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Re: Most Popular Nigerian Musicians Worldwide by Nobody: 5:32pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
Err...where is Shirley Bassey on the list? She belongs in the same bracket as Sade - and definitely with a massive gap between them and the rest. They're both in a league of their own. 4 Likes |
Re: Most Popular Nigerian Musicians Worldwide by Nobody: 5:32pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
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Re: Most Popular Nigerian Musicians Worldwide by Nutase: 5:34pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18, 1982) better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is a Grammy Award winning American R&B recording artist, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actor. Beginning his career as a songwriter, Ne-Yo penned the hit "Let Me Love You" for singer Mario. Ne-Yo was born in Camden, Arkansas. His mother is of African American and Chinese descent, and his father is African American of Nigerian descent. Both of his parents were musicians. As a young child, he was raised by his mother after she separated from his father.In hopes of better opportunity, his mother relocated the family to Las Vegas, Nevada. While in the Las Vegas Academy, Smith adopted the stage name "GoGo" and joined an R&B group called Envy.[4] The group disbanded in 2000, and Smith continued to write songs for other artists before starting his solo career. 4 Likes |
Re: Most Popular Nigerian Musicians Worldwide by 1derfulGod(m): 5:34pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
What about Light House Family?! 3 Likes |
Re: Most Popular Nigerian Musicians Worldwide by ajasa4link: 5:34pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
Dr.Alban surely deserves a spot on d list |
Re: Most Popular Nigerian Musicians Worldwide by Emmyk(m): 5:38pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
Dbanj', No. 11. 1 Like |
Re: Most Popular Nigerian Musicians Worldwide by LesbianBoy(m): 5:39pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
OP, you forgot to include Rick ross in your list! His real names are Robert chukwuemeka williams III. he is from anambra state, nnewi to be precise. 1 Like |
Re: Most Popular Nigerian Musicians Worldwide by double08(m): 5:43pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
Indifferent: Nneka who ?? stop advertising your ignorance. Actually thought Tinnie's song with Wiz Khalifa was his most popular 1 Like |
Re: Most Popular Nigerian Musicians Worldwide by gentle12: 5:44pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
what about KWAM1? he should have made the list,cos he started his career when all of these niggas were still with baba God |
Re: Most Popular Nigerian Musicians Worldwide by adora4u1: 5:45pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
Ironically enough it's the number 1 on the list (Tinie Tempah) that I've never heard of! |
Re: Most Popular Nigerian Musicians Worldwide by DIVINE78: 5:47pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
Omoluabis plenty here o. Please don't hate. Lol. 1 Like |
Re: Most Popular Nigerian Musicians Worldwide by prettyboi1(m): 5:50pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
Numbers 6 to 1 should be taken off the list. They're only Nigerians by ancestry & not necessarily by nationality. 1 Like |
Re: Most Popular Nigerian Musicians Worldwide by Freiburger(m): 5:50pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
Folks, how about placing Wizzy at the 12th place? |
Re: Most Popular Nigerian Musicians Worldwide by lharstborn(m): 5:50pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
LesbianBoy: OP, you forgot to include Rick ross in your list! His real names are Robert chukwuemeka williams III. he is from anambra state, nnewi to be precise. Dude..seriously?!!!! Or are you talking about the late Chief Oliver de Coque? 1 Like |
Re: Most Popular Nigerian Musicians Worldwide by Nobody: 5:51pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
Nutase: Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18, 1982) better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is a Grammy Award winning American R&B recording artist, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actor. Beginning his career as a songwriter, Ne-Yo penned the hit "Let Me Love You" for singer Mario. Neyo is not Nigerian. About time you guys dropped this. About time you dropped Seal, taio Cruz (these ones don't even recognize their roots, even Sade that is mixed recognizes hers than these guys lol). 1 Like |
Re: Most Popular Nigerian Musicians Worldwide by valmunich(m): 5:52pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
So you're tryna tell •̸Ϟε̲̣ taio cruiz and chamillonaire are Nigerians?? Pls! Save us that! |
Re: Most Popular Nigerian Musicians Worldwide by zeelo2014: 5:55pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
The list is good. Remember Taio Cruz & Tinnie Tempah performed at the Olympics 2012 London. |
Re: Most Popular Nigerian Musicians Worldwide by ConcernMan: 5:56pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
OP you forgot to add Neyo. Neyo is from Nigerian decent. His mother is an Igbo woman. His middle name is Chimere. Google him if you are in doubt |
Re: Most Popular Nigerian Musicians Worldwide by zeelo2014: 5:57pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
stillwater:They are of "Nigerian descent" not necessarily Nigerians. Which we all know,the OP acknowledged that too. 1 Like |
Re: Most Popular Nigerian Musicians Worldwide by Nobody: 5:58pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
airmark: It seems south west Nigeria has more musical talents than others. Northern part not repping on your list. At least put MI or Iceprince. If only you know Tuface's Benue is in the North. |
Re: Most Popular Nigerian Musicians Worldwide by Ichliebedich(f): 6:00pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
zeelo2014:I stil believe they shudnt be on the list they dnt recognize their 'nigerian descent', then why shud we 1 Like |
Re: Most Popular Nigerian Musicians Worldwide by davades(m): 6:01pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
Wht abt Nas Nasir Jones Oludara 2 Likes |
Re: Most Popular Nigerian Musicians Worldwide by spade: 6:01pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
adora4u1: Ironically enough it's the number 1 on the list (Tinie Tempah) that I've never heard of! WHAT!!! |
Re: Most Popular Nigerian Musicians Worldwide by spade: 6:04pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
davades: Wht abt Nas Nasir Jones Oludara Nas is not Nigerian. His popsie's stage name is "Olu Dara", but the man's real name is actually Charles Jones III. 1 Like |
Re: Most Popular Nigerian Musicians Worldwide by Nobody: 6:04pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
What bout Vic O?? Lmao |
Re: Most Popular Nigerian Musicians Worldwide by Odunharry(m): 6:06pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
9ja is blessed |
Re: Most Popular Nigerian Musicians Worldwide by Nobody: 6:06pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
Readin the list gave me goose bumps, so Taio cruz is a Nigerian? Wow..his "tellin' the world" track isso Mind blowing. |
Re: Most Popular Nigerian Musicians Worldwide by spade: 6:06pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
Jarus: Tuface you mean? 1 Like |
Re: Most Popular Nigerian Musicians Worldwide by Ikengawo: 6:08pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
LOL at Tinie Timpah being bigger than Wale. It's Wale at #1 P-Square at #2 Tuface at #3 Dbanj at #4 |
Re: Most Popular Nigerian Musicians Worldwide by Nobody: 6:10pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
Yield: Trash 1 Like |
Re: Most Popular Nigerian Musicians Worldwide by Nobody: 6:11pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
SOME OF THESE ARTISTS ARE ONLY NIGERIAN BY NAME NUTHING MORE I BET THEY DONT EVEN KNOW WHERE NIGERIA IS LOCATED ON THE MAP |
Re: Most Popular Nigerian Musicians Worldwide by martyns303(m): 6:12pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
In Drake's single "ready for u", there's a female voice in between saying "can u fe fe feel my heart its beating". Can someone please confirm if that's Nneka. |
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