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Korede Bello, Falz, Burna Boy & Others – Nigeria’s Most Influential Artistes by AbuadStudent(m): 7:43pm On Feb 01, 2016 |
Korede Bello, Falz, Burna Boy & Others – Nigeria’s Most Influential Artistes Under 25! The Nigerian entertainment industry has been making it’s buzz locally and internationally, and the influential Nigerian artists under 25 are pulling their weight despite their age. Finally,on a very long creative journey our artists have been finding their unique voices, and have created a niche for themselves, individually and have influenced the youths of the moment. This is based on the past year and the time of writing this article, ladies and gentlemen, here are Nigeria’s most influential artists under 25. Wizkid Born 16 July 1990 You know this list won’t have started if Wizkidisn’t at the top, undoubtedly one of Africa’s most promising acts for the future. Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, better known as Wizkid, would be turning 26 mid year. He is a recording artist, songwriter and performer. He has won a BET Award, a MOBO Award, three Headies Awards, two Channel O Music Video Awards, fourNigeria Entertainment Awards, a Ghana Music Award, two Dynamix All Youth Awards, two City People Entertainment Awards, and aFuture Award. He has been nominated three times at the MTV Europe Music Awards as well as four times at the World Music Awards. He was ranked 5th on Forbes and Channel O’s 2013list of the Top 10 Richest/Bankable African Artists. In February 2014, Wizkid became the first ever Nigerian musician to have over 1 million followers on Twitter. Last year, international acts Swizz Beats and Alicia Keysshowed his music love and he featured Drakeand Skepta in his popular hit ‘Ojuelegba‘. Davido Born November 21, 1992 David Adedeji Adeleke, better known by his stage name Davido, is an American-born Nigerian recording artist, performer and record producer. He stole our hearts with hit single ‘Dami Duro‘. Davido has won a BET Award, aKora Award, a Channel O Music Video Award, a Ghana Music Award, a Nigeria Music Video Award, two MTV Africa Music Awards, twoAfrican Muzik Magazine Awards, five Headies Awards, seven Nigeria Entertainment Awardsand two Dynamix All Youth Awards, among others. Hit song of 2015 was The Moneyfeaturing Olamide. Burna Boy Born 2 July 1991 Probably the most underrated musician in the Nigerian music industry, Damini Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy, is a Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter. He wonNigeria Entertainment Awards Best New Act of the Year in 2013. He has various international collaborations to his name. He has given way to acceptance of different genres and remains the ever budding performer. Chidinma Ekile Born 2 May 1991 Ms Kedike rose to stardom after winning the third season of MTN Project Fame West Africa. In 2012, Chidinma won the Best Female West African Act category at the 2012 Kora Awards. You would mostly find Chidinma as a feature artist on other songs, but her musical prowess and her petite physique has earned her a spot on our list. Lil Kesh Born March 14, 1995 YBNL soldier Keshinro Ololade, is a singer, rapper and songwriter. He rose to fame after his chart-topping song titled “Shoki” rose to critical acclaim from music critics. He has been releasing hit singles like Efejoku, Lyrically, Gbesere, Is It Because I Love You, the youngster doesn’t have an album yet but this year holds promises for Lil Kesh. More here.. http://www.lukuluku.net/13776-2/ Culled from;The guardian |
Re: Korede Bello, Falz, Burna Boy & Others – Nigeria’s Most Influential Artistes by cruzita(f): 8:07pm On Feb 01, 2016 |
God don pick their calls.we go soon reach there ,I no dey bother |
Re: Korede Bello, Falz, Burna Boy & Others – Nigeria’s Most Influential Artistes by AkProsper(m): 8:09pm On Feb 01, 2016 |
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Re: Korede Bello, Falz, Burna Boy & Others – Nigeria’s Most Influential Artistes by AbuadStudent(m): 8:45pm On Feb 01, 2016 |
cruzita: AMEN O! ME TOOTOO |
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