Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election is quickly approaching, and many residents have chosen their candidates to lead the country for the following four years.

Three major political parties and presidential candidates have captured the hearts of many country citizens: Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president, who is running under the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP); Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, who is running under the Labour Party (LP); and Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State who is running under the All Progressive Congress (APC)

Weird MC

Weird MC is a Nigerian-British rapper, songwriter, and producer. Known for her English/Yoruba lyrics, Weird MC, who is also known as Shola Idowu and The Rappatainer, is one of Africa’s most popular female rappers, and one of the few Nigerian female artists associated with Afrobeat. she supports Peter Obi.

Brymo

Weird MC is a Nigerian-British rapper, songwriter, and producer. Known for her English/Yoruba lyrics, Weird MC, who is also known as Shola Idowu and The Rappatainer, is one of Africa’s most popular female rappers, and one of the few Nigerian female artists associated with Afrobeat. He supports Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Tekno

Augustine Miles Kelechi Okechukwu popularly known as Tekno, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter

Tekno Miles was first signed under K-Money Entertainment. His breakout single titled “Holiday”, was released under the imprint. With featured vocals from Davido, “Holiday”  Tekno is supporting Peter Obi

Paul Okoye (P-square)

It is no longer news that the twin brothers and music duo, P-Square, have shared their support for the presidential candidate under the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi.

On the 31st of May, Paul Okoye took to his verified Instagram account, @iamkingrudy, to endorse Peter Obi.
He posted a picture of himself with Peter Obi and several others and in the caption section of the post, he wrote, “My fellow Nigerians, please get your PVC. If we miss this opportunity, it’s another 8 years of backwardness till 2031 #obidiently.”

Peter Okoye (P-square)

Peter Okoye has also shared his support for the Labour Party presidential candidate.
On May 23, 2022, the singer posted several pictures of Peter Obi on his verified Instagram account. He wrote, “I don’t like getting involved in politics, but you see this man right here! He is the most qualified to save and fix our country! A disciplined and principled man.

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Here are the Memorable songs from Nigerian Artists born in July

Stars are born in July which is why it shouldn’t be a surprise the month has a lot of Nigerian artists celebrating their birthdays in it.

July alone has heavyweights like Wizkid, Burna Boy, Mr Eazi, Weird MC among others in it.

Its also the month of Cancer or crab, in Latin which is the fourth astrological sign in the zodiac under the tropical zodiac.

They, like the crab that symbolises them, may have a rough shell at first, but when they give up, they are extremely sensitive and compassionate.

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Wizkid- Ojuelebga

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun born 16 July known professionally as Wizkid is a singer and songwriter who came to the limelight with his hit song, “Holla at Ya Boy” under the EME record label.

In 2014, the singer dropped his major breakthrough song, “Ojuelegba” which earned him international fame beyond expectations. International rappers, Drake and Skepta were also featured on the album.

Ojuelegba is currently one of Wizkid’s most successful single till date.

Burna Boy- Ye

Born on July 2, Burna Boy, also known as Damini Ogulu, is a musician who first gained notoriety in 2012 with the release of “Like to Party,” the lead song off his debut studio album L.I.F.E.

However, when one thinks of one of his unforgettable songs, “Ye” comes to mind. That song could also be credited to contributing to rise in the International music scene.

Ckay- Love Nwantiti

Ckay who was born on the 16th of July is a singer and songwriter. The music star was formerly signed to Chocolate City before leaving to join Warner in 2021. That same year he found fame after his 2019 song, “Love Nwantiti” resurfaced and began to top charts around the globe.

Mr Eazi- Skin Tight

Oluwatosin Ajibade, commonly known by his stage name Mr Eazi, was born on July 19, and he is a musician, songwriter, and entrepreneur.

He is considered the father of Banku music, which combines Ghanaian highlife with Nigerian chord progressions and rhythms. He earned international acclaim after the publication of his track “Skin Tight,” which featured Efya.

Johnny Drille- Romeo and Juliet

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

Johnny Drille is well-known for his love songs, including “Halleluya,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “Awa Love,” and “Wait for me.”

“Romeo and Juilet” was a hit thanks to the powerful melody and lyrics that made it a must listen.

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Weird MC- Ijoya

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”.

Weird MC during her prime was one of Nigeria’s successful hitmakers all thanks to “Ijoya.” The song was an anthem no matter the location it was being played.

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It’s another throwback Thursday and Mp3bullet.ng goes down memory lane to highlight the Nigerian artists who faded from the limelight after their first hit songs

It’s one thing to go to the top; it’s quite another to stay there. We see this a lot in the music industry, where many musicians have struggled to maintain their position at the top following the success of their initial hit songs.

Not every musician has been fortunate enough to stay relevant in the industry for a long time, while some faded away as soon as their initial hit single dropped off the charts.

So let’s take a look at those artists that faded from the limelight after their initial big single.

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Bigiano

No party mix in 2008 was complete without Bigiano’s smash hit “Shayo.” The song was so well-liked that it became a street anthem. Many people assumed that Bigiano would stay at the top for a long time because of the song’s success, but this was not the case.

Bigiano took a break from the spotlight during the height of his popularity, only to return a few years later with the song “Tonight.” However, the song failed to garner the same level of attention as his first hit song, and he has not been able to return to the top since.

Weird MC

When Weird MC’s name is mentioned, the monster smash song “Ijoya” immediately springs to mind.

With the release of the song in 2006, she became a national sensation and imprinted her name in gold in the minds of music fans. She had released an album in 1996, but Ijoya was her first hit, and it was this song that first brought her to the attention of the public.

Although Ijoya was a financial success, her album “After the Storm” fell short of expectations.

After the triumph of Ijoya, she featured on a series of songs like “Bizzy Body” remix by P-square but none of her solo songs have managed to dominate airwaves since then.

In October 2020, she was photographed in London during the EndSARS protest.

Klever Jay

Klever Jay shot to fame in 2008 with the release of his smash single “Koni Koni Love.” The song became well-known throughout the country, and he was happy of his popularity.

The song was a watershed moment in his life and career, and it is still his most famous tune. Klever Jay, on the other hand, was unable to produce another hit song after that.

The singer released numerous other songs after the popularity of “Koni Koni Love,” but none of them were able to keep him on the pedestal that “Koni Koni Love” had placed him on. Klever Jay quickly vanished from the scene, and nothing has been heard of him since.

Paul Play Dairo

Even if the younger generation does not listen to him, Paul Play Dairo is a living Afro music legend.

The son of Nigerian bandleader, I.K. Dairo, who was dubbed the “Father of Juju Music” for his part in inventing that musical style, finally superseded West African high life as Nigeria’s national sound.

Paul’s music is based on high life, like his father’s, but he also incorporates Gospel, R&B, and Soul into the mix. He knows how to serenade his audience properly, and he does so with the most basic of lyrics to deliver his message of love.

His song titled, ‘Angel of my life’ was one of all-time popular classics, where he expressed all the emotions and feelings he has for the woman in his life, and how he would be without her. But he has faded from the scene.

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AY.com

Many years ago, singer AY.com was ranked as one of the best in the music industry for his hit song, ‘Pass me your Love,’ featuring Terry G.

After claims sparked a conflict between him and Terry G, the singer, whose true name is Ayoola Johnson, disappeared from the music industry.

Ay.com went on to record other singles, including ‘Jombolo,’ ‘Komagbon,’ and ‘No Mind Dem‘ but none could replicate his success like “Pass Me Your Love.”

In 2021, he released a remix of “Pass Me Your Love” which featured Peruzzi.

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To celebrate the greatness of the Nigerian Music Industry, Mp3bullet.ng put together a list of Top 10 Nigerian Artists with dancefloor songs that are evergreen

Disclaimer, this list doesn’t contain all the evergreen songs in the industry but it’s a compilation of the editors’ pick, the songs we could get our hands on.

This list contains songs that even when they come out on speakers now, would still have the power to send a crowd into a frenzy.

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Here are the Top 10 Nigerian Artists with dancefloor songs that are evergreen’

Gongo Aso-9ice

There are few songs that have the tendency to outlive even their creator and “Gongo Aso” is one of them. The song which was the lead single from 9ice’s sophomore album of the same name was released in the 2000s to critical reception.

The song solidified 9ice’s status in the industry and is not just an evergreen anthem but a showcase of what 9ice can do is capable of.

Lori Le- X-Project ft Konga

Lori Le, a song that was popular a decade ago, is also deserving of inclusion on this list. The music, which was released in 2007 by X project, has the power to scatter the ground floor even in the current day.

While X Project didn’t have any other ance anthem like “Lori Le“, they would be remembered for the magic they made on this song.

Close To You- Mo’Hits All-Stars(D’banj, Wande Coal, Dr Sid)

The defunct Mo’hits crew gave us good music back in the mid-2000s. The crew led by Don Jazzy and D’banj dropped an album, “Curriculum Vitae” in 2007.

From the album, is this classic number “Close To You“. It features Wande Coal’s stellar vocals, D’Banj’s kokolet crooning frenzy, D’Prince and Dr Sid’s impressive rap cuts and of course, beats savvy Don Jazzy.

Pass My Your Love- Ay.Com ft Terry G

When AY.Com and Terry G released this smash hit single in 2009, it swept the music industry by storm.

The creativity behind this music is an awesome one. There aren’t many songs from that year that still sound like hits today.

The song dropped at the time Terry G was a rave act already disturbing the air with “Free Madness”.

In 2021, AY.Com made a comeback into the Industry with a remix of the song featuring Peruzzi.

Free Madness- Terry G

There used to be a time when Terry G was the main deal of the street. The singer’s eccentric style of music which was a fusion of fast-paced beat and heavy Lamba had the streets in a chokehold with his music.

The singer has a lot of evergreen songs but the biggest of them is his 2008 “Free Madness.” The song which sounds like a freestyle was a turning point for the singer.

Over the Moon- Dr Sid ft Kayswitch

Dr SID released his debut album, “Turning Point” in 2010. Prior to that, he had featured on Mo’hits compilation album, “Curriculum Vitae” where he had appeared on 7 tracks out of ts 15 songs.

Dr SID who was predominately a rap artist was revamped by Don Jazzy into a singer and dropped “Turning Point” in 2010.

The album had a lot of hits like ‘Pop Something“, “Something About You“, “Winchi Winchi” but one of its biggest was the Kayswitch-assisted “Over The Moon”

From the intro of the song, you already know it’s about to become a euphoric ride.

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Do Me- P-square

P-square is one of the foremost Nigerian music groups that entertained the African and international music scene with their songs for years until their separation in 2017.

The music duo had hits that one can’t forget and it was shard picking a song. For this list, Mp3bullet.ng decided to go with “Do Me“.

“Do Me” contains the stunning vocals of Afrocentric music singer Waje and her mezzo-soprano.

In a completely separate context, the video depicts the twin brothers in their early game-changing styletitude, which they’ve always had a talent for reflecting hip culture.

The song is one of the smashing hit songs off their third studio album, “Game Over“.

Pakurumo- Wizkid

Wizkid might be the present day Afrobeat King but his journey started in 2010 with his debut album, “Superstar”

“Superstar” was a versatile album with diverse songs but one in particular, “Pakurumo” was showcased a different dimension to Wizkid.

While Wizkid had a lot of pop and R’n’B songs on the album, “Pakurumo” caught people because of the fuji infused sound.

The music video had a cameo of celebrities like Funke Akindele, Banky W, Ice Prince, Alibaba among others.

Dem Mama- Timaya

Timaya has been in the industry since 2005 and over the years propel pop and dancehall sound in the Nigerian Music Industry.

His first song, “Dem Mama” launched his career as part of his debut album, ‘True Story”.

The socio-political song is an ode to the tragic massacre that happened in Odi, Bayelsa in 1999 by the Nigerian military.

Timaya made a song that was both danceable and impactful.

You Bad- Wande coal ft D’banj

In 2009, Wande Coal dropped one of Nigeria’s best albums of the decade, ‘Mushin to Mohits.” While the album had a lot of hits to take from, Mp3bullet.ng picked “You Bad”

Featuring former labelmate, D’banj, “You Bad” from the intro spellbound listeners that gets them dancing.

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Worthy Mentions

• Kukere-Iyanya
• Ijoya- Weird MC
• Shayo- Bigiano
• Kerewa- Zule Zoo

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Bullying, according to Shola Idowu, also known as Weird MC, is normal and occurs on a regular basis.

She made this statement after media personality Yeni Kuti uploaded a video of a young student in King’s College being bullied by his seniors (KC).

Yeni was astonished when a young woman she works with told her it was typical and she shouldn’t take it seriously, according to her.

Yeni Kuti took to Instagram to ask her followers if bullying of young boys was a regular occurrence or if she was too old to keep up with the trend.

Weird MC responded to her video by telling her that bullying is normal and occurs all across the world, including the United Kingdom.

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According to her, she was bullied in the past, but everything changed the day she stood up for herself and fought her oppressor.

In her words;

“@yeniakuti it is normal it happens everytime even out here in the United Kingdom but the day sm1 tried it with me it was the last time “she” ever tried it she crossed the wrong one I had to stand up for myself and I watched out for others too.”

 

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In the early 2000s, the ‘album’ rea was dominant with Nigerian artists releasing albums and in 2006 it became more prominent.

2006 was a pivotal event in Nigerian music. By this time, the sound of Nigerian music had established itself. This period was also an ‘album’ era where artists released albums compared to dropping singles.

In that same year, Nigeria Music Industry’s biggest award show, “The Headies” was launched but under the name “The Hip Hop World Award.”

Fifteen years down the line, the Nigerian Music Industry has evolved in terms of sounds and production, a new crop of artists have arisen with the global music scene now accomodating Afrobeat.

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Here are Top Classic Nigerian Albums released in 2006;

• Rundown Funk U Up- D’banj

RunDown Funk U Up is D’banj’s second studio album released in 2006 under the defunct Mo’ Hits Records which as of then was newly established.

Don Jazzy produced the 17-tracks album, which featured songs such as “Why Me,” “Do You Like the Koko? (Tongolo Remix),” “Mo Bo Lowo Won” and “Run Down (Funk U Up),” among others.

“Why Me” which is the lead single from this album won the “Song of the Year” award at the 2007 Hip Hop World Awards. It also won the “Hottest Single of the Year” award at the 2007 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.

While one might argue that D’banj’s 2008 “The Entertainer” was his best project, “Rundown Funk U Up” was where D’banj began perfecting his unique brand of Afropop that would solidify his presence as one of Nigeria’s best pop musicians

• Independent- Faze

Faze was one of the trios of the defunct Nigerian hip hop group Plantashun Boyz, along with BlackFace Naija and 2Baba who was formerly known as 2Face Idibia.

After leaving the group, he released his debut solo album, “Faze alone” in 2004 which sold about 3 million copies.

On October 5, 2006, Faze dropped his second studio album, Independent.

The album’s production was similar to the first because he used some of the same producers who worked on the first, such as OJB Jezreel, Cobhams Asuquo, and Paul Runz. ID Cabasa, Spankie, Mr Daz, and Ja mix were among the producers featured on the album, adding to Faze’s list of collaborators.

The 15-tracks album contained hit songs like ‘Kolomental’ ‘Kpo Di Kpo’, Need Somebody,’ ‘Loving You Everyday‘ and ‘Tattoo Girl‘.

The album was a fusion of R’n’B and Dancehall/Reggae and sold over 7 million copies.

• Grass to Grace- 2Baba (Formerly known as 2Face Idibia)

Just Like Faze, 2baba was a member of Plantashun Boyz. After he left the group, he got signed to Kennis Music where he released his debut album, “Face 2 Face.”

Grass 2 Grace was 2baba’s second solo album. The album won him numerous awards, including a MOBO award in 2007.

The 13-tracks album has hits like “See me so”, “True love”, “If love is a crime“, “For Instance“, etc. The album was a perfection of the evolved 2Baba.

• Expressions- Styl-Plus

Styl-Plus (originally STYL) is a Nigerian R&B and pop musical group made up of Shifi Emoefe, Tunde Akinsanmi and Zeal Onyecheme.

In February 2006, they released their highly anticipated 11 track debut album “Expressions“.

They had a spectacular, star-studded album launch in Abuja and Lagos which was rumoured to have cost over N10 million making it the most expensive album launch in Nigerian history.

“Imagine That” is the lead single from the album. It has also been a massive chart topper and has been used in numerous shows, including the pioneer edition of Big Brother Nigeria.

The album also had hits like “Iya Basira”, “Drives Me Crazy”, Olofunmi” “Run Away“, e.t.c. “Expressions” is still considered as one of Nigeria best Afro R’n’B albums to date.

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• After The Storm- Weird MC

Weird MC is a Nigerian-British rapper, songwriter, and producer known for her English/Yoruba lyrics.

Weird MC who is also known as Shola Idowu and The Rappatainer is seen as one of Africa’s best female emcees.

She started her music career in the UK and In 1996, Idowu returned to Nigeria, where she released the album Simply Weird, a mix of American hip hop and afrobeat, which included the self-produced video single “Allen Avenue,” making her the first Nigerian artist to do so.

In 2006, she released her second album, After Da Storm. Hip hop had established itself as a dominant type of music in Nigeria at this time, and the Don Jazzy and JJC-produced single “Ijoya” was a huge hit, earning her an AMEN award for Most Pop Song, and a Channel O Music Video Award for Best Special Effect.

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2006 was a defining moment in Nigerian music history. The sound of Nigerian music was becoming established by this time. In comparison to previous years, when international music dominated the airwaves, Nigerian songs began to receive more airplay on local radio.

Music quality improved significantly as artists gained access to better-recording equipment and studios

The establishment of the American Entertainment Station, MTV Base Africa in Nigeria the previous year also prompted the need for Nigerian acts to use music videos as promotional tools.

As MTV was available in most of Africa, the modern Nigerian pop scene began to receive international attention for the first time. These videos then spread across the continent, ushering in the Nigerian music scene as the dominant force in Africa that it is today!

This year also marked the dominance of two major record labels – Storm records and Mo’hits on the scene. The success of these labels created a record label boom within the industry in the subsequent years

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Here are Classic Nigerian Songs that were released in 2006 and turns 15 years in 2021;

Faze- Kolemental

Kolomental was the lead single from Faze’s sophomore album, Independent, which was released in 2006 and went on to become one of the year’s biggest Nigerian songs in 2007.

The banging track had a special frenzy to it, as the song title already suggests. It sparked a particular craze, fueled by the song’s musical instrumentation as well as Faze’s uniquely superb vocals.

Independent is also the R&B superstar’s best-selling album (in his career) and the biggest (most-sold) album of 2007. Faze was also a member of the now-disbanded Plantashun Boiz trio, which also included 2face Idibia now known as 2baba and Blackface.

Imagine that- Styl-Plus

In February 2006, Styl-Plus made up of Shifi Emoefe, Tunde Akinsanmi and Zeal Onyecheme released their highly anticipated 11 track debut album “Expressions“.

“Imagine That” is the lead single from the album. The song was a hit like their previous releases.

Angel of My Life- Paul Play Dairo

Paul Play Dairo is the son of the late Nigerian singer I.K. Dairo. He signed with Kennis Music in 1999 after his music group broke up.

In 2006, he released the R’n’B tune, “Angel of My Life“. The song was a hit solidifying Paul Play’s place as one of the biggest Afro-R’n’B artists as of then. In 2020, he released a remix of the song with Runtown.

Adara- Sasha P

Sasha P (formerly Sasha) was once the hottest femcee in the game, having given herself the self-serving title of “the first lady of Nigerian Hip-Hop.” The Omo Ibadan rose to prominence at a time when there were few Nigerian female hip-hop artists.

“Adara” was her biggest song, featured on her debut album, First Lady, released in 2006, and later released as a stand-alone single in 2008. In 2009, the song earned her a UK-based award for Best Female Artiste.

Although she has largely abandoned music in recent years, she devotes the majority of her time and energy to the fashion industry and other humanitarian causes.

For Instance- 2Baba

“For Instance” is a single from 2Baba (Formerly Known as 2face Idibia)‘s second solo album, Grass 2 Grace, released in 2006. In its first week of release, the album sold over a million copies and earned him numerous awards, including the MOBO Award in 2007.

Aside from the magnetizing beat, the lyrics are socio-political in nature calling out corrupt leaders who abuse the trust of the people who put them in power.

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Olori Oko- Infinity

Infinity was a popular Gospel Nigerian group made up of Kehinde Akinbode, Joe Okougbo, David Thomas, Samson Nnogo and Sunny Steve. In 2006, they released their album, “Olori Oko‘ with the lead single of the same name to massive success.

“Olori Oko” was not just an anthem in churches but in schools, events, name it. It was a popular choreography tune used by children.

Swo- Marvellous Benjy

There are Nigerian songs that have helped create or propagate dance routine and Marvellous Benjy’s “Swo” is one of those songs. Released in 2006, it was off his “Take Control” album. It is to date Marvellous Benjy’s biggest song.

Why- D’banj

D’banj is a Nigerian musician who uses a fusion of Afrobeat and Afropop to bring his music to life and is considered one of the Nigerian Music Industry’s influential artists.

In 2006, he released his RunDown Funk U Up Album and one of the biggest hits from the song is the uptempo song “Why Me” which was a big hit.

Ijoya- Weird MC

Ijoya is from Weird MC’s second album, After Da Storm, released in 2006. The single “Ijoya,” produced by Don Jazzy and JJC, was a huge success, earning her an AMEN award for Most Pop Song and a Channel O Music Video Award for Best Special Effect.

Kerewa- Zule Zoo

Zule Zoo was a music duo consisting of Ibrahim Alhassan and Mike from Benue state. Their biggest git was ‘Kerewa” which had a groovy and undulating beat that blinded people from the heavily sexual and controversial lyrics.

“Kerewa” in itself is a slang for s*xual intercourse and has two different theories over what the theme of the song is.

One school of thought sees the song from the perspective of a child reporting his mother’s adultery. Another school of thought believes what the child was in fact r*pe taking place.

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Classic Nigerian Songs that were released in 2006 and turned 15 years in 2021

• Kolomental-Faze
• Imagine that-Styl-Plus
• Angel of My Life-Paul Play Dairo
• Adara- Sasha P
• For Instance-2baba
• Olori Oko-Infinity
• Swo- Marvellous Benjy
• Why Me- D’banj
• Ijoya- Weird MC
• Kerewa-Zule Zoo

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Curated most influential Nigerian record producers of all time.

Nigerian record producers and artists have always received all the plaudits for creating hit songs, but record producers also deserve to share that fame.

However, Over the years many talented producers have walked these streets, mesmerizing us with their melodious beats and brilliant musical ingenuity.

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These producers have not only given us great songs, but they have also carried the music industries on their shoulders and brought Nigerian music into the limelight.

 Don Jazzy

Don Jazzy is arguably the greatest Nigerian producer ever, collaborating with virtually every A-list artist in the industry since he and D’Banj burst onto the scene in 2004.

His catalog of production credits is filled with endless smash hits such as Tongolo, Surulere, Dorobucci, Oliver Twist, Mr. Endowed, to mention a few, as well as numerous classic albums.

Don Jazzy has also had international collaborations, most notably his work with Jay-Z and Kanye West on the production of Lift Off, featuring Beyoncé on the album Watch The Throne which was released on 8 August 2011.

 OJB Jezreel

The late OJB Jezreel single-handedly produced ‘Face 2 Face’ which contained arguably the biggest record by any Nigerian artist in the 21st century,  ‘African Queen’.

He also produced for Jazzman Olofin, Weird MC, Paul Ik Dairo, Daddy Showkey, Sir Shina Peters, Olu Maintain.

OJB also produced albums and songs for Faze, Iyanya, D’banj, Durella, Wizkid, Yemi Alade among others.

ID Cabasa

ID Cabasa is another veteran producer who took the Nigerian music industry by storm producing hit songs for 9ice and Lord of Ajasa.

9ice’s 2008 album, which was majorly produced by ID Cabasa is regarded as one of the greatest albums ever with back-to-back hits that defined both his career and 9ices.

After a while away from the limelight, he made a comeback with Totori which featured Wizkid and Olamide in 2019.

 Sarz

Sarz has one of the most impressive production CVs in Nigeria, with countless hit collaborations.

In 2010, Sarz produced the hit single “Jor Oh” and the Remix for Jahbless which featured Durella, RuggedMan, Reminisce, Ice Prince, and eLDee.

Sarz has produced tracks for an array of artists which include Wizkid, Naeto C, Banky W, Skales, Shank, Reminisce, Goldie Harvey, eLDee, Wande Coal, YQ, and Niniola.

 Samklef

Samklef is mostly known for producing a large portion of Wizkid’s widely acclaimed album Superstar, thereby significantly contributing to the huge success of the album.

The producer has also worked with names like Sunny Neji, Ruggedman, Durella, Skales, D’Prince (Mo’ Hits), Simisola, J Bryte, Emmsong, O’cube, Jahdiel, Vector, Mudina.

Some of his hits include Enemies by Durella, Noni by Wizkid, Kilode by Vector, Jonzing World by D’Prince among others.

Shizzi

Shizzi achieved recognition for his work on Davido’s 2011 single “Dami Duro”, and produced six songs on the singer’s 2012 debut album Omo Baba Olowo.

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Prior to that, the producer had worked with Wizkid, producing “Love My Baby” off his 2011 album, Superstar.

He also produced more hits such as “Skelewu” and “Gobe” and has worked with the likes of Sasha, Harrysong, OD Woods, Naeto C, Sauce Kid, Wande Coal, Wizkid, D’Prince, May D, Danagog, Emmy Gee, Shank, and Skuki, among others.

Pheelz

Pheelz burst onto the scene in 2012 as the main producer in Olamide’s Baddest Guy Ever Liveth album which contained hit singles such as “Durosoke” “First of All” and “Fucking With The Devil” to mention a few.

He further established himself as a top producer in the country with more collaborations with Olamide in several acclaimed albums like Street OT, Eyan Mayweather, 2 Kings among others.

Pheelz went on to produce and be credited in popular songs and albums including The Chairman by M.I, Ghetto University by Runtown, and Seyi or Shay by Seyi Shay.

 MasterKraft

Masterkraft is regarded as one of the most versatile music producers in Nigeria especially because of his ability to play multiple instruments.

He began his professional music career with Kennis Music and has worked with artists such as Flavour, Bracket, Banky W., Sound Sultan, Timaya, Lynxxx, M.I, and J. Martins, among others.

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Let’s take you on a trip down memory lane to the early 2000s, a golden age of Nigerian music, where artists contended for dominance on the charts, and when lyrics and edifying songs were valued over sound and club appeal.

Here are Nigerian Songs from the 2000s that are still bops to date;

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9ice- Little Money

Years before 9ice has reached stardom with his iconic “Gongo Aso” album, the singer had gained prominence with “Little Money” which is off his first album, “Certificate“. It might not have gained immortal stardom like Gongo Aso but it’s no doubt a bop even now.

Sunny Neji-Oruka

In the early 2000s, “Oruka” was among the top five wedding anthems. No matter the tribe, the song was a must-have on any wedding DJ’s playlist or the party is incomplete.

P-Square- Bizzy Body

P-square were the IT group when it came to dropping hit songs that dominated everyone’s playlist. One of the first songs that shot them to prominence was “Bizzy Body“. This song had every lady trying to whine their waist stiff or not.

The remix featuring Weird MC was bigger as it became a club anthem at the time of its release. Whether original or remix, both songs are still bopping even with the fact that both of them are seperated.

Olu Maintain-Yahooze

Should one want to do a history on the intertwining relationship between cybercrime and the Nigerian Music Industry, only “Yahooze” can provide a thesis.

This song had a catchy hook, and an infectious beat that blinded people from dwelling too much on its underlying message- the glorification of fraud.

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Danfo Drivers- Danfo Driver

Consisting of Mad Melon and Mountain Black, Danfo Drivers were a duo who were popular for their Ajegunle Ghetto style music and also one of the instruments in the popularization of the Galala dance.

One of their songs, the Socio-political “Danfo Drivers” sees them discuss the difficulties of being poor in a supposedly rich country.  They also question God on their predicament.

African China- Mr President

“Mr President” is a socio-political song that calls out corrupt African leaders and their style of leadership which is ruining the countries they serve. African China employs the use of Ghetto language to pass his message across. Though the song is a socially conscious song, you can’t help but sing along when it comes on.

Tony Tetuila- My Car

After leaving the Remedies, Tony Tetuila went on to establish himself as a successful solo artist in the early 2000s. One of the big hits he would always be remembered for is ‘MY Car”. Said to be a diss song to his former bandmate, Eedris Abdulkareem, “My Car” is a string of narration of funny incidents with his car as the focal point.

D’banj- Tongolo

This was D’banj‘s first song and the foundation of his success story. The song which is produced by Don Jazzy made the catchphrase, “The Koko” popular and would go on to be D’banj significant catchphrase.

Timaya-Dem Mama

Timaya is one of the underrated icons in the music industry. He has made enough impact like 2Baba, D’banj, P-square and the rest on the music industry.

“Dem Mama” is a combination of an infectious beat and a strong message of the military brutality and criminal killings in Bayelsa. The song is inspired by the tragic story of Udi, the Oil-rich Niger Delta region of Nigeria in 1999.

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2Baba-African Queen

Truly one of the first Nigerian songs to get international recognition, and arguably the most acclaimed song created by a Nigerian, African Queen was a song far ahead of its time.

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Weird MC has come to spice up her fans’ mood as she sets to drop a hit single titled Iwaju Iwaju”.

Music united Africa made this known via a tweet from their page.

The post;

“The Beautiful legend, The Peculiar One herself @weirdmcofficial graces us with her first song of 2021. “Moving Up (Iwaju Iwaju) is a beautiful #Afropop song that’s uplifting & inspiring.”

The Beautiful legend, The Peculiar One herself @weirdmcofficial graces us with her first song of 2021. "Moving Up (Iwaju Iwaju) is a beautiful #Afropop song that's uplifting & inspiring.

Follow @weirdmcofficial & tap the link in her bio to listen to this amazing song 🔥🚀✨ pic.twitter.com/andlefBOXL

— Music Unites Africa (@UnitesAfrica) March 1, 2021

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Moreover, it is imperative to know that she released the first version of this song in 2013.

However, this is most likely going to be a refined and retuned music artwork.

Also, the producer remains the same, Legendury Beatz.

Additionally, the Ijoya crooner is yet to announce the release date of this new track.

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Known as The Frabzinator, Dokta Frabz was one of the few music producers who made trap music popular in the early 2000s.

Most people heard the name ‘Dokta Frabz‘ for the first time on D’banj’s “Jasi“. Frabz was a unique producer who fused his Hip-Hop background with sped up African percussion to form Nigerian sounds.

His sounds and chord progressions could be described as eccentric and different. His beats were sounded foreign but were fresh and unique in their own way.

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Biography of Dokta Frabz

Born Ayorinde Faboro, Dokta Frabz was born and raised in Lagos, where he started his music career.

He started from the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral in Ikeja, where he played the keyboard, the drum, and other Sunday School instruments as a kid.

His music talent won him several secondary school awards as the school pianist and choir leader at Doregos Private Academy in the Ipaga suburb of Lagos.

Frabz had his tertiary education at Covenant University, where he studied International Relations.

His journey into music production began when he discovered production software, Fruity Loops while studying at Covenant University.

Here some of the Naija songs that were produced by the late music Producer;

D’banj- Jasi

Off the defunct Mo’hits Compilation/collaborative album, “Curriculum Vitae“, “Jasi” was a fusion of Hip-Hop and Afropop elements.

The unique beat had D’banj singing Dokta Frabz‘s name on the intro with “Dokta Frabz on the beat, make I tell you say no long thing.”

Dagrin ft Omawumi- Thank God

Dagrin and Omawumi, who used to be Dr Frabz’s girlfriend went hard on the smash hit, “Thank God“. The song was off Dagrin’s “The CEO” album.

Weird MC- Riranwo

In 2011, Weird MC took over the music scene with “Riranwo“./ The song was combination of Yoruba dialect and English layered on a Dokta Frabz signature beat.

Naeto C- Ako Mi Ti Poju

In 2009, Naeto C released the groovy “Ako Mi Ti Poju“. The song is off his “Super C Season” album and one of the songs produced by Frabz on the album.

Wizkid ft Phyno- Bombay

Wizkid and Phyno made magic on the Frabz-produced beat for “Bombay” a song dedicated to the rear behinds of women.

The song was one the three songs that Frabz produced from Wizkid’s sophomore album, “Ayo’.

Wizkid- One Question

“One Question” is another song off Wizkid’s “Ayo” album produced by Frabz. The wedding-themed song showed the loverboy side of Wizkid.

It features Saxophonist, Yemi Sax.

Wizkid- Joy

The emotional “Joy” which is the English meaning of Wizkid’s Yoruba name sees the singer go through memory lane and thanking his mother for encouraging his dream.

Davido ft Ice Prince- Feel Alright

“Feel Alright” is off Davido’s debut album, “Omo Baba Olowo” and features rapper, Ice Prince.

Seyi Shay ft Patoranking, Shaydee- Murda

In 2015, Seyi Shay had released her debut studio album, “Seyi or Shay“. The album was preceded by the Dokta Frabz-produced song, “Murda” released in 2014 which features Patoranking and Shaydee

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Omawumi- The way I Feel

Off Omawumi debut studio album, “Wonder Woman”, “The Way I Feel” features Dokta Frabz who both produced and sang on the song.

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Back then, Nigerian Female Rappers were the equivalent to the current Afro-Pop Divas that dominate the music industry presently.

During those period most female categories in Award shows were won by Female rappers. Sasha P was one of the biggest recipents.

In 2007, DJ Jimmy Jatt has released the critical acclaimed song, “Too Much” which featured Sasha P, Blaise, B.O.U.Q.U.I and Kemistry.

Each lady gave their very best and kept the tempo of the song to the highest degree they could. They ere unstoppable indviadually and as a team.

However, as time passed the Nigeria rap music scene has been missing some girl power for a while. This is contributed by a lot of reasons which include the rise and popularity of Afropop/Afrobeat genre and the evolution of the rap industry.

Today, we would be celebrating the Ladies that held the Rap Industry down and gave us hits to remember.

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Sasha P

Singer/rapper, Anthonia Yetunde Alabi popularly known in the music industry as Sasha P once ruled the airwaves, from Radio to TV with her amazing voice.

Sasha P thrived in what was considered a male-dominated industry, where artistes dished club bangers that rocked and set music lovers on their feet. The rapper in her heyday was the most prominent woman in Nigerian hip-hop, even bagging the title, first lady of Nigeria hip-hop.

She gained success at a time when there were very few Nigerian women in Hip Hop music. Her success helped pave the way for other female rappers and musicians in Nigerian hip-hop.

Her hit singles, Emi Le Gan and Adara, earned her accolades as she was also extremely decorated and achieved a number of firsts for Nigerian women.

In 2008, she became the first Nigerian female artist to perform at the World Music Awards, and two years later, she became the first Nigerian to win the Best Female Artiste award at MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) and Women in Entertainment Awards, UK in 2009 for single titled Adara.

Since her break from music to focus on her clothing line, Eclectic by Sasha, little or nothing has been heard from her musically.

Blaise

Blaise, born Obafunke Martin Luther, is a Nigerian music artist with a distinct sound. She was born in Lagos but spent a portion of her childhood in the United Kingdom and Ibadan.

She began her rap career as a member of one of Nigeria’s most infamous rap crews, Da Trybe. They gained a lot of popularity with their hit song, Oya.

After the dissolve of Da Trybe, she became a solo artist and paired up with one of her ex-group member’s who produced her number 1 singles, “The Definition” and “Bragging Rights.” After this, she gained a lot of respect and popularity in Nigerian Hip Hop.

Her unique approach to Hip Hop was what brought her into the limelight. Her slick delivery could definitely bring her back and take her all the way up on the charts.

Bouqui

Real name- Bukola Afolayan, B.O.U.Q.U.I is a Rapper/Singer/Songwriter. Born at Ife, Nigeria, she started out her musical career as part of an all-female Gospel group, G-Vibes whilst a student of the University of Ife in the 1990’s.

She branched out on a solo career in 1999 and got her break-through in 2005, with the album – “BOUQUI” with hits like “Vanity”, “Molejo” and “Get it started”

BOUQUI hit the air waves with a bang when she released her hit track- Molejo. From then she went from glory to glory. Though her focus is on gospel music, this didn’t deter her from making an impact. She has since relocated to the US.

She has released a total of four albums and an EP.

Mo’Cheddah

When most people think about Mocheddah, they remember a tomboyish girl who stormed into the music scene at a young age.

Modupe-Oreoluwa Oyeyemi aka Mo’Cheddah is both a Nigerian rapper and singer. She released her debut studio album, Franchise Celebrity (while signed to Knighthouse Entertainment.

The album was preceded by the 2009 promotional single “If You Want Me”. 80% of the songs on Franchise celebrity were hits. She parted ways with Knighthouse in February 2012 and established her own label, Cheddah Music.

Eva Alordiah

Elohor Eva Alordiah best known as Eva is one multi-talented young lady. She is a rapper, entertainer, make-up artist, fashion designer and entrepreneur.

Eva has bars for days. The Award-winning rapper got inspired to start rapping after listening to a song by Eminem.

She released her debut EP, The GIGO in 2011 which was supported by four singles: “I Done Did It”, “Down Low”, “Garbage Out (Your Fada)”, and “High”.  She later released her first album, ‘1960’ in 2016

Weird MC

Shola Idowu aka Weird MC is arguably one of the pioneers of female rap in Nigeria. Right from her time in the UK, Weird MC was already rapping and topping charts.

When she came back to Nigeria, The rapper released her first hit song “Allen Avenue” off her debut album, “Simply Weird” in the early 90s.

Then in the early 2000s, she ruled the airwaves with the hit song, ‘Ijoya” which is still a classic to date. Her performance on P-square’s “Busybody” can’t be forgotten.

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Kemistry

Kemi Olisemeka known as Kemistry was more popular for her role as an O.A.P than a rapper. After moving back to Nigeria in 2003 she started out at Raypower then joined the sports radio, Brilla FM before moving again to Rhythm FM .

During her time at Rhythm FM, she released tracks like ‘Ijo ti ya’, ‘Shake’ and a did a few collaborations like the hit ‘Too Much’ by DJ Jimmy Jatt ft Bouqui, Blaise, Sasha P and herself.

Hall of Fame

In 2011, Tha Suspect released the Naija Femcees version of his hit song, “I No Send You featuring Sasha, Muna, Eva, Mo-Cheddah, Blaise, and Zee.

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