Inetimi Alfred Odom,better known by his stage name Timaya,is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He is from Odi,Bayelsa State,Nigeria. Timaya is known for combining Nigerian pop with elements of dancehall,hip-hop,and soca,as well as Afro-Caribbean/Dancehall music. He is the founder of DM Records Limited.
Olamide Gbenga Adedeji is a Nigerian rapper,singer,songwriter,and record executive. He is regarded as one of the most influential artists in Nigeria and has been crucial to the creative and commercial success of several Afrobeats music stars,and is consistently praised for his role in elevating street pop to mainstream recognition as a distinct music genre. He records in Yoruba and English. In 2011,he released his debut studio album Rapsodi while signed to Coded Tunes. YBNL,his follow-up album,was released under his label imprint "Yahoo Boy No Laptop",also known as YBNL Nation. The album was supported by the singles "First of All","Voice of the Street","Stupid Love",and "Ilefo Illuminati". On 7 November 2013,he released his third studio album Baddest Guy Ever Liveth. The album's singles include "Durosoke" and "Yemi My Lover". On 17 July 2013,Olamide became the first Nigerian to sign an endorsement deal with Cîroc.
Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk,known by his stage name Iyanya,is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He rose to fame after winning the first season of Project Fame West Africa,and is best known for his hit single "Kukere". He released his debut studio album My Story in 2009;it was supported by the singles "No Time" and "Love Truly". Iyanya co-founded the record label Made Men Music Group with Ubi Franklin in 2011. His second studio album,titled Desire,was released in February 2013. It was supported by the singles "Kukere","Ur Waist","Flavour","Sexy Mama",and "Jombolo". He won the Artist of the Year award at The Headies 2013. In October 2016,Iyanya announced on Instagram that he signed a record deal with Mavin Records. Few months prior,he signed a management deal with Temple Management Company. He first announced his intentions to leave Made Men Music Group in July 2016. In 2024 Iyanya released his new album,'Once Upon A Cat' Under the Made Men Music Group Record Label.
"Flavor" is a song recorded by Nigerian singer Iyanya for his second studio album,Desire (2013). It was released as the record's third commercial single on 10 November 2012 through Made Men Music Group,a record label he co-owns with his manager,Franklin Ube. Written by the singer and produced by long-time collaborator D'Tunes,"Flavor" is a highlife and pop-influenced song. It features Iyanya questioning his lover through repetitive lyrics.
The Headies is a music awards show established in 2006 by the Hip Hop World Magazine of Nigeria to recognize outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry. The annual ceremony features performances by established and promising artists. It is broadcast live on HipTV to viewers across Nigeria. The first and second editions of The Headies were held at the Muson Center in Onikan,Lagos State. Between 2010 and 2012,the awards were held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island,Lagos. Several media personalities in Nigeria have hosted the annual ceremony,including Darey Art Alade,D'banj,Dakore Egbuson,Banky W.,Rita Dominic,M.I,Tiwa Savage and Dr SID.
"Gobe" is a song by Nigerian singer Davido,released on February 25,2013. It peaked at number one on the MTV Base Official Naija Top Ten chart,surpassing Banky W.'s "Yes/No". The song stayed atop the music chart for three weeks and was eventually toppled by Kcee's "Limpopo". "Gobe" was nominated for Most Popular Song of the Year at the 2013 City People Entertainment Awards and for Best Pop Single at The Headies 2013. The music video for "Gobe" was nominated for Most Gifted Afro Pop Video at the 2013 Channel O Music Video Awards,and for Best Pop Extra Video at the 2013 Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA). Furthermore,it was nominated for Best African Act Video at the 2013 4Syte TV Music Video Awards.
The Headies 2013 was the 8th edition of The Headies. It was held on 26 December 2013,at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos. The show was hosted by Tiwa Savage and Dr SID. Olamide was the biggest awardee of the night,winning three awards from seven nominations. Phyno won the Best Rap Single category for his song "Man of the Year". D'Tunes,Praiz,and Blackmagic all won for the first time. Sean Tizzle won the Next Rated category and was later awarded a Hyundai Tucson. Davido took home two awards,including Best R&B/Pop Album for Omo Baba Olowo. Iyanya only received one award from five nominations. Veteran Fuji artist Wasiu Ayinde Marshall was inducted into the Headies Hall of Fame. 2 Face Idibia,Banky W.,Waje,Nikki Laoye,Mode 9,Dr SID and Kcee all went home with a plaque. Harrysong's tribute song to Nelson Mandela,titled "Mandela",won the Most Downloaded Callertune award.
Esegine Allen,better known by his stage name Orezi,is a Nigerian musician from Delta State. He rose to prominence with his song "Rihanna" in 2013.
"Rihanna" is a song by Nigerian singer Orezi,released on February 18,2013. It was produced by Kiddominant. Orezi recorded "Rihanna" while signed to Culbeed Music. The music video for "Rihanna" peaked at number 1 on Pulse Nigeria's music video chart. He shot the video after signing with Sprisal Entertainment,a record label owned by Jibola Fatgbems of Fatgbems Oil.
The 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards took place on 31 August 2014,at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. The eligibility period was from March 2013 to March 2014. In April 2014,the NEA reviewing committee began collecting submissions for the 2014 edition. The deadline for submission was April 30,2014,and the nominations were announced on May 29,2014. Tiwa Savage and Davido received the most nominations with 5 each. Don Jazzy,Flavour N'abania and Wizkid all got four nominations each,while Olamide,Patoranking,Chidinma and Oritse Femi followed closely with three nominations.
No Guts No Glory is the debut studio album by Nigerian rapper Phyno. It was released by Sputnet Records and Penthauze Music on March 20,2014. The album features guest appearances from P-Square,Omawumi,Olamide,Stormrex,Efa,Flavour N'abania,Runtown,Ice Prince,M.I,Mr Raw,Timaya and Illbliss. Phyno enlisted Major Bangz,WizzyPro,Chopstix and JStunt to assist with production. Primarily recorded in Igbo and Nigerian Pidgin,No Guts No Glory was supported by the singles "Ghost Mode","Man of the Year","Parcel" and "O Set". The album received generally positive reviews from music critics,who commended its indigenous sound and lyrical depth.
Morihanfen Oluwaseun Oluwabamidele,known by his stage name as Sean Tizzle,is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He is currently signed to Wind Vane Music.
Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo,better known as Kcee,is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He was formerly in the Hip Hop duo group called Kc Presh. He is from Amaputu in Uli in Ihiala local government area in Anambra State Nigeria. He currently has a record deal with Five Star Music. He worked with Del B,a record producer known for producing Kcee's popular song "Limpopo". He is the elder brother to E-money.
Harrison Tare Okiri,better known by his stage name Harrysong,is a Nigerian singer,songwriter and instrumentalist who rose to fame after his tribute song to Nelson Mandela won the "Most Downloaded Callertune Award" at The Headies 2013. Harrysong was born in Warri,Delta State,Nigeria to Ijaw parents but moved to Lagos in 2007 after spending some of his early life in Port Harcourt. Prior to signing to QuestionMark Entertainment,Harrysong used to perform at night clubs until he met Kcee who introduced him to top music personalities. In 2014,Harrysong was nominated in the "Best Pop/R&B Artist of the Year" category at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards after the release of his chart-topping song "Beta Pikin".
The Headies 2015 was the 10th edition of The Headies. It was held on January 1,2016,at the Landmark Events Centre in Victoria Island,Lagos. Themed "Flip the Script",the event was hosted by Bovi and Kaffy. It was previously scheduled to hold on December 30,2015,but the organizers of the event postponed it to January 1,2016 without citing any reason. Olamide won a total of four awards,while Timi Dakolo won three. Wizkid was nominated seven times across the twenty-one award categories. 2face Idibia was honored with the Hall of Fame award,while Don Jazzy received the Special Recognition award. Reekado Banks won the Next Rated award. His win was criticized by music critics,who challenged the "fairness of the award process".
This is the discography of Nigerian rapper Olamide.
The 2016 MTV Africa Music Awards were held on October 22,2016,at Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg,South Africa. It recognised and rewarded musicians and achievers who made an impact on African music and youth culture during the eligibility period. The awards ceremony aired live on MTV Base,MTV and BET. It was transmitted worldwide on partner stations and content platforms,including BET International. The show was hosted by Nomzamo Mbatha,Yemi Alade and Bonang Matheba. It featured performances from Future,Yemi Alade,Nasty C,Babes Wodumo,Cassper Nyovest and Patoranking,among others.
Applaudise is the third studio album by Nigerian singer and songwriter Iyanya. It was released on 19 September 2015 by Made Men Music Group. The album features guest appearances from Olamide,Lil Kesh,Victoria Kimani,Kcee,Sarkodie,Diamond Platnumz,Don Jazzy,Patoranking,Efya,Harrysong,MC Galaxy,Seyi Shay,Mystro,Banky W.,Tekno and Selebobo. Producers who worked on the album include Mystro,London Boys,Blaq Jerzee,Mr. Chidoo,Dr. Amir,Selebobo,Princeton,Spellz,and DJ Coublon. The album serves as a follow-up to his sophomore project,Desire (2013).
The Headies 2016 was the 11th edition of The Headies. It was held on December 22,2016 at the Eko Convention Centre in Victoria Island,Lagos. Themed "Think,Create,Recreate." The event was hosted by Adesua Etomi and Falz. The nominees were announced by the award's organizers in November 2016. Tekno was nominated for the Next Rated award,but ended up being disqualified due to his refusal to honour the category and support the campaign. Jazzman Olofin and Adewale Ayuba jointly performed the song "Raise the Roof". Aramide performed her song "Funmi Lowo" with assistance from Ras Kimono. The ceremony also featured additional performances from Falz,2Baba,Seyi Shay and Flavour. Olamide received eight nominations and won a total of four,including Best Rap Single for his single "Eyan Mayweather". Mr Eazi won the Next Rated category and was awarded a SUV at a later date. Mayorkun toppled Dice Ailes and Koker for the Rookie of the Year award. Laolu Akins was honored with the Hall of Fame award,while Flavour received the Special Recognition award.
The Playmaker is the second studio album by Nigerian rapper Phyno,released on 1 November 2016,under Penthauze Music. The album features guest appearances from M.I,Flavour,Onyeka Onwenu,Tidinz,Mr Eazi,Olamide,DeCarlo,2Baba,Burna Boy,P-Square,and Zoro. Production was handled by Del B,Masterkraft,Major Bangz,Benjamz,Tunex,Chris Stringz,TSpize,and Kezyklef. The Playmaker features singles like "Connect," "Ezege," "Fada Fada," "E Sure For Me," and "Pino Pino," and was predominantly recorded in Igbo and Nigerian Pidgin. The Playmaker is a follow-up to No Guts No Glory (2014).
