Meet the Nigerian musicians that were born in the 2000s
We all know what we went through in the lockdown, the virus and these young Nigerian musical artistes did not stop producing and giving us good music and here are the Nigerian musicians that were born in the 2000s.
All thanks to them, the period of lockdown was fun. We could listen to their music every time.
Below is a list of young Nigerian artistes who have made impacts in one way or the other and are not ready to stop.
Meet young and talented Nigerian musicians that were born in the 2000s and are doing well for themselves.
Nigerian musicians that were born in the 2000s
Ayra Starr
Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe was born 14 June 2002, known professionally as Ayra Starr, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and model.
Born in Cotonou, Ayra Starr began a fashion career at the age of 16 with Quove Model Management before deciding to pursue music.
After covering several songs by popular artists on Instagram, she posted her first original song on her page in December 2019.
This brought her to the attention of record executive Don Jazzy, and led to her signing to Mavin Records
Alpha P
Prince Emmanuel, popularly known by his stage name Alpha P, is a fast-rising Nigerian musician.
Currently signed to the Universal Music Group, Nigeria, Alpha P came into the limelight after releasing his debut single, Paloma, which received a nomination for Rookie of the Year at the Headies Award last year.
He has so far released a good number of songs, including Mercy, Starboy, Real Boys, and the King of the Wolves.
The talented musician was born on 26 February 2002 in Benin City, Edo State.
Amarachi Uyanne
Amarachi Uyanne, popularly known by her stage name Amarachi, is a Nigerian musician and dancer.
She came into the limelight after winning the maiden edition of Nigeria’s Got Talent.
After the competition, she released her first single, Amarachi Dance, and then proceeded to feature Phyno in a song, Ova Sabi.
Her first two singles received massive airplay and positive reviews from music critics.
Amarachi was born on 17 July 2004 in Delta State, Nigeria.
Destiny Boy
Afeez Adesina, popularly known by his stage name, Destiny Boy, is a Nigerian musician.
Destiny Boy came to the spotlight after the release of his Fuji remix of artist Davido’s song, If.
He has also made the Fuji version remix of other songs from Tekno, 2face, and others.
Destiny Boy was born on 24 June 2004 in Agege, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Ozzy Bosco
Oziomachukwu Favor Chukwujama, popularly known by his stage name Ozzy Bosco, is a Nigerian singer, dancer and performer.
Ozzybosco started his music career at a very tender age after winning the Kids Got Talent at the age of 4.
Nine years ago, he received a lifetime achievement award as the Youngest African Entertainer of the Year at the Classic Africa Merit Award.
Ozzy Bosco was born on 7 January 2007 in Lagos State.
Superkids
Adaeze Revelation Onyekwelu, popularly known by her stage name Adaeze of Superkids, is a Nigerian singer and dancer.
Greatly influenced by her mother who was a church chorister, Adaeze came into the limelight after the release of her first single, Show me your dance step.
She was born on 24 April 2007 in Anambra State, Nigeria.
Crayon
Charles Chibueze Chukwu, popularly known by his stage name Crayon, is a fast-rising Nigerian musician and songwriter.
Crayon started his musical adventure thirteen years ago and his talent was discovered by a music producer, Baby Fresh, who immediately signed him under his record label, BlowTime Entertainment, an imprint of Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records.
Crayon has so far released many hit singles, including So Fine, Gock Am, Bamiloke, Kpano, and Unusual.
Crayon was born on 21 November 2000 in Lagos State, Nigeria.
Rema
Divine Ikubor, known professionally by his stage name Rema, is a Nigerian singer and rapper.
Rema’s musical talent was discovered by D’Prince who introduced him to his brother, Don Jazzy.
Two years ago, Rema was announced as the latest addition to Mavin Records where he was referred to as the future of Afrobeats.
After Rema signed a record deal with Jonzing World in the same year, he released his first single, EP Rema.
However, he came to the limelight after releasing the song, Iron Man, which appeared on Barack Obama’s 2019 summer playlist.