10. Ycee
Omo Alhaji burst into the scene with the single ‘Condo” feat Patoranking. However, it was his monster hit “Jagaban” that really drew attention to the talented FESTAC rapper. “Jagaban” was so successful it was said that Olamide requested to feature on the remix of the song. Ycee’s flow, delivery and wordplay is effortless and this is what makes a rapper a force to reckon with in the industry. His third single “Omo Alhaji” has garnered decent airplays since its release. 2016 should be a great year for the young rapper.

9. Kiss Daniel
After losing out to Reekado Banks in the just concluded Headies award. Kiss Daniel wrote an open letter to his fans promising them more hits in 2016. The G worldwide act has been a hit maker from day one. From his smash hit “Woju” to the follow up single “Laye” and to the feel good song “Good times” Kiss has not disappointed his teeming fans. Kiss has also being on point on features too. 2016 should be great for the artiste. Expecting a debut album this year too.

8. Harry Song
“Reggae Blues” was one of the biggest songs in 2015. The Five Star artiste has been on a steady rise since he joined the label from Question mark studios with notable dance track “Beta Pikin” amongst others. Harry Songs is fast becoming the entertainer of all shayo men and beer parlour constituents with his new found love of kegite like songs. Looking forward to hits from Mr. Songz in 2016.

7. Cynthia Morgan
Nigeria’s current dancehall queen, Kingston property and Northside inc act should do well in 2016. Since bursting into the Nigerian mainstream music with the hit track “I’m Taken” in 2014, Cynthia has not looked back. She followed up “I’m Taken” with two chart topping singles “German Jiuce” and “Come and Do” in 2015. Cynthia possesses a perfect delivery and strong vocal dexterity culminating in a distinct style. Hopefully, Cynthia will drop her debut album in 2016.

6. Phyno
Eze Nnunu had a good 2015 with several features and songs on heavy rotation. In fact he was the go to man for a hit collaboration in 2015. Since bursting into mainstream music in 2012 with the release of the chart topping single “Ghost Mode” feat Olamide, Phyno has become a main stay on the Nigerian Music Industry. We look forward to more chart topping singles in 2016 and probably his sophomore album.

5. Patoranking
Patoranking has done nothing wrong since he came up on the Nigerian Music scene. His features have also been noteworthy. This dancehall sensation has successfully filled the shoes General Pype left behind after he took off in search of greener pastures in America. “My Woman, My Everything” was a must play for all Nigerian weddings (Except you are the G.O of Mountain of Fire or the Lord’s Chosen). 2016 may herald the coming of Patoranking’s debut album. Expect some chart topping singles during the year too.


4. Tekno
Someone once asked, what would Ubi Franklin do when Iyanya no longer makes money. Well, Iyanya is still bankable but Ubi has shown he doesn’t put all his eggs in one basket. Tekno’s “Duro” was arguably one of the biggest songs in 2015. The MMMG artiste’s follow up to “Duro”, “Maria” feat. Selebobo is currently getting decent airplays on the radio. 2016 should be a good year for Tekno.


3. Wiz Kid
Now down to the usual suspects. Wizkid pushed back his third album release from 2015 because the year was getting crowded with Album’s from Wande Coal and Orezi amongst others. Well, 2016 will be no different so we feel the Star Boy should just drop the Album this year. Wizkid enjoyed an amazing 2015 with US act Drake and UK’s Skepta jumping on his hit track “Ojuelegba” . Wizkid also had some notable features in 2015 including the hit track “Bend Down Pause” with Runtown. The single “Baba Nla” off his forth coming album has been enjoying heavy rotation on radio.

2. Davido
Omo Baba Olowo has had a mixed bag in 2015, including the not so palatable baby mama drama. He dropped the hit track ‘Fans Mi” feat Meek Mill and his latest single “The Money” feat. Olamide off his up coming album has been getting decent airplays as well. 2016 is off to a good start for the “Aye” crooner as he took to twitter to announce his multi-million dollar deal with Sony Music a few days ago. Expect a few more chart topping singles from Davido and probably his long awaited album this year.


1. Olamide
Baddo sneh, Eyan Mayweather, the street king and Bariga’s finest, Olamide has something like a cult following. The boy seems to have the Midas touch as anything he touches from street slangs, to dance moves becomes an instant hit. Even the much publicized “back to back” beef with Don Jazzy became an instant moniker online generating hundreds of memes and parodies. Olamide is like a moving train and nothing can stop him right now. He had an amazing 2015 and 2016 is looking anywhere but down for the YBNL boss.


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