Today, Mp3bullet.ng will be looking at songs from top 5 Nigerian artists whose parents are popular and passes to be called a popular figure.
While a lot of artists like Olamide and Wizkid rose from scratch to stardom, some other Nigerian artists were not only raised with a silver spoon but also had very influential parents.
Permit me to twist the popular saying that goes Behind every successful man there is a woman to Behind every successful child there is a very understanding and encouraging parent, as these artists parents had in one way or the other evidently influenced their children’s music career.
Today Mp3bullet.ng will be taking a look at songs from top Nigerian artists who have popular and influential parents in the Nigerian music industry.
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Dr SID – Good Time
Having the number 5th spot is Mavins record artist Dr Sid. Born to late veteran actor Justice Esiri, Unlike the likes of Olamide, Wizkid and the rest, Dr Sid is one of the few people that supposedly have a good childhood as his father, Justice Esiri wo was a very popular name in the Nigerian movie industry, till his death in 2013 made life easy for him.
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Dj Cuppy – Gelato
Another name that is worthy to be mentioned on this list is Gelato by DJ Cuppy. The foremost female Nigerian DJ who is the daughter of popular Nigerian Billionaire Femi Otedola has managed to make a name in the Nigerian music industry. Born to the Billionaire businessman, DJ Cuppy who is yet to release her much announced debut album seems to have a limited number of songs in the bag as she is yet to release her debut album.
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Seun Kuti – Black Times
Another Nigerian artist worthy to be on this list is Seun Kuti, son of Nigerian Afro Beat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Seun who seemed to have been tolling the way of his father in active government criticism also did not abandon his father musical profession as he also played the sax which was one of his father’s favourite musical instrument.
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Mayorkun – Of Lagos
Another artist that is worthy to be on this list is DMW frontman Mayorkun. Born to Toyin Adewale, a popular Female Movie star, Mayorkun who has had a very successful music career might have had the backing of his mum in his pursuant of his music dreams.
Falz – Bop Daddy
Topping this list is Popular Nigerian rapper and movie star Folarin Falan, popularly known as Falz. The singer who is a child of popular Nigerian Senior Advocate Femi Falana who is one of the biggest names in the Nigerian Bar had also tolled the journey of being a lawyer before being swayed by his music career. the multi-talented singer does not only pass as a rapper but is also blessed with the gift of acting.