From the beginning of 2021, Tems has been on the rise in the Global music scene since the release of Wizkid’s ‘Essence‘ which she lent her rare vocal range to in the summer of 2020.

In 2021 she has become one of Nigeria’s biggest Global stars, earning herself millions of streams, a feature on Drake’s “Certified Lover Boy” and fan love from International celebrities.

Just like most Nigerian artists, her career didn’t always start big. Other than some early fan affection from those who were drawn to her catchy tune, she remained virtually unknown for a long time.

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Tems’ Journey into Music

Prior to becoming Tems was one of global R&B’s fastest-rising stars, she was Temilade Openiyi, an introverted child of a single mother in Lagos who enjoyed Destiny’s Child, Lil Wayne, Alicia Keys, and Aaliyah’s music.

A music teacher in secondary school guided her in discovering her voice. She’d sing and write songs at home with her brother on the guitar.

She’d always known she wanted to spend her life making music, and at the age of 15, she decided to quit listening to other people’s songs in order to develop her own style free of influences.

She became a hesitant college student in South Africa, studying economics at her mother’s insistence. Music took a backseat for the majority of her school years, and she only performed once in South Africa.

She got to open for Cassper Nyovest with a song called Highlights.

She also learned how to produce by watching YouTube videos. During one of her school vacations, she realized that producers would not help her unless she was willing to pay in cash or kind. So she gathered her wits and taught herself how to make her own music.

She went on to work as a digital marketer in Lagos before deciding to focus on music three years ago.

In 2018, she released “Mr Rebel,” a stripped-down sleeper hit that earned her a community of supporters known as the Rebel Gang.

However, Try Me which was released in August 2019, catapulted her into the spotlight and generated a buzz around her.

The Rise of Tems

Even in 2020, “Try Me” was still buzzing and in the first half of the year, it looked like she wasn’t going to drop anything again.

She however dropped “These Days” in May 2020 after a couple of collaborations with Show Dem Camp, Odunsi, Khalid and Blackmagic.

Then came her debut EP, For Broken Ears which received praises from the listening public and praises from critics. The EP was preceded by its lead single, ‘Damages.”

Unlike the mellow “Try Me“, “Damages” was a bit fast-paced but the themes of both songs were similar in a way.

“Damages” is a liberation song for young, exuberant women who quickly fall in love, the ladies who gave out their time and hearts to the wrong guy throughout their adolescent years and got played by the person they loved.

The song was a success, earning millions of streams in weeks of release.

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Essence and its many triumphs

For every Artists there is that one song that not just reintroduces to your audience but takes your name to corners of the earth you never expected.

For Tems it was “Essence“, one of the songs from Wizkid’s 2020 “Made In Lagos” album.

When it was released alongside the project’s other songs in 2020, not many people actually vibed with the song. In fact, the trending songs from Wizkid’s MIL were “Ginger” which features Burna Boy, “Blessed” which features Damian Marley, ‘Smile” which features H.E.R.

In the first half of 2021, when it felt like the buzz around the album was dying down, “Essence” came to the rescue. US Celebrities were among the first set of people to start using the song on their short videos.

Then came in Tik-Tok where most songs have found popularity and it was no different for “Essence“, shooting it to a wider audience.

The part of the song mostly used on Tik-Tok was Tems‘ hook and this translated to not only fame for Wizkid but also for Tems.

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Thanks to the song, Tems debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and several other Billboard charts, became the most streamed female artist in Nigeria on Spotify, earned her first BET nomination, among others.

As if that wasn’t enough, The song so enamoured Justin Bieber that he successfully campaigned to appear on its remix, propelling it to the Top 20 of Rolling Stone’s singles chart and garnering more than 80 million Spotify streams between the two versions.

It wasn’t too long the song was receiving certifications in various countries.

While riding on the high of “Essence“, Tems dropped her second EP, “If Orange is a Place.”

If Orange Was A Place illustrates the Nigerian artist’s artistic evolution while retaining much of the distinctive flavour of her prior release.

The production, helmed by Ghanaian producer Guilty Beatz, is also considerably more complete and urban.

Weeks Later, millions heard her melodious voice on “Fountains” a song off Drake’s “Certified Lover Boy” and from there it has been one success to another.

How the next year holds for the sultry singer will be dependent on the songs or project, if any she releases.

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These are artistes who put in a lot of work and get little credit, they have been around in the industry for a while but hardly get the kind of Plaudits they deserve and here are the Top 20 most underrated Nigerian artistes at the moment.

Back in the days when Burna Boy started, many failed to appreciate his sound, underrating and undervaluing his potential. Today many artistes face similar experiences. Here is a list of the top 10 underrated artists in Nigeria.

Top 20 most underrated Nigerian artistes at the moment

Kizz Daniel

Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, better known by his stage name Kizz Daniel, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He is best known for his singles “Woju” and “Yeba”.

He went by the stage name Kiss Daniel prior to changing it in May 2018.

He signed a record deal with G-Worldwide Entertainment in 2013,

Runtown

Douglas Jack Agu better known by his stage name Runtown, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer

Zinoleesky

 In his words, he stated that his love for music became stronger after being followed by Kizz Daniel Net on Instagram.

This we’re a result of the rap video he dropped on Instagram. Zinoleesky turned down Davido’s offer to sign him into Dmw.

Naira Marley later signed him into Marlian music in December 2019.

Barry Jhay

Barry Jhay is a Professional Music Singer. He was also known for “Most Promising Act of the Year” He won many awards which all details given us below.

Barry Jhay won the Best New Act of the Year & “Rookie of The Year” at The Headies Award 2019.

Reekado Banks

yoleyi Hanniel Solomon better known by his stage name Reekado Banks, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.

He signed with Mavin Records in 2014 and left the label in 2018.

He went by the stage name Spicy prior to his record deal with Mavin Records.

BlackMagic

Efemena Mukoro, professionally known as Blackmagic, is a Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter.

L.A.X

L.A.X is almost phenomenal with everything he does.

The former Starboy Entertainment act who recently flagged his own label Rasaki Records has since his career launch been undervalued by fans of Nigerian music.

Despite recording several collaborations and dropping a poorly received debut album, LA.X makes it into the list of the Top 10 underrated artistes in Nigeria 2019.

Terri

Starboy Entertainment’s signee Terri has failed to win the hearts of music fans across the continent.

With his epic performance on ” Soco” Starboy’s debut single, one expected Terri to be the youngster everyone will want to associate with.

He has dropped several singles and visuals and yet failed to capture the hearts of Nigerians as did his boss, Wizkid in the early days of his career.

Skales

Skales is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and businessman. He started writing songs in  2000 in Kaduna.

His well-known songs include “Shake Body”, “Mukulu”, “Keresimesi”, “Komole”, “My Baby”, “Take Care of Me” and “Denge Pose”.

He has recorded over 200 songs and collaborated with numerous artists, including eLDee, Jeremiah Gyang, Banky W. and Knighthouse.

Oxlade

Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahman (born 22 April 1997), known professionally by his stage name Oxlade, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.

He rose to prominence with the release of the song “Away”, which appeared on Rolling Stone 50 best songs of 2020

Johnny Drill

Johnny is special, but why most people have failed to appreciate his sound is something mysterious.

Johnny Drille is one of the few artistes who has kept to their path despite signing for one of Africans most celebrated indigenous record labels Mavin Records.

The Country and Soul music act is like a rat in the midst of Goats. The Nigerian music scene has grown addicted to commercial afrobeat and dancehall to the extent they fail to value the rare talent Johnny Drills possesses.

He should be occupying the whole list as he’s probably the most underrated artiste in Nigeria 2019.

Praiz

Praise Ugbede Adejo better known by his stage name Praiz, is a Nigerian multi award-winning R&B singer, songwriter, and producer.

Praiz’s music career hit the limelight after he finished second runner-up at the maiden season of Project Fame West Africa.

Dice Ailes

Shasha Damilola Alesh better known by his stage name Dice Ailes, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and rapper.

In July 2014, he signed a record deal with Chocolate City.

He was nominated for Rookie of the Year at The Headies 2016.

In 2016, TooXclusive ranked his breakthrough single “Miracle” third on its list of the “Top 10 Songs for the month of October

T Classic

Tolulope Ajayi (born 10 November 1997) better known by his stage name T-Classic, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and recording artiste.

In 2017, T-Classic signed to Mixnaija Entertainment released his lead single “I want you” produced by Killertunes

Dremo

Aboriomoh Femi Raymond, known by his stage name Dremo, is a Nigerian songwriter, singer, record producer, recording artist, and stage performer.

He is currently signed to Davido Music Worldwide (DMW)

Joeboy

Amidst the hype surrounding the successes of these two acts, Rema and Fireboy is Joeboy a talented youngster who has proven himself even with a not-too-famous record label.

Joeboy broke Rema Boy’s record of having two records in iTunes Top 10 songs Nigeria.

While Rema Boys “Dumebi” and “Iron Man” were all from his REMA EP, Joeboys “Beginning” and “Baby Girl” are mere singles and they currently sit at numbers 3 and 4.

Skiibii

Born Abbey Elias, Skiibii Mayana is a Nigerian popular singer, he was signed to Five Start Music in 2014 where he released a number of hit songs like ‘Ah Skiibii’.

He left his former label last year to start More Grace Music, his own creative enterprise, MoreGrace Music World, where he is working on his debut album

Soft

“the money wey we get oh, e no dey finish, amen…” Soft , the money crooner even without a body of work, has been on and off the front row in artist ranking.

The Dagogo records singer who doubles as a dancer has been undervalued by many despite recording collaborations with Davido and Wizkid.

With “Money”, ” Imagine”, “Bently Benz & Gucci” and Tatoo”, Soft with his immense talent and vibes haven’t lived up to his full potential as he is still underrated by several Nigerian music lovers.

Ric Hassani

Ikechukwu Eric Ahiauzu better known as Ric Hassani, in Port Harcourt is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and musician.

Hassani released his debut album The African Gentleman in 2016. He is said to have a dress style that is influenced by his self-acclaimed stance as a gentleman

Crayon

Charles Chibueze Chukwu who is professionally known as Crayon is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He was born on the 8th of July, 2000, and hails from Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

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BlackMagic dishes out a new single titled Koole

Praised Afro-fusion star, BlackMagic has announced his third studio album with very little warning. The singer/rapper will be following up his well-received sophomore LP, “Version 2.0″, from 2013 with “Version 3.0 (Starving Artist)”.

Off his just-released album, we bring you “Koole”

• SEE ALSO: BlackMagic Ft. Tems – Soon [Music]

The new album comprises thirteen tracks, and it includes previously released singles, “No Need”, “Bad Intentions” and “Anything 4 Love”, and vocal contributions from singer, Tems and rapper, BigBad.

Listen & enjoy Koole Mp3 By BlackMagic  Below!

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BlackMagic collaborates with Tems on  Soon

Praised Afro-fusion star, BlackMagic has announced his third studio album with very little warning. The singer/rapper will be following up his well-received sophomore LP, “Version 2.0″, from 2013 with “Version 3.0 (Starving Artist)”.

Off his just-released album, we bring you “Soon”  ft. Tems.

• SEE ALSO: Blackmagic – Anything For Love [Video]

The new album comprises thirteen tracks, and it includes previously released singles, “No Need”, “Bad Intentions” and “Anything 4 Love”, and vocal contributions from singer, Tems and rapper, BigBad.

Listen & enjoy Soon Mp3 By BlackMagic Ft. Tems Below!

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Based on Belief Entertainment presents the official music video to Blackmagic‘s latest single titled “Anything For Love“.

The Spax-produced single serves as his debut for the year, it comes along with another single ‘Ponmo‘.

Video shot and directed by Mr. Nakarire Mukoro.

Watch & Download Anything For Love Video  By Blackmagic Below!

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Barely 12 hours after dropping the first single of the year entitled – Anything For Love” BlackMagic serves us immediately with the second single titled “Ponmo“

The single ‘Ponmo’ was produced by Ini Umoren and it was released alongside with ‘Anything for Love’.

This record shows the rap side of BlackMagic. The cool modaf**king rapper spill alot of shit! about the music industry and the society. After the heavily bars he wraps it up with the fact that it either you hate him or love him.

Listen and enjoy Ponmo by Black Magic

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Blackmagic Bad Intentions Video Downoad – BOB Entertainment

The video was directed by AJE FILMS, production credit to Xela

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BlackMagic Bad Intentions

‘Bad Intentions’ produced by Xela definitely delivers on what Blackmagic does best. Its classy, catchy with a mix of dancehall and afrobeat.

Blackmagic’s melodic, introspective, low key raps, often set to stripped back, downbeat rhythms, have become one of the defining sounds of our times, an appealing lo-fi contrast to modern pop’s frenetic tendency to overdo everything.

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Off his forth coming album “Magic Republic (Version 3.0)” B.O.B Entertainment is pleased to announce the release of “No Need,” the debut single from Blackmagic.

“No Need”, produced by Xela,

The single “No Need” with its soulful lyrics,tempo, and dynamic chorus, “Not Every Love Story Is a Romance” emanates a clean and classic hit.
The latest from B.O.B entertainment artist Blackmagic depicts a specific kind of romantic encounter in a bright, meandering tune.
As the title suggests, each lyric offers a different take on love. But Blackmagic’s track isn’t a gushing ode to romance or a lamentation on lost love; instead, “No Need” deals with tricky, blurry feelings that fall somewhere in between.

Not Every Love Story Is A Romance! No need, This is deep!

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The video shot by Myke the Myth has won admirers for the use of Visual Effects and its Cinematography, causing responses like “there’s nothing like it! it’s easily one of the best videos out there now! Following the release of such a classic tune, Blackmagic has done even more justice to it with these visuals.

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