Nigerian Artists may be innocent of some things, not just Copyright Infringement as some of them constantly find themselves being accused of stealing other people’s work.

Plagiarism has almost completely taken over the music industry, as artists see copying other people’s intellectual property as no big problem. Some argue that it is inescapable because a piano has only so many notes and a guitar has only so many chord configurations.

Others, on the other hand, will swear blind that stealing, ripping, robbing, and snatching a riff, melody, or tone from another artist’s music is categorically unacceptable.

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In this article, Mp3bullet.ng highlights well-known artists whose identities have been dragged through the mud after being accused of Copyright Infringement.

Wizkid vs Tony Tetulia

Wizkid, a Nigerian music sensation, is on this list after being accused of song theft years ago. Wizkid was hit with a 30 million Naira lawsuit by renowned singer Tony Tetuila in December 2019. Wizkid and DJ Tunez allegedly copied content from Tony’s “Fefe N’efe” music and used it in their “Gbese” single, according to the lawsuit.

2Baba vs Blackface

This was the biggest of all song theft cases in Nigerian music history.

Former Plantashun Boiz members 2face and Blackface have been at odds for a long time over copyright problems. The immensely hit ‘African Queen,’ for which 2face received fame, is said to have been composed by Blackface. However, 2face later paid Blackface royalties from the song.

Blackface later accused 2Baba again of also denying him credit in the song ‘Let Somebody Love You’ which they both wrote together in their days as Plantashun Boiz. 2face later featured American singer, Bridget Kelly in the song, and included it in his The Ascension album.

Tiwa Savage vs Danny Young

In 2019, Danny Young filed a N200 million copyright suit against Savage for her 2018 song, ‘One’, which he claimed she copied from his 2009 single, “Oju Tiwon”.

In the suit, he sought a declaration that by copying, performing, and distributing literary work and music lyrics authored and owned by him without lawful authority, the defendants have infringed on his copyright.

Later that same year, in an update to the story, Danny Young revealed that they have settled out of court. He made this known on his Instagram page.

Davido vs Password

Davido, the Omo Baba Olowo singer, was accused of copyright infringement in 2013 by an up-and-coming artist, Password, who claimed he stole the premise and lyrics of the song “Gobe.”

According to reports, Password had initially released Gobe in 2011 but didn’t make a hit. It was later reported that Davido bought the song from Password for 500 thousand Naira.

Mr. P of P-square v Henry Knight

In 2018, an upcoming singer, Henry Knight via his Instagram page posted a message accusing Peter Okoye of plagiarizing and duplicating his song without giving proper credit.

Henry Knight accused Peter Okoye (Mr. P) of lifting content from his song, Ebeano, without proper credit.

The musician vented his frustrations on Instagram, blaming major artists of hindering the development of up-and-coming artists.

Henry Knight played both songs side by side with his lengthy caption to expose Mr. P’s apparent attempt to duplicate his hook (chorus). Mr. P, on the other hand, never mentioned the incident in public. It’s supposed that they’ve worked out their differences in private.

Simi, Jaywon vs Victor Uwaifo

In November 2017, legendary artist and one-time Commissioner for Arts and Culture in Edo State, Sir Victor Uwaifo, accused Jaywon and Simi of remixing his song “Joromi” without his consent.

In an interview with Vanguard, Sir Victor Uwaifo stated that he would prefer not to take both of them to court for not getting permission from him before remixing the song as the original composer, but that he wishes they had done the right thing.

The legendary singer later sued Simi at the federal high court for N50 million. They must have settled in private because nothing was heard ever again of the issue.

Timi Dakolo vs Majek Fashek

in July 2016, Majek Fashek threatened to sue Timi Dakolo for remaking his song titled ‘Send Down The Rain’ in 2013 without his permission.

The iconic reggae singer told Punch Newspaper that The Voice Nigeria judge Timi Dakolo infringed on his copyright law by stealing his legendary classic Send Down the Rain song in 2013.

He called him a sub-par artiste and compared him to his peers, fellow The Voice Nigeria coach 2Baba, Wizkid and Olamide.

“I felt bad when I learnt that he worked on my song without my consent. He did not even give me credit. He is a very bad artiste and he took advantage of the circumstance that I was facing during that time. The song is not a normal song; it is a spiritual hit song. Timi Dakolo does not know how I suffered to get that song. I fasted for seven days before I got that song. I partook in three days ‘white’ fasting before the song came to me. Timi Dakolo did not go through that. I did not fight him because I do not have time. Let God judge us,” he said.

Timi Dakolo responded to the allegations on his Instagram page, saying he rightfully paid Majek’s manager for the rights to remake the song, and he even has the receipts to prove it.

“MY PEOPLE IT TRULY SADDENS ME TO SEE SUCH… I ALWAYS TRY TO DO THINGS RIGHTLY AND LAWFULLY… I PAID HIS MANAGER TO REMAKE THE SONG,I GOT MY INVOICE…I EVEN MENTIONED TO HIM DURING OUR REHEARSALS AT THE HEADIES.. SO HONESTLY I DONT UNDERSTAND THIS WRITE UP… OGA MAJEK FASHEK..I RESPECT AND LOVE YOU…YOUR VOICE GIVES LIFE TO LYRICS… YOU ARE ONE OF THE BEST MUSICIANS I KNOW..GOD BLESS YOU..”

Tekno vs Danfo Drivers

In 2018, The pair of Mountain Black and Mad Melon (real names Jimoh Olotu and Omeofa Oghene respectively), of the ‘Danfo Drivers’ fame accused producer and artiste, Tekno of sampling one of their songs without permission.

In an interview with Wazobia TV, the duo said that Tekno’s song titled ‘Jogodo’ is a sample of their 2008 song titled ‘Kpolongo’.

They also said during the interview that they came to Lagos to hunt for Tekno and collect the money/royalties he owes them for sampling their song without permission.

However, days later, a high-powered meeting was set up at the residence of a successful socialite and entrepreneur where the issue was said to have been resolved.

A source, who was at the meeting revealed that Tekno known for his peaceful nature apologised to the ‘Danfo Drivers’ and gave them a substantial amount of money as compensation.

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Kcee vs Jude Nnam

In 2021, the social media was agog with the news of a court case instituted against ‘Limpopo’ crooner and Five Stars records artiste, Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo better known as Kcee, over alleged copyright infringement of ‘Som Too Chukwu’, a 2001 track by Jude Nnam, Nigerian music composer and performer.

Jude Nnam had, in the suit alleged that Kcee copied his lyrics for his 2021 Okwesili Eze Group-assisted single titled ‘Cultural Praise Vol 1’.

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Jos is one of the multi-ethnic capitals in Nigeria that have a thriving music scene with ambitious Nigerian artists growing up from there, some starting their career there and then moving to Lagos, the entertainment capital of Nigeria.

Here are some of the top Nigerian artists who have their roots in Jos.

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2Baba

Innocent Ujah Idibia, better known by his stage name 2Face Idibia or 2Baba (born in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria), is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, record producer, and entrepreneur.

Although he hails from the Idoma tribe in the southern part of Benue State, 2baba was born and grew up in Jos.

2Baba first started his music career as a member of the popular music group, Plantashun Boiz alongside Blackface and Faze.

After the group released two successful albums, they disbanded in 2004 giving the singer a chance to be signed with Kennis Music under which he released his debut solo album Face 2 Face.

With over two decades in the Industry, 2baba has earned a legendary status and is also one of Africa’s most bankable artists.

In 2015, he officially dropped the name 2face and switched to 2baba as his stage name. 2Baba is also the first winner of MTV Europe, Best African Act Award in 2015.

M.I Abaga

Jude Abaga, better known as M.I, was born in Jos, Plateau State. He attended Baptist High School, Jos where his mother purchased basic music notations and later, a 7-key mini piano which launched him into the music world.

Jude’s venture into the hip hop world started with the sampling of musical works from DMX and Lauryn Hill as early as 1998.

After returning to Nigeria from the US where he had gone to pursue a course in Business and Economics, M.I partnered with his friend Djinee to commence the production of mixtapes.

The two collaborated on the song “Safe” which received a certain level of popularity.

However, He rose to prominence in 2006 when his song “Crowd Mentality” became popular in Jos, Nigeria. He released his debut studio album Talk About It in 2008.

While in Jos, Nigeria, he teamed up with his brother, Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince, Ruby, Threadstone, Lindsay, Moses (Elbulk), E kelly to form Loopy Music.

M.I was later signed to the Chocolate City company, a renowned music label in Nigeria, which made him move from Jos city to the nation’s capital Abuja and also influenced the beginning of his successful career in the Nigerian music industry.

Abaga was CEO of Chocolate City from 2015 to 2019. In March 2020, he announced his exit from the label and launched his own record label Incredible Music.

In the course of his career, M.I has released 11 projects which include 4 studio albums, 1 compilation albums, 4 Mixtapes, 2 Eps.

He won Best Hip Hop and Best New Act at the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards,[5] and was nominated in the Best International Act category at the BET Awards 2010.

P-square

Peter and Paul Okoye are twin brothers who were born in Jos, Plateau’s capital.

P-Square got its start at St. Murumba secondary school in Jos, Nigeria, a modest Catholic school.

Twins Peter and Paul began singing, dancing, and imitating songs by MC Hammer, Bobby Brown, and Michael Jackson when they joined their school’s music and acting club.

In 2001, P-Square” won the “Grab Da Mic” competition, and hence Benson & Hedges sponsored their debut album, titled Last Nite, which was released under Timbuk2 music label.

P-Square was also nominated as “Most Promising African Group” in the Kora Awards three months after the release of their debut album. They eventually won the 2003 Amen Award for “Best R&B Group”.

In 2005, they released their second album, Get Squared under their own label, Square Records. Four albums later, the group disbanded in 2017 due to irreconcilable differences.

The twin brothers decided to pursue solo careers going under the stage names, Rudeboy and Mr. P. while as a group, they dominated the African continent with their hit songs.

Bez

Bez, real name Emmanuel Bez Idakula, was born in the central Nigerian city of Jos in 1983. He was raised in a musical family, listening to gospel and country music.

He grew up in a musically inclined family, listening to gospel and country. As a child, he sang in choirs and began playing his father’s guitar at the age of nine.

Bez’s father, a politician and Gubernatorial Candidate for Nasarawa State in Nigeria died when he was twelve years old.

As a result, his family’s finances collapsed, and he was unable to pay the remainder of his high school tuition. His high school education was funded by an anonymous donor. He was also given assistance in paying his college costs.

Bez earned his bachelor’s degree from Covenant University, a prestigious institution.

In 2012, Bez released his album, “Super Sun” and the project includes the single “That Stupid Song” which features Praiz. In 206, he released his second album, Gbagyi Child.

He was the first African artist to world premiere his music video on BET after the music video of “That Stupid Song“, premiered on the renowned BET’s 106 & Park and the first Nigerian artist to do a solo show at the iTunes store in Soho, New York.

Ice Prince

Ice Prince was born Panshak Henri Zamani in the city of Minna, Niger State, Nigeria.

He relocated to Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, with his family when he was two years old. He attended St. Murumba College in Jos while living there. He also went to Jos’ Science Tutorial College.

He began writing rap songs and started performing them while in school. In 2002, he and some friends formed the “ECOMOG Squad” but split after a year.

In 2004, he connected with M.I, Jesse Jagz, Ruby, Lindsey, Eve, Taz, and together they became what is now known today as the “Loopy Crew”

After he was signed to Chocolate City, He rose to fame after releasing “Oleku“, one of Nigeria’s most remixed songs of all time.

In 2011, he released his first studio album, Everybody Loves Ice Prince, then released his sophomore album, “Fire of Zamani“, then his third studio album, Jos To The World in 2016 after leaving Chocolate City.

Jesse Jagz

Jesse Jagz was born in the chilly city of Jos to Chris and Lydia Abaga in 1984. His father is a pastor and his mother is a gospel artist and counsellor. He joined his church’s choir at the age of seven and later learned to play the drums on his parents’ drum kit.

He started his career with the Gospel Insanity band. Unfortunately, due to a squabble among the band members, the record was never released.

After that, Jesse began professionally producing beats and founded another group, Eleven Thirty; they enjoyed local success in Jos before disbanding in 2006.

He teamed up with his brother Jude Abaga, a.k.a. M.I, in 2004 to form Inner Hub Studios.

Jesse Jagz released his debut studio album Jag of All Tradez on 21 April 2010. It included the singles “Wetin Dey”, “Pump It Up”, “Jesse Swag”, “Sugar Cane Baby” and “Bend Down Low“. The album was produced entirely by Jesse Jagz.

In March 2013, Jesse Jagz announced his voluntary exit from Chocolate City and the launch of his own independent outfit Jagz Nation.

Apart from being a great artist, Jesse Jagz has produced songs for several artists, including Majek Fashek, M.I Abaga, Banky W, Ice Prince, Mode 9, Proverb and Dekunle Fuji.

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You may be surprised that Africa harbors some of the biggest musicians in the world and that’s why we list the top 20 African greatest musicians of all time.

Who are the African greatest musicians of all time?  

Many of these musicians were pioneers of music genres that are made in Africa.

The authentic sound that comes from these men and women can only be envied by other musicians from around the world.

Over the years, the music collections of these musicians have never ceased to inspire people.

We have a list that has explored the legends Africa has ever produced in the music industry.

Top 20 African greatest musicians of all time

1. Fela Kuti

Fela Kuti is famous for his high-octane musical performances.  Kuti is argued to be the African greatest musician to have lived.

He was a political activist, instrumentalist, composer, musician, and pioneer of the Afrobeat.

He sang in a tone that was electrifying and inspiring in Pidgin English.

2. Miriam Mkeba

Mama Africa, aka Miriam Makeba has been called a true legend who used music in fighting for the rights of her people.

She was known for her stage performances and signature sound. She won a Grammy and lived her life to make South Africa music more powerful.

3. Ali Farka Toure

Ali Farka Toure is a Malian guitarist and singer, who fused the Malian local music with African American jazz.

He is a multilingual singer who made the languages in Mali popular with his music.

4. Yousssou N dour

Youssou N dour  is a Senegalese singer  and also a percussionist.

He got this flair in his music that changed the music industry in the country, blending hip hop, Mbalex, Cuban, and elements of pop.

5. Brenda Faisse

Brenda Faissie was that voice that never stopped ringing sweetly in your ears after listening to her music.

She was called the Queen of African Pop.

The songs of Faissie were powerfully written to pass a message to the South African oppressors and also to tell lovers that there is light at the end of the tunnel.

6. King Sunny Ade

King Sunny Ade is still making waves after decades in the Nigerian music industry.

He has toured around the world and he was the first person who made use of the pedal steel guitar in his country.

He sings juju music and has never stopped winning the hearts of his fans.

7.  Lucky Dube

Lucky Dube was known for his rejuvenation of African reggae music.  The music of Dube was so powerful that it didn’t stop giving hope to the people of South Africa.

He was legendary and a tour of the world.

8. Ladysmith Black Mambazo

The group is from South Africa, an award Grammy-winning group that has sand for the liberation of the country during the apartheid.

They became famous after they sang with Paul Simon on his album, Graceland.

9. Angelique Kidjo

She is an activist and Grammy Award winner from Benin. She is influential and supports the cause of women.

She is diverse and creative when it comes to creating great music.

10. E.T Mensah

Emmanuel Tettey Mensah, who is mostly referred to as E.T Mensah came from Ghana and was called the “King of Highlife” music.

He has played for the President of Ghana and toured the world to display his dexterity.

11. Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe

Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe often referred to as just Osadebe, was a Nigerian highlife musician from Atani.

During his career spanning over four decades, he became one of the best-known musicians of Igbo highlife.

His best-known hit was the 1984 single “Osondi Owendi”,

12. Oliver D Coque

Oliver Sunday Akanite better known by the stage name Oliver De Coque was a Nigerian guitarist and one of Africa’s most prolific recording artists.

De Coque was awarded an honorary degree in music from the University of New Orleans

13. Bright Chimezie

His music style became known as Zigima Sound, It is a genre that became popular in the Eastern part of Nigeria in the early 1980s.

It is a mix of traditional Nigerian music and Igbo highlife fused with chanted vocals.

Bright Chimezie used it to revolutionize the musical structure in Nigeria with lyrics that focused on social issues of the country in a rather funny way

14. Ebenezer Obey

Ebenezer Obey (born 3 April 1942 as Ebenezer Remilekun Aremu Olasupo Obey-Fabiyi, MFR in Idogo, Nigeria), nicknamed the “Chief Commander“, is a Nigerian jùjú musician.

15. Koffi Olomide

Antoine Christophe Agbepa Mumba known professionally as Koffi Olomidé, is a Congolese Soukus singer, dancer, producer, and composer.

He has had several gold records in his career. He is the founder of the Quartier Latin International orchestra with many notable artists, including Fally Ipupa and Ferré Gola.

16. Onyeka Onwenu

Onyeka Onwenu is a Nigerian singer/songwriter, actress, human rights activist, social activist, journalist, politician, and former X Factor series judge.

Dubbed the “Elegant Stallion” by the Nigerian press, she is a former chairperson of the Imo State Council for Arts and Culture

17. Hugh Masekela

Hugh Ramapolo Masekela was a South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, singer, and composer who was described as “the father of South African jazz”.

Masekela was known for his jazz compositions and for writing well-known anti-apartheid songs

18. Yvonne Chaka Chaka

Yvonne Chaka Chaka is an internationally recognized South African singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, humanitarian, and teacher.

Dubbed the “Princess of Africa” (a name she received after a 1990 tour), Chaka Chaka has been at the forefront of South African popular music for 35 years

19. Vusi Mahlasela

Vusi Sidney Mahlasela Ka Zwane (born 1965 in Pretoria, South Africa) is a Sotho South African singer-songwriter.

His music is generally described as “African folk” and he is often dubbed as “The Voice” of South Africa. His work was an inspiration to many in the anti-apartheid movement.

20. Majek Fashek

Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly known as Majek Fashek (March 1963 – 1 June 2020) was a Nigerian singer-songwriter and guitarist.

His 1988 album Prisoner of Conscience included the single “Send Down the Rain”, which won six PMAN Music Awards.

Notable Mentions (New Generation musicians paving the legendary way for the Africa culture)

• Wizkid
• Davido
• Mafikizolo
• Burna Boy
• Diamond Platnumz
• Shatta Wale
• Sarkodie 

Top 20 African greatest musicians of all time

Fela Kuti

Lucky Dube

Miriam Mkeba

Ali Farka Toure

Yousssou N dour

Brenda Faisse

King Sunny Ade

Angelique Kidjo

E.T Mensah

Chief Stephen Osadebe

Oliver D Coque

Bright Chimezie

Ebenezer Obey

Koffi Olomide

Onyeka Onwenu

Hugh Masekela

Yvonne Chaka Chaka

Vusi Mahlasela

Majek Fashek

Oris Wiliki.

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In the Nigerian Music Industry, it’s not shocking to see artists who are also producers. These artists not only know how to sing but also how to craft a beat.

However, there are many that started out as producers but finally got their big break as artists.

Mp3bullet.ng compiles the list of people Nigerian Artists who started out as Producers;

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Omah Lay

Omah Lay made his major breakthrough in the industry in 2020 with “You“. When he released his debut EP, “Get Layd” he proved he was here to stay.

The Talented singer in a short amount of time has been able to gain a number of fans and even embarked on a tour in the USA which are high achievements for him.

However, not many know that Omah Lay started out as a producer and only got into singing when he became frustrated with artists not giving him credit for his work. Becoming a singer was definitely the right choice.

Phyno

Phyno is one of Nigeria’s biggest Indigenous rappers whose songs have amassed millions of streams over the years.

He started his music career as a producer in 2003 and is renowned for rapping in the Igbo language.

Phyno developed an interest in music production during his secondary school days and began producing because the Highlife producers in the East could produce the kind of Hip-Hop beats he wanted.

The rapper rose to stardom after he released “Ghost Mode” featuring Olamide in 2012. Thanks to his several hit songs Phyno is still one of Nigeria’s biggest artists to date.

Davido

Davido is one of Nigeria music royalty but not many know he started out as a producer.

Despite the fact that David Adeleke has never been credited with a successful song for another singer, Davido, as he is affectionately known, has a long list of hit songs to his credit.

He used to produce and previously produced a single called ‘Open Pooner‘ for Dammy Krane.

His breakthrough song, “Dami Duro” was first produced by him before Shizzi reworked it. He also produced an unreleased song for one of his artists, Peruzzi which is titled “Gaza.

Jesse Jagz

One of the most intelligent artists in the Industry, Jesse Garba Abaga, better known by his stage name Jesse Jagz, is a Nigerian hip hop artist.

He re-signed with Chocolate City in April 2015, after leaving the label in May 2012 to start his own brand, Jagz Nation.

He began his career as a producer, but he refused to settle for less, so he moved on to music. Jesse Jagz has a few songs under his belt and is unquestionably one of today’s most brilliant musicians.

Jesse Jagz has produced songs for several artists, including Majek Fashek, M.I Abaga, Banky W, Ice Prince, Mode 9, and Proverb and Dekunle Fuji.

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Terry G

Terry G once ruled the streets of Lagos with his eccentric and unique of music. The “Gingah your Swagger” had people dancing to his dance hits.

Although, he was first known as a producer before he became a singer.

He’s collaborated with a number of musicians and produced a number of hit singles. In addition, the singer/producer has a number of hit songs to his credit.

Tekno

Tekno is undoubtedly one of the most important artists in the music industry these days, as he has been releasing songs one after the other.

Tekno is not only a musician but also a producer who used to be and still is.

Tekno Miles has been playing the piano since he was eight years old, when his father enrolled him in a music class, and has since learned to play additional instruments such as drums and guitar.

He has produced a number of tracks, including a Swae Lee and Drake collaboration titled “Won’t Be Late”

Cobhams Asuquo

Cobhams is one of the most well-known producers in the country today, and his talent cannot be overstated, since any song he creates becomes a hit.

Aside from cooking beats for the likes of Asa, Charly Boy, Darey Art Alade, Roof Top Mc, and others, the only music producer with a third eye has proven his lyrical talent on several occasions.

J Martins

This is yet another talented music producer whose unexpected turn to singing catapulted him into the spotlight. J Martin’s mastery of rhythm and rhyme explains his meteoric rise in Nigerian music.

Not only has J Martins produced a few major tunes for others, but as a singer, he has sold tens of thousands of copies.

In fact, J Martins is said to be the producer behind one of the P-square iconic albums, ‘Game Over“

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In many parts of the world, conscious songs have long been used by movements seeking social change.

In Nigeria, the likes of the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, and Ras Kimono, have been recognized for their protest music that still mirrors the reality of present-day Nigeria, decades after.

These artists have paved the way for a generation of socio-conscious musicians whose music matters so much right now.

Fela – ‘Sorrow, Tears & Blood (1977)

Although ‘Sorrow, Tears & Blood’ was originally released in 1977 in response to the Soweto Uprising of 1976, the lyrics matter so much at a time like this.

The lyrics went,  “So policeman go slap your face, You no go talk

Army man go whip your yansh, You go they look like a donkey Rhodesia they do them own, Our leaders they yab for nothing South Africa, they do them own, They leave sorrow, tears, and blood Them regular trademark’’.

Ras Kimono – Gimme Likkle Sugar – 1988

‘Gimme Likkle Sugar’, was one of the lead singles off Ras Kimimono’s 1988 debut album, ‘Under Pressure’. The classic song touched on police brutality and bad governance.

The lyrics, “See them lying, the police are shooting innocent people, what a pity inna we city’’.

Majek Fashek- ‘Police Brutality’ (1988)

‘Police Brutality was one of the hit tracks from Majek Fashek’s debut solo album, ‘Prisoner of Conscience’.

Dagrin- ‘Democracy’ (2008)

The late Dagrin released this timeless track 12 years ago and the lyrics remain relevant in present-day Nigeria.

On the track, Dagrin rapped about the state of the country and corruption in the Nigerian police force.

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Lyrics, ‘‘Nigeria ni mo ti ri t’olopa ma n toro bara, Nitori twenty naira won le fi ba e faa ya!”

PSquare- Oga Police (2005)

‘Oga Police ‘was one of the hit tracks from ‘Get Squared’ which was the sophomore album of the now-disbanded twin singing sensation, Psquare.

Lyrics,

‘‘Tell me. Na wetin you go do for this life, Wey police no go come harass you. I no know oh. Even though you be a superstar. Them go still come embarrass you. Tell me Na wetin you go do for this life Wey police no go come harass you. Oga police e Wetin be this eNa which kind yawa be this e No, no.”

D’banj -Mr.Olopa (2005)

The track was the seventh song on D’banj’s debut album, ‘No Long Thing’. In the track, D’banj narrated how he was harassed and beaten up by the police during a routine stop and check.

Lyrics, “

I have been dreaming along until we stopped by the cops. Excuse me, what have I done wrong, why all the questions, and what have I done wrong? But, I have got all my papers right here. They begin to slap and abuse me They begin to scatter my widescreen, they begin to cause my mama, dey course my papa There is nothing I do you o. Mr Olopa! kini mo she fun e o Mr Olopa! kini mo she fun e o E fi mi sile kin lo jeje.”

African China- Mr President (2005)

‘Mr President is the lead track of African China’s debut album of the same title.

The track was one of the best-selling songs of 2005 in Nigeria at the time.

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The song was an open letter to the president highlighting some of the ills of Nigerian society including police brutality.

Asa- ‘Jailer’ (2007)

‘Jailer’, released in 2007, was the lead song in “Asa’s eponymous album.

Nigerian police and Nigerian Prisons Service, about the Nigerian police and the prison service.

Eedris Abdulkareem – “Jaga Jaga’ (2004)

In 2004, Eedris released his third album “Jaga Jaga”, slang for shambles, the track bemoaned corruption and suffering in Nigeria.

The rack was banned from radio by President Olusegun Obasanjo but continued to be played in nightclubs.

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In this article, we take a look at the personalities the Nigerian Music Industry had to their goodbyes to.

Celebrities are also persons whose deaths have a significant impact on their audience. It’s always heartbreaking to witness a formerly vibrant personality pass away, because it serves as a reminder that we’ll all pass away one day.

Many people, notably in the entertainment and showbiz industries, have had a difficult time in recent years. There have already been a handful of celebrity deaths reported.

We compiled a list of Music acts in the Nigerian Music Industry that have passed away in the past two years;

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Majek Fashek

Majekodunmi Fasheke, also known as Majek Fashek, died in his sleep in New York City on June 1, 2020. He had oesophagal cancer and was 57 years old.

Tributes flooded in from all over the world for the renowned singer, who had contributed tremendously to the country’s music landscape with singles like “Send Down the Rain” and “So Long for Too Long.”

Majek Fashek, also known as “The Rainmaker,” was an activist who used his music to fight societal injustices, particularly his 1988 album “Prisoner of Conscience.”

Victor Olaiya

Veteran trumpeter and highlife musician, Victor Olaiya’s music dominated many people’s hearts in the 1950s and 1960s.

Known as the “evil genius of highlife,”  Dr. Victor Abimbola Olaiya OOON died in February 2020 at the age of 89 after succumbing to an unidentified ailment while undergoing treatment at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH).

Olaiya is credited with helping to shape Nigeria’s music industry, having established himself as one of the country’s first widely successful performers in the genre during the 1960s.

BigLo

Lotanna Udezue aka BigLo, a music producer, rapper, and singer, died after a long battle with kidney disease. BigLo is said to have died on Saturday, December 26, 2020. Olofin, a singer and jazz musician, confirmed his death on Instagram.

BigLo rose to prominence in 2004 thanks to the hit single “Delicious,” which featured 2shotz. In 2019, the rapper disclosed that he was suffering from kidney disease.

He revealed this on his Gofundme page, where he stated that he was diagnosed with renal kidney failure.

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Dokta Frabz

Ayorinde Faboro aka Dokta Frabz, a Nigerian producer, was purportedly killed in the United States in 2020. On February 27, 2020, news of his passing made the rounds on social media, with other celebrities expressing their condolences.

Dokta Frabz began his music career in Lagos, where he was born and bred.

He began his musical career as a pianist and drummer at Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral in Ikeja, Lagos.

He started off working for Don Jazzy and D’Banj’s Mo’ Hits Records before working with other artists, including Wizkid, Omawumi, Davido and the late Dagrin.

Through his collaborations with the late Dagrin on the song “Thank God,” “Joy” from Wizkid’s sophomore album Ayo, four songs on Naeto C’s sophomore album Super C Season, and multiple singles with regular collaborator Omawumi, he achieved mainstream popularity.

DJ Babus

Babatunde Bello aka DJ Babus, a Nigerian disc jockey, died on January 29, 2021, from COVID-19 complications. He worked for a number of companies before his death, including Four Points by Sheraton, where he was the resident DJ from 2014 to 2015.

He worked as a Talent Manager at KnightHouse, The Creative Entertainment Company, where well-known talents such as Mo Cheddah and Phenom came to fame.

Sound Sultan

Nigerian singer and actor Sound Sultan has died after losing battle with cancer at the age of 44 years old.

The singer passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 and was buried the same day.

In the 1990s, he began his career in show business by hosting performances to collect funds for studio sessions. In the year 2000, he launched his first single, “Jagbajantis,” which became an instant hit in Nigeria.

He was signed by Kennis Music after independently releasing other singles and appearing in hit songs by other musicians. He released four albums under this label.

Aside from being a singer, Sound Sultan was also a rapper, actor and basketball club owner.

Kodak

On April 29th, 2020, Nigerian video vixen and dancer Kodak died after allegedly being electrocuted while charging her phone. The incident was said to have occurred at Capital Dreams, the production company belonging to popular Video director, Clarence Peters.

Kodak was a popular dancer who had appear in music videos for a wide range of artists.

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Obama DMW

Habeeb Uthman, popularly known as Obama DMW, was a close friend of Nigerian music sensation Davido and died after experiencing breathing difficulties.

He died in a hospital in Lekki, Lagos, in June, just a few hours after driving himself to the hospital for treatment.

Despite the efforts of the on-duty doctors, he died.

He was born in Lagos State and began managing future artists in his institution of learning, despite the fact that he was a science student.

Obama DMW was the founder and CEO of the Obama Music Worldwide (OMW) record label until his death. He was also an important member of the DMW crew.

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Afrobeat generations is a group or set of afrobeat musical genre with a shared common characteristic, lets span through the highlight of the three Generations of afrobeat movement.

The characteristics thereof are based on Statistics (career records, achievements and impacts).

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The three (3) notable generations of afrobeat are The Fela’s, The D’banj/2Baba/Psquare’s and The Wizkid/Davido/Burna Boy’s generations.

Each of the generations plays important role in the growth and globalization of the afrobeat movement, from the pioneer to the record-breaking new generations.

The Fela’s (1960s-1990s)

Afrobeat was originated in Ghana in the early 1920s Before Nigeria joined the wave in the late 1960s, pioneered by Fela Kuti who explored different fashionable music at the time, he was at the forefront of the genre, popularizing the style both within and outside Nigeria.

This generation is the birth of the movement, where it all started from ideas, talent, hard work and destiny.

Fela Kuti recorded about 29 albums from 1969 to the 90s with sold-out concerts in the US, UK, and other parts of the world.

In the early 90s to Mid 90s Reggae music Infiltrated the Nigeria music scene, the genre which is associated with Jamaicans was acquired by the likes of Majek Fashek, transforming into Ragga/dancehall music, becoming a force in places like Ajegunle in Lagos, moulding the sounds as delivered by the likes of Daddy Showkey, Nico Gravity, Daddy Fresh, African China and others.

Afrobeat was pushed by Femi Kuti, Seun Kuti in the 90s, a bit of juju music led by  I.K Dairo and J.O Araba even though it has been in existence pre-independence

In the late 90s to early 2000s Kennis Music created a wave that falls under afrobeat, it includes, R&B, Hip-hop, and Pop music, artistes in this era are Styl Plus, OJB Jezreel, 2 shots, Eedris Abdulkareem, Jazzman Olofin, Paul Play, etc.

The D’banj/2Baba/P-Square’s

This generation started in the 2000s-2010s, it comprises other afrobeat artistes which include, 9ice, Faze, Black Faze, Banky W, Timaya, and others.

D’banj, 2Baba and P-Square were the key players of the era based on statistics (career records, achievements and impacts).

2Baba released an “International Edition” of his third studio album ‘The Unstoppable International’ making him the first Nigerian artist to have a proper international rated and priced album.

Dbanj was the first afrobeat artiste to create a relative connection to an International mainstream act in 2011, after signing a contract deal as an artist to ‘Good Music record label‘ founded by Kanye West.

P-Square collaborated with T.I, and Rick Ross In 2012 and in 2013 they bag their first international nomination at Soul Train Music Awards for Best International Performance.

The Wizkid/Davido/Burna Boy’s

This generation started in the 2010s to Present, it consists of other afrobeat artistes which include, Tekno, Tiwa Savage, Runtown, Yemi Alade, Kizz Daniel, Mr Eazi, Olamide, Phyno and others

Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy were the key players of the era based on statistics (career records, achievements and impacts)

Drake was the first mainstream artiste who joined the afrobeat wave, jumping on Wizkid‘s Ojuelegba song and from then birthed his hit single ‘One Dance‘ featuring Wizkid and a British singer Kyla, the first song introducing afrobeat to wider new generations around the world, as it is a combination of dancehall, afro beats, and Pop.

Davido signed a record deal with Sony’s RCA Records in 2016, becoming the first Nigerian New generational afrobeat artiste to officially signed to an international label.

Davido released a single titled ‘Fall’ on June 2, 2017, it became the longest-charting Nigeria pop song in US Billboard Hot R&B Songs history.

in 2019 and 2020, Burna Boy’s studio albums were nominated in the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards and 63rd Annual Grammy Awards (with African Giant & Twice as Tall) respectively, making him the first Nigerian to be nominated in two consecutive years at the Grammys.

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DJ Johnson – Best Of Majek Fashek Mix

Majek Fashek’s first of three children, Randy born to him, by ex-wife, Rita, revealed this in a video on Monday.

Randy who based in Brooklyn, also thanked fans and well-wishers for their love and support, adding that the family was forced to take the decision to bury the late reggae icon in New York due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

However, no date had been announced for the burial. The musician died on June 1, 2020, at the age of 57 while battling esophageal cancer.

Send Down the Rain and Other Majek Fashek Songs that rocked the 90’s

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Tension Gang records front-liner Magnito is back with another single titled “Pandemic” featuring Omashola, Ik Ogbonna, and Descushiel.

Meanwhile, sometimes in May, he dropped Ninety6. On the song, He addresses how hardworking they are, the way they strive and hustle to conquer poverty, how they invest, take care of their Mother and also flex at the same time.

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Magnito’s Journey To Music

Magnito was 19 years old when he started rap as a hobby but embarked on music professionally at 24 years of age. His best Nigerian musician growing up were the Late Majek Fashek and Ras Kimono. 

He figured he had talent in rap while he was in the university. he had a friend called Philosophy back in school. he would sit and listen to him rap and try to imitate him.

It did not work out at first but all of a sudden he got the zeal to write his lines and people liked it. He was listening to other rap artists like Jay Z, Busta Rhymes, 2pac, and Biggy and tried to imitate them as well.

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Later, Magnito and Philosophy started a group called Mic Checkers. In Jos, M.I Abaga used to organize rap battles called Jam session and he was always there. The rap battles were put online for everyone to see so everyone tried to be on top of their game.

The first song he ever recorded was Tele Mi.  It was produced by DaCapo.

Listen and enjoy Pandemic below:-

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Everblazing Disc Jockey, DJ Johnson has decided to dish out a collation of the Late Majek Fashek songs.

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The Legend, Majek Fashek who passed away 1 June 2020 has played a huge role in the Nigerian Music Industry when it comes to dishing out songs loaded with messages.

DJ Johnson entitled this new mixtape “Best Of Majek Fashek Mix”.

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The Nigerian Music Industry back in the 90s was a different ball game, the taste, genre, and style was of a different class.

These songs might be old but they will forever remain classics. They were the songs our parents grew up with and they set the foundation upon which the Music industry is thriving.

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Send down the rain – Majek Fashek (1988)

Majek Fashek also known as the Rainmaker was a singer, Songwriter, and Guitarist. Majek died in the month of June 2020.

His popular album, Prisoner of conscience was his debut album. Send the rain was the lead single from the album. It was released in 1988.

Osondi Owendi – Osita Osadebe

Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe is an Igbo highlife singer who to date remains the best highlife singer the Igbo trie had ever produced.

The Legendary singer died in 2007 from a respiratory illness at the age of 71. Osondi Owendi was Osita Osadebe’s best song.  Late rapper Mc Loph and Flavour did a remix of the song in 2012.

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Zombie – Fela Anikulapo Kuti (1977)

Known to be the founder of Afrobeat and the most controversial artist that Nigeria must have ever produced, Fela was an enigma.

The Legendary singer made Zombie as a diss song for the Nigeria Miltary after several attacks on him, his band, and his family.

The song taunted the Nigerian Soldiers on the way they acted like robots and were easily controlled.

However, the song fueled the hatred the Nigerian Miltary had for Fela causing them to storm and raid Fela’s Kalakuta Republic. They attacked occupants, Fela was severely injured, his mother thrown out of a window.

Seun Rere  – Christy Essien

Christy Essien fondly known as the Nigerian lady of Songs, Christy was a musician and an actress. She was also the first female president of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN).

In 1981, she released a hit song titled Seun Rere (translated as ‘do good’) in the album Ever Liked My Person? under International Records, Skylark Records.

Baby Jowo  – Victor Olaiya

Victor Olaiya was a trumpeter and a highlife singer. He was referred to as the Evil Genius of Highlife. He Died in February 2020

Victor Olaiya released great hits like ‘Omo Pupa”, Mofe Muyan”, “Olalenke” amongst others. But for this writer, Baby Jowo takes the crown out of all his songs.

Baby Jowo is like an ode to a woman he loves. The song talks about the woman staying by his side while he does his best to try and love her.

Victor Olaiya remixed the song in 2013 and featured Tuface or 2Baba.

Sweet Mother – Prince Nico Mbarga (1976)

Prince Nico Mbarga was a highlife of Nigerian and Cameroon descent. The singer was the lead singer of a band called the Rocafil Jazz.

“Sweet Mother“ Released in 1976, it remains one of the most popular songs in Africa. The song is the favorite tune used to celebrate Mother’s Day.

Time na Money – Mike Okri (1988)

Mike Okri stormed the Nigerian music scene in 1988 with his chart-busting debut LP, Concert Fever.

The singer who belonged to the Nigerian pop generation of Dizzy K Falola, Felyx and Mozyx, Alex O, Alex Zitto, and Chris Mba, almost immediately changed the general tone of Nigerian pop music and was hailed as a fresh sound.

He released Time na Money in 1988. The song talked about the best usage of Time explaining that time wasted is money wasted.

Ifeoma – Felix Liberty (1989)

Known as the Lover Boy, Felix Liberty is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. His hit song, Ifeoma was released in 1989.

In the song, he sings about a girl called Ifeoma who he claims he wants to marry and begs her to give him her love.

Joromi – Victor Uwaifo (1969)

Victor Uwaifo is a musician, writer, sculptor, and musical instrument inventor. Victor was popularly known for his hit songs like “Guitar Boy” and “Mami Water”.

He released Joromi in 1969

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Today makes it four years since Nigeria lost one of its best R’n’B artists, OJB Jezreel to the hands of death. Also, June 12th was also the death anniversary of gospel artiste, Kefee.

For this list, we won’t be mentioning songs from music icons like Christy Essien, Ras Kimono, Majek Fashek, Oliver de Coque, Fela Kuti, Sir Warrior, Osita Osadebe and the rest.

5. MC Loph feat. Flavour – Osondi Owendi

Mc Loph was a rapper who died in a tragic accident while en route to his hometown for his traditional marriage in 2011.

Mc Loph broke into the music with his cover of Late Osita Osadebe‘s hit song, “Osondi Owendi”. In the song, he features his friend, Flavour. The song was a massive hit, especially among the Igbo tribe.

4. KEFEE Ft Timaya – Kokoroko

Kefee was a popular Gospel artiste, who came into the music scene with ‘Brahama” and died in 2014 from lung failure. She enlisted the help of fellow South-South artiste, Timaya to deliver her best song ever, “Kokoroko”.

3. Goldie – You know it

Goldie was seen as Nigerian Lady Gaga and released songs that differentiated her from any other female singers. Goldie was not just a singer but a fashion icon. She died in 2013 from hypertensive heart disease.

Goldie released hits like “Jawo Jawo”, “Say my name”, “Don’t touch my body” but this writer thinks that her best song was “You Know It” featuring Eldee de don.

2. DaGrin – Pon Pon

DaGrin is seen as the artist that brought Yoruba rap to the forefront. The rapper brought with him cultural reset which is unforgettable. His most successful song, “Pon Pon” was a massive hit that saw him topping English rappers in Nigeria. He died in 2010 from a tragic accident.

1.OJB Jezreel – Searching

OJB was a singer, songwriter and record producer. The versatile artiste had worked with a different range of artistes in Nigeria. He died in 2016 from Kidney disease.

OJB‘s memorable song of all time is “Searching” where he showed his R ‘n’ B prowess.

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