Wizkid, Davido & Burna Boy era of Afrobeat generations is a group or set of afrobeat musical genres with a shared common characteristic.

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 Origin

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, artists in this era are Styl Plus, OJB Jezreel, 2 shots, Eedris Abdulkareem, Jazzman Olofin, Paul Play, etc.

2000s-2010s

This generation started in the 2000s-2010s, it comprises other afrobeat artists 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 Millenial

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 sign 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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For most Nigerian Artists, the Church was their first platform to showcase their talents which is why most of them ventured into doing Gospel Music, however, for reasons known to them, they left to sing secular songs.

Most of the great artists and producers we see today were either gospel singers or started their music careers in churches in some way.

Even if most of them don’t talk about it much, I’m sure you’ll be eager to find out if one of your favourite Nigerian artists falls into this category?

Mp3bullet.ng highlights the top Nigerian Artists you didn’t knwo left Gospel Music to sing secular Songs

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Simi

Simi is without a doubt one of Nigeria’s most creative and gifted female singers. The singer, who is now married to her singer-husband, Adekunle Gold, began singing and dancing in her early teens as a member of Daystar Christian Centre’s teen church choir.

She started her music career as a Gospel singer and even released her debut album titled ‘Ogaju” which was produced mainly by Samklef.

However, She chose a different path as a secular music singer, and her songs “Joromi,” “One Kain,” “Ayo,” “Selense,” and “Jamb Question,” to name a few, have helped her become one of the country’s top chart-topping artists.

Wande Coal

Today, we know him as one of Nigeria’s most innovative songwriters and performers, but you probably didn’t realize that he began his musical career in a church.

Along with his friend Chuddy K, the Black Diamond frontman started singing in the teen choir. Before going their separate ways into the Hip Hop industry, they were both in a boy band named Salvation Boiz.

Wande began his career as a dancer before signing to Don Jazzy’s “Mo’Hit Records” in 2006, where he had a string of singles. Years later, he departed the label.

J Martins

Before the duo chose to split up, J Martins was a close associate of P-square’s as a musical collaborator and producer. The ‘Good or Bad’ singer inherited his love of music from his mother, a choir mistress.

During his time at the Institute of Management Technology in Enugu, Martins was a member of the church choir and even produced several gospel singers.

Wizkid

Arguably Nigeria’s most valuable export! Wizkid’s songs are on the lips of literally every music fan on the planet, but most people are unaware that the Starboy got his start in church.

He began singing in church at the age of 11 under the stage name ‘Lil Prinz,’ during which he formed a group called the Glorious Five with a couple of his church friends.

They managed to release an album prior to disbanding.

In 2006, he started going by the name ‘Wizkid‘ and later met the late OJB Jezreel, who prevented him from recording for a year.

While visiting OJB’s Point Beat Studios frequently, he watched 2Baba record songs for his Grass 2 Grace album. He was also present during the recording sessions for Sound Sultan’s debut album Jagbajantis

After inking a deal with EME in 2009 and following his huge break in 2010, Wizzy has since created a reputation for himself both in the Nigerian and International music scene.

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Rema

Rema, also known as the ‘Bad Commando,’ has been involved in music since he was a child.

Rema used to attend the Christ Embassy in Benin City, specifically the Ekenwan branch.

In his church, he was a member of the 7 Dimension, a group for gospel rappers to explore.

Rema started rapping and became a solid member of 3 different music groups in church singing gospel songs.

He was the leader of the rap nation group. He had a passion for gospel music and dreamt of someday performing on the big stage of his church headquarters in Lagos, christ embassy.

This was when he adopted the name, Rema. His pastor saw the talent in him and advised him to start writing songs. This he took heed to the advice and did so well.

The pastor also gave a prophecy that he would be great, and the whole world will listen to his music. Rema held on firmly to the prophecy, and this has been a significant source of motivation to him throughout his career.

After working odd jobs and freestyling to beats, his hard work finally paid off when D Prince came across his cover for “Gucci Gang” and signed him to Jonzing records.

Today Rema is a popular name in the industry and has even attracted attention in the International music scene in a short period.

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Remembering OJB Jezreel with 5 Songs from the Versatile entertainer

OJB Jezreel was a top producer in Nigeria’s fledgling music industry decades ago.

The artist whose real name was Babatunde Okungbowa was the go-to man for many of the era’s top artists looking to score a commercially successful song.

However, OJB didn’t just produce for others; he also wrote and engineered songs for himself, some of which went on to become hit singles across the country.

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In honour of OJB’s life, here are five of his best songs.

Searching

During OJB’s time, Afropop wasn’t the dominant genre but mostly R’n’B and Hip-Hop. OJB was one of the artists who was leading the R’n’B sound in Nigeria.

On “Searching” OJB created a classic song that paints love in a humane way; perfect even in all its flaws. The lyrics of this song showcases how a partner can be one’s strength in times of weakness.

Pum Pum

Singing on a beat that fuses Afrobeat and Dancehall, OJB sings about being happy no matter the situation on “Pum Pum.”

Pretete

For any Nigerian Millenials, it is hard not to remember “Pretete“. This song is OJB’s most popular song. From the beat to the lyrics, it is hard not to dance to the song even in this time.

Beautiful as U are

OJB wasn’t just a talented producer or songwriter, he was also a talented vocalist. “Beautiful as U Are” is a artistic song that evokes emotions.

Jah Is my Lite

“Jah Is My Lite” is a beautiful piece by OJB that sings about God being his guide and light.

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Remembering OJB Jezreel: 5 Songs from the Versatile entertainer

Searching

Pum Pum

Pretete

Beautiful as U are

jah Is my Lite

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Afrobeat poster boy is an artist at a particular time that epitomizes or represent the face of  afrobeat musical genres in a common trait. Let’s take a look at the highlights of the different waves of afrobeat poster boys.

However, statistics are used to determine its properties (career records, achievements and impacts).

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Afrobeat is a genre that implies the mixture of components or elements of West African musical varieties including highlife and fuji music with western jazz and subsequently funk and soul influences.

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 Origins

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.

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.

Median Era

This Era 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 Frontliners

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.

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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.

The Future

Artistes like Rema, Omah Lay, Fireboy DML, Joeboy, and others, that came out post-2010s are greatly flexing on it.

it is now very common to expand without much domestic moonwalk, simply because the jinx has been broken by technological advancements.

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Over the years, the Nigerian music industry has gone through a different phase of musical evolutions, and on Thursdays we throwback on the more likely 10 Nigeria’s most popular #TBT songs of all time.

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

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Ragga/dancehall music, becoming a force in places like Ajegunle in Lagos, molding the sounds as delivered by the likes of Danfo Drivers, African China, and  so on

However, it is now very common to expand without much domestic moonwalk, simply because the jinx has been broken by technological advancements.

Below are 10 of Nigeria’s most popular #TBT songs of all time

Mad Melon And Mountain Black – Danfo Driver

An afro-pop song by Nigerian duo Mad Melon & Mountain Black, from their 2003 debut studio album of Danfo Drivers.

9ice – Gongo Aso

Gongo Aso serves as the title of 9ice’s second album effort in the music scene and also a single track off the album.

2baba – African Queen

African Queen was released in 2004 and it remains one of the most iconic love-themed songs in the world.

2baba is unarguably one of the most decorated and successful Afro pop artists in Nigeria and Africa.

Styl Plus – Olufunmi

Olufunmi” by Styl Plus was amongst the most requested love songs on all the major Nigerian R&B radio stations between 2004 and 2005.

Olu Maintain – Yahooze

“Yahooze” is a song by Nigerian recording artist Olu Maintain, It was produced by Puffy Tee and officially released on October 27, 2007, as the lead single from his debut album.

Dbanj – Why Me

Today’s Throwback is D’banj’s “Why Me” off his 2006 RunDown Funk U Up Album,

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Wande Coal – Ololufe

Wande Coal is a veteran Nigerian singer with some amazing vocal prowess, he released the tune ‘Ololufe‘ as part of his debut album ‘Mushin 2 Mohitz.

P-square – Do Me

Let’s throw it back to 2007 when former music duo P-Square released “Do Me“. The song is one of the smashing hit songs off their third studio album.

Da Grin – Pon Pon

This is a throwback to a legendary rapper “Dagrin”. Pon pon pon is one song that will always be on everyone’s tongue.

Ruggedman – Ruggedy Baba

Ruddedy Baba is the single off Ruggedman, the second album by it was released in 2007 featuring 9ice.

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The artist-producer duos have been an essential part of the Nigerian music industry. Many of our favourite Afropop hits were crafted from the prolific relationships formed through frequent collaboration by artists and their producers.

When you listen to a certain artist’s song, you can almost guess the producer of the song, this is what an artist-producer relationship can lead to.

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Don Jazzy and D’banj

These two held the Music Industry for almost a decade in their palms. The story of how they came to start from the UK where Don Jazzy was a producer working for JJC and D’banj was a security guard with dreams of becoming a superstar.

The story goes that after becoming friends, the two came back to Nigeria to pursue their music careers with D’banj as the frontman and Jazzy as the magic fingers. Their first release was “Tongolo” which was a smash hit.

Over the years, their partnership churned out more hits than any artist in their time could boast of. The two were also founders of one of the biggest labels at that time, Mo’hits records that gave artists like Wande Coal, D’Prince, Dr Sid and the rest a platform to shine.

It also birthed great international acclaim and one of their songs, ‘Scape Goat” caught Kanye West‘s eye who decided to sign them to G.O.O.D Music. But what should have been the beginning of new things in their partnership led to the end of a decade long fruitful collaboration.

ID Cabasa and 9ice

In the early 2000s, 9ice was the poster boy for ID Cabsa’s Coded Tunes record that also housed artists like Seriki, 2Phat, Reminisce, Lord of Ajasa.

9ice and ID Cabasa’s relationship is more of a brotherhood than an artist-producer relationship. 9ice’s first two albums, Certificate and Gongo Aso were produced by ID Cabasa.

“Gongo Aso” was however the album that showed more launched both of them’s career to another phase. The album remains one of Nigeria’s best albums to be released.

Although the two of them rarely collaborate on projects, their relationship still remains great. 9ice named his seventh album after ID Cabasa.

Olamide and Pheelz

Just like Don Jazzy and D’banj’s story, Olamide and Pheelz became friends while under ID Cabasa. Olamide released his first album, “Rapsodi” under Coded Tunes while Pheelz was an interning producer in the label.

When Olamide left coded tunes to establish YBNL, he took Pheelz with him. Their relationship can be described as Mutualism (A symbiotic relationship in which both species benefit.

The both of them became a major driving force in each other’s career. As Olamide’s popularity rose, so did Pheelz’s own too.

As a matter of speaking, Pheelz has produced almost 80% of Olamide’s songs. Olamide’s third album, “Baddest Guy Ever Liveth” was entirely produced by Pheelz.

For every Evolution process, Olamide achieved, Pheelz was there in charge of the soundboard and sonic directions.

2Baba and OJB Jezreel

One would argue that OJB Jezreel is Nigeria’s best producer to ever exist and they won’t be wrong. OJB was a versatile producer and an artist at the same time, of which many many music producers apart from Don Jazzy can’t boast of.

His music relationship with 2Baba would always remain relevant given the impact it had on the industry, and they were a perfect fit.

From 2baba‘s classic “Face to Face” album that produced hits like “African Queen“, “Ole“, “Nfana Ibaga” to the ever-flourishing, “Grass to Grace” album, these two had us feeling every emotion possible.

This is one relationship that had a strong impact on contemporary pop even with the arrival of Don Jazzy and D’banj.

Dagrin and Sossick

Dagrin and Sossick were like Batman and Robin. These two would have made more impact on the Hip-Hop scene if not for the death of Dagrin.

Sossick started working with Dagrin in 2006 but it wasn’t until 2009 that their partnership produced fruit with the release of “Pon Pon”

Although Sossick didn’t entirely produce Dagrin‘s popular album, “CEO,” one can’t deny the impact he had on it.

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Burna Boy and Leriq

Burna Boy and Leriq have been partners back from their days in Aristokrat label. In fact Leriq produced the whole of Burna’s debut album, “L.I.F.E” which produced hits like “Like To Party“, “Run my Race“, “Yawa Dey.”

Although Leriq hasn’t produced a full album for Burna after “L.I.F.E”, he produced Burna’s “Redemption” EP.

He is also responsible for the production of some of Burna’s hit songs like “Rockstar”, “Monsters You Made“, “Way Too Big“, “No Fit Vex“.

Davido and Shizzi

Shizzi is Davido’s most credible and dependable producer. The first time the two worked on a project was on “Dami Duro” which was initially produced by Davido himself until Shizzi came on board and made changes.

This move would be the beginning of their fruitful relationship which would see the birth of hit songs like “Overseas”, “Skelewu”, “Gobe”, “Ekuro“, “Tchelete (Good Life)”, Fans Mi”, “The Sound”, “Gbagbe Oshi”, “Like That”, “Blow My Mind”.

Wizkid and Sarz

The reason why these two are on the list isn’t about the number of songs they have worked on but because of the magic they always make whenever collaborate.

While Samklef was the main guy on Wizkid’s first album, “Superstar“, Sarz made his entrance into Wizkid’s second album, “Ayo“, producing just two songs off the album.

The biggest fruit to come out of their partnership was Drake’s “One Dance” song which was initially produced by Sarz and written by Wizkid.

Though it could be argued that Wizkid’s “Sound From The Other side” is one of their best collaboration.

Masterkraft and Flavour

Flavour popularized Afro Highlife with his songs and Masterkraft was one of the major driving force behind this.

These two have together crafted quality album that has gone to become cult classics. Despite the fact the Nigerian industry has unofficially seen Lagos as its capital, these have managed to break into the mainstream scene.

Falz and Sess

Falz and Sess relationship started with Falz’s second album, “Stories that Touch” and continued unto “27” and “Moral Instructions” which is the highest point of their relationship so far.

The two have undeniable chemistry when it comes to songs. Their synergy is easy to spot with the ease at which Sess matches Falz tempo by tempo.

Reminisce and Sarz

Reminisce and Sarz have come a long way. Although Sarz is yet to produce an album for Reminisce, the longevity of their working relationship is a cause for envy.  The first song they collaborated on was on Jahbless‘ Joor Oh. “Kako Bi Chicken” was their second partnership.

In their 10 years of working relationship, the two have churned out hits like “Asalamalekun“, “Oja“, “Instagram“, “Ogaranya”

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Naira Marley and Rexxie

While their relationship is still one of the youngest on this list, their less than five-year relationship has managed to establish both of them in the limelight.

Although Rexxie was a result of Chinko Ekun‘s “Able God” and Naira Marley‘s popularity was as a result of “Issa Goal“, their partnership in songs helped established them in the street-hop scene.

This partnership has birthed songs like ‘Am I a Yahoo Boy?’, “Soapy“, “Tesumole“, “Pxta“, “As E Dey Go’, “Idi Oremi“, “Chi Chi“, e.t.c

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Notable Mentions

• Olamide and Young John
• Burna Boy and Kel P
• Wizkid and Legendary Beatz
• Phyno and Major Bangz
• Mr Eazi and Juls
• Wizkid and Samklef
• Asa and Cobhams
• Don Jazzy and Wande Coal
• Davido and Kiddominant
• Niniola and Sarz

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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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King of Queens is Yemi Alade’s debut studio album. It was released under the Effyzzie Music Group on 2 October 2014.

The album was produced by Selebobo, Sizzle Pro, Shady Bizniz, Philkeyz, Young D, GospelOnDeBeatz, DIL, OJB Jezreel, Mr Chidoo, Fliptyce, EL Mcee, and Beat Nation.

The album was preceded by three singles—”Johnny”, “Tangerine” and “Kissing”. It features guest appearances and skits from Bovi, R2Bees, Phyno, Chidinma, DIL, Selebobo, and Diamond Platnumz.

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Johnny

Produced by Selebobo, “Johnny” was the song that properly introduced Yemi Alade to the Nigerian Music scene.

The song was a successful hit not just in Nigeria but also in Tanzania, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Liberia, Uganda, Zimbabwe, The United Kingdom, and others.

Kissing 

Kissing was the third official single released from the album. The song borrows lyrics from a popular schoolyard rhyme/playground song of the same name that is used in the USA and in the UK.

The groovy mid-tempo love song is produced by raved hit-maker Fliptyce with an enriching guitar by seasoned instrumentalist Fiokee, while Yemi armed with her honeyed voice sings about the beauty of enduring love.

Tangerine

Tangerine is also produced by Selebobo and features his vocals on the song. The song is a continuation of their collaboration on “Johnny”.

The upbeat song is Packed with infectious harmonies and melodies that have one dancing.

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Taking Over Me ft Phyno

Taking Over Me features indigenous hip-hop heavyweight Phyno, he and Yemi go back and forth over an attraction that seems to pull them together despite their commitments.

It was produced by hit producer GospelOnDeBeatz.

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Why

One of the underrated songs on the album, “Why” sees Yemi sing about unrequited love over a reggae/dancehall beat.

The song was produced by the late Music Producer, OJB Jezreel.

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Artists like Wizkid, Burna Boy, Mr Eazi, and several others were born in the great month of July and so Mp3bullet.ng have compiled a list of Nigerian artists that were born in the month of July.

Weird MC

Born on 9 July 1970, Adesola Adesimbo Idowu popularly known as Weird Mc is a Nigerian rapper, songwriter, and producer well known for her hit songs, “Ijoya” and “Allen Avenue”.

Known for her Yoruba/English lyrics, Weird MC currently isn’t doing music, Weird MC is a born again.

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Emma Nyra

Emma Chukwugoziam Obi known by her stage name, Emma Nyra was born on July 18, 1988. She is a songwriter, singer, actress and a model.

Currently, a Mother to twins, Emma is popularly known for songs like “Elele”, “For your matter”.

Frank Edwards

Frank Edwards is a popular Gospel Singer born July 22, 1989. He owns his own record label called Rocktown Records.

Frank is popularly known for songs like “You too bless me”, “Oghene Doh”, “Okaka”. He is one of Nigeria’s leading Gospel singer.

Selebobo

Udoka Chigozie Oku is known by his stage name, Selebobo, and was born on July 29, 1992. Selebobo is a Producer, songwriter, and singer.

Popularly known for songs like “Waka Waka”, “Gon Gon”, “Selfie” amongst others. He has also produced hits songs for other artists like Yemi Alade, Iyanya, and others.

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CKay

Ckay whose Real name is  Chukwuka Ekweani is a multi-diverse Artiste/Music Producer signed to Music and Entertainment company, Chocolate City. He was born on 16 July 1995.

He has hit songs like “Container” and “Love Nwantiti”.

Yung6ix

Onome Onokohwomo better known by his stage name Yung6ix is a Nigerian hip hop recording artist born 8 July 1989.

Yung6ix owns a label imprint called Kash Kamp and currently launched his genre called “Trapfro’, a fusion of Trap and Afrobeat music.

Johnny Drille

John Ighodaro known professionally as Johnny Drille is a Nigerian Alte singer and songwriter. He was born on July 5, 1990, and is signed to Mavin Records.

Johnny Drille is known for his love songs like “Romeo and Juliet”, “Awa Love”, “Wait for me”, “Halleluya” amongst others.

Mr Eazi

Oluwatosin Ajibade known as Mr Eazi was born on 19 July 1991. Mr Eazi who refers to his music as Banku Music came to prominence with his song, “Skin Tight”.

He also has released songs like “Anointing”, “Leg Over”, “Ohema”.

Burna Boy

Burna Boy whose real name is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu Rex was born on 2 July 1991. Burna Boy rose to prominence with his debut song, “Like to Party”.

He was nominated for a Grammy Award for his African Giant album in 2019. His hit songs include “Ye”, “Killin Dem”, “Gbona”, “Anybody” amongst others.

Wizkid

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun professionally known by his stage name, Wizkid was born July 16, 1990. Wizkid rose to prominence with the release of his debut album, “Superstar” with the lead single, “Holla at your boy”.

With several hit songs to his name, Wizkid is referred to as the current king of Afrobeat both Nigeria and globally.

OJB Jezreel

Babatunde Okungbowa, popularly known by his stage name OJB Jezreel or OJB, was a Nigerian singer-songwriter and record producer born on July 4, 1966.

OJB was a versatile artist and music producer known for songs like Pretete, Searching, Missing You among others. OJB, unfortunately, passed away on June 14, 2016, from a kidney disease

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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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OJB Jezreel was popular Afrobeat and R’n’B singer well known for songs like “Pretete”, Searching”. The singer died in 2016 from kidney failure.

Ruggedman remembering the late singer wrote on Twitter,

OJB Jezreel, Jigga!!!!! Today makes it 4years you left us. Thank you for everything you did for me. You were instrumental in my career & I will forever be grateful. May your soul continue to rest in peace in Jesus name…

Ojb Jezreel, Jigga!!!!!
Today makes it 4years you left us. Thank you for everything you did for me. You were instrumental in my career & I will forever be grateful 🙏
May your soul continue to rest in peace in Jesus name…. https://t.co/ym1a9F9W4Y pic.twitter.com/ZQ4Bh0JxgV

— RUGGEDMAN (@RuggedyBaba) June 14, 2020

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2baba also known as 2Face Ididbia is unarguably a king in the Nigerian music industry with hits like African Queen, Amaka, Only Me e.t.c,

He is one of the few artists from the early 2000s that have managed to stay relevant in the Nigerian Music scene.

Just recently he announced the release of his seventh studio album, “warriors”, and to mark the milestone, we present the top 5 2Baba songs that will forever remain in our hearts.

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5.For Instance

This award-winning song was released in 2006 and was a part of 2Baba second solo album, “Grass to Grace”, the song was produced by OJB Jezreel, Mic Tunes, Ralph Alkali, 2face Idibia & Omololu Ogunleye.

4. Only Me

Only Me is a single off  The Unstoppable album and was released in 2008. During the time of its release, rumour had it that 2Baba was having issues with Nigerian Footballer, Mikel Obi.

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3. If love is a crime

2Baba is known most especially for love songs and “If love is a crime” did not disappoint in making us fall in love not just with our respective partners but with 2Baba himself. In the song, 2baba talks about a girl whose principles about love has attracted his admiration for her.

2.Amaka

In this sperochbeatz produced song, 2Baba teams up with DMW artiste, Peruzzi to serenade us. The song is a tad bit humorous and has catchy tunes that we can’t help but sing along to. The two artists sing about their experience with a girl called Amaka who promises to visit them but ends up disappointing them.

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1. African Queen

Released in 2004, African Queen is 2Baba best song ever. Its a single from 2Baba first solo album, Face to face, the album that launched 2Baba after his breakout from his then group, Platashaun boiz. The video featured his wife Annie Idibia. The song was used as a soundtrack for the 2006 American Movie, “Phat girls”. Produced by OJB Jezreel & Innocent Idibia, this song is a celebration of the endowment of the African woman.

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