Though it's not easy to sing but I believe you can't see a weird topic like this in developed countries because it's unimportant.

Please omit Dbanj and Keshy E get why

theshaderoom:
The word “overrated” is defined as
“having a higher opinion of someone or something than is deserved.”

After studying the Nigerian music scene, Naijataiment brings you this list of 8 Over-Rated Nigerian Artistes. These artistes, (some old, some new) are often given so much credit, but a closer look at their works will reveal to you that hype outshines talent and acclaim is founded mostly on media exposure and sentiments.

There’s no denying that the following artistes are popular and successful but do they really have the X factor? And even if they do, is it being applied?

After making my observations and opinions (sometimes scathing) known, I'll leave you to decide and probably correct me, if you have a different opinion about these music stars.


Darey

Dare Art Alade – popularly known as Darey – is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, and Idol series judge. He is the son of the renowned Nigerian entertainer, Art Alade.



I had high hopes for Darey, really high hope, and my hopes were dashed.

He has an impressive voice but doesn't seem to take chances. Consistently churning out generic and simple tracks that sound like a cover or rip-off some singer's classic album. I don't know if it's because he did someone's cover once but I don't get an originality vibe from Darey. Failed time after time to really deliver.

Timi Dakolo is doing what everyone hoped Darey would do years ago.


7) Seyi Shay

Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua, (born 21 December 1985), professionally known by her stage name Seyi Shay is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, recording artist and performer.



I have never met this songstress, but I get the diva vibe off this one. Her slew of embarrassing interviews also makes one wonder if there is anything upstairs even though she has quite an impressive musical pedigree.

She can dance a little, has decent vocals and some good songs. That's it! Good, not outstanding enough to be a rave.


6) Mayorkun

Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, (Born 1994) better known by his Stage Name MAYORKUN is a Nigerian recording artist, songwriter. In 2016, he signed a record deal with Davido's imprint "HKN Gang".



This guy has been in the music industry for a whole 2 minutes, and his boss davido is already trying to make us think he is the next Michael Jackson. I understand the strategy (i really do), and I enjoy his song "Eleko" but we still haven't decided yet if he is not just another "one hit wonder."

Yes, I know about his new song "Yawa," so let's just put an asterisk on his name and give him some years, to see if he doesn't fall into Davido's shadow.


5) Ice Prince

Panshak Zamani (born 23 October 1986), better known by his stage name Ice Prince, is a Nigerian hip hop recording artist and actor.



Ice Prince cannot rap! In fact, he takes the award for someone really really overrated. His "rap" and flow are painfully repetitive and annoying; sounding like someone reciting nursery rhymes. You hear lines like
"dem no dey go front, dem no dey carry last..."
it's embarrassing just writing that.

He is a testimony of good marketing; chocolate city really did well by him.


4) Victoria Kimani

Victoria Kimani (born 28 July 1985), is an American-born Kenyan singer, songwriter, actress and entertainer. She is currently signed to Chocolate City and is described as the record label's first lady.



Well, here goes chocolate city trying to market the hell out of a no-talent-having pretty girl. The Ice Prince marketing worked out fine, but it has been said that thunder doesn't strike in one place twice, and I believe it won't start now.

Please raise your hand if you know or can remember one song by Victoria Kimani. No hands? Exactly!

I fail to see why she is still relevant. Next!


3) D Banj

Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo (born 9 June 1981), known by his stage name D'banj, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, harmonica player, and entrepreneur.



I never really jumped on the DBanj bandwagon. I believed and still believe he has very little talent and depended heavily on Don Jazzy's production and marketing skills. He went and signed with Good music and made Nigerians very aware of his mediocrity and that was the beginning of the end.

"Bother you" is the ONLY Dbanj song with lyrical content, I stand to be corrected.


2) KCee

Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo (born 18 April 1979), better known as Kcee (sometimes stylised as KCee), is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He was formally in the Hip Hop duo group called Kc Presh. He currently has a record deal with Five Star Music.



Wow! I am just impressed at the determination with which he churns out his no-point songs. Kcee hits sparks sometimes, but you can always differentiate between a Kcee written song and a song written by someone talented behind the scenes.

Limpopo, fine face, ogadinma, pull over, love boat, ogbomma, ok, we get it, you are a feminist, and you love beautiful girls, can you find something else to sing about now? I hope you get my point - Generic! Highly overrated. Highly!




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1) Lil Kesh

Keshinro Ololade (born March 14, 1995), popularly known by his stage name Lil Kesh, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter.



First, I can't really place this Olamide-wannabe; is he a singer, a rapper or both as his Wikipedia page claims?

Although his songs are catchy, he doesn't have one shred of talent. Not well enough to become as popular as he is, which quickly brings the word "lucky" into this.

If you are a Lil Kesh fan about to come for me in the comment section, please tell me you think
"if your nyash nah jollof rice, I rather eat ofada"
is lyrical genius?

He isn't just overrated, he just sucks. I don't understand Yoruba language that much but from the very little I understand, I know he has a foul mouth and no lyrical content. Always saying something x-rated, senseless and repeating himself. Even Olamide his (former) boss started with some sensible songs.



Please note that am a fan of some of these artistes, and this is not a "hate" list. Tell us who you think should have been included on this list and air your views if you have a contrary opinion.

Source

http://www.naijatainmentxtra.com/2016/08/8-over-rated-nigerian-artistes-by.html

If you include Mayorkun in the list,then you had better include Humble Smith cuz they are both upcoming artistes, both hyped.

D'banj, Ice prince, kcee have done their quota. Two of them even won BET awards, placing the country on a global map.

The fact that you added Darey shows you are wack and know nothing about music.

Victoria Kimani has a very nice voice and she doesn't really market her music here in naija.

As for Lil Kesh, that's just his own style of music. Get over it. Whether you like it or not he is making more money than you are.

derespect:
For you to think D'banj is overrated, it means we must critically examine your intellectual capacity

Dont mind the OP,If he easy make him go sing.Rubbish list

you are damn wrong .
someone who sang at AFCON 2013 as overrated ?
hope you know that his Oliver twist song was played on MTV ?
ogbeni if you wan talk about international stars in Nigeria dbanj the kokomaster na one of them
and i think darey art alade is not too

derespect:
For you to think D'banj is overrated, it means we must critically examine your intellectual capacity

Well said my guy. This guy Brain needs a RESET.

where do u place Patoranking?

sexymoma:
U don't even know what you are typing!!! Darey is over rated na small doctor sabi sing... U don't even know music.... Thank your star I don't know you... I can actually fight mad for darey as in off my shirt fight you for Wetin you type so... Yeye... Pple dey talk music u sitdon open ya mouth say darey is over rated... Mtcheew

Off your shirt and fight op hmmmmmmmmmmm. That sounds tempting but taking off your panties and fighting me instead of op (that is if you are really a female) is the real deal. You know what I am saying na

Fenzyflames:
Ice Prince and Lil Kesh shouldn't be on that list.. We all know Darey n Seyi Shay are overrated...

icEprince is equally overrated.

Btw abeg let's be truthful jare, Dbanj is a good entertainer but got no talent musically/lyrically.

Lil Kesh is trying...even olamide needed time to mature. Lil keshi's potential is undisputed.

OP what about Dprince?
I wonder if he is a musician

MakaveliTheDon:
you are damn wrong .
someone who sang at AFCON 2013 as overrated ?
hope you know that his Oliver twist song was played on MTV ?
ogbeni if you wan talk about international stars in Nigeria dbanj the kokomaster na one of them
and i think darey art alade is not too

Oliver Twist was not his handiwork alone biko, ever since leaving mohits, what happened?

I really do love ice prince musics

and my Sheyi shay too she's just f**kn dopeI really do love ice prince musics

and my Sheyi shay too she's just f**kn dopeI really do love ice prince musics

and my Sheyi shay too she's just f**kn dope

Op, I don't think you know who Dare Art Alade is, bco if u know, he wonnt be on dis list......#prayforme#ilikethewayyouare..

I don't care about others, including Dbanj. But Darey's inclusion on that list shows you know nada about what real music is all about. Listen to "Pray for Me"

3) D Banj

Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo (born 9 June 1981), known by his stage name D'banj, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, harmonica player, and entrepreneur.



I never really jumped on the DBanj bandwagon. I believed and still believe he has very little talent and depended heavily on Don Jazzy's production and marketing skills. He went and signed with Good music and made Nigerians very aware of his mediocrity and that was the beginning of the end.

"Bother you" is the ONLY Dbanj song with lyrical content, I stand to be corrected.

I hate to see someone who has no clue about what he's talking about!

Jazzy only produced beats and D'banj did the rest! D'banj also contributed to some of his own beats and he was the one who convinced Jazzy to sing.

Without D'banj nobody would know Don Jazzy!

OP i swear you are so on point. They are just lucky especially Darey, Kcee, Ice Prince, inshort all of dem sef....Its so unfortunate that talented artiste like Vector aint given that kinda recognition

Take Darey off that your list at once.

I hate how every1's saying listen to "Pray for me". Makes it seem like that's Darey's only good song.
Op, listen to the entire "Na•ked" album. Then come back to edit your list.


Don't worry, we won't laugh at you.

freecocoa:
Oliver Twist was not his handiwork alone biko, ever since leaving mohits, what happened?

Since leaving mohit he has released top of the world, afcon 2013 official songs, bother you , half of a yellow sun official soundtrack, feeling the nigga ft akon , cocoa Na chocolate, one campaign do agric campaign song 2014(won best collaboration at Afrima 2014 award ahead of dorobuchi) , emergency one of the best song of 2016 hope u get that my friend. Since mohit break up jazzy has 7 artist at Marvin together they have released more than 150 songs since 2012 which one is as big as Oliver twist??

Well I don't have anything else to say, people with functioning brain have replied you...you mean Dbanj is overrated ? Where were you when his songs used to be National anthem

Donmichaelz:
You and your post are both Overated,,,,,I use to be like you 10 years ago,,,,they are overated and Successful,, even Olamide DAT is hot now is nt as successful as some of the guys on d list....
How can someone be called overated and still succeeding,,it means d word doesn't exist,...Hardwork gave these guys success

If we check now u might be living in your parents house oo,mstwwww small boys av taking over Nairaland ,,,,see wetin buhari cos?

Please, look up the meaning of 'successful' and go through the first half of ur comment.

Because Nigerians do not appreciate Darey's kind of music,does that make hime overrated? Darey is in a class of his churning out classic pieces;I'd rather have a Darey than an olamide any time. Not everyone likes noise and vulgarity for music..

my own list:
B RED.

SKALES

VIKTOH

REMINISCE.

SKIBII

YUNG6..

wen i hear any of these folks sing, i feel like singing too, its suicide motivation.

I only agree with seyi shay and lil Kesh

your views tho not der bank report

vowsng:
my own list:
B RED.

SKALES

VIKTOH

REMINISCE.

SKIBII

YUNG6..

wen i hear any of these folks sing, i feel like singing too, its suicide motivation.

Lol don't really know what skibbi is doing in the music industry,b red too

Pls Darey should not have been included in this very derogative list, whatever the criteria! *sentiments aside*

Lil kesh- definitely

OP ur own list sef is overrated and shouldn't have made FP ,After I saw Darey on d list I knew d OP doesn't know shit about music.....

On behalf of actual good music lovers, i think only one person doesn't deserve a spot on this list namely D'banj. Any body wit any problem wit the opinion shld quote me and let's do the review together.

Darey and Ice prince has no business on this list please... My Strong Opinion though.....