These are the top 10 Nigerian artistes with global distribution deal at the moment.
The impact of Global Deals on the growth and expansion of Nigerian music across the world cannot be exaggerated and here are the top 10 Nigerian artistes with a global distribution deal.
Nigerian music has been rapidly gaining ground across the world for the past years now, and the impact of the global deal to foster visibility will always be reckoned.
Top 10 Nigerian artistes with global distribution deal
Burna Boy
Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and rapper, He gained prominence in 2012 after releasing his hit single “Like to Party”
He signed with Bad Habit/Atlantic Records in the United States and Warner Music Group Globally.
Tems
Temilade Openiyi better known by her stage name Tems, is a Nigerian singer.
In 2021, she earned two US top 40 entries on the Billboard Hot 100, with her collaboration with Drake on the song “Fountains” from his album Certified Lover Boy.
Also the Wizkid single “Essence”; the latter of which reached the top ten following a remix with Justin Bieber, and earned her a Grammy Award nomination.
Tems signed a contract with RCA
Davido
David Adedeji Adeleke popularly known as Davido, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer, gained prominence in 2012 after releasing “Dami Duro”
Davido signed a record deal with Sony Music in 2016.
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Wizkid
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun popularly known as Wizkid is a Nigerian singer and songwriter, he gained prominence in 2011 after dropping his single ‘Holla at your Boy’
Wizkid signed a multi-album deal with RCA Records
Tiwa Savage
Tiwatope Savage popularly known as Tiwa Savage is a Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tiwa Savage signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing in 2009.
In May 2019, she signed a record deal with Universal Music Group.
Olamide
Olamide Adedeji popularly known as Olamide is a Nigerian hip-hop recording artist, he gained prominence in 2011.
Olamide signed a Joint Venture deal with an international distribution company Empire.
Omah Lay
Stanley Omah Didia popularly known as Omah Lay is a Nigerian new kid on the block, he gained prominence in 2020.
Omah Lay signed a recording contract with American record label, Warner Music Group.
Fireboy DML
Adedamola Adefolahan popularly known as Fireboy DML is a Nigerian singer and songwriter,
Fireboy DML has a Distribution deal with Empire company.
Kizz Daniel
Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, better known by his stage name Kizz Daniel, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.
He is best known for his singles “Woju” and “Yeba”. He went by the stage name Kiss Daniel prior to changing it in May 2018.
Kizz Daniel signed to empire music global distribution.
Bad Boy Timz
Olorunyomi Oloruntimilehin professionally known as Bad Boy Timz is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.
He rose to prominence with the release of the song “MJ,” and a follow-up remix that featured Nigeria singer Mayorkun.
Bad Boy Timz signed a deal with the empire for global distribution.