Nigerian rapper and actor Ill Bliss recently took to social media to unveil the cover and tracklist for his highly anticipated new album, “Sideh Kai.” Scheduled for release on February 24, 2024, the album features collaborations with a stellar lineup of Nigerian musicians, including Fave, Odumodublack, Made Kuti, Teni, Vector, Cobhams Asuquo, and more.

In an interview with Channels News, Ill Bliss reflected on his journey leading up to the creation of his seventh album, noting that it marks his latest release since 2020. He candidly discussed his temporary departure from the music scene to explore acting and television opportunities.

When asked about the four-year gap preceding his latest album, he revealed that it was largely due to personal reasons, particularly the birth of his daughter and his foray into television. Ill Bliss shared that his daughter was born prematurely at 25 weeks, coinciding with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which understandably demanded his full attention and care during that period.

He said, “At some point I felt this was God saying it’s time to hang your boots. I have six albums and four EPs. I felt I had put in my quota to the music industry”. During the interview he was asked how he has been able to stay relevant from 2009 till now. He said, “The music business has changed dramatically. It’s a totally new day in the music business. The only constant thing is change. I am just blessed and privileged to always be in the middle of the change”.

The artist elucidates that while he is capable of adjusting his sound and lyrics to align with prevailing industry trends when required, he steadfastly adheres to preserving his essence. He reiterates his identity as a rapper and emphasizes his dedication to upholding this fundamental aspect of his artistry.

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Nigerian rapper and actor Ill Bliss has unveiled the tracklist for his highly anticipated album “Sideh Kai” on social media.

Sharing the album cover and tracklist, Ill Bliss announced that the album is set to be released on February 24, 2024. The project will feature collaborations with various Nigerian musicians, including Fave, Odumodublvck, Made Kuti, Teni, Vector, Cobhams Asuquo, and many others.

OFFICIAL TRACK LISTING and COVER ART FOR “SIDEH~KAI”

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— iLLBLISS OGA BOSS (@illBlissGoretti) February 15, 2024

In addition to his music endeavors, Ill Bliss has also been involved in co-producing and creating the soundtrack for the new Showmax documentary series “Freemen.” This seven-part documentary series, which premiered on February 12, 2024, explores the Igbo Apprenticeship System—a longstanding tradition in the eastern region of Nigeria.

The documentary sheds light on how this system works, with young individuals being placed under the mentorship of experienced traders, artisans, or professionals to learn a trade or skill. After a period of training, these apprentices gain “freedom,” often accompanied by a cash settlement or seed money to start their own businesses.

Featuring interviews with prominent Igbo businessmen such as Dr. Cosmas Maduka (Coscharis), Obi Cubana, Ndubuisi Ekekwe, Bartholomew Duru Nwanguma, and others, the series delves into their personal experiences and reflections on how the Igbo Apprenticeship System has influenced their careers and contributed to their entrepreneurial success.

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Some artists release project at their pace, timing, and personal convenience, this post span through the project catalogue of Nigerian mainstream musician who has the most albums or EPs.

Nigerian musicians who have the most album or EPs

King Sunny Ade

Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye MFR popularly known as King Sunny Adé is a Nigerian jùjú singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.

King Sunny Ade has a total of 54 projects

Fela Kuti

Fela Kuti was a Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, composer, political activist, and Pan-Africanist, known and regarded as the pioneer of Afrobeat.

Fela Kuti has a total of 27 projects

Olamide

Olamide Gbenga Adedeji popularly known professionally as Olamide is a Nigerian hip-hop recording artist, He records in Yoruba and English.

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Olamide has a total of 12 projects

Brymo

Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ popularly known as Brymo, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and author, He started recording music in 1999 while in secondary school

Brymo has a total of 10 projects

Burna Boy

Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, rapper, and dancer, he is one of the biggest and most successful African artists

Burna Boy has a total of 9 projects

Vector

Olanrewaju Ogunmefun, popularly known as Vector, is a Nigerian rapper and songwriter.

Vector has a total of 9 projects

M.I

Jude Abaga popularly known as M.I Abaga is a Nigerian hip-hop recording artist and record producer.

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M.I has a total of 9 projects

A-Q

Gilbert Bani popularly known by his stage name A-Q is a Nigerian rapper and songwriter.

A-Q has a total of 9 projects

Ill Bliss

iLLBLISS, is a Nigerian rapper and hip-hop recording artist, stage performer.

IllBliss has a total of 9 projects

Show Dem Camp

Show Dem Camp is a rap duo based in Nigeria. Tec (Wale Davies) and Ghost (Olumide Ayeni), who make up the group were born in Nigeria and lived in cities in Europe and the US before returning to Lagos to pursue a career in music.

Show Dem Camp has a total of 8 projects

Tope Alabi

Tope Alabi, also known as Ore ti o common, and as Agbo Jesu is a Nigerian gospel singer, film music composer, and actress.

Tope Alabi has a total of 8 projects

Falz

Folarin Falana popularly known by his stage name Falz, is a Nigerian rapper, songwriter, and actor.

Falz has a total of 8 projects

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The Nigerian comedian and musician Bright Okpocha, better known by his stage name Basketmouth has revealed when he will be dropping the video for his collaboration with Buju titled  “Your Body”.

He shared the teaser via his Instagram page on Tuesday, the 12th of October 2021.

The music star discloses to his fans that the video will be unveiled on Thursday 14th of October 2021.

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Recall, Mp3bullet.ng reported that Basketmouth has told fans that he will be dropping his second studio album, following the spectacular success of his debut, “Yabasi”, which was released last year.

The comedian has proven to have a vast knowledge of music as proven by his “Yabasi” album which features the best artists in the country.

On this album project, he features the likes of, Duncan Mighty, Ice Prince, Oxlade, Show Dem Camp, Waje, Ladipoe, Flash, BOJ, Chike, Zoro, Play, Umu Obiligbo, Ceeza Milli, Flavour, Phyno, The Cavemen, Bez, Dice Ailes, Peruzzi & Ill Bliss.

“Your Body”, featuring Buju, is a song from his upcoming second album, and the video teaser looks interesting. This is coming after the Falz and Kwabena Kwabena assisted “Ghana Jollof”.

“Your Body” is the album’s second single.

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Some artists release project at their pace, timing, and personal convenience, this post span through project catalog of Nigerian mainstream artistes.

Below are Nigerian mainstream artists with the number of projects released

King Sunny Ade

Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye MFR popularly known as King Sunny Adé is a Nigerian jùjú singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.

King Sunny Ade has a total of 54 projects

Fela Kuti

Fela Kuti was a Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, composer, political activist, and Pan-Africanist, known and regarded as the pioneer of Afrobeat.

Fela Kuti has a total of 27 projects

Olamide

Olamide Gbenga Adedeji popularly known professionally as Olamide is a Nigerian hip-hop recording artist, He records in Yoruba and English.

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• RELATED: Top Nigerian songs that cracked the border

Olamide has a total of 12 projects

Brymo

Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ popularly known as Brymo, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and author, He started recording music in 1999 while in secondary school

Brymo has a total of 10 projects

Burna Boy

Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, rapper, and dancer, he is one of the biggest and most successful African artists

Burna Boy has a total of 9 projects

Vector

Olanrewaju Ogunmefun, popularly known as Vector, is a Nigerian rapper and songwriter.

Vector has a total of 9 projects

M.I

Jude Abaga popularly known as M.I Abaga is a Nigerian hip-hop recording artist and record producer.

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M.I has a total of 9 projects

A-Q

Gilbert Bani popularly known by his stage name A-Q is a Nigerian rapper and songwriter.

A-Q has a total of 9 projects

Ill Bliss

iLLBLISS, is a Nigerian rapper and hip-hop recording artist, stage performer.

IllBliss has a total of 9 projects

Show Dem Camp

Show Dem Camp is a rap duo based in Nigeria. Tec (Wale Davies) and Ghost (Olumide Ayeni), who make up the group were born in Nigeria and lived in cities in Europe and the US before returning to Lagos to pursue a career in music.

Show Dem Camp has a total of 8 projects

Tope Alabi

Tope Alabi, also known as Ore ti o common, and as Agbo Jesu is a Nigerian gospel singer, film music composer, and actress.

Tope Alabi has a total of 8 projects

Falz

Folarin Falana popularly known by his stage name Falz, is a Nigerian rapper, songwriter, and actor.

Falz has a total of 8 projects

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However, spanning through the list of the top 10 best rappers in Nigeria at the moment, we’ll slightly talk about the evolution of Nigerian hip-hop.

There was a serious revolution in Nigerian hip-hop, reflecting the day’s rap music was everything and more.

Many artists gain prominence through rap music such as RuggedMan, Eedris Abdukareem, Da grin, Sasha P., M.I Abaga, Vector, Mr Raw, Olamide, Phyno and so on.

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In this decade, a lot has changed, with the emergence of new school hip-hop acts and genre modification such as a trap in the sub-genre.

Below is the list  of the top 10 best Nigerian rappers of the new decade;

M.I Abaga

M.I coined from Mr Incredible is Nigerian hip-hop recording artistes, songwriter and record producer, considered as one of the best lyricists with longevity.

M.I cracked the mainstream in 2008, after his viral hit single titled ‘Crowd mentality’ and since then till now he is still on top of the game, he is the most decorated Nigerian rappers of all time.

Olamide

Olamide is Nigerian hip-hop recording artistes, songwriter and singer, one of the most versatile Nigerian artist.

Olamide launched officially in 2011, after releasing his debut studio album, and to date has the biggest music catalogue in the Nigerian music industry, he also releases studio album annually.

Vector

Olanrewaju Ogunmefun popularly known as Vector is a Nigerian rapper and songwriter, also considered a poet and lyricist towards the grading of his wordplay.

Vector gain dominance in 2010, who raps in both English and Yoruba basically dominated the hip-hop scene in 2016 with his hit track titled ‘Lafiaji’

Falz

Folarin Falana popularly known as Falz.

Falz also gains prominence after the release of his debut studio album, Falz most commonly infuse comic lines into his rap with a storytelling delivery.

Phyno  

Phyno is a Nigerian hip-hop recording artist, record producer, songwriter and singer.

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With real name Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike, one of the forerunners of indigenous rap music, Phyno started making wave right from 2010 with the hit track ‘Multiply’ featuring M.I, Flavour, Mr Raw, and Timaya.

Phyno, therefore solidify his name in the mainstream after dropping his debut album.

BlaqBonez

Emeka Akumefule is popularly known as BlaqBonez is a Nigerian hip-hop artist, songwriter, new school acts that gradually becoming the most talked about topic in the Nigerian hip hop space.

BlaqBonez is infusing trap, Afropop into rap, carving a popular new school sound impact.

Erigga

Erhiga Agarivbie popularly known as Erigga also refers to PaperBoi, 2 seconds, Eribaba, New Money is a Nigerian hip hop recording artist and songwriter.

Erigga has been on the conversation recently on the list of top best rappers.

LadiPoe

Ladipo Eso popularly known as Ladipoe or sometimes called Poe is a Nigerian songwriter and rapper, signed to Mavin Records.

Ladipoe won the award for best collaboration at the #14thHeadies being on the 21st of February 2021.

Ill Bliss

Tobechukwu Melvin Ejiofor popularly known as Ill Bliss also called Oga Boss is a Nigerian hip-hop recording artist and songwriter, considered one of the best lyricists in the Nigerian music industry.

Illbliss won the Lyricist on the Roll category at the 14th edition of the Headies Award for his song ‘Country’ which was held on February 21, 2021.

Ice Prince

Panshak Henry Zamani popularly known as Ice Prince is a Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter, He gained prominence after his single “Oleku”, Brymo assisted track.

Also, Ice Prince hasn’t done so much in this decade like he used to do but still much around in the hip-hop conversation and the list wouldn’t be completed without adding his name.

List of top 10 best Nigerian rappers of the new decade

1. M.i Abaga

2. Olamide

3. Vector

4. Falz

5. Phyno

6. Blaqbonez

7. Erigga

8. Ladipoe

9. Ill Bliss

10. Ice Prince

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Best Nigerian debut Albums of All-time are picked and ranked based on commercial triumph, impact, critical applaud, awards and hits.

However, Nigerian has witnessed a coarse amount of standard albums over the past 2 decades, the metrics will be comfortable relying on the impacts of a debut album on the mainstream.

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Also, churns of Nigerian debut albums created an indelibly print in the music industry, cementing different genres on the records.

Below are the Best Nigerian debut albums of all time (ranks are based on notable impacts and not released date)

2Baba – Face2Face

This is 2Baba‘s debut studio album, after splitting from the renowned trio Plantashun Boiz, it was released on May 15, 2004, under Kennis Music, It became a breakout hit during CD’s era, sold over 2 million copies, Its victory linked massively to the lead single African Queen, it created a huge impact in the music industry.

Wande Coal – Mushin To Mo’Hits

This is Wande Coal‘s debut studio album and was officially released and launched on April 12, 2009, under then Mo’ Hits Records now Mavin Records, featuring artists including D’banj, Dr SID, D’Prince, and K-Switch.

It was supported by a smash hit single titled Bumper To Bumper, the album had major hit records and created a big impact in the music industry, it is somewhat regarded as the birth or blueprints to modern afrobeat.

Wizkid – SuperStar

This is Wizkid’s debut studio album and was released on June 12, 2011, under Empire Mates Entertainment, arguably best-selling afrobeat album, Sold over 5 million copies in the 2012 span.

It features guest artists including, Wande Coal, D’Prince, Banky W and Skales. 

It was championed by the singles Holla at Your Boy, Don’t Dull, Tease Me/Bad Guys, Pakurumo, Love My Baby,  and Oluwa Lo Ni.

The cultural impact of this album cannot be overestimated in the afrobeat genre.

Ice Prince – Everybody Loves Ice Prince

This is Ice Prince’s debut studio album and  was released on October 9, 2011, under Chocolate City, It features guest artists including,  Brymo, Wizkid, 2Baba, Jesse Jagz, M.I, Yung L, J-Milla, Wizboyy, Morell, Samklef, and Sean Tero

It was supported by the smash singles Oleku (the most remixed Nigerian songs of 2010), Juju and Superstar.

M.I – Talk About It 

This is M.I. Abaga’s debut studio album and was released in 2008, it features guest artistes including Ice Prince, Jesse Jagz, Wizkid, Djinee, YQ and more.

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It was the birth of the hip-hop genre in the Nigerian music industry, impactful and inspire almost the new generation.

Timaya – True Story 

This is Timaya’s debut studio album and was released in 2007, under Dem Mama Records. 

It was supported by the smash hit single Dem Mama produced by K-solo.

it inspired a generation and created a massive buzz because of its commercial success.

Olamide – Rapsodi

This is Olamide‘s debut album and was released in 2011, It was supported by the lead single Omo To Shan featuring Wizkid.

It features guest artists including Wizkid, ID Cabasa, 9ice, Reminisce and D’banj.

It introduced the new era of street Hop in the Nigerian music industry.

Kizz Daniel – New Era

This is Kizz Daniel’s debut studio album and was released on 14 May 2016, under G-Worldwide Entertainment, It was supported by the smash hit singles Woju, Laye, Good Times and Mama.

New Era debuted at #8 on the Billboard World Album Chart, the album was hits studded.

Fireboy DML – Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps

This is Fireboy DML’s debut studio album and was released on November 29, 2019, under YBNL Nation.

It was supported by singles Jealous, What If I Say and King.

Phyno – No Guts No Glory

This is Phyno’s debut studio album and was released on March 20, 2014, under Sputnet Records and Penthauze Music. 

It was supported by 4 singles, Ghost Mode, Man of the Year, Parcel and O Set.

It features guest artists including  P-Square, Omawumi, Olamide, Stormrex, Efa, Flavour N’abania, Runtown, Ice Prince, M.I, Mr Raw, Timaya and Illbliss.

Top 10 Best Nigerian Debut Album of All-time

1.2baba – face2face
2.Wande Coal – Mushin to mo’hits
3.Wizkid – Superstar
4.Ice Prince – Everybody Loves Ice Prince
5.M.I Abaga – Talk About It
6.Timaya – True Story
7.Olamide – Rapsodi
8.Kizz Daniel – New Era
9.Fireboy DML – LTG
10.Phyno – No Guts No Glory

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