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

thats what bleeped people say, listen to emergency by d'banj or drink acid

why the fvck is yemi alade not on the list??op take your time ohh

Jokerman:
Well I am not really into music. ..buh u put Dbanj and Darey here, u might as well put Dagrin and Asa too....

U no see Cynthia Morgan, Yemi Alade, Reminisce, Tekno etc. ..

Fyi, Dbanj is in the class of 2baba, of which both are above wizkid, davido, Tiwa garbage, Waje etc

seeing u write Tiwa 'garbage' got me laughing & it made my day

oh finally some one is saying the truth...kcee nd yemi alade are so overated...got no lyrics nd always repeating themselves....xpecially yemi alade
as for kcee he is so dull!!

u get mind put darey and dbanji

Honestly .am not surprised that Dbanj,Kcee and Lil Kesh made the List . .

These artists you call overated are making a living for themselves and providing for their families under a harsh economy like ours and this is what you could sit down in ur spare time to scribble, who you epp??.. I really pity your family cus you so dumb

I know you're entitled to your opinion, but this very opinion of yours need to be queried, though I'm not a fan of over 95% of Nigerian music, but I know D'banj is (was) good.

The mu.mu OP put D'banj and Darey. Like WTF?! Guy u don chop?

muzzafar:
I want to see Olamide and Yemi alade there

dude you read my mind.
Thumbs up.

YungMillionaire:
Dare, Sheyi, Mayourkun, Lil Kesh and Dbanj should not be on this list. They are talented. The rest of the list I don't know much about. .

some criticize Lil Kesh for been vulgar. If vulgarity was a knock to greatness then Snoop Dogg will not be considered the Legend that he is. Lil Kesh's track LYRICALLY is still one of the best rap songs in Nigeria's rap history in my opinion.

I have not listened much to Dare's music but his stage creativity alone is enough for me to doubt he belongs to your list

Dbanj is the farthest thing from overrated.Music is not about excellent voice alone. Dbanj's voice fits his music perfectly. And he is probably the best entertainer alive (Nobody comes close to the GREAT Fela) ever to come out of Nigeria.

I have listened to Mayourkun's 2 songs - Eleko and Yawa. Right now he is the new best male vocalist in the country at the moment

Sheyi has a good voice (better than most of the other female artists). Granted she is nowhere near Asa but again who is?

The best vocalists in Nigeria are the following: Asa, Braimoh, 2face, Qdot (in this order).

Lyrically!!! One of the greatest rap songs in Nigeria's history?!!!

You well so?

Wait, first Define RAP-

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

Abeg, ping me when you wan off ya shirt

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

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

How Dare u put DARE ART ALADE, hé has everything a good singer has, from lyrics,to sound production, the rhyme everything is just perfect,he has song for each moment.he is Wat I call Nature,he is song is dat of nature, it sinks to every part of ur body. y would u. I can see u are not Yoruba seeing as u pack Yoruba full list

common remove darey and dbanj from dat list..mtcheeeeeew

mandhip:


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??

Abeg tell her jare

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....




......



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

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

. I no wan talk o BT I was like what d hell!! D OP dey mad!!!! Darey overrated ?? ,ask Kim kardashian n CO., u miss it entirely when u include Dbanj . lilkesh style is vulgarity .abeg u don listen to listen to the lyrics of this Nicki minaj and lil Wayne song(high school)

We have only about 2 people in Nigeria I consider as musicians, and another 3 I consider as singers. The rest is chaff.

When you listen to songs I recorded at studio down the street, and compare to the signed artistes you'll understand what the OP is talking about.

However, by our very standard, D'banj and Sheyi shay shouldn't be on the list. I've heard good reviews of Darey, though.

Ice overated?? O. P, u must be sick in your head.

Shior! and dis trash make front page! I guess mod didn't check it.





Op













d thunder way go strike your ass! dey do press up!

Op, you did darn well.. Especially the number 1.. I'm still clapping for you sef.. But
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Darey, Dbanj and Ice Prince should be replaced with KissDaniel, Falz(This one should be no 2) and :..... Lil Kesh again (Let him have 2 spots in the list )

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P.s, I don't hate 'em, Just saying the Truth.. And I think Op defined the meaning of 'Overrated'

darey? lil kesh? zamani?....and d'banj? u must be high on oshogbo weed mixed with sapele water prepared in ijebu....u are full of hate that's why u voicing shit out. u can even say Michael Jackson Is overrated.ode mum boy. I wonder if u ever pass any exam in Ur life wit ds kinda brain u av.


u need help. repeat after me. lord Jesus, I acknowledge dat I don't av brain, grant me one. Amen

DrayZee:
Lil Kesh no get talent?
Darey no get talent?
Dbanj no get talent?


Whoever made this list lacks the capacity to reason properly.


Skales no even make the list.

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

Mr op, music is not only about lyrical content, how will u sing a club banger nd u want to write good lyrics. And u say Lil Kesh is overrated but he sings nd sells very well, so how can someone overrated sell that well. We all have music we enjoy, some like d cool ones, dat u can listen to the lyrics. Others, noisy music, whr its jst beat nd how well u follow it, u can't start writing very good lyrics for that, most people don't pay attention to it. I'm Igbo, nd I don't hear a dime of Yoruba but I love Lil kesh nd I play his music alot

EpicMaurice:
Please dont take this the wrong way.....








All am trying to say is........







Na jealosy go kill you....

It's too early to include Mayorkun in that list.

Op, because you think an artiste is not performing at a maximum potential does not make the artiste automatically overrated. That's the only reason you gave in Darey's case and I do think he is quite fairly rated.

Lol D'banj heavily depended on don jazzy and not very talented? If that's the case, let don jazzy produce another D'banj then. Na so e easy?

Well, it's your opinion and everybody has a right to state theirs. That being said, I think you mentioned some artistes because you don't like them although I agree on some others.

Pls rem, thr r al entertainers, they cnt b real coz of their personal interest...

The fact that lil kesh made the number one spot, I'm okay with the list. That boy is a waste. I don't care about his bank account, at least he's not as rich as Jaden Smith even if he's than myself. I'm a music lover, I detest its abuse: kesh is abusing music. Olamide is just living on past glory, I see kesh overtaking him in kpangolo garbage they call music.

Who then is properly rated if I may ask @ OP

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

If one could like a post a 100 times over. I sure would like this post a 100 times over.

Darey has released songs that touch the soul. I wonder of the op has listened to (Forgive Me) and Naked by darey

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

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

OP, rather than burn yourself out over people that have made it in their field, just know that in this world, you don't need to be "talented" to stand out.....grace is the finishing factor.