These are the top 10 mainstream Nigerian musicians with dreadlocks
Many famous Nigerian artists have styled their hair in dreads, and here top 10 Nigerian musicians with dreadlocks.
It is Also known as locs, dreadlocks are a popular hairstyle for black men who want an easy-to-maintain and trendy look.
Hair is often used as a symbol of identification, and many people have taken the liberty to do any style their choice.
Dread has for long been a very popular hairstyle both for males and females and has become one of the best hairstyles ever.
Many Nigerian musicians have also shown love for the hairstyle and it turns out to be good on them.
Here are the top 10 Nigerian musicians with the best dreadlock
Burna Boy
Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known professionally as Burna Boy, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, rapper, and dancer. He is one of the biggest and most successful African artists.
Burna Boy is also one of the Nigerian musicians who also Picked interest in dreadlock and it turns out to be good for him.
Burnaboy has for long made his dreads that someone would wonder if it was from birth.
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Naira Marley
Azeez Adeshina Fashola (born 10 May 1991), known professionally as Naira Marley, is a British-Nigerian singer and songwriter.
He is known as the president of his controversial fan base, “Marlians.
Naira Marley who is the president of the Malians record has one of the best dreadlocks in the Nigerian music industry, it said that his style might be inspired by music icon Bob Marley.
Mr Eazi
Oluwatosin Ajibade better known by his stage name Mr Eazi, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur.
He is a pioneer of Banku music, a fusion of sound he describes as a mixture of Ghanaian highlife and Nigerian chord progressions and patterns.
Mr Eazi relocated to Kumasi, Ghana in 2008 and enrolled at KNUST, where he began booking artists to perform at college parties
Phyno
Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike better known as Phyno Fino, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer.
He started his music career as a producer in 2003 and is renowned for rapping in the Igbo language.
Phyno who is known for his unique Igbo rap style, also has his own dread that made his fans love him the most.
From the beginning of Phyno’s music career, he has shown his great taste in making good haircuts and all his styles turn out to be outstanding.
Joeboy
Joseph Akinwale Akinfenwa-Donus, known professionally as Joeboy, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.
Mr. Eazi of the record label “emPawa Africa” discovered him in 2017, his genre of music is that of Afro-pop and R&B.
He was born on 21 May 1997 in Lagos State, Nigeria
Joeboy is a handsome fast rising music star who also made a unique dreadlock.
Joeboy who recently came into the music industry with his hit song ‘baby’ has one of the best dreads.
Fireboy DML
Adedamola Adefolahan known professionally as Fireboy DML, is a Nigerian singer. He is signed to YBNL Nation, a record label founded by Nigerian rapper Olamide.
Fireboy who is a YBNL singer came into the spotlight with his hit single ‘jealous’ and since then he has been making hits.
Fireboy is also one of the Nigerian musicians with dreads.
Flavour
Chinedu Okoli better known by his stage name Flavour N’abania or simply Flavour, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He began his musical career as a drummer for a local church.
Flavour is popularly known across Africa and the world for his hit song “Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)”. He is currently signed to 2nite Entertainment.
Flavour is a Nigerian singer who is considered the king of highlife music in Nigeria.
It is said that flavour has the best dreads in the Nigerian music industry.
Buju
Daniel Benson better known as Buju or Bujutoyourears is a Nigerian Afro-fusion singer, songwriter and record producer.
He is known for featuring on fellow Nigerian artist Ladipoe’s single,’ Feeling.
His ability to tell stories effortlessly in his music whilst including vivid melodies and harmony is something that has made his music a ‘must-listen as it’s unexplainably enjoyable.
Bella Shmurda
Ahmed Abiola Akinbiyi Lawal known professionally as Bella Shmurda, is a Nigerian singer, and songwriter.
He rose to prominence with the release of the song “Vision 2020”, and a follow up remix which featured Nigeria rapper Olamide.
In 2019, he made his first splash in the Nigerian music industry with “Vision 2020,” a song about his time spent hustling to feed his family while attending university.
Nigerian hip-hop star Olamide loved “Vision 2020” so much, he reached out to Shmurda about doing a remix version together, and the video for their collaboration went viral.
Oxlade
Oxlade is the stage name of Nigerian singer Ikuforiji Abdulrahman Olaitan, best known for such Afro-fusion hits as “AWAY,” “HOLD ON,” and “O2.”
Inspired by the music of Nigerian star Wande Coal, Oxlade cut his first demo at age 11 with the help of his uncle, a professional sound mixer.
His big break came in 2018 when he was featured on “Mamiwota,” a hit by Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez.
In 2018, his dreamy “Questionnaire” was his first solo track to catch fire in Nigeria, thanks to the endorsement of renowned singer and producer Davido, who hyped him on social media.
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