The English dictionary defines a Legend as someone that has an extraordinary accomplishment. Webster dictionary of English defines the terminology “legend “as a person or thing that is very famous for having special qualities or abilities.


Music pundits, listeners and lovers have over the years expressed divergent opinions as to the validity and appropriateness of the terminology “Legend” being indiscriminately conferred on some recording artistes (not musicians) in the Nigerian music industry with many claiming most of the recipients do not deserve and are not befitting of such title/appellation in cognizance of corresponding exploits, years and rate of success in the music industry.



The rate at which every tom, dick and harry is being labelled a Legend is alarming and can only be considered a mere puff.


It should be noted that while some of these artistes tagged legends are well deserving, the comparison of some artistes to the real legends constitutes nothing but an act of disrespect and not giving proper recognition and honour to whom it is due. The holy book of the Christians says “Give unto Caesar what belongs to Caesar”. This appellation “Legend” given to some of the not so deserving artistes is what pushes some of them to misbehave even to their superiors or even rest on their oars and reduce their efforts because they feel that they have finally arrived. The only Legend most of these type of artistes deserve is Legend extra stout.

IN MY OPINION, taking into consideration the practicability of the subject matter and looking at the issue from a realist perspective armed with the knowledge of the custom usage of the word “Legend “and conferment in the past, it is pertinent to note that certain factors are to be put into consideration when considering giving someone the title “Legend” vis a vis the Nigerian Music industry.



One has to take into consideration the Period of “Active “years of the so called artist in the music industry, the impact of their songs in the society, number of Mega Hits, Number of Hit Features, endorsements over a certain period of time, Brand and content acceptance, versatility and then amount and quality of successful artists that such individual has groomed amongst others.

The Likes of Sunny Ade, Sunny Okposu, Ebenezer Obey,Fela anikulapo kuti, Ik dairo ,Onyenka Onwenu ,Zaaki ,Orlando owoh and others tick the boxes in most of the above listed requirements.


As far as the contemporary Nigerian music industry is concerned, personally, I would mention only 2face, Dbanj, Psquare ,Davido , Olamide (yes) and Wizkid as Legends in the Industry.The rest are towing the path to achieve this great status and in few years’ time and with consistency, most of the remaining A list Nigerian artists will be considered Legends for their contribution to the music industry.


Legends should never be mistaken for pioneers. Because one is the pioneer of a genre of music at a particular time or the forerunner at a particular time, doesn’t automatically make one a legend. Ask Mr Eazi, self-acclaimed creator of Banku music if you think I am lying.

In the 21st century Nigerian Music Industry, who do you think qualifies to be labelled a Legend??


This article is Written by SamSynord ..He tweets Via @Iamsynord ....

2face✔
D'banj✔
Wizkid✔
Tiwa Savage✔
Olamide ✔ (for obvious reasons)
Davido is not a legend.

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2face
Olamide
Wizkid
Davido

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Ruggedman
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Elnino4ladies:
MI abaga


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FatherJosiah01:
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Yes. Any contrary opinion?

2baba, darey etc

legends are

1. Vic o
2. bobrisky
3. presh of former kc presh group
4. blackface
5. terry g
6. skales
7. Dr sid

so many of dem ,,,.

These are the legend of the game, The Likes of Sunny Ade, Sunny Okposu, Ebenezer Obey,Fela anikulapo kuti, IK dairo ,Onyenka Onwenu ,Zaaki ,Orlando owoh, Victor Olaiya etc......

TuFace
MI
Asa
D'Banj

Hmmn... I see so many 'Indomie Generation' blabbing here. I'll be back... Let me go back in time to compile my list

me and airforce

2baba both on the pitch and *off pitch* � � �

Tubaba
Darey
Asa
MI
Flavour
The above have good live performances. Performances by others are painful to watch. I rather watch the ceiling or a painted wall get dry

1 tu face
2 p square (dead now)
3. flavor
4. sound sultan
5.MI
6. Timaya ( best commercial musician
7. Darey
8. faze
9. edris
10. style plus


notable mentions Sasha p.. rugged man. 9ice.style p... bracket.. please no Davido wizkid or olamide

Terry g...the ginger master

Onyeka Onwenu

Okay

2face
Dbanj

Speed Darlington

Vic O, Speed Darlington, Bembe Aladisa “Ewa fun mi ni Visa” , Tonto Dikeh, Genevieve Nnaji.... And Meeeeeeeeee!!!

Speed Darlington and vic O

Larrey:
2baba, darey etc

no offense but what makes darey a legend?

The dude is good no doubt but he doesn't fit the legend status. He didn't do enough to merit it

Pete edochie,Patience ozokwo,chiwetala agwu(forgive my spellings)...they've written thier names on the sands of time...we should celebrate our own

FatherJosiah01:

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hey hey hey oya shhhhhhhh shhhhh....M.I abaga is a top legend

Dbanj my left balls!


Daddy Showkey didn't do much again, Tuface is all about commercial now but I know he can give the fire again
Jimmy jatt hmmnnn. Wtf is MI doing ? Watch out for POE. Asa pls don't stop. Brymo , continue!!

DAGRIN
FELA
BARRISTER
SUNNY ADE
KOLLINGTON
HARUNA ISHOLA
EBENEZER OBEY
SALAWA ABENI
WIZKID N OLAMIDE ARE TOP CONTENDERS IN THREE DECADES TIME

hmmmm..even as the o.p took his time to give us the meaning of a legend,he still went ahead to give us a rubbish list,,same with his cohorts in the comment box except for a few,,in the contemporary Nigerian music industry,only 2face merits/ comes close to the status of a legend..legend no be small thing...

Legends
1. Coldplay
2. Tracy Chapman
3. Take that

big shaq

Nobody to me....I give it to ASA who knows what good music really is and who can sign with live band without the use of studio filters and auto tune...the rest are noise makers....even 2face is claiming one legend dat I don't really understand

You mention Dbanj, you should mention Wande Coal...

You mention Davido, you should mention small doctor too




Joking about the small doctor thing though ...But Davido