Olanrewaju Fasasi
Olanrewaju Fasasi, aka Sound Sultan is an R&B artiste from Nigeria. He is also called Naija Ninja, which embodies exuberance and energy. His music is influenced by rap, rhythm and blues, Afro-pop, etc. He classifies his style as Jagbanjantis. He has always been into music and acted in his secondary school days. He has an elder brother in the industry too, called Baba De
9ice
Abolore Adegbola Akande
9ice is a south-westerner from Ogbomoso, Oyo State, but grew up in the district of Bariga, Lagos. He attended Abeokuta Primary School and CMS Grammar School, but dropped out from his Law course at the Lagos State University, LASU to concentrate on music. He grew up in a polygamous home of five wives and nine children. His parents found out about his singing career a year after it started in 2000. Before then, 9ice wrote his own songs, dating back to when he was just 14 years old. It is worth noting that as a big fan of Pasuma Wonder, he kick-started his singing career with Fuji music.
Bouqui, Bukola Afolayan
She strikes you as weird because she craves to be different. Her hairstyle contributes to her strange look. Yet, she is one of the top Nigerian artistes. On her debut, B.OU.Q.U.I as she’s more fondly called, made her intention clear. She’s on the Lord’s side. Born Bukola Afolayan, the daughter of a Bio-Chemist professor and professor-teacher mother, the Obafemi Awolowo University graduate started out as a broadcaster with the Eko.FM, Lagos. But today, she’s respected as one of the leading female rap artistes in the industry with many awards in the kitty.
Brymo
Ashimi Olawale
Ashimi Olawale ‘’Brymo’’ was Born in Lagos in 1986, he is the only child of a carpenter father and a petty trader mother. He was raised in a suburb of Okokomaiko in Lagos State. Like most ghetto kids, he grew up in a community where opportunities were hard, but despite all the hardship, his parents ensured that he got an average education, and a good upbringing. He attended Aganju Primary School, Okokomaiko, Lagos between 1990-1997. He later attended Ajangbadi High School from 1997-2003. Olawale gained admission into Lagos State University, LASU in 2007 where he studied Zoology. In 1999, Olawale wrote his first chorus at age 14. In 2002, he came together with three other friends and they started a band called ALIENS.
Darey
Dare Art Alade
Multiple award-winning and Multiple Platinum selling urban R&B singer, musician, songwriter, music producer and entrepreneur, Darey, is not one to depend on the legacy of his late father; the legendary African Jazz musician and entertainer, Art Alade. For 15 years and counting, the multi-talented act, has been a disc jockey, TV presenter, master of ceremonies, entertainment consultant, voice over artist, performing/recording artist, entrepreneur and philanthropist.
Whether performing alongside the world’s finest superstars such as Beyonce, Jay Z, Kelly Rowland, Snoop Dogg, John Legend, Lionel Richie, Sean Paul, Rihanna, Usher, Akon and Shakira; or hosting events attended by World leaders and top dignitaries, such as past U.S Presidents, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria, one thing is certain; Darey is a consummate perfectionist.
DJ Zeez
Kingsley Elikpo
Kingsley Elikpo who goes by the stage name, ‘DJ-ZEEZ’ is not only a singer but also a song writer, actor, music producer & a former disc jockey. The name ‘ZEEZ’ is from the urban meaning of ‘cool/so sick’ or ‘sickly cool’ which he believes himself to be a reflection of ‘Hot’ on stage & ‘cool’ off stage. Known for his unique blend of Afro pop/dancehall music, he sings not only in Yoruba but also in English, Igbo & pidgin. With every hit track, he leaves us with a slang that catches on like wildfire.
Faze
Richard Chibuzor Orji
Richard Chibuzor Orji, also known as Faze, was an original member of the Nigerian R&B group, Plantashun Boiz with 2Face Idibia and Blackface, who have all pursued and excelled in their solo careers. Some of his hit songs include Miss u, Play Games, Na True, All of my days, Angel Gabriella, Kolomental, Alphabetic.
Mocheddah
Modupe Ola
In 2008, the Nigerian music industry was introduced to a new musical prodigy: Mo’Cheddah. She grew up in the centre of Lagos, Nigeria, in the hustle and bustle of Fola-Agoro, Akoka (a.k.a. F.A.). Modupe-Oreoluwa Ola, aka Mo’Cheddah is most widely known for her exceptional performance on the song and video of the hit track The Finest (Won Beri).
Naeto C
Naetochukwu Chikwe
Born December 17, in Houston Texas. He spent his earlier years growing up in England and Nigeria within a household, hugely influenced by music. Naeto attended the prestigious Atlantic Hall Secondary School, Epe, Lagos State and later moved to the United States of America to further his higher education in SUNY Old Westbury, and a year later, George Washington University. While in the states, Naeto linked up with Uzikwendu and his brother, Ikechukwu, an up and coming hip hop artist to form the World Famous Akademy, an aspiring Record Label. In the States, Naeto C recorded over 40 to 50 songs as a solo artist and about 25 songs with the World Famous Akademy as a group. He graduated in 2004 with a B Sc. in Biology.
Sasha
Anthonia Yetunde Alabi
Sasha, who is regarded as the “First Lady” of Nigerian Hip Hop has remained the most consistent and visible female artist in Nigeria in a very long time. With the success of her debut album: First Lady and support from her record label STORM, she has continued to increase her dedicated fan base and has been nominated for various awards at home and abroad. Sasha won the “Best female artist” award at the Women in entertainment awards held in England with her first single titled: Adara.
Olamide
Olamide Adedeji
Born Olamide Adedeji on March 15, in Bariga Lagos, Olamide fell in love with rap music early in his primary school days. Soon, he discovered he also had the talent to rap and began to nurture that talent in the year 2000. Since then, he has featured in songs like Im grateful by Maiojoe, Take me there by Jahbless and he has dropped some nostalgic lines on the collaborative track between him, Zara, and Adol called: Naija Hail. Olamide has performed live on big stages all over Nigeria and he is most definitely, a street favourite. It is safe to say, the streets love him and he loves them back. His music is gaining serious mass appeal and his rap style is being enjoyed by many.
Jazzman, Olumuyiwa Olofinkuade
An indigene of Ikere Ekiti, Jazzman Olofin was born Olumuyiwa Olofinkuade. Tagged: Mr. Funky, he was a member of X-Appeal, where he later went solo with the release of his first album, Boiling point, a hit with blazing hot tracks like Raise da roof and Shekabere. He has churned out monster hits such as Shake somethin and Omoshalewa’’ and others.
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