Olamide is one of the greatest music brands in the industry, having catapulted a slew of artists to prominence through his record label, YBNL.

Over the years, the YBNL chairman has signed various young artists to his record label. While some of them went on to achieve even greater success after leaving his record label, others are still having difficulty breaking into Nigeria’s fiercely competitive music scene.

However, several of the former YBNL artists have occasionally criticised their former record label head on social media, accusing him of lacking the managerial abilities to support their musical success (or “blow,” in Nigerian terms).

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Xino

Xino is unquestionably the most disappointing YBNL signing. The Plateau State-born musician, who was signed virtually at the same time as Chinko Ekun, recorded two singles on the label, “TTYL” and “Nakam,” before departing under contentious circumstances in 2016.

Upon his exit from the label, the singer gave an exclusive interview to Showtime where he took swipes at Olamide, “YBNL management and other labels in Nigeria need to adopt an entrepreneurial system that focuses on artiste development because there is zero fan base in Nigeria.

“Beyonce’s husband, Jayz, is an undisputed boss because he understands this concept and creates acts that last to create others too.

I’m engaging in other money-making options, music is just an option and one that I love very much; I never asked to be signed on to YBNL, so I’m not bothered as much. But for the sake of those who dig my songs I’m coming with something soon, something cooking with Kiddominant is dropping soon.”

Nonetheless, he attempted some conciliation in 2017 by attempting to mend fences with the label and Olamide.

He wrote on his Instagram page that, “Mood, feeling like Baddo right now, I want to take this time out to apologize, first to @baddosneh for the rash things I said last year.

“I was bitter over how things took a turn, I guess I owe all of you an apology and I humbly ask that you guys overlook what I said and see me for who I really am, a happy, fun-loving and jonzing pretty boy. I also apologize to the whole YBNL team and take responsibility for my words.

I love @baddosneh as a big bro and how creative he has inspired me to want to be better. I guess I was really missing the crew; I love you guys. Thanks for not judging me and taking time out to read this. I want to get accolades and shit, but I want to get it with the people who were there for me.”

Davolee

Davolee was signed by Olamide in November 2016. This occurred following the exodus of Chinko Ekun, Lil Kesh, Viktoh, and Adekunle Gold. The label required some new blood, which it gladly received.

During the time he was assumed to be on the label, he released two truly impressive songs, 2017’s B-Banks-produced ‘Festival Bar‘ and 2018’s ‘Cirocing.’ His talent was always obvious, but it was never really supported by any hits.

Following the label’s signing of Picazo Rhap, Fireboy DML, and Yomi Blaize, signs of a split became clear.

He claimed he never had a contract with YBNL in a November 2018 interview with Naijaloaded TV.

However, Davolee let loose in February 2021 after writing on his Twitter page that “Olamide is mad.”

This occurred as a result of a tweet from MTV Base West about a programme called #YBNLRaised songs to recognise Olamide’s contribution to the music industry. The addition of “Festival Bar,” a song by Davolee, to the playlist, upset the singer.

Later, he tweeted MTV Base to express his displeasure with having his name appear beside anything relating to Olamide. An Olamide fan tried to interfere and got dragged by Davolee, alongside the YBNL boss as he said they are both mad.

Lyta

Olamide discovered Lyta while he was out on the streets. During his time with the label, he dropped the hit singles “Self Made” and “Time,” both of which featured Olamide, on September 19, 2018. He arrived at YBNL a little before Picazo, Yomi Blaize, and Fireboy DML.

However, following rumours that he was leaving YBNL earlier in the year, he finally appeared on Naijaloaded TV to announce the end of his mixed association with YBNL. He stated during the interview that despite receiving between 50,000 and 80,000 Nairas for performances, the label never provided him with a written contract.

He said, “I don’t have any deal with YBNL or Olamide. Olamide saw me on the street and helped me, I don’t have any written contract with him… YBNL and Olamide with always be part of my story. God bless Olamide, thank you for everything. No love lost.

“Yes, I was getting benefits. The used to pay me for shows. Sometimes 80k, 60k to 50k. But when I dropped my songs, ‘Temi’ and ‘Selfmade,’ I didn’t get anything.”

Olamide also responded and claimed that YBNL has a promotion calendar that Lyta was unwilling to follow. When other artists started getting their shine, the rapper claimed Lyta became unhappy. So, to avoid “bad energy” Olamide claims he unfollowed Lyta on Instagram.

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Temmie Ovwasa

Temmie Ovwasa, also known as YBNL Princess, is a singer and songwriter from Nigeria. In August 2015, she signed to a record deal with the Olamide-owned record label. She left YBNL in 2020 due to a disagreement with Olamide.

Temmie recently accused Olamide of placing her in a box while she was still signed to YBNL on social media. Temmie claims that Olamide transported her from Ilorin to Lagos at the age of 18, gave her a platform, and then rejected every event and offer she received.

Additionally, she disclosed that the YBNL leader confined her in his home and forbade her from releasing music.

The controversial singer was actually replying to a fan who asked if she was still in touch with Olamide.

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Nigerian social media has been flooded with discussions over the state of hip-hop in the country during the last few weeks, and here are the top 10 new Nigerian rappers, some of them you probably don’t know.

While some music fans and industry insiders say that the genre has succumbed to the upbeat tempo of Afrobeats and Afropop and has died out in Nigeria, others remain firm believers in Nigerian rappers’ ability to weave words together to form bars.

Top 10 new Nigerian rappers, some of them you probably don’t know

1. PsychoYP

A vital part that many rappers are missing these days is a hometown connection that informs the first community that expands into a sprawling fanbase, but PsychoYP has this covered.

Nicholas Ihua-Maduenyi, a 25-year-old rapper from Abuja, has been able to spread his youthified brand of hip-hop, which includes American trap, British grime, and Afropop, beyond his hometown by consistently releasing banger rap tracks after banger rap tracks since 2017, when Soundcloud was the oyster for promising up and comers.

2. Prettyboy D-O

Prettyboy D-O, born Donald Ofik, is many things: the leader of his self-made culture subculture, the African Dennis Rodman, but most importantly, a rapper cut from different fabric and completely in his own lane.

DO has doubled down with hits like Chop Elbow and the Falz-featured remix after becoming a key attraction on the underground scene with his remarkable debut, Footwork, in 2017.  

3. Davolee

In Nigerian music, especially the hip-hop scene, a co-sign from a bigger artiste could literally be the answer to an up-and-coming artiste’s prayers, serving to open doors they were miles away from and place them in conversations that would greatly benefit their career.

This co-sign effect has proved especially instrumental in the street-hop scene, gifting music lovers with prolific street-hop rapper and singer, Davolee.

4. SGaWD

If the ratio of singers to rappers in the country is slim, the female representation for the ratio of rappers is even slimmer but this hasn’t stopped SGaWD from making a name for herself as one of the hardest female rappers out of Africa in recent times.

Making an unmissable entry in 2020 first with ‘Like Me’ that saw her flex her vocals, SGaWD soon flipped the coin to reveal her rapper side first on Feel Right with Mafeni and Doz, then on Resistance with Jess Eta, while still fluidly expertly switching roles between singing and rapping.

5. Odumodublvck

If the many elements that come together to make up a rapper and launch them into success were just as tangible as Thanos’ infinity rings.

Then Odumodublvck is well on his way to becoming the ultimate Nigerian rap villain.

With roots in the Southern part of the country and history and community in Abuja, the throat-slashing rapper has been able to blend several of these elements together to present a highly personalized energy-giving iteration of +234drill.

6. Superwozzy

In North America, trap music has been able to revolutionize the movement of hip-hop not only in America but globally, producing the next generation of global rap stars and making a case for the continued viability of Hip-hop.

Back home, while Nigerian trap music may not be as popular, with American trap constantly making the rotation of Nigerians from different walks of life, there are two genres that seem to be swaying the crowd; +234drill and street hop.

7. Eeskay

With the emergence of an equally talented but younger generation eager to stake their claim in the industry and take theirs, comes the feeling of old pillars and the dismantling of the gatekeeper’s post.

For Eeskay, this revolution was plainly highlighted on his standout track, Agbalagba which features Odumodu Blvck– a song about an older person demanding too much and eventually meeting his waterloo.

8. Mojo

Mojo calls himself many things; Orisha meaning oracle, rap Jesu; rap Jesus, as well as ‘the lesson teacher’ and more.

While most mainstream music lovers may only know him for his big break with his Prettyboy D-O featured rap song, Chop Life Crew, he’s proved himself deserving of these self-given monikers over and over.

Always sure to drop double-take worthy bars in English and Yoruba, Mojo has been able to grow out a very supportive fanbase who consistently mark attendance on his singles from Shawarma to Lesson Teacher, down to his collaborations with members of his Chop Life Crew collective and other musicians.

9. Phlow 

As the face and pulse of hip-hop continue to change, fewer rappers stick to the traditional cadence and techniques, but not Phlow, who has been able to breathe new life into these templates.

Full name Stephanie Asuai Eyime, Phlow’s flow re-establishes her professional moniker in titanium and has quite literally inserted her in typically male-dominated conversations.

But this is not a first for the talented femcee who started rapping as a teenager to outdo her brother’s verses.

10. Payper Corleone

A full-fledged rapper’s rapper, Payper Corleone is proof that Hip-hop lives on in the ears and hearts of young Nigerians.

Rapping since his secondary school days, Tombra Asikpi or Payper rose to fame in 2015 with the release of two mixtapes; Love & HipHop and Friday Flight Freestyles.

Then he’d cemented his hold on the scene with his commercially and critically successful album, BARS 2.

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• Artiste Name: Davolee
• Song Title: Festival  of Barz
• Genre: Hip-hop
• Country: Nigeria
• Year: 2022

Street wordsmith, Davolee has released a new flow of rhythms titled, ‘Festival of Barz‘.

Basking in the glory of his previously released studio album, Davolee drops new vibe as a welcome tune into the year.

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This new vibe is a flex of punchlines, flowing in an unbeat hip-hop sound infused with Afro vibes.

Listen up!

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Mp3bullet.ng shares reasons why Olamide, one of the Nigeria’s leading musicians has blown different artistes and songs.

Olamide’s passion towards the expansion of the music industry can be attested in the lives of many artistes he has impacted.

Olamide has a tradition of becoming the stepping stone for many upcoming artistes, and he has successfully become the abode for any street sensation.

His vocal chords has become an engineered street sound, clearly accepted like an anthem – ready to serve as a banger when delivered.

This great acceptance is irrespective of who he features or who features him, but because of his decade and more relevance into the expansion of Afro-sound/ indigenous hip-hop.

Taking a look at his impact in the lives and careers of some of the raving sensations –Lil Kesh, Adekunle Gold, Phyno, Naira Marley, Fireboy, Portable.

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Although, there are many more who have benefitted from his generous music lifestyle, and fairly explaining, a good number are not even signed into his label.

Phyno‘s rise to stardom was as a result of their 2012 collaboration, “Ghost Mode“! The song was an instant hit – creating one of Nigeria’s evergreen collaboration.

For Naira Marley – Everyone will attest to the 2018 mega classic, “Issagoal” which had Lil Kesh in it.

Lil Kesh on the other hand was signed into YBNL alongside Adekunle Gold, Lyta, Davolee and Fireboy DML. All blew under Olamide’s umbrella!

Taking a case study into the latest rave, “Portable“, Olamide’s induction provided the world the legal ground to shout the word “Zeh“!!!

Truthfully, he is the major reason Portable has become the talk of the town and an artiste to watch out for this year.

There is so much originality with Olamide’s presence and the music industry is blessed to have the Badoo in this generation.

Olamide’s legacy in the music world is clearly the benchmark for a successful music godfather, whose impact can be seen and felt both in the careers and songs of many.

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The talented Nigerian Fuji, afro-pop recording artist and performer Adekunle Temitope popularly known as Small Doctor, has unveiled the full lineup for his upcoming Lagos concert.

The annual music festival, dubbed “Omo Better Concert,” will be held for the third time after being successful the first two times.

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The event is set to take place in the Agege Stadium in Lagos on December 19th, 2021.

Announcing the full line-up via his social media page, Small Doctor known for his energetic performance is expected to be joined on stage by Reminisce, Skiibii, Bella Shmurda, Badboytimz, CDQ, 9ice, LAX, Blaqbonez, Sean Tizzle, Davolee, QDot, Wale Turner, Danny S, Chinko Ekun, Seyi Vibez, and a slew of others.

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Olamide is a pioneer of Yoruba dialect rap singers and pidgin English singers in Nigeria, and he is credited with resurrecting the ‘Street hop’ sub-genre, therefore we’d highlight some reasons why he deserves more respect.

Olamide a Nigerian rapper who literally merged English with his native accent, a Nigerian hip-hop sub-genre known as street hop, revolutionized the Nigerian rap business.

Obviously, the impact and influence of Indigenous rappers like Da Grin, Lord of Ajasa, and I.D Cabasa cannot be overlooked or ignored when discussing the sub-genre, as those were truly inspiring good times for the street, providing us with a plethora of gems that helped popularize it in other parts of the country and laid the groundwork for what the culture is today.

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However, Olamide broke into the industry in 2010 with his viral hit ‘Eni Duro,’ and then took off in 2011 with the release of his debut album ‘Rapsodi,’ followed by the release of the video for Omo to Shan with Wizkid.

It was all the rage at the time, charting on numerous radio stations across Nigeria.

Olamide debuted and ripped the Nigerian hip-hop landscape, and he has continued to create songs to this day.

The debut album ‘Rapsodi’ was the resurrection and the rebirth of the renowned sub-genre that has become globally acclaimed.

Olamide continues to branch out and experiment with several genres, including afrobeat, juju, fuji, Street hop, Dancehall, R&B, Trap, Reggae Fusion, and Afro Pop.

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Olamide is, in fact, one of the most versatile performers in the Nigerian music industry, having evolved to maintain durability over the past decade while hip-hop in Nigeria has gone through many phases.

Importantly, in addition to his undeniable talent, Olamide founded the YBNL record label in 2012, seeking a new platform to realign and capitalize on his highlighted practicality and potentials.

It was a rare feat in the Nigerian music industry, as Olamide became the youngest to ever own a label after parting ways with ID Cabasa’s Coded Tunes record label.

Olamide annually releases one or more projects, and to date has more projects than any artistes in the last decade, totalling eight (8) studio solid albums and about three (3) collaborative albums and EPs.

Olamide discovered Lil Kesh and signed him to the YBNL record company in 2014. The label has also signed Adekunle Gold, Chinko Ekun, Viktoh, Davolee, and Fireboy DML.

Olamide was untouchable in 2015, releasing street anthems like ‘Melo Melo,’ ‘Lagos Boys,’ ‘ladi,’ and ‘Eyan Mayweather,’ as well as a sold-out Eko Hotel at Olamide live in concert (OLIC), making him the first Nigerian artiste to have a sold-out concert in Eko Hotel and the first to introduce the annual concert culture.

From Zlatan Ibile to Naira Marley, Bella Smurda, Small Doctor, Lil Kesh, Davolee, Lyta and others, Olamide has clearly influenced every street rapper of this decade.

Let’s move on. Olamide is still a chart-topper in 2020, a decade later, and has one of the best albums of the next decade, Carpe Diem, a hit-filled studio album.

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When it comes to the current record Label owners in the Nigerian Music Industry, there are certain names that ring a bell.

With people like Don Jazzy, Olamide, Davido, Naira Marley and others using their record labels to give young talented acts a chance at fame, it’s easy to see why the industry is evolving.

These st of people have built not just record labels but homes to artists who need platforms to push out their much-needed talents to the world.

Here are the Top Popular Record label Owners in the Nigerian Music industry

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Don Jazzy

Real Name Micheal Collins Ajereh, Don Jazzy is one of the popular Music executives in the Nigerian Music Industry. He became popular in 2004 alongside his former partner, D’Banj after the release of their track, “Tongolo“.

That same year the two formed Mo’Hits record which for years was one of the biggest labels in Nigeria until its disbandment in 2012. Under Mo’hits records, Don Jazzy groomed artists like Wande Coal, Dr Sid, D’Prince, Kay Switch.

After shutting down Mo’Hits records, Don Jazzy launched another label called Mavin Records signing Reekado Banks, Di’Ja, Tiwa Savage, Korede Bello, Dr Sid, and later on, Rema, Crayon and Ayra Starr.

Mavin is one of Nigeria’s biggest record labels and powerhouses in the industry accounting for a sizable percent of the hit songs to come out every year.

With his over two decades of experience, Don Jazzy has shown grace, excellence, class and even despite the scandals that rock his brand, he is still at the peak of his carer.

Olamide

Olamide started out as a rapper signing under ID Cabasa’s “Coded Tune” under which he released his debut album, Rapsodi in 2011. However, the following year, he launched his own label, YBNL with the help of his long-time collaborator, Pheelz.

Years later, he started signing talented acts into the label like Lil Kesh, Adekunle Gold, Viktoh, Chinko Ekun, Davolee, Lyta, Picazo Rhap, Limerick, Temmie Ovwasa, Yomi Blaze all of which have left the label.

The label currently houses acts like DJ Enimoney, Fireboy DML, Pheelz, among others.

Despite the many scandals that have rocked Olamide and the label’s way of managing artists, the singer has given a lot of artists platforms, helping to craft a successful brand.

Davido

When Davido first launched into the Industry, he was under HKN Label which was managed by his brother, Adewale Adeleke, him and his cousin, Sina Rambo.

In 2016, he announced he signed a deal with Sony Music and then founded the record label Davido Music Worldwide (DMW) a few months after signing with Sony.

The first set of artists that were signed to the label were Dremo, Mayorkun, Yonda and Peruzzi. Currently, Yonda and Maryokun are no longer on the label, but other artists like Liya (the label’s first female artist), Napji, among others are signed to the label.

Davido has proven to be not just a successful singer but a smart Label boss who has evidence to back up his skills.

Dr Dolor

Dr. Dolor whose real name is Osadolor Nate Asemota, is a Nigerian businessman, musical producer, and entrepreneur.

He was born and raised in Edo State’s Benin City. He worked as a marketing executive at Etisalat and Globacom, rising to the level of manager before launching his first company, Global Prime Advantage Solutions (GPAS).

Following the success of GPAS, he established his second company, Dr. Dolor Entertainment (DDE) in 2016, which is a record label and music distribution organization.

It’s under this label, that popular female artist, Teni is signed to. On most of her songs, references to the name of the label is given.

The label also houses other upcoming acts like Hotkid, Afin Osha, Nikita, and Ryan Omo.

Currently, Dr Dolor has is now releasing songs of his own, like “I Go Pay”, “Prosperity”, “Wake Up” among others.

Audu Makori

Audu Makori is a Nigerian lawyer, entrepreneur, social activist, public speaker and creative industry expert. He is the co-founder and President of Chocolate City Entertainment.

He launched Chocolate City alongside Paul Okeugo and his brother Yahaya Maikori as directors of the company.

In January 2005, Chocolate City signed Jeremiah Gyang under a recording and management contract and re-released the album ‘Na Ba Ka‘. In mid-2006, M.I was signed up to Chocolate City.

Others like Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince, Ruby Gyang were signed to the label.

In 2015 Audu via Twitter announced his exit as CEO of Chocolate City Music and the appointment of M.I as the new CEO of Chocolate City Music, with label mate Ice Prince Zamani as the Vice President of the music label.

Maikori was made judge for the first season of Nigerian Idol alongside Yinka Davies and Jeffrey Daniel in 2010 and was seen as the Simon Cowell of the show.

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E-Money

Emeka Okonkwo who is famously known as E-money is an entrepreneur, investor, business tycoon, and the chief executive officer (CEO) of Five Star Music.

He is into Oil and Gas also has a different chain of businesses home and abroad which includes a shipping company.

He is the younger brother of the Limpopo crooner, Kcee, and also the official sponsor of his music career as well as signing likes of Harrysong, Skiibii, Xbusta.

Apart from Kcee, Skiibii and Harrysong have left the label.

Wizkid

Ayo Balogun also known as Wizkid is not a Nigerian superstar but the owner and founder of Starboy ENtertainment. When Wizkid first came into the industry, he was signed to Banky W’s EME Records under which he released two albums, “Superstar” and “AYO”

After years of being with EME, Wizkid left the label and launched his Starboy Entertainment Label. In 2017, he signed to Sony Music and released his third album, “Sounds from the Other Side”.

In April 2013, Wizkid signed Maleek Berry and Legendury Beatz and later L.A.X to his imprint.

In 2016, Wizkid signed management deals with Efya, R2Bees, and Mr Eazi and in 2018, announced the signing of Terri to the label.

Phyno

Born Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike and known as Phyno, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer.

He started his music career as a producer in 2003 and is famous for rapping in the Igbo language. Under his Penthauze label, Phyno released his debut album, “No Guts No Glory“.

Penthauze in 2011 had Runtown, Shugaboi and Flipside on its bill. It signed Storm Rex in 2014, the singer becoming the label’s sole female act.

The label as a crew announced itself with the song ‘Camera Out’ (2011). Runtown, however, left the label in 2013. Currently, the label houses Afro trap rapper, Cheque who became popular in 2020 thanks to his hit song, “Zoom“.

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Naira Marley

Azeez Adeshina Fashola known by his stage name as Naira Marley is a British-Nigerian singer and songwriter.

After launching to fame in 2017, then getting into trouble with EFCC over fraud-related charges and building a fanbase called Marlians, Naira Marley launched his label Marlian Music in 2019.

During the “Marlian Fest“, which was held at the Eko Hotels and Suites on 30 December 2019, Naira Marley announced the launch of his record label Marlian Records and unveiled CBlvck, Zinoleesky, MohBad and Fabian Blu as signed acts.

On 10 July 2020, Naira Marley took to his Instagram Page to unveil another act under his label, named: Emo Grae and later the same year unveiled two more acts, Lyta and Tori Keeche under the label.

Mohbad and Zinoleesky are currently the faces of the label with their chart-topping songs which has sealed their name in the streets.

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Popular Nigerian music star, Olamide, is one artiste who undeniably has great talent, and here are the top 10 Nigerian musicians who look up to Olamide.

Looking up in this context is simply means respect for an OG status, in other words, these are artists that respect him heavily in the Nigeria Music Industry

The young man himself started as a struggling artist but was able to rise through the ranks and become one of the top stars in the country.

The music industry is also a very competitive one in addition to it being hard to break into.

Many times, celebrities only remain famous for a short time before they are kicked off the pedestal by a young and fresher artist.

The Nigerian music industry is no doubt a thriving one and it appears to be quite lucrative too considering the lavish lifestyles some celebrities can afford to live.

However, one possessing music talent is not enough to break into the Nigerian music industry as people have been known to struggle to have their music reach a large audience who love it.

Top 10 Nigerian musicians who look up to Olamide

Fireboy DML

His signing into YBNL did not make any noise compared to others he got signed with at the same time.

Fireboy is the artist Olamide had a pen to paper contract with when he was still harboring Lyta, Picazo, Limerick, Davolee, and others in the label.

He’s good plenty of good music in his bank and Olamide‘s influence in his music career cannot be underestimated.

This is a guy, Olamide showers praise on at every opportunity because he so much believed in him.

The industry knew Fireboy through Olamide and of course, the young champ is on his way to going international as a result of Olamide‘s influence and YBNL’s movement.

Olamide is no doubt a living legend for nurturing this kind of talent.

Bella Shmurda

Olamide showed interest in Bella Shmurda‘s music when his “Vision 2020 freestyle video” went viral last year.

The YBNL boss went ahead to give the young chap a rare privilege of collaboration on the remix of the song.

We also heard that Olamide paid for the music video shoot as a way of encouraging the LASU rising act.

Do you see why God will always bless Baddo now?

Lyta

He was signed to YBNL the way and time when Limerick was signed too.

Unlike Limerick, Lyta had a rather successful career run with YBNL.

After the release of his song “Time” featuring Olamide, and “Selfmade” Lyta appeared to be the most valuable artiste under YBNL at that time.

Lyta‘s successful career run under YBNL at a point was met with an influx of label signings with no clear plan from the label as Olamide just want to help as much artiste as he could.

After several months of not releasing songs, Lyta summoned the courage to leave YBNL and moved to a rather serious investor looking to continue handling his music career from where Olamide had stopped.

Zinoleesky

Soulful singer Zinoleesky emerged as a new voice in Nigeria’s street music scene in 2019 and was signed to a label within a year.

Zinoleesky broke through in his native Nigeria with the 2019 single “Popo,” which addressed social inequity.

Released in 2020, the single “Caro” featured his mentor, Naira Marley, and the official video received more than three million views in its first year.

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.

Zlatan

Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael, known professionally as Zlatan Ibile, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, musician, and dancer.

From Ijurin Ekiti, Ijero local government area, Ekiti state He is the CEO and founder of Zanku records.

Naira Marley

Azeez Adeshina Fashola, known professionally as Naira Marley, is a British-Nigerian singer and songwriter.

He is known as the president of his controversial fan base, “Marlians”.

Adekunle Gold

Adekunle Kosoko  known professionally as Adekunle Gold, is a Nigerian highlife singer, songwriter, and graphic designer.

He gained widespread attention after releasing the 2015 hit single “Sade”, a highlife cover of One Direction’s “Story of My Life”.

In 2015, he signed a record deal with YBNL Nation and released his debut studio album Gold, which debuted at number 7 on the Billboard World Albums chart

Lil Kesh

Keshinro Ololade0, known professionally as Lil Kesh, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter.

He is one of the biggest and most influential artists in Africa.

He rose to the limelight after releasing the hit single “Shoki”

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• Artiste Name: Davolee
• Song Title: King of Boys
• Genre: Afrobeats
• Country: Nigeria
• Year: 2021

Dazzling street sensation, Davolee has unveiled a new record dubbed, “King of Boys.”

Off his debut studio album, Earning Wish comes this awesome track. The album is a make-up of 15 energetic songs, infused in Afrobeat, Afropop, and street vibes.

KOB claiming the 4th track sees Davolee boast of his street credibility and morale.

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Surely, Davolee would sweep you off your feet!

Listen up!

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From the raving sounds of Afrobeat, Amapiano, to the Afro Classics, Mp3bullet.ng updates this list with the new top 10 Nigerian songs of the week.

Davido ft. Focalistic – Champion Sound

Basking in the glory of their hit collabo, “Ke Star Remix” Davido and his South African counterpart, Focalistic returns with this stunning Amapiano tune.

As a matter of fact, the duos are preparing a collaborative project for their fans and this track will be part of it.

Enjoy!

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Kizz Daniel – Eh God Barnabas

Off Kizz Daniel’s latest body of work tagged, “Barnabas” comes this dynamic single.

It seems the singer has taken a new side in his music journey, as he narrates it in this track.

Ice Prince ft. Ckay – Shakara

Also, there is Ice Prince who came through with the buzzing Ckay for this new sensation.

Certainly, this was one of the most anticipated songs of the week, but no fretting it is out and awesome!

Get to hear your favourites blast the Blaise-Beatz production.

Falz ft. Bontle Smith, Sayfar – Oga Falz

Going by the global success of his initial Amapiano sound, ‘Squander‘ the talented rapper, comes back with another smash tune.

This time, he employs the vocals of Sayfar and Bontle Smith.

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Dr Dolor – Notice

Music executive, Dr Dolor was not left out of the chart, as he storms the scene with this love jam.

Taking the Amapiano space, Dolor explored his vocals and prowess on this tune.

Kizz Daniel ft. The Cavemen – Oshe

Another amazing collaboration this week, but this takes a toll on the Highlife and Afro classic sound.

Kizz and The Cavemen will make your day with this lovely song, make sure you don’t skip this.

Kcee – Cultural Vibes (new 10 top nigerian songs of the week)

Coming through with a surprise EP, Kcee launches this awesome song with his popular music group, Ekwesili.

9ice – Talk To Me (new 10 top nigerian songs of the week)

For all we know, he remains a legend in this game and you would surely love to have him on your playlist.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guqd5GIFc_I

Davolee – King Of Boys (new 10 top nigerian songs of the week)

After many years of getting his feet on the ground, Davolee unveils his debut studio album titled, “Earning Wishes.”

Off the 15-tracks LP, comes this instant hit!

Blaq Jerzee ft. Gyakie – Right Here

Lastly, there is the Lagos-based producer, Blaq Jerzee with this love-themed single featuring Ghana’s songbird, Gyakie.

It’s quite magical to see both artistes perform a love groove!

Davido, Falz, others, on this new top 10 Nigerian songs of the week

• Davido ft. Focalistic – Champion Sound
• Kizz Daniel – Eh God Barnabas
• Ice Prince ft. Ckay – Shakara
• Falz ft. Bontle Smith, Sayfar – Oga Falz
• Dr Dolor – Notice
• Kizz Daniel ft. The Cavemen – Oshe
• Kcee – Cultural Vibes
• 9ice – Talk To Me
• Davolee – King Of Boys
• Blaq Jerzee ft. Gyakie – Right Here

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• Artiste Name: Davolee
• Project Title: Earning Wish
• Number of Tracks: 15
• Featuring: Bobskid
• Genre: Afrobeats
• Country: Nigeria
• Year: 2021

Talented Nigerian singer, Davolee has released his debut studio album titled, “Earning Wish.”

The project consists of 15 tracks and features one single artiste, Bobskid.

In line with that, the makeup of the studio tracks is infused in Afrobeats, Afropop, and some fusion sounds.

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See the tracklist below!

• Father Hood ft. Bobskid
• Yellow Card
• Love
• King of Boys
• Situation
• Food For Thought
• Innocent
• Democrazy
• Till The End
• Happiness
• Firewood
• Real OG
• Music Business
• On My Teams
• Play

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Olamide has created a blueprint for street music by producing superstars from his space and that’s one great reason he would reign forever as the king of the street.

King Olamide is one of the pioneers of dialect rap singers of Yoruba language and pidgin English in Nigeria, arguably resurrected a sub-genre called  ‘Street hop’.

Olamide was a rapper who revolutionized the Nigerian rap industry, practically infused English with his native dialect, a Nigerian hip-hop sub-genre known as the king of the street.

Obviously, the impact and influence of Indigenous rappers like Da Grin, Lord of Ajasa, and I.D Cabasa cannot be underestimated or left out when talking about the sub-genre, as those were really inspiring good times for the street, serving us a lot of gems that help popularise it to other parts of the country and laid the foundation for what the culture is today.

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Olamide infiltrates the industry in 2010 after his groundbreaking viral ‘Eni Duro‘ then full takeoff began in 2011 when he released his debut album ‘Rapsodi’ and then released the visuals for Omo to Shan featuring Wizkid.

It was the rave of the moment as it charted on several radio stations in Lagos and across Nigeria then.

Olamide appeared and tore the landscape of Nigerian hip-hop and yet so far steady delivering hits.

The debut album ‘Rapsodi’ was the resurrection and the rebirth of the renowned sub-genre that has become globally acclaimed.

Olamide continues to strive and diversify into other genres, diving into almost every genre, from afrobeat, juju, fuji, Street hop, Dancehall, R&B, Trap, Reggae Fusion, and Afro Pop.

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Factually, Olamide is one of the most versatile artists in the Nigerian music industry, evolving to maintain longevity since hip-hop in Nigeria has passed through several phases over a decade now.

Crucially, added to his mastery and unarguable aptitude, Olamide formed the YBNL record label as early as 2012, seeking a new platform to realign and leverage his highlighted practicality and potentials.

However, it was rare exploits in the Nigerian music industry, becoming the youngest to ever own a label, after parting with Coded Tunes record label owned by ID Cabasa.

Olamide annually releases one or more projects, and to date has more projects than any artistes in the last decade, totaling eight (8) studio solid albums and about three (3) collaborative albums and EPs.

In 2014, Olamide discovered Lil Kesh and signed him into the YBNL record label, other artists that have signed under the label include Lil Kesh, Adekunle Gold, Chinko Ekun, Viktoh, Davolee, Fireboy DML.

In 2015, Olamide was untouchable and the blueprint to Nigeria street hop, releasing street anthems like ‘Melo Melo’, ‘Lagos Boys’, ‘ladi’ and ‘Eyan Mayweather’, and Sold-out Eko Hotel at Olamide live in concert (OLIC), becoming the first Nigerian artiste to have a sold-out concert in Eko Hotel and also the first to introduce the annual concert culture.

Olamide obviously influences every street hop artist of this decade, from Zlatan Ibile to Naira Marley, Bella Smurda, Small Doctor, Lil Kesh, Davolee, and others.

Fast forward to 2021, a decade and more, Olamide is still a chart-topper and has one of the best albums of the new decade, Uy Scuti, a hit-studded studio album.

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