Nigerian music scene has witnessed a phenomenal boost in recent times and yes, we can go head to head with the best of them worldwide… I dare say.
Our music is being heard across continents and our artistes can boast of having performed at international concerts with sold-out shows.
Nigerian music industry is a very competitive stage, as new artiste emerges almost every single day. It’s no more news that some have made it to the top already, while others are getting so close to stardom and the other very few are very good and talented but has not got the fame probably because of lack of fund.
MassiveTrendz brings to your reading pleasure its list of the Top 8 Fast-Growing Nigerian Male Music Artistes in 2016.
Of course we cannot possibly fit the vast amount of highly talented musicians into 8 slots and so, we have selected eight artistes that have become household names based on their singles within the year 2016.
Spyzy (New Boyz Records)
Aisosa Okunoghae fondly called Spyzy grew up in Italy, but hails from Edo State. The Europe-based Nigerian singer and music producer is the CEO of New Boyz Records.
Spyzy released his first official single called Bombay, which was produced by Classic beat in 2015. After a break, he dropped another dope single which was titled Sabi Dance in 2016, where he featured Jake Chowman.
Spyzy will be dropping the remix of his hit single Bombay featuring Skales. The remix was mix and mastered by SamKlef.
Wale Turner (Royce & Royce Entertainment)
Wale Turner is a Yoruba rapper, who has made a name for himself by dropping Instagram freestyles videos. He is signed to Royce & Royce Entertainment.
Wale Turner believes he’s one of the best artistes in the industry. He attested to this when he said, “What I’m bringing to the table, you guys can’t handle it. I’m the hottest, even God knows.”
Wale Turner dropped his first official single ‘No’, which was produced by Pheelz.
Video of his ‘Hottest’ single was Shot by Director Q.
Miebaka Asabuja Ogar
This artiste fondly called Mi2, is a singer, producer, entertainment businessman, who is the CEO of Asabuja Entertainment.
After releasing the audio and video of his latest single titled ‘Iyawo Mi’, which is getting enormous air play and downloads across the globe, Mi2 dropped another thrilling and mind blowing song entitled ‘Letter To 2baba’.
Mi2 new single was really for the living legend ‘2Face Idibia’, where he opened up his mind on the love he has for the superstar singer.
The budding artiste used the song to express his love, respect, gratitude and recognition to 2Face.
Ola Dips (Edge Records)
Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji better known as Ola Dips or Omo Iya Aje, has been the talk of the town especially when his fans was hit by the good news of being signed by Reminisce record label.
Ola Dips has already made it in the industry with his indigenous flows in Yoruba language. Omo Iya Aje released over 50 tracks, the amount of tracks some successful artistes in this country have never done.
Flex B (Nwaginy Records)
Festus Bamijo, otherwise known as Flex B, is a dope Yoruba rapper who mixes is rap with English and pidgin English.
Flex B is signed under Nwaginy Records and has dropped good singles like ‘Babalawo’, ‘Umbele’ and ‘Announcement’. He has worked with Mr Yagi and Lil Kesh.
A-Cool ( AfroNaija Entertainment )
Austin Aigbe Osas , Popularly Known Has “ A-Cool “ , A Musician,
Blogger, Web Designer and Also a Online Promoter , Who is the C.E.O of
AfroNaija Entertainment , Owner Of MassiveTrendz.Com & AfroNaija.Com .
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This is a budding artiste fondly called Mr Loverboi has released some singles like ‘Iyawo Mi’, ‘Intoxicated’, ‘Oya Wait’, ‘Coperate’, ‘Duro’ and others, which were produced by Spart G, Berryblue
and Babeonthebeat.
Klick Dee (Klick Entertainment)
Chidozie Igboji, better known as Klick Dee, is based in Europe, but a Nigeria, who is the CEO of Klick Entertainment.
Klick Dee dropped is first official single in early September, 2016, which he titled ‘My Angel’ and was produced by DJ Easy.
Klick Dee is a talented young act you all should watch out for, as he is coming with more dope singles and visual very soon.
Paddoorise (Grace Money Entertainment)
Ajayi Temitope Ganiyu, known as Paddoorise in the industry for his dope punch lines, which he does in Yoruba language, is a rapper to be watched out for.
In India where he is based, the rapper is well-known among Nigerians living in the Asian country.
Paddoorise is an act under Grace Money Entertainment music label and has dropped several singles online like ‘Ijoba Alagbada’, ‘Kole Ye Yin’ and ‘Two Color’, all produced by Juiano.
Paddoorise has promised his fans more dope tracks this year.
This piece was put together by Austin Aigbe A-Cool
