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Nigerian Rappers
The following is a list of notable rap music artists from Nigeria. A * A-Q * Alpha Ojini *Eedris Abdulkareem * Eva Alordiah B * Andre Blaze * Blaqbonez C * CDQ * Chinko Ekun D * Da Emperor *Da Grin (deceased) *D'banj * Dr SID * Durella *DJ AB * Dice Ailes E *ELDee * Emmy Gee * Erigga *Efe F *Falz G * Greatman Takit I *Ice Prince *Illbliss * IllRymz *Ikechukwu J *Jesse Jagz *Johnel * Ian Jazzi K * Kheengz L *Ladipoe * Laycon *Lil Kesh * Lyrikal M * M.I Abaga * M-Trill * Mo'Cheddah * Mode 9 N *Naeto C O *Olamide * Odumodublvck *Omah Lay P * Pepenazi *Phyno R * Reminisce *Ruggedman * Rema S *Skales * Sasha P * Staqk G V *Vector W * Weird MC Y *Ycee * Yung6ix References {{DEFAULTSORT:Nigerian rappers Nigerian rappers Rappers Rapping (also rhyming, flowing, spitting, emceeing, or MCing) is an artistic form of vocal delivery and emotive expression that incorporates "rhyme, rhythmic speech, and ommonlystreet ver ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erigga
Erhiga Agarivbie (born 30 March 1987), better known by his stage name Erigga, is a Nigerian rapper and singer born and raised in Delta State. Early life and education Erhiga Agarivbie was born on 30 March 1987 in Warri, Delta State, where he grew up with his family. He is the first of five children. He attended Standard International School for both primary and secondary levels. Career Erigga began his music career in early 2010. He has worked with several producers, including Mr Nolimit, C Major, Beatsbymellow, and Even Prinx Emmanuel. Erigga's first musical release was "Mo Street Gan". The music video for the song was shot in Nigeria, directed by AKIN Alabi. The song became Radio Continental's theme song. In 2013, Erigga released "Coupé Décalé ft Shuun Bebe". TV stations endorsed the music video for the song in Nigeria. In early 2014, he released another single titled "Love No Be Garri", featuring Jimoh Waxiu. On 17 July 2017 Erigga released his album ''A Trip To The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lil Kesh
Keshinro Ololade (born 7 March 1999), known professionally as Lil Kesh, is a Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter. He rose to the limelight after releasing the hit single "Shoki" in 2014. Early life and education Ololade was born and raised in Bariga, an area in Lagos State. He attended Stockbridge College for his primary and secondary education, and then proceeded to the University of Lagos, where he studied Linguistics. Later, he moved on to the National Open University and studied Mass Communication online. Career He began, his musical career in 2012 which was when he started rapping among his colleagues in Bariga. Shortly after, he released "Lyrically", a debut single which went viral within Nigerian universities. Lil Kesh signed a recording contract with Yahoo Boy No Laptop Nation widely known as YBNL Nation (YBNL), a record label founded by Olamide. Under YBNL, Kesh dropped a series of hit singles like Shoki, Efejoku, Gbese, e.t.c and released his debut studio albu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laycon
Olamilekan Massoud Al-Khalifah Agbeleshebioba (born 8 November 1993) known professionally as Laycon, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and media personality. He was the winner of Big Brother Naija season 5 and is currently the youth ambassador of Ogun State, Nigeria since 6 October 2020. In October 2022, he became a member of the Grammys Recording Academy voting committee. Early life and education Olamilekan Massoud Al-Khalifah Agbeleshebioba was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria but is a native of Odeda, Ogun State. He attended Lagos State Model College Merian, Nigeria. In 2012, he got admitted to study Philosophy in the University of Lagos and graduated in 2016 with a Second Class Upper degree. In April 2023, he graduated with a Master of Arts (MA) in International Relations from the University of Portsmouth, England. Career Laycon started his career interning as the personal assistant to the MD and CEO of Latjum Global Nigeria Limited when he was still an undergraduat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ladipoe
Ladipo Eso popularly known as Ladipoe or Poe, is a Nigerian rapper and singer. On 28 February 2017, Ladipoe signed a record deal with Mavin Records. He rose to prominence with the song "Feel Alright" where he got featured by Show Dem Camp, SDC "Show Dem Camp". He also released a new single "Jaiye" in March 2019 before dropping the hit song, "Know You" featuring Nigerian Joromi singer, Simi (singer), Simi. He is also a member of the Nigerian supergroup Collectiv3 and goes by the alias, “Leader of The New Revival”. Early life and education Ladipoe was born and raised in Lagos on April 25, 1985. He attended the University of North Carolina at Pembroke majoring in both Biology & Chemistry. It was there he got into music and co-founded the group Lyrically Equipped with his friends Jeffrey and Kurt. He was then signed to Mavin Records by Don Jazzy in 2017. Career Poe was the first rapper to be signed to Mavin Records since re-branding in 2012 from Mo' Hits Records, Mo'Hits. Poe reco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kheengz
King Bawa (born 8 July 1992), better known by his stage name as Kheengz, is a Nigerian rapper and actor, born in the Northern part of Nigeria. He currently works under his own independent record label called YFK Entertainment. His debut album ''Voice of Arewa'' was released 25 December 2019 was a huge success up north. His single ''I Am North'' made waves in the music scene as it is about stereotyping arewa. Early life Kheengz was born in Zaria, Kaduna and was raised in Bida, Niger. He is of Kadara ethnicity and the third of six children. He earned a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Career Kheengz began writing rap songs while in secondary school in 2006. He started recording in 2010 at university. He released a cover of Sarkodie's hit song ''You Go Kill Me (Azonto)'' and later freestyled Ice Prince's hit song Aboki, which got him the attention from M.I Abaga. 2013–2014: ''College Kid m''ixtape On 30 August 2013, Kheengz rel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Jazzi
Ian Frederick Oshodi (born 30 March 1986), better known by his stage name Ian Jazzi, is a Ghanaian/Nigerian recording artist, record producer, actor and entrepreneur. He inspired a new wave of Gospel Rap in Ghana, after dropping popular singles "Get Some" and "Get Your Clap On" in 2003. Both were produced by Jayso. He is also credited with being among the pioneers of GH Rap which is a term to denote 'Hip-hop made in Ghana'. In 2009, Jazzi worked on an award-winning TV Commercial by Creative Eye, shot by Fingerprint Films, for the telecommunication company TIGO in Mumbai, India. Jazzi is also the creative director of The Unwind Agency, a model & advertising agency he founded in Ghana in 2009. In 2010, he co-produced and released his first mixtape album ''In Stereo Volume 1'', which was well received in Ghana. Ian has also had opportunities to model for multi-national corporations such as Coca-Cola, and has been the face of several advertising campaigns which include newspaper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesse Jagz
Jesse Garba Abaga (born 10 August 1984), known professionally as Jesse Jagz, is a Nigerian rapper, record producer, and songwriter. He signed a record deal with Chocolate City in 2010 and released his debut studio album ''Jag of All Tradez'' that same year. He voluntarily exited the Chocolate City deal in 2013 and announced the launch of his independent label, Jagz Nation. Jagz released his second studio album '' Jagz Nation, Vol. 1: Thy Nation Come'' in 2013; it included singles such as " Redemption", "Bad Girl", "Sex & Scotch" and "God on the Mic". His third studio album, '' Jagz Nation, Vol. 2: Royal Niger Company'', was released in 2014. He returned to Chocolate City in 2015 but left the label again prior to releasing his fourth studio album ''Odysseus'' in 2017. In May 2020, he released a 5-track EP titled ''Garba''. Music career 1984–2009: Early life and career beginnings Jesse Garba Abaga was born on 10 August 1984 to Chris and Lydia Abaga. He grew up in Jos and is a m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ikechukwu
Ikechukwu Onunaku, known professionally as Ikechukwu and Killz is a Nigerian actor, rapper, and singer. He was a cast member in The Wedding Party and The Wedding Party 2: Destination Dubai. Early life Onunaku was born in Manassas, Virginia to Nigerian parents but was raised in Lagos, Nigeria. He moved to the United States after completing high school at King's College, Lagos. He returned over a decade later to Nigeria shortly before the release of his first album ''Son of the Soil'' in 2006 which featured the smash hit ''My Name is Ikechukwu. Son of the Soil'' was followed by ''Life and Times of Killz Volume 1'' which featured production by Don Jazzy and an appearance by DBanj and Wande Coal and frequent collaborator Naeto C. His hit single "My name is Ikechukwu" from the ''Son of the Soil'' charted at No.1 in the East, in Lagos and Abuja for 21, 6 and 5 weeks respectively. His third album ''The Alliance Reconstructed'' featured other hits like "Critical", and "Now is the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IllRymz
Illrymz (born Olowu Bardia Adebola; 3 December 1985) is a Nigerian television host, radio personality, writer, producer, event MC, artiste and former model. He is married to Omotara Odunusi. He is the creator of the daily Instagram news show #SelfieNews and CEO of Contagious Collective, a creative media content company that has produced syndicated radio shows such as Radio Outloud with Nokia & ILL, The Jumia What Am I? Radio Show, Nunu Super Kids, and 0809ja_Radio. In 2016 he became the host of the Coke Studio Radio Hour produced in Los Angeles USA. Illrymz's television credits include the host of '' Nigerian Idol,'' and co-host of StarGist, Soundcity, and Nigezie. Early life Illrymz was born in Lagos to a Persian mother and Yoruba father. At the age of 3, he was used as a baby model for an American beauty product. From an early age he sang in the church choir, and always had a lead or major role in the church drama. Career Fresh out of high school, he met Emmanuel Ess ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Illbliss
Tobechukwu Ejiofor, professionally known as Illbliss (stylized as iLLBLISS), is a Nigerian rapper, actor, and businessman. He is the owner of the talent managing outfit known as 'The Goretti Company', company responsible for launching the careers of Chidinma and Phyno, among others. He is regarded as one of the most influential Nigerian Rappers helping to pioneer the 'Eastern - Igbo Boy Movement' in Nigerian hip hop. Also popularly known as Oga Boss, he has received many nominations and won awards, the most notable being the award for Best Hiphop Video (for the hit "U Go Wound O!!") at the 2008 maiden edition of the Soundcity Music Video Awards. This award was presented to him by the American hip-hop star Nas.In 2019, he made a debut in acting by starring in the movie King of Boys as Odogwu. His debut album, ''Dat Ibo Boy'', which dropped in 2009, contained, "Aiye Po Gan! (Enuf Space)". He then released a new album July 2020, Illy Chapo X. His album ''Illy Chapo X'' was also nom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ice Prince
Panshak Henry Zamani (born 30 October 1986), better known as Ice Prince Zamani or just Ice Prince, is a Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter. He rose to fame after releasing "Oleku (Ice Prince song), Oleku", one of Nigeria's most remixed songs of all time. He won the 2009 Hennessy, Hennessy Artistry Club Tour. His debut studio album ''Everybody Loves Ice Prince'' was released in 2011. It was supported by three singles: "Oleku", "Superstar (Ice Prince song), Superstar" and "Juju". In 2013, Ice Prince released ''Fire of Zamani'' as his second studio album. The album contained the singles "Aboki (song), Aboki", "More", "Gimme Dat" and "I Swear (Ice Prince song), I Swear". On 1 July 2015, Ice Prince was announced as the vice president of Chocolate City (record label), Chocolate City. He held the position until leaving the label in 2016. He has collaborated with several African rappers, including Navio (rapper), Navio, Khaligraph Jones, AKA (rapper), AKA, and Sarkodie (rapper), Sar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |