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You sabi. I rep 7th Avenue where the Aquilas, faze plantahun boiz and Black tribe originated from.

All 3 you mentioned are not underrated to me, they are well respected and recognized till now when ever they step.

Jesse Jagz, Ruff rugged n raw, Blaise are not recognized as top MCs, even freestyle of tribesmen is underrated but they all had fire in them that few could quench back in the days.

Pastorsarynzay:
As a festac boy we grow from hood wey watch music Africa, my best 3 is mode 9 and mi, vector na rat and finally eldee

oyeb15:
Mode 9 is very good in rap but his beats were off key with nasty choruses.

Tubaba showed him how to make rap hit in " This Lagos wey we dey so...is our own '

But ,the big bros no dey listen to correction.

You are right. He was too hard core for the Nigerian audience. His biggest song is Cry. And it had a good chorus. But I still respect Mode 9 anyday anytime.

kachistone:
You are right. He was too hard core for the Nigerian audience. His biggest song is Cry. And it had a good chorus. But I still respect Mode 9 anyday anytime.

How I wish I have d opportunity to blend some of his raps to my choruses and rebrand it.

Waste or rap.

The lyrics of one rap song is more than 20 afro beat tracks

Rapmoney:
The one and only Lord of AJasa.

Apart from Oti ya, he's got nothing else to show. He's just average

The likes of dagrin n olamide came and he couldn't find himself

How about Dat Nigga Raw?

Sasha is way better than here

HelenaWills:
Ọmọ..

Eva Alordiah.

My all time fave.
Worthy of further mentions; 2) Munachi Abi, 3) Shaha P and 4) Zee.

My forever queens.

M.I

Rapmoney:
Most of these kids who call themselves rappers today are not actually rappers. I call them murmurers. All they do is just to murmur on beats, and that is it. It is popularly believed that RAP is an acronym of Rhythmically Applied Poetry.. This means that rap itself is a form of poetry which is supposed to be deep, lyrical, and meaningful. Today, kids throw all sort of lines on beats. Just imagine someone saying: "I go blow like hurricane, and I still dey chew sugarcane". I mean what is the connection in blowing like hurricane and still chewing sugarcane? God have mercy!

Below are 5 most underrated Nigerian rappers of all time put together by WarriParrot.

1. GINO: Born Gino Agoi from Edo State, but raised in Lagos. He is the younger brother of popular comedian, Owen Gee, and an elder brother to Nigerian music producer, Sossick. In 2006, Gino released a hit single titled 'No Be God'? He featured C'Mion. The song portrays everyday life in the streets of Lagos and how difficult it is for young Nigerians to achieve success through hardwork. If that song nor fit inspire you, my brother nothing fit inspire you again. The single is part of a greater project, his debut album titled 'Pain Plus Work'. The album contains other songs like 'Farabale'.

'No Be God'? is so unique that MTV Base's Diary on Jay-Z used it to highlight the similarities between America's hip-hop culture and the Nigerian underground scene.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXsQIcyQ-BI&pp=ygUOR2lubyBubyBiZSBnb2Q%3D

2. MODE 9: His real name is Babatunde Olusegun Adewale. He was born in London, United Kingdom to Nigerian parents. Mode 9 is regarded as one of the most gifted artist in African hip-hop. He is celebrated for his complex wordplay and conscious lyricism. Moddy's punchlines threw many wack rappers out of the game, and made some go back to the studio to write better lyrics. He is one of the pioneers of modern rap music in Africa.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDvnmHYVCHc

3. NAETO-C: His real name is Naetochukwu Okeoma Chikwe. He is the son of former Nigeria Minister of Aviation, Dr (Mrs) Kema Chikwe. He was born on December 17, 1982 in Houston, Texas, United States of America. He is the first Nigerian rapper to bag an MSc degree. His songs 'You Know My P', 'Kini Big Deal', and 'Ten Over Ten' are still bangers anyday and anytime. His long time friend, Ikechukwu was also a huge contributor to Naeto's music career. Naeto C lives a quiet life, and does not like to show off his family on the internet.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN8w69f6c3c&pp=ygUOS2luaSBiaWcgZGVhbCA%3D


4. EVA ALORDIAH: Elohor Eva Alordiah (born 13 August 1989), better known as Eva Alordiah or simply Eva, is a Nigerian rapper, make-up artist, and entrepreneur. Her contributions to the Nigerian music industry have earned her several accolades, including one Nigeria Entertainment Award, one Eloy Award, and one YEM award.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6BohhrDLAc&pp=ygUNRXZhIEFMT1JESUFIIA%3D%3D

5. LORD OF AJASA: His real name is Olusegun Osaniyi. He earned the name Lord of AJasa (Lord of Flavour) in his days as a polytechnic student in Ondo State. Despite the fact that he rapped in Yoruba language, this brother spit some of the hottest lyrics way back. He teamed up with 9ice, ID Cabasa, and 2Phat of Alapomeji Records to give us some of the hottest rap songs back then in the early 2000s.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMyjJUvNWr8&pp=ygUNTG9yZCBvZiBBamFzYQ%3D%3D

CREDITS: There are some folks I give maximum credits to. First is Eedris Abdulkareem. Dude was one of the pioneers of rap music in Nigeria. I also recognise Pherowshuz, Blaise, Kemistry, Sasha P, Seriki, and Ikechukwu of the World Famous Akademy.

The list is not complete without Eriga

Samantha125:
Why wouldn't they be underrated when they're busy acting like black American wannabes by mimicking the black American vibe?

What we need are authentic African rappers who are the epitome of African excellence and culture... I'd rather listen to American hip hop, which is the real deal than these ones.

Samantha125, mention five most underrated South African rappers of all time.

iamdbull is better than lord of ajasa.

This list is not correct. Where is the
1.Trybesmen (best rap group, with soloist, just group, dropping bangers, they are one of the foundation ofcontemporary music in Nigeria)
2. Elder
3. Sasha
4. Freestyle
5. Eldee
And others from the group.

The list is not complete without the names of Ruggedman, Junior & Pretty.

For you to think that Eedris is a pioneer shows that your hip hop knowledge doesn't go back far enough. Eedris is an OG but he's not one of the pioneers.However ,Eedris can tell you who the pioneers are because those are the people who inspired him. Look for his interview on the honest Bunch podcast,he mentioned them. The real pioneers of Nigerian rap are mostly unknown to most people because they didn't put out albums but inspired those who did. They're known mostly by people who were also rappers or people who went to the shows where they performed.

ashawopikin:
Sauce kid phenom, posly TD, young6ix

Was scrolling to find someone to mention phenom and y6

Omo, you nor disappoint!

Rapmoney where is Terry the Rapman? Nigga was Soo good. His song with 2face "bother you" was a bomb

The Moment I didn't see Jesse Jagz Name as Number 1, that's how I knew the OP doesn't know jack. Just go listen to Jagz First Three (3) Albums ( Jagz of all Tradez, Jagz Nation Vol. 1&2). I bet that your opinion will change unless you just skim through Songs, Bars, Schemes... No rapper from Nigeria Can beat that even M.I. or Mode 9 Forget nostalgia, I'm from their era.

Maybe it's because he's a producer/ rapper that's why his name is usually overlooked but I can bet you that he's the best brained rapper that Nigeria has ever had Sonically, Lyrically, Artistically and what have you....
This man practically Sings, Rap, produce et Al all his albums and that of other Choc boys.

Please feel free to Quote my comment with any Rapper's name from Nigeria that can go neck to neck with Jesse Jagz, I mean bars, albums even production.

The problem I have with him is that he always appear or seem more intelligent than his listener, I mean always. You have to be really intelligent, Smart hiphop minded to understand him.

The rest of the Rappers you guys have mentioned can't lace Jagz shoes. I'm an avid hiphop mind and encyclopedia so trust me on this.

Nice list

As in... Jesse Jagz is so underrated. No rapper on that list can stand J. Jagz in any capacity. Thanks for pointing this out because I've been following hip-hop for a long time, I've seen all of them and nobody comes close.

TyrellObi:
Jesse Jagz not being in this list is a crime...

Eva is overrated... She got to where she is because she's attractive...

Rapmoney:
Most of these kids who call themselves rappers today are not actually rappers. I call them murmurers. All they do is just to murmur on beats, and that is it. It is popularly believed that RAP is an acronym of Rhythmically Applied Poetry.. This means that rap itself is a form of poetry which is supposed to be deep, lyrical, and meaningful. Today, kids throw all sort of lines on beats. Just imagine someone saying: "I go blow like hurricane, and I still dey chew sugarcane". I mean what is the connection in blowing like hurricane and still chewing sugarcane? God have mercy!

Below are 5 most underrated Nigerian rappers of all time put together by WarriParrot.

1. GINO: Born Gino Agoi from Edo State, but raised in Lagos. He is the younger brother of popular comedian, Owen Gee, and an elder brother to Nigerian music producer, Sossick. In 2006, Gino released a hit single titled 'No Be God'? He featured C'Mion. The song portrays everyday life in the streets of Lagos and how difficult it is for young Nigerians to achieve success through hardwork. If that song nor fit inspire you, my brother nothing fit inspire you again. The single is part of a greater project, his debut album titled 'Pain Plus Work'. The album contains other songs like 'Farabale'.

'No Be God'? is so unique that MTV Base's Diary on Jay-Z used it to highlight the similarities between America's hip-hop culture and the Nigerian underground scene.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXsQIcyQ-BI&pp=ygUOR2lubyBubyBiZSBnb2Q%3D

2. MODE 9: His real name is Babatunde Olusegun Adewale. He was born in London, United Kingdom to Nigerian parents. Mode 9 is regarded as one of the most gifted artist in African hip-hop. He is celebrated for his complex wordplay and conscious lyricism. Moddy's punchlines threw many wack rappers out of the game, and made some go back to the studio to write better lyrics. He is one of the pioneers of modern rap music in Africa.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDvnmHYVCHc

3. NAETO-C: His real name is Naetochukwu Okeoma Chikwe. He is the son of former Nigeria Minister of Aviation, Dr (Mrs) Kema Chikwe. He was born on December 17, 1982 in Houston, Texas, United States of America. He is the first Nigerian rapper to bag an MSc degree. His songs 'You Know My P', 'Kini Big Deal', and 'Ten Over Ten' are still bangers anyday and anytime. His long time friend, Ikechukwu was also a huge contributor to Naeto's music career. Naeto C lives a quiet life, and does not like to show off his family on the internet.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN8w69f6c3c&pp=ygUOS2luaSBiaWcgZGVhbCA%3D


4. EVA ALORDIAH: Elohor Eva Alordiah (born 13 August 1989), better known as Eva Alordiah or simply Eva, is a Nigerian rapper, make-up artist, and entrepreneur. Her contributions to the Nigerian music industry have earned her several accolades, including one Nigeria Entertainment Award, one Eloy Award, and one YEM award.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6BohhrDLAc&pp=ygUNRXZhIEFMT1JESUFIIA%3D%3D

5. LORD OF AJASA: His real name is Olusegun Osaniyi. He earned the name Lord of AJasa (Lord of Flavour) in his days as a polytechnic student in Ondo State. Despite the fact that he rapped in Yoruba language, this brother spit some of the hottest lyrics way back. He teamed up with 9ice, ID Cabasa, and 2Phat of Alapomeji Records to give us some of the hottest rap songs back then in the early 2000s.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMyjJUvNWr8&pp=ygUNTG9yZCBvZiBBamFzYQ%3D%3D

CREDITS: There are some folks I give maximum credits to. First is Eedris Abdulkareem. Dude was one of the pioneers of rap music in Nigeria. I also recognise Pherowshuz, Blaise, Kemistry, Sasha P, Seriki, and Ikechukwu of the World Famous Akademy.

Where is 2Shots ?

Pillar12:
Phenom ft Ms Iye - Shuku Shuku Bambam
Mocheddah ft Phenom - See Me


I still listen to these two songs till this day.....Phenom was crazily good and underrated

Good old days. I feel damn old lol

Shuku shuku bam bam , rora ma Jo fere fe… chai , memories my bro.


Omo , I fear phenom for 6foot 7foot with MI…

Phenom bad.

Other rappers worthy of mention are Jesse jaggz , Payper Corleone , AQ , Overdose , SauceKid , Mode 9 , Boogey , Vector , M.I , Naeto C , IcePrince , Chyn , Dark Poet

Omo , Nostalgia wan finish for where I Dey chai… I love hip hop

oyeb15:
Mode 9 is very good in rap but his beats were off key with nasty choruses.

Tubaba showed him how to make rap hit in " This Lagos wey we dey so...is our own '

But ,the big bros no dey listen to correction.

2baba finished work for that song abeg, especially the part where he said " when we started them be dey talk say we dey mental, back then na Jimmy Jatt na him dey give us instrumental"

Mode 9 also featured 2baba in many other songs.

Achor1111:
Add Frank Edoho of who wants to be a millionaire.
He is now a rapper.
Wonders !!!

Stop to dey smoke that thing. E no good for you

Honestly that Gino song really moved me, i am still in shock as to how the guy did not become a superstar.

kiddaz:
The only real rapper there is Eva Alordiah. She was never underrated. She was the bomb Queen of rap in Naija. No male rapper ever came close.

Mode9 or wtv was always overrated back then and that's why he faded cos the crown was too big to fill. He's just a veteran

Lord of Ajasa was one those who started rapping with Yoruba. He was never underrated.

Naeto C was just there
I think you should change the topic from underrated rappers to something else

Underrated rappers of all times were, Munachi, Tha Suspect, Jesse Jaggz... Can't think of any more now.

Yesss and the most underrated rapper still dropping dimes is fvkn Errigga

if i mike tyson you. Who is this gen z saying modo is overrated. You don't know rap. Go and listen to wack music that suits u. Dont ever put your mouth in rap music

WriterX:
Was scrolling to find someone to mention phenom and y6

Omo, you nor disappoint!

Ah y6, you sef na og

Lli bliss is also underrate, that guy dey throw punchlines like stone

[quote author=DanBJChem post=139773771]The Moment I didn't see Jesse Jagz Name as Number 1, that's how I knew the OP doesn't know jack. Just go listen to Jagz First Three (3) Albums ( Jagz of all Tradez, Jagz Nation Vol. 1&2). I bet that your opinion will change unless you just skim through Songs, Bars, Schemes... No rapper from Nigeria Can beat that even M.I. or Mode 9 Forget nostalgia, I'm from their era.

Maybe it's because he's a producer/ rapper that's why his name is usually overlooked but I can bet you that he's the best brained rapper that Nigeria has ever had Sonically, Lyrically, Artistically and what have you....
This man practically Sings, Rap, produce et Al all his albums and that of other Choc boys.

Please feel free to Quote my comment with any Rapper's name from Nigeria that can go neck to neck with Jesse Jagz, I mean bars, albums even production.

The problem I have with him is that he always appear or seem more intelligent than his listener, I mean always. You have to be really intelligent, Smart hiphop minded to understand him.

The rest of the Rappers you guys have mentioned can't lace Jagz shoes. I'm an avid hiphop mind and encyclopedia so trust me on this.
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I don't think he is better than lli bliss in intelligent rap, don't get I rate Jags high too, but just I place bliss first. About intelligent rapper again nah ladipoe, but the guy is highly underrated

This Lagos wey we dey so,..

This thread isn't about SA rappers, so let's not derail other people's threads.

TheStoriesOfMan:
Samantha125, mention five most underrated South African rappers of all time.

AllBlack:
Stop to dey smoke that thing. E no good for you

You haven't seen his banger? Lolz