Donmichaelz:
I might not know d meaning of SUCCESSFUL but one thing i know is,it is Far from you

You don't know me bruh......

Haaahaaahaaa! Mr OP! For u to say Lil-kesh is overrated means u av better songs to sing :-D ......Thou am not one of his fans buh i respect d lil-guy for d effort. He has his audience already whether u lik or not*

See what d guy said: ...."they are singles not an album, I know the kind of market am directing my songs to, am from the streets, I know what the people from the street want to listen to...they should wait for my album that is expected to drop towards the end of the
year. I have very positive songs. "


Let`s just celebrate these guys and leave SENTIMENTx.

danbrowndmf:
icEprince is equally overrated.

then OLAMIDE overrated

Haba Op abeg remove darey and d'banj from that ur list... I really dont know y am feeling that KCEE should have made it to no 1 on dat list.

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!




AND NUMBER 1 GOES TO....




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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

G! You made me laugh!

Bug things

I swear down lil kesh na mad goat....singing I wount stop until ti n ba GBE oyan re kaanu.....efejoku mumu tracks....but d banj and darey should be excluded from d list asap....

I think darey tho doesn't have many hit, he is a great vocalist have some very nice songs like not the girl,Pray for me he is not overrated, dbanj too just like davido doesn't really have good voice but they know how to compose and give people what they want..... I think every other person on the list are truly overrated especially lil kesh the guy songs has wack, nasty lyric and he raps as if he is talking not beefing or hating oo just my opinion

Darey overrated? Dude, how old are you?

You made a mistake there! Maryorkun is not signed to HKN, he has the DWM (Davido worldwide music) imprint. You tried but the Bleep up is that Darey and D'banj you mentioned. Did you forgot this guys aren't new in the game? You are comparing them with the day's singer.

HERSLEY:
He might be talented buh his songs are wack and for silly peeps not mature peeps....Oh I mean Lil Kesh

Have you heard Ishe, or Life of a Star?
Listen to em... You'll understand the dude has talent.

Singing wack music are bringing him money, so don't blame him for that.
But he's got talent too. If Nigerians really appreciated such, the Darey would be much more popular than he is.

skibo robo skibo...
oshey baddest..
they are making their money

....pity u ooooo...and u wan succeed by destroying anoda manz work....u must be krzeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee for all this shit u posted.

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

he sha sang it

Do you think all these beyonce jay z eminem write all their songs alone?
if you dont know i will tell you this michael jackson's popular song YOU ARE NOT ALONE was writing by R kelly.
so dont talk like that you might be a good SINGER and not be a good SONGWRITER
here in Nigeria the only good song writer we have at least sometimes is ASA ..
i think av enlightened more about music bro

Kcee's suit nah dachiii .

Fenzyflames:
then OLAMIDE overrated

lol. It is laughable. OLAMIDE OVER EVERYBODY IN CHOCOLATE CITY EXCEPT THE ABAGAS. Lil kesh over iceprince sef.

Donexy16:
OP, you finished work, buh then D'banj and Darey shouldn't be on that list. No hating, but Lil Kesh and five others are just wack. I try so hard to figure out what message they try to pass with their songs buh all i hear is noise.

go and listen to life of a star,ishe,semilore,i Bleep shit before you come here and write trash about lil kesh.lil kesh has proven that he is a lyric genius to us

You, Mr writer, what is your talent? You are not even known on NL..D'Banj is a worldwide household name. SMH. Failures.

OfficialAwol:
Virtually all these guys you mentioned here have been profiled by Wikipedia, but you are here busy hating on them and giving them publicity they didn't pay for.

Pray to get where they are, let it be you didn't meet expectations.

#garbage

What is special about being profiled by wikipedia?

MakaveliTheDon:
he sha sang it

Do you think all these beyonce jay z eminem write all their songs alone?
if you dont know i will tell you this michael jackson's popular song YOU ARE NOT ALONE was writing by R kelly.
so dont talk like that you might be a good SINGER and not be a good SONGWRITER
here in Nigeria the only good song writer we have at least sometimes is ASA ..
i think av enlightened more about music bro

You are preaching to the choir mister.

Honestly Zamani just enters the studio and churns out a noise. His songs gat no message, no soul, no spirit, no feeling.
Simply over rated, the result of a beautifully talented marketer

Darey in ur list. ......the list is casted bro.....
Lil kesh should be repeated 5times in that list

Op please i beg of you go and listen to life of a star ishe i Bleep shit and semilore and stop writing derogatory sentence about lil kesh like him or hate him he is the king of good music his songs always motivates.please go and search for the lyrics of the his songs and i bet that you are going to agree that he is not overrated
how many likes for lil kesh?

Please let my lady be i mean Seyi Shay i like her alot she make sense.
And you that is rating other people how many songs you get?
Try sing one and let rate you.

wristbangle:
If a debate happens to confirm all the mentioned artistes to be overrated, I can counter the debate with true facts that Darey is not and can never be overrated.

See as u reduced one of the best R&B star in Nigeria.

Na wa for Op oo

real matter, 4 m darey maks top10

goldbim:
D'banj, over rated?? ...stop rough play, abeg..whether we like it or not that guy has gone places and his previous works are still speaking for him till date..maybe he is not as popular as he used to be.,fine but he's not over rated..he has said it himself that he's an entertainer not a musician.

You're talking out of love for him ma'am. He actually is. That's the truth. Whether it's voice or lyrical content.

P.S I love Dbanj a lot. Pass wizkid sef. I just gotta say the truth

OfficialAwol:
Virtually all these guys you mentioned here have been profiled by Wikipedia, but you are here busy hating on them and giving them publicity they didn't pay for.

Pray to get where they are, let it be you didn't meet expectations.

#garbage

So many retards on nairaland... So many....

I doubt they can have sense at their age.

Person clearly fixed 'He's not hating on them' there and you just had to talk stupidity

OP, because you don't personally like someone it doesn't mean they are overrated. Remove Seyi Shay and Lil Kesh from the list. They are not overrated in any sense of the word.

he gave his POV, he has a right to it! to me, ice prince abi na rice prince is wack like mad, his lyrics sounds like nursery rhymes.

Yieldings:
Seyi Shay is not overrated. She can sing well and she plays the piano. I just don't like some of the ragga-ragga songs she puts out. She does have a good voice if you listen to her other songs, like these:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rUmbNMpy58



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG-UEOGUXx0

Don't mind the guy o! How can anyone that knows music say Seyi Shay is overrated. I blame the mods that pushed this to front page solely for the controversial angle, which would generate traffic.

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!

" show" - Victoria kimani ft tekno

goldbim:
D'banj, over rated?? ...stop rough play, abeg..whether we like it or not that guy has gone places and his previous works are still speaking for him till date..maybe he is not as popular as he used to be.,fine but he's not over rated..he has said it himself that he's an entertainer not a musician.

look at you,what are u saying girl...look up the dictionary ...educate ur sef...entertainers or musician...u make me laugh

Habeyy:
look at you,what are u saying girl...look up the dictionary ...educate ur sef...entertainers or musician...u make me laugh

i'd rather Ignore your post, sir..do have a pleasant night rest..