As the year progresses, let’s take a look at some of our artists who have their birthdays in February.
Mp3bullet pens a list of Nigerian artists who were born in the month of February.
Fireboy DML:
Adedamola Adefolahan better identified by his stage name Fireboy DML is one of Nigeria’s fast-growing Afrobeat artists.
Born in the year, February 5, 1996, the singer is one of YBNL’s music prodigy.
His breakthrough single “Jealous” first appeared on YBNL Nation’s collaborative album YBNL Mafia Family (2018), before being re-released on 25 March 2019.
Since then, it’s been from hits to hits.
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Tiwa Savage:
Tiwatope Savage professionally known as Tiwa Savage is one of Nigeria’s leading female songstresses.
Born on February 5, 1980, she is a former signee under the famous Mavin Records owned by Don Jazzy.
Her debut studio album Once Upon a Time was released on the 3rd of July 2013, and it was supported by seven hot singles that brought her to the limelight.
Arguably, all the songs were hits, but “Kele Kele Love” could not be ruled out as the banger of the year.
However, the album put her up for the album of the year in 2014.
Korede Bello:
Another Mavin Records music star was born in the beautiful month of February.
Born to the family of the Bellos, Korede Bello was delivered to planet earth on the 29th of February, 1996.
A unique date that depicts his uniqueness in the industry, because on days of leap year is when he has his birthday to himself.
He signed a record deal with Mavin Records in 2014, that changed his music career forever.
Bello is best known for his hit single “Godwin”.
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Samm Henshaw:
Iniabasi Samuel Henshaw, professionally known as Samm Henshaw is a British singer, songwriter, and record producer.
He was born to Nigerian parents on February 22nd, 1994.
Signed to Columbia Records, the young rising artist has released a couple of hit tracks and Eps.
Sikiru Ayinde Barrister (Late):
Late fuji legend Sikiru Ayinde Barrister would have clocked 73 this year.
He was born on February 9th, 1948.
Since his youthful days, Barrister has been performing on Ramadan ceremonies and different Muslim occasions.
Also, he has released a whole lot of records and albums to his name.
However, he passed away on December 16, 2010.
Though, late but not forgotten, and that puts him on our list of Nigerian artists born in the month of February.