Seriously? Davido, olumide, and Wizkid are not on the list? Really? Ok I guess if you can flaunt wealth you are a good artist in Nigeria. The only artist that kinda sorta makes sense in Nigeria today is falz. Everyone else is a hit or miss artist.

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

darey is quite good,, maybe u were expecting him to be the next Michael Jackson which he will never be, otherwise he is right there at the top, and I think he and timi are among the best vocalists in Nigeria

BashMe1:
where do u place Patoranking?

Did u just say patoranking?
U must be joking. He is one of the best ATM.

GossipHeart:
Ice prince ?? The God of rap


Mehn, i wanted to insult you but let me give you a pass

ice prince is the best business man he knows what Nigerians want and dishes it out don't mind the op... He hasn't listened to seasons

Dbanj is overrated, iceprince is overrated, kesh is overrated and Skilo (scales) is not on the list.


you go like puff puff pass bons Ooo Op


why not Kuku kimme na

Tyche:


Abeg, ping me when you wan off ya shirt

the guyman Jos vex me anyhow ni joor

alexistaiwo:

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

namesake how about your twinie

I think everyone one on the list is overrated excluding Ice Prince and Darey. Lets just say they had recessions that they couldn't bounce back from.
Di'ja, DBanj, Yemi alade, Lil kesh, KCee, Orezi, D Prince and Dammy Krane all overrated.

I thought i shouldn't slice onions in your opinion. But, i think you called for my attention.
Darey?
Undareyted sef. The guy is good. I think you missed things up. I think you meant to say he is yet to explore his full potentials.

Mayorkun!
Mr Eleko is a new comer. It's too early to add him on this list. At least you agreed that his two hit singles make sense. I see no reason he should be there.

They are all overrated TBH, saying they are overrated doesn't mean they aren't good musicians. Stop making daft comments.

REALLY THOT DAVIDO SHD BE THERE BUT OP NO LIE.... SE U NO SHOUT FILE ASH, SHE NO GREE O.... OR

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.

The fact he's overrated doesn't mean he isn't a good artiste.

And why is yemi alade not on the list?
I was going to curse ur Dad if i saw Y-cee on your list.

Mojoy88:
I thought i shouldn't slice onions in your opinion. But, i think you called for my attention.
Darey?
Undareyted sef. The guy is good. I think you missed things up. I think you meant to say he is yet to explore his full potentials.

Mayorkun!
Mr Eleko is a new comer. It's too early to add him on this list. At least you agreed that his two hit singles make sense. I see no reason he should be there.

Nice one there

OP for you to have mentioned Darey show that you don't know music. How many Nigerian artiste knows music like Darey.
As for Dbanj he has paid his dues in the industry, I will always pick him ahead of psquare that likes to shoplift songs from international artistes.
Sheyi shay, I don't listen to her songs.
Kcee follows what Nigerians want, commercial style of music. When he started in Kennis music with is formal partner, he did well.
Ice prince,he has paid his dues still like his song 'Boss'.
Lil Kesh, is just like his formal boss Olamide that churns out rubbish songs.

My question for you is, Can you sing? if not just negudu.

t1f3:
And why is yemi alade not on the list? I was going to curse ur Dad if i saw Ycee on your list.

Ycee is just there, trying to mimic 50 cents with his half bars.

haryomikun:

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

Retard, you called me? So because he said he is not hating on them, eradicates every element of hatred implicit in the OP's tread?

Fools like you believe everything without thinking.

Rat!

AbuMikey:



What is special about being profiled by wikipedia?

You can find them on Google but no one knows you exist.

Sorry.

Those disputing D'banj's position on the list simply do not understand music. D'banj is the most overrated artiste in Nigerian music, not because he's the worst musician (there are many far worse), but because of his high powered, mega star status despite having very little by way of discernible music talent. His lyrics in particular drive me insane: like it was written by a junior secondary school student. No substance or maturity.

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.

D'banj is not only over rated, he's a wack

[quote author=MrOlihilistic post=48873872]How is Victoria Kimani a Nigerian
God knows I never liked Lil kesh for once.

www.nairaland.com/attachments/4165729_lilkesh_jpeg_jpegf6c897c13954fe53534d2df67182b94d

LiL kesh's lyrically. I heard the best lyrics from a Nigerian artist. "I dope die, awon ti Witney Houston"

that line is just crazy. And it shows he has talent jare.

[quote author=MrOlihilistic post=48873872][b]How i

LiL kesh's lyrically. I heard the best lyrics from a Nigerian artist. "I dope die, awon ti Witney Houston"

that line is just crazy. And it shows he has talent jare.

muzzafar:
I want to see Olamide and Yemi alade there

Olamide, maybe, but that Yemi you mentioned spoiled the rest of your statement. she may not always have that wow factor, but she dey try abeg. There are much worse artistes you could have mentioned.

Gaddafithe2nd:

Ycee is just there, trying to mimic 50 cents with his half bars.

please dont be silly.
Thank God he isn't on the op's list

On point!..1 orijin for you!

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.

Gbam

bonechamberlain:
U put darey in the list, u don't know music, darey and dakolo stands out in Nigeria music.

I wonder for Op oooo

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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WAIT FOR IT....
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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 ty

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

what's this "emergency, emergency...thing?" Dbanjs song. He is just an entertainer, his die hard fans had always said. Where's creativity meen!!

bonechamberlain:
U put darey in the list, u don't know music, darey and dakolo stands out in Nigeria music.

To me op was right on Lil Kesh, Victoria Kimani but Kimani is not Nigerian, but he was not right on Darey. Darey is so good, but Timi Dakolo is overrated. All he does is just scream, noise making and nothing more. Seyi Shey is good, Dbanj is good, Mayokun is good and Ice Prince too.

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

hmm this one is gross

Clueless list. How do you call Darey and Seyi overrated? Have you really listened to their songs? The fact that an artist doesn't 'drop' tracks every week doesn't take away from that talent.

You're way off the mark bruh! Way off.