of editing the list....2baba was non-existent throughout 2013

Ihe Neme

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