The most popular Nigerian artists have achieved amazing success in the music industry and established a global presence. Nigerian music has proven to be a significant part of the music industry, from the famous Fela Kuti and his Afrobeat to present Afrobeat superstars. Nigerian musicians are continually pushing boundaries and creating new sounds, styles, and genres that have an impact on the music business.
Burna Boy, Wizkid, Ruger, and other amazing performers are among the most prominent Nigerian artists. These musicians have all had tremendous success with their songs. The majority of them have had great success in the Nigerian music industry by collaborating with the most known foreign musicians and labels.
Who are the Top 10 Famous Nigerian Artists?
The Top 10 famous Nigerian Artists are listed below:
1. Davido
David Adedeji Adeleke is a well-known Nigerian musician. Davido is a notable Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer. Davido’s 2011 single “Dami Duro” was a major hit, and he has had other hits since then, including “Fall”, “If”, and “Assurance”. Davido has been featured in songs by international musicians such as Meek Mill, Tinashe, and Nicki Minaj.
Davido is an important personality in Nigerian pop music and culture as one of the most famous African performers. Not only does he have a strong internet presence, but his Instagram and Twitter accounts were the most followed by any African musician as of December 2022.
2. Burna Boy
Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu M.F.R., better known as Burna Boy, is a prominent Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer. With the release of “Like to Party” off his debut album L.I.F.E. (2013), he shot to fame in 2012. Later that year, he inked a deal with Bad Habit/Atlantic Records for the United States and with Warner Music Group for the rest of the world, culminating with his major-label debut Outside (2018).
Burna Boy made history in 2020 by becoming the first Nigerian musician to receive back-to-back Grammy nominations for his fifth studio album, Twice as Tall. This achievement was bolstered by winning Best International Act at the B.E.T. Awards the same year.
Burna Boy’s impact is unmistakable, and his music has garnered him millions of followers around the world. Burna Boy released his sixth studio album, Love, Damini, in July 2022, becoming the top debuting African album on the Billboard 200, as well as charts in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and France.
3. Wizkid
Wizkid is the stage name of Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, a Nigerian singer and composer. Wizkid made a huge breakthrough in 2018 when he appeared on the number-one single “Checklist” by Normani and Calvin Harris. His popularity skyrocketed the following year when he appeared on Beyoncé’s track “Brown Skin Girl.”
This song reached the top of the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart and earned him a Grammy Award for Best Music Video. Wizkid cemented his status as an international superstar in October 2020 when his fourth studio album, Made in Lagos, debuted at number one on Billboard’s World Album Chart.
4. Ruger
Michael Adebayo Olayinka (better known by his stage name Ruger) is a well-known Nigerian musician. Ruger has had a good year of music releases since joining to Jonzing World, a Nigerian record label, in 2022. His EP “The Second Wave” was followed by a deluxe edition, which includes breakout songs like “Girlfriend,” “Wewe,” and “Warning.” Both songs instantly went viral, gaining him huge popularity.
Ruger is best renowned for his ability to blend Afrobeats, Trap, and Dancehall into powerful melodies. With over 1 billion streams, he is currently the most popular Nigerian musician on Spotify, and he is only getting started.
5. Ayra Starr
Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe (better known as Ayra Starr) is a Nigerian artist who is sixteen years old. Ayra Star debuted her first song on Instagram in 2019 after covering various songs by other popular musicians. This drew Don Jazzy’s notice, and he signed her to Mavin Records. Ayra Starr rocketed to prominence in early 2021 with her debut EP and the enormously successful track “Away.”
This song reached number four on Nigeria’s TurnTable Top 50 and number seventeen on Billboard’s Triller Global chart. Ayra released 19 & Dangerous in August 2020, a mixtape primarily described as Afropop and R’nB. This album received rave reviews from critics all over the world.
6. Tiwa Savage
Tiwa Savage is another well-known Nigerian performer. Tiwa, who was born in Lagos, began her music career at the age of fifteen. In 2012, she became the first female artist signed to Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records, and in 2016, she secured a recording contract with Jay-Z’s label Roc Nation.
Tiwa Savage has been Nigeria’s most-streamed female musician and the most-viewed Nigerian artist on YouTube. Her most hit tune, “Kele Kele Love,” was the first in Nigeria to be certified twice platinum and has over 5 million Spotify streams. Celia, Tiwa Savage’s most recent album, included duets with Naira Marley, Stefflon Don, and Sam Smith.
7. Tekno Miles
Augustine Miles Kelechi, better known as Tekno Miles, is a prominent Nigerian musician. “Pana,” his most popular hit, was published in 2016 and immediately became the most successful single of its time, with over 100 million streams on YouTube, Spotify, Deezer, and Apple Music.
Tekno has become one of the most recognizable names in Nigerian music due to his distinct style. His single “Sudden” rapidly became a nationwide smash hit after its release.
8. Olamide
Olamide Adedeji is a Grammy-nominated musician and one of Nigeria’s most popular artists. He started recording music in 2010 and immediately rose to prominence thanks to the success of his debut album, Rapsodi. Baddest Guy Ever Liveth (BGEL), his fourth studio album, was a hit and a success, gaining him an international audience.
His most successful albums, YBNL and Street OT, have received over 20 million Spotify streams. Olamide’s forceful and distinct flow combines with contemporary afrobeat, trap, and hip-hop to produce a sound that has earned him one of Nigeria’s most popular artists on a global scale. He is noted for incorporating Yoruba language into his songs and frequently addresses societal issues in his music.
9. Yemi Alade
Yemi Alade is a multi-award-winning Nigerian singer-songwriter. With the popularity of her song “Johnny” in 2013, she published her debut studio album and became a globally recognised musician.
Yemi is well-known for her distinct blend of Afropop, R&B, and Reggae. Woman of Steel, her most recent album, got her a Grammy Award nomination for Best World Music Album in 2020. Yemi Alade is the most-viewed female musician in Africa, with over 300 million views on YouTube, and she remains one of the most popular Nigerian singers globally.
10. Kizz Daniel
Anietie Daniel, better known as Kizz Daniel, is a well-known Nigerian musician. He began his music career in 2013, and his debut studio album, New Era, was released the following year. This established Kizz Daniel as a commercial force in the Nigerian music industry, and he received numerous prizes as a result.
Kizz Daniel’s most renowned tune, “Woju,” was published in 2014 and instantly became a big hit across the country. He has now published four studio albums and has received honors for Album of the Year, Afrobeat Song of the Year, and Male Artiste of the Year. His most recent hit, “cough,” was released in December 2020 and has over 11 million streams on Apple Music.
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