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    5 Nigerian mainstream musicians who used to be on the street

    AmosflashBy AmosflashJanuary 6, 2022No Comments3 Mins Read
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    5 Nigerian musicians who used to be on the street and struggled to attain greater height.

    In this part of the world, it’s Obvious it’s always challenging to fulfil your dreams without any affluence and here are the 5 Nigerian musicians who used to be on the streets.

    However, a place where you’re highly favourable when you have privileges, fighting through defeat to live your dreams, It was very hard for them but at the same time aid sell their story to serves as an inspiration to others.

    5 Nigerian musicians who used to be on the streets
    5 Nigerian musicians who used to be on the streets

    Mp3bullet has been able to compile a list of 5 Nigerian artists that rose from grass to grace, below are a few musicians who became very big from absolute nothing;

    5 Nigerian musicians who used to be on the streets

    2Baba

    A legendary musician from Benue state, he technically paves the way for today’s afrobeat, made a mark, and is still very active in the game.

    5 Nigerian musicians who used to be on the streets
    2Baba

    He fought so many struggles to get there, from group to solo, sleepless nights in the studio and everyday grinding, owes so much to talent and grace.

    5 Nigerian musicians who used to be on the streets
    2Baba

    Unlike DSPs era, he came to the limelight when artiste hawks CD’s on the street, a very tough era if I must say.


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    Wizkid

    Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun was born in surulere, Ojuelegba, Lagos. Wizkid’s greatness is the reflection of his own life, he so much believe in himself and made a declaration.

    5 Nigerian musicians who used to be on the streets
    Wizkid

    Then destiny happens, his debut project was centred on himself, sold his story to the world, because of him, the world knows a place in Lagos called Ojuelegba, he gave the younger generation to have hope, a full time undoubtedly cultural reset.

    5 Nigerian musicians who used to be on the streets
    Wizkid

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    Olamide

    A legend from the Bariga area of Lagos started from absolute nothing, only talent, hard work, God’s grace, and ‘inshallah’ he singlehandedly created an empire, owns the most successful record label in Nigeria that birthed some top artists.

    5 Nigerian musicians who used to be on the streets
    Olamide

    Olamide is one of the most versatile artists in Nigeria, dropping hits in different genres, you can never skip Olamide’s name when talking about impacts on Nigeria’s music industry.


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    5 Nigerian musicians who used to be on the streets
    Olamide

    Tekno

    Tekno is a multi-talented artist, dancer, and producer from Ebonyi state, he overworked himself knowing he has no choice not to succeed.

    5 Nigerian musicians who used to be on the streets
    Tekno

    Tekno is a good dancer and still find peace in dancing, talent paved way for him, he has made enough timeless hits for his name.


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    5 Nigerian musicians who used to be on the streets
    Tekno

    Timaya

    Inetimi Timaya Odon, Port Harcourt born, came to the limelight in 2007 with a debut album “True Love”.

    5 Nigerian musicians who used to be on the streets
    Timaya

    Timaya’s story is a popular one as he put out songs about his journey in life, most of his hits songs are songs about him, blew from scratch, CDs era, talent, hard work, and grace speak for him, inspired a lot of people to keep working hard.

    5 Nigerian musicians who used to be on the streets
    Timaya
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