Ondo Town is the second largest town in Ondo State, Nigeria. Ondo Town is the trade center for the surrounding region; commercial crops such as yams, cassava, grain, tobacco and cotton are grown, the latter of which is often used to weave a culturally significant cloth known as Aso Oke fabric, which is commonly used to make clothing amongst the local population. Ondo Town is the largest producer of cocoa products in the region.
Innocent Ujah Idibia MON, known by his stage name 2Baba and formerly as 2face Idibia, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, record producer and philanthropist known for his solo debut album, Face 2 Face. He is regarded as the "most influential" in the Nigerian music industry following his contributions to Nigerian pop music in the 2000s.
Olubankole Wellington, popularly known by his stage name Banky W and credited in film as Banky Wellington, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, actor, entrepreneur and politician.
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, who is known professionally as Wizkid, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Born in the Ojuelegba suburb of Surulere, Lagos, Wizkid is a prominent voice in the emerging Afrobeats movement. His music is blend of Afrobeats, afropop, R&B, afrobeat, reggae, dancehall, and pop. He began recording music at the age of 11 and released a collaborative album with the Glorious Five, 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 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".
Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu , who is known professionally as Burna Boy, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. He rose to stardom in 2012 after releasing "Like to Party", the lead single from his debut studio album L.I.F.E (2013). In 2017, Burna Boy signed with Atlantic Records in the United States to release his third studio album, Outside (2018).
Twins Affair is a music duo from Ilorin, Nigeria.
Olumide Edwards Adegbulu, known by his stage name Olu Maintain, is a Nigerian singer. He co-founded the musical group known as Maintain with his cousin, Tolu Ogunniyi. Adeboye Bammeke, popularly known as Big Bamo, joined the group, which released six albums between 1998 and 2004 with the hit songs "I Catch Cold", "Domitila" and "Alo" before they separated in 2004.
Nawti is a song by Nigerian recording artist, Olu Maintain. It was officially released in January 2012, as the first single from his debut album, Chosen One. The single was recorded in Nigeria and the video was directed by Kehinde Nayomi Smith, a Nigerian music director. Nawti's video won the Best Video of 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards held on September 2, 2012, in New York City and was also nominated as the Best R&B Song at the Hip Hop World Awards. The reason why it was not nominated as Best Video at the "Hip Hop World Awards" was linked to the fact that it was directed by a Nigerian music director.
"Hypnotize Me" is a song by Nigerian recording artist, Olu Maintain featuring Grammy Award-winning artists 50 Cent and Olivia. It was officially released on January 4, 2012, as the second track from his debut album, Chosen One. The song was recorded in Nigeria and produced by Tayo Adeyemi, a Nigerian music director that directed "Yahooze".
Oya Dancia is a song by Nigerian recording artist, Olu Maintain. It was officially released in February 2014 from his debut album, Chosen One. The song was recorded in Nigeria and produced by Tayo Adeyemi, a Nigerian music producer that produced Yahooze "Hypnotize me" and Yahooze.
Olalekan Babatunde Olayade, popularly known by his stage name "LKT" is a Nigerian recording artist, songwriter and performer.
Folarin Falana, 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.
Emma Chukwugoziam Obi was born in July 18, 1988. She is professionally known by her stage name as Emma Nyra. She is an American-born Nigerian singer, songwriter, actress, and model. Her associate acts include Iyanya, Selebobo, Davido, Cynthia Morgan, Victoria Kimani, and Patoranking.
Ekenedirichukwu Ijemba, better known by his stage name Humblesmith, is a Nigerian afropop recording artist who achieved recognition upon the release of his hit single titled "Osinachi" in 2015 which later won a nomination spot at the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. He first ventured into the entertainment business as an actor, starring in a number of films including Hypertension (2010) with Sam Loco Efe. Currently signed to Show Bobo Music Limited, he made the list of "10 Artists To Watch in 2016" by notJustOk.
The Lagos State Executive Council is the highest formal governmental body that plays important roles in the Government of Lagos State headed by the Governor of Lagos State. It consists of the Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff, Commissioners who preside over ministerial departments, and the Governor's special aides.
Sodiq Abubakar Yusuf, popularly known by his stage name CDQ, is a Nigerian indigenous rapper, singer and songwriter best known for his single "Nowo E Soke" featuring Wizkid and Masterkraft's Indomie where he was featured alongside Olamide. While the former is instrumental for launching his career into the Nigerian music industry, the later won him his first career award at the 2016 Nigerian Music Video Awards. Signed to his label No Struggle No Success Entertainment, CDQ's repertoire of music includes rapping in Yoruba language with addition of ad-libs such as the popular "Woss Wobi" which he invented.
Temidayo Babatope Joseph, popularly known by his stage name PuffyTee, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and record producer. from Ekiti state, Nigeria. In 2016, he was given a special recognition award by the organisers of the City People Entertainment Awards for his contribution to the growth of entertainment in Nigeria Puffy Tee is the producer behind the songs "Yahooze" by Olu Maintain, "Eleko" by Mayorkun, "Lorile" by X-Project, "Away" by VVIP, and "Aiye" by 9ice, plus "Kabiyesi" and "Back to Back" by Funmi Shittu. He has also worked with Oritse Femi, Davido, JJC, Georgetown, Kabbar, LKT, Mike Abdul of Midnight Crew, and Monique. The track that was issued by Puffy Tee as a verse writer is named "Packing" and it was a joint work with "the Nigerian born London & Lagos-based rapper, singer, producer" JJC Skillz. In 2015, he also featured the Nigerian drummer, dancer and singer, Ara, to produce a love song titled, "Your Lover".
Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu is a Nigerian politician who has served as the governor of Lagos State since 2019.
Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, known professionally as Mayorkun, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, pianist and dancer. He released a cover of Davido's "The Money" single and was discovered by the singer on Twitter. Mayorkun was signed to Davido's record label DMW from 2016 to 2021; his debut single "Eleko" was released under the label. Mayorkun released his debut studio album The Mayor of Lagos in November 2018. After his exit from DMW in 2021; he released "Let Me Know" and his second studio album Back In Office in October 2021, under Sony Music West Africa division.
Paul "Play" Dairo is a Nigerian musician, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for his songs "Angel Of My Life," "Forever," and "You and Me." In 1999, under the music label Kennis Music, he produced a remix of the song "Mo So Rire." Dairo has won several music awards, including The Headies' Artist of The Year award.
