Looking back to 2013 was a very big year for Nigerian music and quite a number of artistes lived up to expectation. We’re talking sold-out shows, monster singles, European tours and endorsement deals. DPA's Blog presents the 10 biggest.
Davido
- Davido
watch out for him come 2014.
2. Wizkid
Who would have thought that once looking innocent young boy will grow up to become his own boss. After he left his record label EME for a few months and setting up his StarBoy Entertainment, Wizkid quieted label exit rumours and released a number of chart-topping singles. He bagged a multi-million Naira endorsement deal with MTN and performed in Europe and several African countries.
When you hear of Wizzy you know he is the Backbone behind the StarBoy label
3. P-square
P-square was outstanding in the year 2013 and that really fetched them much fans and money in the bank. Despite the fact that they didn't release any album release this year, but P-square dominated with two powerful singles ‘Alingo’ and ‘Personally’. The twins went on a US tour and visited quite a number of African countries and touched the lives of the under and less privileges.
4. D’banj
The Koko master has really worked very hard to put smile on the faces of his Kokolet and mamalet and his fans are were really proud of his outstanding performances .Banga Lee with his newly setup DB Records/DKM Media continued his reign as king this year – releasing the label’s first LP, bagging endorsement deals with Bank of Industry and re-kindling his romance with GLO.
5. Olamide
If all Olamide YBNL gained in 2012 was fame as most of his fan rumored all around about, in 2013 he added money and the power of influence to it. Its good to be at the top and sustain the top position is what brings great results. The Yoruba-lingo rapper broke into the commercial market with a few power singles and later dropped his third album ‘Baddest Guy Ever Liveth’. He grabbed an Etisalat endorsement deal, dozens of awards – including three from The Headies. Add to that, the viral Gunman pose. You fans are looking forward to what you will offer them come 2014...please make us proud more.
6. Iyanya
The Pop singer released his highly commercial and successful second album ‘Iyanya VS Desire’, embarked on a very successful US tour, returned and bagged an endorsement deal with MTN, Solo Phones, Zinox Computers. He was named artiste of the year at the 2013 Headies, amongst many other decorations this year.
7. Flavour
Mr N’abania also went on a US tour as he continued to dominate the Highlife music genre in Nigeria and elsewhere. He increased his frontiers in South Africa and also bagged an endorsement deal with GLO.
8. Tiwa Savage
Definitely the biggest female artiste in Nigeria in the last three years, Ms Savage released her hugely anticipated debut ‘Once Upon a Time’, extended her Pepsi endorsement deal, picked up a MOBO nomination and got married to her manager Tunji ‘Tee-Billz’ Balogun.
9. KCEE
2013 is a great breakthrough for KCEE the Limpopo master himself was seen performing at almost every event we attended. He has cemented his place in the A-list zone with hit singles ‘Limpopo’ and ‘Pullover’ feat Wizkid. He signed a multi-million Naira deal with MTN and then released his debut solo album ‘Take Over’. We awaits your 2014 invasion.
10. Kay-Q & B-Bmyne
Hottest upcoming artist in town Kay.Q & B-MYNE taking over with two brand new singles Busy Body & let it go ft Natasha {NYC}. Also dropping the official Video “BUSY BODY” from sandton bedfrontview southafrica.
Watch out for them they are taking over 2014.
Who are the admins? why would you put Davido as No.1 on the list? Wizkid should be the no1. biggest... his track Caro brew the mind of everyone. pls you just have to adjust this ooh.
ReplyDeleteIdowu, what do you know about music? did check on Davido's Skelewu? why the beef? pls go and use google before writing what you dont know pls. O.B.O remained the best and biggest. jor
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