Inetimi Timaya Odon,better known by his stage name Timaya,is a multiple award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter. He hails from Odi,Bayelsa state,South-South Nigeria. Timaya became one of Nigeria's most popular performers by combining Nigerian pop with elements of dancehall,hip-hop,and soca. Dubbed the king of the Afro-Soca music genre,Timaya is well known for his blend of Afro-Caribbean/Dancehall music and other music genres. He is the founder of DM Records Limited,which he is also signed to.
Chinedu Okoli,better known by his stage name Flavour N'abania or simply Flavour,is a Nigerian singer. He began his musical career as a drummer for a local church. Flavour is popularly known across Africa and the world for his hit song "Nwa Baby ". He is currently signed to 2nite Entertainment.
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun,known professionally as Wizkid,is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. A prominent figure in the modern-day Afrobeats music scene,Wizkid is regarded as one of the biggest and most influential African artists of all time. He began recording music at the age of 11 and released a collaborative album with the Glorious Five (5),a group he and a couple of his church friends formed. In 2009,Wizkid signed a record deal with Banky W's Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E). He later rose to the limelight after releasing "Holla at Your Boy",the lead single from his debut studio album,Superstar (2011),which also spawned the singles "Tease Me/Bad Guys" and "Don't Dull".
Olamide Gbenga Adedeji is a Nigerian rapper,singer,songwriter,and record executive. Widely regarded as one of the biggest and most influential artists in Africa,he has been instrumental to the launching of the careers of several Afrobeats music stars. 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," aka 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.
"Khona" is a song by South African duo Mafikizolo. It was released as the lead single from their eighth studio album,Reunited (2013). The song features additional vocals from Uhuru and was released by Kalawa Jazmee Records. In South Africa,the song peaked at number 1 on YFM,Umhlobo Wenene FM,Ukhozi FM and True FM. Moreover,it peaked at number 2 on the Metro FM music chart. In Nigeria,the song received numerous radio airplay on the Beat 99.9 FM and Cool FM. On the Prisoner of Class music chart,the song made the list of the top 10 African songs of 2013,peaking at number 1. Furthermore,it peaked at number 1 on Afribiz's Top 100 chart.
"Aye" is a song by Nigerian singer Davido. It was produced by TSpize,a record producer affiliated with Runtown. The song peaked at number 5 on MTV Base's Official Naija Top 10 chart from March 28 through April 3,2014,and was primarily released to celebrate Valentine's Day.
Clarence Abiodun Peters is a Nigerian music video director,filmmaker and cinematographer. He is the founder and CEO of Capital Dream Pictures,a production company that specialises in the realms of the performing arts,film and video. He is also the founder and CEO of Capital Hill Records,a record label home to Chidinma,Tha Suspect and Illbliss. He was ranked 2nd on Channel O's list of the Top 10 Most Visionary Music Video Directors.
Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike,known professionally as Phyno,is a Nigerian rapper,singer,songwriter and record producer. A native of Anambra State,Phyno was born and raised in Enugu State. He started his music career as a producer in 2003,and is renowned for rapping in the Igbo language. His debut studio album No Guts No Glory was released in 2014. It was supported by the singles "Ghost Mode","Man of the Year","Parcel" and "O Set". Phyno has worked with artists such as Olamide,Wizkid,Davido,Timaya,Flavour,Ruggedman,Bracket,J. Martins and Mr Raw.
Ayo is the self-titled second studio album by Nigerian singer Wizkid. It was released on 17 September 2014,by Starboy Entertainment and Empire Mates Entertainment. The album is the follow-up to his debut album Superstar (2011). Ayo was postponed twice due to difficulty in track selection. Preceding its release were the singles "Jaiye Jaiye","On Top Your Matter","One Question","Joy","Bombay" and "Show You the Money". The album also contains the song "Ojuelegba". Wizkid enlisted Sarz,Shizzi,Uhuru,Del B,Dokta Frabz,Maleek Berry,Legendury Beatz and Spellz to produce the album. Ayo features collaborations with Femi Kuti,Seyi Shay,Yemi Sax,Akon,Banky W.,Phyno,Tyga and Wale. It received mixed reviews from music critics,with some commending its production,song arrangement and sound quality,while others panned its lyrics.
The Chairman is the third studio album by Nigerian hip hop recording artist M.I. It was released on October 30,2014,by Chocolate City and Loopy Music. The album features collaborations with producers and guest artists such as 2face Idibia,Wizkid,Seyi Shay,Ice Prince,Olamide,Phyno,Reminisce,Oritse Femi,Patoranking,Reinhard,Runtown,Sarkodie,Nosa,Beenie Man,Koker,Moti Cakes,Wilson Alao,Sound Sultan,Emmy Ace,Sammy Gyang,Chigul,Milli,Frank Edwards,Nanya,G-Plus,Morell,Loose Kaynon,Pheelz,Debbie,DJ Lambo,Sarz,Stormrex,L-37,VSTOL and I.J. The album's production began in 2012 and continued through the third quarter of 2014. M.I worked with several collaborators while enlisting new producers. Much of The Chairman tells the story of the rapper's journey into limelight. According to M.I's team,the album sold 30,000 copies in pre-order sales. The Chairman was supported by three singles:"Bad Belle","Monkey" and "Bullion Van".
"Gallardo" (pronounced is a song by Nigerian singer Runtown. It was released as the lead single from his debut studio album Ghetto University. The song was produced by TSpize and features vocals from Davido.
Uhuru were a South African musical group best known for producing the hit single "Khona" performed by Mafikizolo. Signed to Kalawa Jazmee,the band consisted of Nqobile Mahlanu (Mapiano),Sihle Dlalisisa,Xelimpilo Simelane (Xeli) and Themba Sekowe. Independently,Uhuru is best known for hit remixes like "Y-tjukutja" and "The Sound".
Baba Hafusa is a studio album by Nigerian rap act Reminisce which was released through EDGE Records on 30 April 2015. It is the rapper's third overall studio album after releasing Book of Rap Stories in 2012 and Alaga Ibile in 2013. The studio album which features guest appearances from SoJay,Vector,Ice Prince,Olamide,Phyno,Sossick and Sean Tizzle was according to Reminisce a way of paying tribute to his daughter named Hafusa.
"Woju" is a song by Nigerian afropop recording artist Kiss Daniel,released on September 1,2014 through G-Worldwide Entertainment. Dubbed as "one of the best Nigerian songs of 2014",the song went on to be nominated in the "Hottest Single" category at the 2015 edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
Street OT is the fourth studio album by Nigerian rapper Olamide. It was released on November 14,2014 through YBNL Nation. The album is a follow up to his 2013 Baddest Guy Ever Liveth album. Preceded by the singles titled "Story For The Gods" and "Goons Mi",Street OT features guest appearances from Pasuma,Lil Kesh,Chinko Ekun,Phyno,Don Jazzy,and Reminisce. Its production was handled by Pheelz,B-Banks and Young Jonn. The ideology of the title of the album is to glorify and show his love for the "streets",a word with which Olamide is synanimous with.
Ghetto University is the debut studio album by Nigerian singer Runtown. It was released on November 23,2015,by Eric Many Entertainment. The album was supported by four singles:"Gallardo","The Banger","Bend Down Pause" and "Walahi". It features guest appearances from Davido,Wizkid and Uhuru. As one of the album's executive producers,Runtown collaborated with producers such as Shizzi,T Spize,Del B,Maleek Berry,Uhuru and Pheelz.
Folarin Falana(Listen),better known by his stage name Falz,is a Nigerian rapper,songwriter and actor who began his career while in secondary school after forming a group called The School Boys with his friend before his professional career as a music artist began in 2009. Falz became more well-known after releasing the song "Marry Me" featuring vocals from Poe and Yemi Alade.
"Emergency" is a song recorded by Nigerian record producer WizzyPro for his debut studio album,Lord of the Sounds (2016). It was released on 2 November 2013 and features vocal appearances from Nigerian musicians Patoranking,Runtown and Skales. While each artist solely wrote their own respective verse,WizzyPro served as the track's executive producer.
Damilola Afolabi,known professionally as L.A.X is a Nigerian recording artist. L.A.X started out as a rapper and was part of a three-man group called Flyboiz while he was still in high school. On August 20,2013,L.A.X signed a major-label deal with Starboy Entertainment moments after releasing the critically acclaimed song titled "Caro" which won him the "Diaspora Artiste of The Year" at the 2014 edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
Nigerian recording artist Runtown has released one studio album,seventeen singles and ten music videos. His debut single was released in 2007 as an upcoming artist. He shot to limelight in 2014 upon the release of "Gallardo",a song which features vocals from Davido and was released as the first single off his debut studio album Ghetto University. Gallardo went on to win "Best Collaboration of the Year" at the 2014 edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards. On 23 November 2015,Runtown released his debut studio album titled Ghetto University via MTN Music Plus through Eric Many Entertainment. The album generated over ₦35million on the music portal thus earning him a spot in the list of "Top 5 Most Streamed Artist".
