Mp3bullet.ng presents The collaborations Nigerian Artists have had with International rappers.
Several Nigerian Artists have achieved considerable success on both the home and international music stages over the years collaborating with International rappers on several occasions.
Some of these artists have made their mark on the international music industry by producing a one-hit single that has earned widespread acclaim from a global audience, resulting in premium recognition for the artist’s brand.
Another option is to collaborate with foreign artists to create a magnificent hit song that will be heard around the world. This could be a song in which the foreign artist is featured or vice versa.
In this list, Mp3bullet.ng explores the times Nigerian Artists collaborated with Hip-Hop artists to make magics
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P-Square ft T.I. – Ejeajo (2014)
Since their debut in 2003, P-Square (made up of twins Peter and Paul) has been the most successful group in Nigeria.
They’ve released a number of popular albums, and their fame has expanded throughout Africa and Europe.
They have a cult following on YouTube, with recordings of celebs like Robin Van Persie, Rihanna, the French Olympic squad, and others appreciating their music.
P-Square has collaborated with foreign artists on numerous occasions, resulting in a large number of tunes on this list.
They featured American rapper T.I. on this song, which was highly influenced by Prince’s 1979 classic I Wanna Be Your Lover.
P-Square ft Rick Ross – Beautiful Onyinye (2012)
One of the best and most commercially successful collaborations P-square has ever done. “Beautiful Onyinye” which features Hip-Hop artist, Rick Ross was so popular that it overshadowed the original.
The Pulse ft Busta Rhymes – Pray Sotey (2009)
In the 2000s, Star Lager Beer held a music competition called Star Quest. Contestants were required to be able to play at least one musical instrument and were divided into bands that competed against one another.
The Pulse won the 2009 edition of the competition and received a recording contract with Kennis Music as a prize.
A partnership between The Pulse and American rapper Busta Rhymes was also orchestrated by Nigerian Breweries, the manufacturers of Star Lager Beer.
Busta Rhymes was in the country for the annual Star Mega Jam concert. That cooperation resulted in this song.
Davido ft Meek Mill – Fans Mi (2015)
In 2011, Davido’s blockbuster song Dami Duro captured the public’s attention. Since then, he has enjoyed a series of hits and has collaborated with numerous foreign artists on his tracks. On this list, he appears several times.
On this 2015 hit, Davido collaborated with American rapper Meek Mill.
D’Banj ft Snoop Dogg – Mr Endowed (2011)
In the late 2000s, D’Banj and his Mo’Hits crew ruled Africa, and D’Banj wanted more.
He aspired to break into the US market and become well-known worldwide. This was the first step toward realizing his dreams. He collaborated with US rap legend Snoop Dogg on this massive version of his song Mr Endowed.
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Wizkid ft Drake and Skepta – Ojuelegba remix (2014)
Since his first hit Holla At Your Boy in 2010, Wizkid has ruled the Nigerian music landscape.
He went on to have a streak of hits, including Don’t Dull, Tease Me, and Pakurumo, among others. In the last three decades, his music has evolved, becoming more afrobeat-influenced.
This song was highly influenced by Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s Confusion Break Bone and Dr. Dre’s Nothing But A G Thang. The original song was released in 2014, and it can be found on Wizkid’s album Ayo.
Skepta is a rapper and grime artist who is British-Nigerian. He engineered Wizkid’s and Drake’s collaboration, and he also appears on the track.