They claim that the presence of pop music and its proximity to culture in the Nigerian music industry breaks down barriers to diaspora acceptance among fans, music listeners, and industry leaders.

However, as long as artists keep as close as possible, these considerations should not limit one’s ability to pursue one’s aspirations.

Top 5 Diaspora Nigerian Musicians

Nonso Amadi

Nonso’s music breeds romance, breakups, make-ups, and rhythmic balance in vocals. “Tonight”, off the “ALONE EP” pushed his credibility at home.

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Although occasional shuffles between Lagos, Toronto, and the UK have stalled his career, the man will push the limit between R’n’B and the alternative genres.

 Moelogo

Mohammed Animashaun popularly known as Moelogo is a British–Nigerian singer-songwriter, has songwriting credits for some notable music projects, including Tiwa Savage’s Celia.

In 2017, his contribution in Jonas Blue’s single “We Could Go Back” as a featured artist scored him a UK Singles Chart entry.

The single peaked at No. 74. It also charted in the US Dance/Electronic Songs chart peaking at No. 34. It is also charted in Belgium, Sweden, and New Zealand.

Tome

Just within weeks, the Afro-Canadian Afro-fusion singer scored more than 1.8 million streams across all platforms with her groundbreaking project ‘BT4W (Bigger than four walls)’.

The album featured Runtown, Zlatan, and King Promise.

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Tome also performed on One Africa Music fest’s Hope for Africa virtual concert a few weeks ago.

Tome has deep roots in music which will make her music stand the test of time.

Toye

The Nigerian-American singer muscles his way into the hearts of Nigerians in Atlanta, Georgia.

He has also opened for Burna Boy and Mr Eazi during their American tours in 2019.

Toye is also closely associated with Davido and it shows in his charisma as an upcoming ‘Faaji’ singer (a blend of Fuji and Juju genres which he carved for himself).

In the past few months, Toye performed for Colors and released a Wizkid and DJ  Tunez inspired cover to ‘Gbese’.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUdwBmRJx34

Dolapo The Vibe

The Nigerian who moves between Lagos and the US is growing under the wings of Bankulli, the Nigerian music executive, producer, and singer.

Although, not yet in the mainstream, her vocals serenade in the music she makes.

The US Army officer is also destined to release a project in the nearest future after the highly-accepted “Owo’’ which featured Peruzzi.

Kida Kudz

Kida Kudz evolved as a boy from Ibadan who was winning rap battles sponsored by soda companies to a man who experimented with sounds influenced by the grime scenes in the UK.

Kida Kudz has worked with almost all the big names and he is still a fan favorite to the mid-age Nigerian who witnessed his rise in music.

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Mp3bullet list of Top 10 UK-Nigerian collaboration, features is a great factor that fosters the growth of an artist, it’s a neutral ground where they get to demonstrate their versatility and creativity, which means that collaborative success is almost equivalent to a solo.

This list below is derived from a general metric, including streams, certifications, awards, Charts and general impact;

Note: some songs made a great impact but have low streams

1. Stormzy Feat. Burna Boy & Ed Sheeran – Own It

Own it’ is a song by a UK recording artist featuring Ed Sheeran and Nigerian very own afrobeat heavyweight Burna Boy, it was released in 2019 as a follow up single to Stormzy album ‘Heavy Is the Head‘ it is the most-streamed Uk-Nigerian music collaboration and also certified 2× Platinum in the UK, Gold in Australia and platinum in Denmark, it debuted  #1 in UK official single chart.

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2. Dave Feat. Burna Boy – Location

Location is a song by a UK recording artist featuring Nigerian Burna Boy, it was released in 2019 as a single to Dave’s album ‘Psychodrama’ the JAE5 produced track is certified 2× Platinum in the UK, debuted #6 in the UK official singles chart and also the second most-streamed UK-Nigerian music collaboration on Spotify.

3. Skepta and Wizkid – Energy (Stay Far Away)

Energy (Stay Far Away) is a song by a UK recording artiste and Nigeria afrobeat heavyweight Wizkid, released in 2018 as a single, song was produced by Sarz (Nigerian legendary producer), it is certified gold in the UK and debuted #59 in the UK official singles chart.

4. Jorja Smith ft Burna Boy – Be Honest

Be honest is a song by a UK female recording artist featuring Nigerian Burna Boy, released  August 16, 2019, produced by Izy and Cadenza, it racks 64million views on youtube.

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5. Sam Smith – My Oasis feat. Burna Boy

My Oasis is a song by a UK recording artist featuring Nigerian Burna Boy, it was released in August 2020, as a single to sam smith album ‘Love Goes’ it debuted at 43 in the UK single official charts and impacted as a single.

6. Krept & Konan ft. Wizkid – G Love

G love is a song by a UK duo featuring Nigerian Wizkid, released in October 2019, it is a silver certified record in the UK.

7. J Hus ft. Burna Boy – Play Play

Play Play is a song by a Uk recording artist featuring Nigerian Burna Boy, released in January 2020, it was on J hus album “Big Conspiracy”

8. Kojo Funds ft Wizkid – I Like

I Like is a song by a UK recording artist featuring Nigerian Wizkid, it was released in August 2019, one of the best Uk-Nigeria collaboration.

9. Jonas Blue Feat. Moelogo – We Could Go Back

We could go back is a song by a Uk Dj and record producer featuring Nigeria pop-star Moelogo, it was released in 2017, it debuted at 74 in the UK official singles charts and US Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs.

10. Nana Rogues – To The Max ft. WizKid, Not3s 

To the max is a song by a UK recording producer and songwriter featuring Nigerian Wizkid and British born Nigerian artist Not3s, it was released in 2018.

Top 10 UK-Nigerian Music Collaboration

1. Stormzy Feat. Burna Boy & Ed Sheeran – Own It

2. Dave Feat. Burna Boy – Location

3. Skepta and Wizkid – Energy (Stay Far Away)

4. Jorja Smith ft Burna Boy – Be Honest

5. Sam Smith – My Oasis feat. Burna Boy

6. Krept & Konan ft. Wizkid – G Love

7. J Hus ft. Burna Boy – Play Play

8. Kojo Funds ft Wizkid – I Like

9. Jonas Blue Feat. Moelogo – We Could Go Back

10. Nana Rogues – To The Max ft. WizKid, Not3s 

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