Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe,who is better known as Kizz Daniel,is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He rose to fame in 2014 with his debut single,"Woju". He signed a record deal with G-Worldwide Entertainment in 2013,but left the label following a publicized contract dispute and court case. He founded the Flyboy I.N.C record label in November 2017.
Oluseye Desmond Sodamola,professionally known as Spinall,is a Nigerian disc jockey,record producer,and songwriter. He has released six studio albums and collaborated with artists that have included Wizkid,Tiwa Savage,Asake,Joeboy among others. He has won numerous awards for his work,including All Africa Music Awards and The Beatz Awards. He is also the first Nigerian disc jockey to play at festivals such as Coachella,SXSW,and Glastonbury.
Augustine Miles Kelechi Okechukwu,popularly known as Tekno,is a Nigerian singer,songwriter and record producer. His song “Enjoy”was the closing song in an episode of the Emmy-winning TV series Ted Lasso.
Old Romance is the debut studio album by Nigerian singer-songwriter Tekno. It was released on 10 December 2020,by Island Records and Cartel Entertainment. The album combines elements of R&B and Afropop with neo-soul percussive rhythms. Old Romance received mixed reviews from music critics. as Motolani Alake for Pulse Nigeria's Motolani Alake commended Tekno for having "an uncanny understanding of music and sounds"
"Stand Strong" is a song by Nigerian singer Davido. It was released on 13 May 2022,through Davido Music Worldwide and Sony Music Entertainment UK. "Stand Strong" was written by Davido and The Samples,a member of the American gospel group Sunday Service Choir,and produced by Pheelz. The music video was released on 25 May 2022. The song peaked at number 6 on TurnTable Top 50 chart,and reached number 9 on both the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart and UK Afrobeats Singles chart.
"Palazzo" is a song by a Nigerian disc jockey Spinall,featuring Asake. It was released on 13 May 2022 through TheCAP Music. Spinall and Asake wrote the song,and Spinall produced it with Magicsticks,and sound engineer Eskeez. "Palazzo" earned Spinall his third UK Afrobeats Singles Chart entry at number 6,and earned Asake third entry on the chart. It also earned Spinall his first entry on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs at number 6,and earned Asake,his third entry on the chart. The song was ranked at number 1 on TheCable's list of 10 TCL radio pick of the week,and debuted on number 2 on the TurnTable Top 50 chart.
"Sugarcane" is a song by Ghanaian singer and songwriter Camidoh,featuring the Nigerian record producer Phantom,released in 2021 by Grind Don't Stop Records,through Crux Global,and MOVES Recordings. A remix,with Mayorkun,and Darkoo,featuring the Ghanaian singer King Promise,was released in 2022. The song gained popularity across TikTok,following the release of the remix.
"Watawi" is a song by Nigerian singer and songwriter CKay,featuring fellow Nigerian singer Davido,alongside a South African rapper Focalistic,and record producer Abidoza. It was released on 17 June 2022,by Warner Music Africa. "Watawi" was written by CKay,Davido,Focalistic,and Abidoza,who also produced the song. It accompanied by a music video directed by Dalia Dias. It debuted at number 13 on the TurnTable Top 50,number 21 on the US Billboard Afrobeats Songs chart,and number 6 on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart.
Godson Ominibie Epelle,professionally known as 1da Banton,is a Nigerian singer,songwriter and record producer. He is best known for his 2021 song "No Wahala",which was remixed and re-released in 2022,featuring Nigerian musicians Kizz Daniel and Tiwa Savage.
Sad Romance is the debut studio album by Nigerian singer CKay. It was released by Warner Music Africa on 23 September 2022. The album features guest appearances from Ayra Starr,Davido,Focalistic,Abidoza,Mayra Andrade,and Ronisia,and was executive produced by CKay. Following the release of the album CKay embarked on the Sad Romance North America Tour (2022).
Marcel Larry Akunwata popularly known as Blaisebeatz or Blaise Beats,is a Nigerian record producer,and songwriter. He rose to stardom in 2020 with,the production hit "Pami" by DJ Tunez. His other production hits includes "Enjoy" by Tekno,"Sinner","It Is What It Is",and "Mercy" by Adekunle Gold,"Call Me Every Day" by Chris Brown,"Buga" by Kizz Daniel,and "No Wahala" by 1da Banton. In 2022,he won the Afro Highlife Producer Of The Year and Afro Dancehall Producer Of The Year category at The Beatz Awards.
The TurnTable End of the Year Top 100 of 2022 is a chart that ranks the best-performing singles in Nigeria. Its data,published by TurnTable magazine,is based collectively on each single's weekly physical and digital sales,as well as airplay and streaming. At the end of a year,TurnTable publishes an annual list of the 100 most successful songs throughout that year on its top 100 charts based on the information published on 22 December 2022 in TurnTable,and calculated with data from January 3,2022,to December 12,2022.
Timeless is the fourth studio album by Nigerian singer Davido. It was released on March 31,2023,through Davido Music Worldwide,Columbia Records,and Sony Music Entertainment. Primarily an amapiano record,the album explores other musical styles such as afrobeats,dancehall,ragga,konto,highlife,and afropop. Timeless comprises 17 tracks and features collaborations with Skepta,Angelique Kidjo,Asake,Focalistic,and The Cavemen,among others. Its production was handled by Magicsticks,Ragee,Darmie,Blaisebeatz,1da Banton,Caltonic SA,and Young Alpha,among others. The album was supported by the singles "Champion Sound" and "Unavailable". Timeless received generally positive reviews from music critics,who praised its production and considered it to be one of Davido's most accomplished albums yet. In July 2023,Davido embarked on the Timeless North American Tour to support the album.
Cheers To Life is the second debut extended play by Nigerian singer-songwriter Majeeed. It was released on 7 September 2023 by Dream Empire Music,and EMPIRE. It was described by Daily Times,as a musical expression of gratitude,growth,and positive energy with an organic feel of Afrobeat. The EP is a mixture of Afrofusion,and Afropop,with R&B,and Soul percussive rhythms.
"Baddest Boy" is a song by Nigerian singer and songwriter Skiibii,released on 4 November 2021 by More Grace Music. It became a commercial success in Nigeria,and was produced by Runcheck. A remix of the song featuring Davido was released on 21 January 2022 and became a commercial success in the U.K.,and America. "Baddest Boy" spent five consecutive weeks at number 1 on TurnTable Top 50,number three on U.K. Official Afrobeats Chart,and at number eleven on Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs.
The Evil Genius is the debut studio album by Nigerian singer and songwriter Mr Eazi. It was released on 27 October 2023 by emPawa Africa. The album features guest appearances from Tekno,Joeboy,Angélique Kidjo,Efya,Whoisakin and the Soweto Gospel Choir. Mr Eazi enlisted producers such as E Kelly,M.O.G Beatz,Phantom,KillBeatz,Stikmatik,Timmy,Andre Vibez,Yung Willis,Kel-P,Type A,KDaGreat,KDream,Michaël Brun,Nonso Amadi,Knucks,AoD,Wade Oghenejabor,Venna and Mr Eazi himself.
Maverick is the fourth studio album by Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel. It was released on 28 July 2023,through Flyboy Inc and Empire Distribution. The album features guest appearances from Johnny Drille,Yemi Alade,Blaqbonez,Becky G,Young Jonn,Jahmiel,Tekno,Pryme,Nomcebo Zikode,Chike,Not3s and DJ Big N,and Daniel's two children Jalil and Jelani. Kizz Daniel enlisted production from Philkeyz,DeeYasso,Yung Willis,Shugavibez,Reward Beatz,Xtofa,Roc Legion,M.O.G Beatz,Ayzed,DJ Coublon,Mr. Soul,Johnny Drille,Blaisebeatz,Fiokee,Sparrq and Juwonmix.
EMPIRE Presents:Where We Come From,Vol. 01,commonly referred to Where We Come From,Vol. 01,is a compilation album by American record label and distribution company Empire Distribution. The album was released on 30 November 2022,by the label,and features mainly African acts from Nigeria,Ghana,Tanzania,Cape Verde,Morocco and South Africa. Featured artists include Tiwa Savage,Kuami Eugene,Kizz Daniel,Black Sherif,L.A.X,Fireboy DML,Bnxn,Wande Coal,Bad Boy Timz,KiDi,Cheque,Tolani,June Freedom,Yaw Tog,Leil,Navy Kenzo,and Group Chat. Producers who worked on the album include Kuami Eugene,M.O.G Beatz,Blaisebeatz,Philkeyz,OG Parker,Tee Romano,Sam-E Lee Jones,Leandro "Dro" Hidalgo,Phil Mango,Mike Robbins,Hitmaka,AyeYP,Sak Pase,Kheilstone,Zay Bandz,Say-Zay,Semzi,Nahreel,Eskeez,Joker Nharnah,Tenroc,Happie,Frankie Bash,BAK,KDE,Kendi Beats and Magicsticks. The album housed the singles,"Cough (Odo)," "Umbrella," "Loaded," "I Feel Nice," and "Thing For You".
Barnabas is the first EP by Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel. It was released on 19 November 2021,by Flyboy I.N.C and Empire Distribution. The EP featured guest appearances from The Cavemen and Kelvyn Colt. Production was handled by Philkeyz,Reward Beatz,Roc Legion,DJ Coublon,Blaisebeatz. Barnabas serves a follow-up to King of Love (2020).
TZA is the second extended play by Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel. It was released on 11 March 2024 through Flyboy I.N.C and Empire Distribution. It is a follow-up to Barnabas.
