Meet the 10 essential fast-rising Nigerian artists that might have a stellar 2022.
It’s that time of the year again when we get nostalgic and create cliche content that aims to inform but end up falling flat in the face of reason by December, and here are the 10 Nigerian artists to watch out for in 2022.
In these articles, music writers talk they have a crystal ball and cogent knowledge of what will happen. So, we create lists of what to expect and what not to expect.
Sometimes, we are lucky and our predictions come off. But most times, our predictions join one of the things that never happened.
However, our 2020 list, which you can check on Pulse Nigeria’s website was pretty accurate.
10 Nigerian artistes to watch out for in 2022
Seyi Vibes
Born in Ketu, Lagos State, Balogun Afolabi Oluwaloseyi, known as Seyi Vibez is a Nigerian singer and also a songwriter, He is known for his best songs, writing songs, and more.
Seyi Vibez started his career in singing from early life and started his music career in Ikorodu, Lagos State
AV
Adindu Victor, popularly known as AV, is a young talented singer and songwriter who comes from a music and entertainment enthusiastic family, ‘the Adindu’s’.
He developed his love for music at a very tender age, from his dad who was a musician and a guitarist.
His first debut single ‘BIG THUG BOYS’, hits the industry hard and fast all over Africa as it rose to number one spot across all streaming platforms in Africa in less than three weeks
Mohbad
Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba known by his stage name Mohbad is a promising Yoruba Indigenous singer, songwriter, rapper, and performer born on 8th June 1996.
MohBad is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and rapper from Lagos.
Mohbad built a fanbase by posting videos of himself freestyling, and in 2019 he signed a deal with Marlian Records, owned by fellow Nigerian artist Naira Marley.
Nigerian entertainment magazine CityPeople nominated Mohbad for two 2020 Music Awards: Revelation of the Year and Street Song of the Year (“Komajensun”).
Balloranking
Balogun Olamilekan, better known as Balloranking, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer.
hailing From Coker, Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria born on the 20th Of November. He is currently signed to Lormy Entertainment who has been helping his musical career.
He is one of the young artists leading the new generation wave of Nigerian Afro-Pop music
Alpha P
Alpha P is a Nigerian afro-fusion artist from Benin City, whose sound has been compared to that of Jonzing World star, Rema.
Currently signed to Universal Music Nigeria, the youngster has released an EP, “King of the Wolves.”
His popular hit, “Paloma,” is from the project
Magixx
Activated unto the public eye on the night of the 23rd of September, his self-titled EP– Magixx was promptly launched by midnight and shows his versatile flows show his prowess for mixing elements.
As the Nigerian populace comes around to fit Magixx’s sound into their playlist, his social media follower count growing by the second.
it once again becomes apparent that Mavin Record has unlocked the secrets to making music stars of Nigerian talents and Magixx’s melodies is one we’ll be endlessly serenaded by.
Papisnoop
Papisnoop is a Nigerian fast-rising singer and songwriter.
He is currently signed to the Zanku Records, which is owned by Zlatan Ibile, alongside Jamo Pyper and Oberz.
Papisnoop functioned into music professionally in 2016 after dropping “The Hustle.”
The rapper who’s loved for his perfect flows and style of music didn’t disappoint his fans as he dropped yet another banger “Ibadi” featuring his new record label boss Zlatan Ibile in the same year.
In 2019, Papisnoop dropped another single “If To Say” featuring arguably of the raves of the moment “Bella Schmurda” which was followed up with a creative vision.
Otega
Ifedayo Stephen Oghenetega (born 16 Oct 1994), Known professionally as OTEGA JOGBO BOY, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, rapper, and dancer. He is one of the most creative artiste in the Nigerian music industry.
He rose to stardom after his breakthrough freestyle titled “Stay Woke” gave him the most attention in the year 2018.
Otega knew what he wanted to get out of life and music and has remained truthful to himself and music over the years.
With music being his calling in life, the singer who is well-known for releasing mind-blowing songs, and being the brain behind trending songs from top Nigerian music stars, there seems to be more than music to the young man which many people have not felt and come to know.
Candy Bleakz
Akiode Blessing professionally known as Candy Bleakz is a Nigerian student and a music singer, she was born on August 5th, 1999, making her 21 years old as of the time of this post.
She had her origin traced to Epe in Lagos where she was born and raised together with her siblings.
She earned a spot in the rankings after featuring Zlatan and Naira Marley in a hit single titled “Owo Osu”.
Candy Bleakz biography, age, and net worth will be covered in this piece as we also look to tell you other facts about her.
Veeiye
Less than a year after participating in the BBNaija reality show, pop star, Veeiye has finally unleashed her debut body of work.
The project titled “Young and Reckless” is a testament to the artist’s current state of mind and her age-long sonic tropes.
While she was at the house, the chantress never hide her vocal strength, some critics believed she was in the house as a means of getting more exposure to her music.
Her pre-EP releases show an artist in tune with her sexuality; she says what she like, uses expletive when necessary.