 |
| Credit: Facebook |
Afro Beats has been making waves both in Nigeria and globally and Nigeria musicians has been in the fore front of the trend for over a decade.
Nigeria is highly blessed with great stars who have made the country proud internationally. Today we bring to you Nigeria's top 5 afro beat super stars:
WIZKID
Wizkid, as he is known popularly, whose real name is Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.
He was born on July 16, 1990, in Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Wizkid started his music career at the age of 11 and rose to prominence in 2010 with his hit single "Holla at Your Boy".
He has since released several successful albums and singles, including "Superstar", "Ayo", and "Sounds from the Other Side", "Joro",
"Essence", "Brown Skin Girl", "Mood", "Come Closer ", "Energy ", "Ginger", "Money and Love", "Stress",
Bad To Me, More Love, Less Ego, Ghetto Love , Gyrate, True Love, Daddy Yo, Sounds from the Other Side, Love My Baby, Superstar , KANA, Manya, Flower Pads, More Love, Less Ego, Fever, Final (Baba Nla), Bend Down Pause, Abeng, Smile, Sweet One, Steady, Made in Lagos, Piece of Me, Mighty Wine, Made in Lagos, Nowo, Iyanu , Low , Ojuelegba.
Wizkid has won several local and international awards, including BET Awards, MOBO Awards, and MTV Africa Music Awards.
He is well known for his collaborations with international artists such as Drake, Beyoncé, and Chris Brown.
 |
| Credit: Facebook |
DAVIDO
Davido, whose real name is David Adedeji Adeleke, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer.
He was born on November 21, 1992, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, but grew up in Lagos, Nigeria.
Davido started his music career in 2011 and gained popularity with his hit single "Dami Duro".
He has since released several successful albums and singles, among which are; "Omo Baba Olowo", "A Good Time", "A Better Time", Electricity, Pheelz Good, Assurance, E PAIN ME, Blow My Mind, A Good Time, Gobe, FOR THE ROAD, Aye, High, Catch Me If You Can, Dream Girl, The Best, FIA, A Better Time, Stand Strong, Shopping Spree, A Better Time, Skelewu, Queen of Katwe, IN THE GARDEN, GODFATHER, Dada, Love is Not Enough, KANTE, Timeless, Hayya Hayya etc.
Davido has won several local and international awards, including BET Awards, MTV Africa Music Awards, and The Headies.
Recently he had one of the greatest concert in the history of Lagos, tagged " Timeless". A show that shut down Lagos for several hours with dignitaries from every cadre in attendance including his uncle, the Executive Governor of Osun state, His Excellency, Mr. Ademola Adeleke.
He is also known for his collaborations with international artists such as Chris Brown, Meek Mill, Nicki Minaj and a host of others.
 |
| Credit: Facebook |
Burna Boy
Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and rapper.
He was born on July 2, 1991, in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Burna Boy started his music career in 2010 and gained popularity with his hit single "Like to Party" in 2012.
He has since released several successful albums and singles, including "African Giant", "Twice as Tall", "Ye", Mera Na, Common Person, Last Last, For My Hand, On The Low, It’s Plenty, Alone, Gbona, Bank On It,Outside , Anybody, Killin Dem, Gum Body, Real Life, Aboboyaa, Great Is He, Kilometre, Jagele, Want It All, Want It All, Odogwu, All Eyes On Me, Levels, Different Size, Love, Damini, Collateral Damage, Pree Me, Redemption, Pull Up, African Giant, Vanilla, Love, Damini, Way Too Big, Twice as Tall etc...
Burna Boy has won numerous local and international awards, including BET Awards, MTV Africa Music Awards, and The Headies.
He is also known for his collaborations with international artists such as Beyoncé, Stormzy, and Ed Sheeran.
Burna Boy's music is a fusion of Afrobeat, reggae, and dancehall, and he is considered one of the leading voices of the Afrofusion genre.
 |
| Credit: Facebook |
Tiwa Savage
Tiwa Savage is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress. She was born on February 5, 1980, in Lagos, Nigeria.
Tiwa started her music career as a backup singer for artists such as George Michael and Mary J. Blige.
In 2010, she signed a record deal with Mavin Records and released her debut album, "Once Upon a Time," in 2013, and she has several other songs to her name.
Below are some of her popular songs:
1. All Over
2. Ma Lo (feat. Wizkid & Spellz)
3. Kele Kele Love
4. Eminado (feat. Don Jazzy)
5. Lova Lova (feat. Duncan Mighty)
6. 49-99
7. Dangerous Love
8. Koroba
9. My Darlin'
10. Ife Wa Gbona (feat. Leo Wonder)
11. Olorun Mi
12. Get It Now
13. Sugarcane
14. Standing Ovation (feat. Olamide)
15. Keys to the City (Remix) (feat. Busy Signal)
Tiwa Savage has won several awards for her music, including the MTV Africa Music Award for Best Female in 2014 and 2016.
She has also been featured on several international collaborations, including with Beyoncé on "The Lion King: The Gift" album. In addition to her music career, Tiwa Savage has also acted in several Nigerian movies and TV shows.
 |
| Credit: Facebook |
Yemi Alade
Yemii Alade is an award-winning Nigerian afro pop/R&B artiste, actress and entertainer. She gained prominence after winning the Peak Talent Show in 2009 and has since released several hit songs and albums.
Below are some of her songs:
1. Johnny
2. Oh My Gosh
3. Bum Bum
4. Shekere (feat. Angelique Kidjo)
5. Tangerine (feat. Selebobo)
6. Na Gode (feat. Selebobo)
7. Ferrari
8. Kissing
9. Africa (feat. Sauti Sol)
10. Want You
11. Knack Am
12. How I Feel
13. True Love
14. Boyz
15. Vibe
She is known for her unique blend of Afro-pop, R&B, and highlife music. Yemi Alade has won several awards and nominations for her music, including the MTV Africa Music Award for Best Female in 2015 and 2016. She is also a coach on the Nigerian version of the singing competition show, The Voice.
#Wizkid
#Davido
#BurnaBoy
#TiwaSavage
#YemiAlade
![Facebook User, Okoronkwo Ejike Who Claims Nathaniel Bassey Fathered Mercy Chinwo's Son, Has Dragged The Singer And Pastor Enenche of Dunamis [Pictures]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhym2gjSUmfIWkL2oqRraZ6H7y1gTCgpZZEkK6WrTF1GtfoH3FQb0u6BARDDaN-AS_TZ6zsRCEGcYP3HZ6gEOktbE4UxKlYk2FKumh-AOfM6XQHJ5botO_ie8xasFMlLSH3Qmdrv0vziOxMkUpP1ZS7ujK7yP0nlo0UdAoEeUf8KTxy8NwGXRMLukF2TVw/s72-w640-c-h358/Mercy+PstE.png)
![VeryDarkMan Visits Viral Chinese Supermarket Fault Nigerians, Media Personality Tackles Him Over Claim [Videos]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdQX3xClM5At2gXxcwT4kxUzmeFZGPCaLjVWjMP-pMXZZWfZTWXJYBxSeCFEV6lri02T3F6o4FT33NkR7rOsvXbS8i2ZQVx_dVWS_7wVwBPaIswBFEWL6Rp_yhPzKSuPOA6tK8GZafTcFjONm8CZ9bs57u_qk2oAqa19A8bBXO6wD7CeHBFsXV9p32Fzk/s72-w640-c-h320/VDM+Oluchi.png)
![Biopic of Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti Set to Hit Cinemas on May 17th [Video]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwhjx0vS8OarNXKAzPD3R9fhyXdNRXOchUdsEdkqQYbu853zdmFxe45jRmCy3zUZOHLaWHcAnBhOQVNDX48lG28mVpEXI83_xnBJL8mI_jzXEfqpYoDPK7qCDQXQiXeDtNrjVswqFAIsxM1yR9TRMJXLWTwodP3IrM0dRtWzqH-j-URNVwG1qIhuE5v2o/s72-w640-c-h312/Kuti.png)
No comments:
Post a Comment