Maintaining consistency in the Nigerian music industry after making a debut is a tough skill that only a few artists possess.
Mp3bullet.ng presents Nigerian Male artists who have remained consistent since their debut
It’s not easy to break into the Nigerian music industry, and it’s even more difficult to build a good career and stay in the spotlight over time.
Several artists have succeeded in breaking into the industry but have dropped off by the side of the road; others do not even make it past the first stage, and a few fortunate ones have started with panache and have preserved it to this day.
Here are top Nigerian Male Artists who have been consistently making waves since their debut.
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Wizkid
Wizkid made his debut on the Nigerian music scene in 2010 with the tune “Holla at your Boy,” which became an instant hit. His popularity skyrocketed, and his fan base swelled.
The following year, he released “Superstar,” his highly successful debut album, which included hits like “Pakuromo” and “Tease me,” among others. The album wasn’t just a commercial hit but a prophecy that came through years later.
Wizkid hasn’t looked back since, with further big smashes like “Ojuelegba”, “Come Closer“, “Essence” bringing him international acclaim, collaborations, global certifications, international endorsement and a record deal with RCA.
Wizkid has undoubtedly become Africa’s most popular musician.
Davido
OBO, as he is known, made his debut in 2011 with the popular tune “Back When,” which featured rapper Naeto C. Davido did not relax on his achievements, however, as he returned with “Dami Duro,” a song that was even more successful than the last.
Davido’s career has continued to grow since then, and he is now one of Africa’s most well-known performers, with numerous local and international prizes and accolades. Davido has established himself as the ultimate hitmaker, with every song he touches becoming a smashing success.
Olamide
Olamide Adedeji, better known as Olamide Badoo, released his debut song “Eni Duro” in 2010, followed by his first studio album “Rapsodi” in 2011, both while still signed to Coded Tunes. He launched his own label, YBNL under which he released his sophomore album.
Under his YBNL Label, Baddo has been able to give a platform to other talented artists like Lil Kesh, Adekunle Gold, Fireboy DML and others.
Olamide has proven to be a prolific hitmaker and one of Nigeria’s top indigenous rappers. He has nine studio albums under his belt, and a collaborative project with fellow rapper Phyno.
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Burna Boy
With the release of ‘like to party,’ Burna Boy made his breakthrough in 2012. The song had a unique vibe and rhythm, and it quickly became popular among Nigerian music fans. Burna Boy followed up with more songs such as “Yawa dey” and “Run my Race.” In the following year, he released his debut album, L.I.F.E.
Burna Boy’s career has progressed since then, with the releases of four more successful albums. In 2021, Burna Boy made history after he copped his Grammy Award thanks to his “Twice as Tall” album.