These Are the Top Performing Nigerian Afrobeats Stars of The Past Year

Nigerian Afrobeat artists have carved a distinct segment for themselves within the Music Business and have develop into highly regarded each within the native and worldwide scene this making Afrobeat one of many greatest music genres ever. Though Afrobeat is claimed to have originated from Ghana, artists like Fela Kuti made the style widespread and recognized. 

Over time, Nigerian artists have been working persistently to succeed in the highest of the ladder and the yr 2021 sees the actualization of a few of these goals. Many hit songs have been launched and lots of artists have been appreciated and acknowledged for his or her good works. To overview the artists which have had a very good yr this yr, we now have put collectively a few of the finest pop stars of the yr.

WIZKID

Wizkid, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun is among the artists with a lot of wins this yr. Nonetheless revelling within the success of his ‘Made in Lagos’ album with options from Ella Mai, H.E.R., Burna Boy, Tems, Terri, Skepta and Damien Marley within the earlier yr, the album ushered him into glory this yr. From promoting out a 20,000 occasion centre to creating it to the highest of the extremely coveted music chart and having a Grammy nomination and award to his identify. He additional went on a tour with sold-out concert events within the international west giving many artists from his residence nation an opportunity to make their debut efficiency exterior the nation. 

The remix of the hit track, ‘Essence’ of the ‘Made in Lagos’ album that includes Tems and the Canadian music star, Justin Bieber additionally gave Wizkid one other push this yr whereas making it to the Prime 10 of the Billboard Scorching 100 music chart. He additionally launched an 18 observe deluxe model of the ‘Made in Lagos’ album that has additionally acquired a worldwide commendation. Wizkid received many awards and nominations for the album together with his Grammy nomination in two classes.

BURNA BOY

Burna boy, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu also referred to as the African Large is among the artists which have had a very good yr in 2021. The self-acclaimed African Large welcomed the yr with the exhilaration of his album, ‘Twice as Tall’ which received the Greatest World Music Album class on the Grammys Award. Many of the accolades he acquired this yr are from the album launched the earlier yr. 

In sharing the experiences of his journey to stardom, he launched the track, ‘Kilometre’ to inform that he didn’t simply get to the place he’s and it took a milestone to get there. He additionally launched a much-anticipated hit single that includes Don Jazzy and that additional enhanced his work in 2021. The Odogwu additionally shared a stage on the 02 enviornment with Wizkid and he additionally launched a joint single that includes the duo titled ‘Balloon D’or’ which is ready to set 2022 on fireplace. One among his best achievements this yr is him being the primary Nigerian to be nominated again to again on the Grammy Awards. Though Burna dined off his 2020 initiatives a lot this yr, he’s sure to ship extra within the subsequent yr.

TEMS

Temilade Openiyi popularly often called Tems is among the breakout stars of 2021. She is an excellent singer whose dynamic voice differentiates her from her friends. Along with her function on Wizkid’s hit track, ‘Essence’, Tems put out some magic of her personal and she or he was ushered into the highlight. Her spectacular output on this track led to her collaboration with Drake on his track, ‘Fountains’. 

She launched her personal undertaking of the yr, ‘If Orange Was a Place’ and it reached the highest 10 on the Billboard World Albums Chart, and she or he ranked no. 5 on the Billboard rising artist. She additionally earned two US Prime 40 entries on Billboard Scorching 100 on her collaboration with Wizkid on the track, ‘Essence’ which later made it to the Prime 10 on the Billboard and her collaboration on the track, ‘Fountains’ with Drake.

OLAMIDE

Olamide Gbenga Adedeji higher often called Olamide or Baddo is among the phenomenal acts of the yr. He is among the finest road hop artists the nation has ever recognized and he doesn’t disappoint be it Rap or Afrobeat. Along with his ninth album tagged, ‘UY Scuti’, he proved as soon as once more how versatile and industrious he’s. He has many hit singles from the album and one among them is the track, ‘Rock’ which is a top-charting hit. Olamide is thought to drag younger acts up and pave the best way for them and he’s broadly appreciated for this. He introduced a brand new act, Portable to the limelight and he featured on his track, ‘Zazoo Zeh’. Olamide clearly killed this road track with the road acclaimed punch traces he gave within the track.

DAVIDO

David Adeleke popularly often called Davido has additionally achieved some success this yr. Like Burna Boy’s album which was launched in 2020 and was nonetheless trending in 2021, ‘A Higher Time’ was launched final yr however its success passed off this yr. Hit singles like ‘Jowo’, ‘The Greatest’, ‘Holy Floor’ and ‘La La’ are nonetheless making waves. He’s additionally one of the featured artists. A few of his monster options that did splendidly properly are; ‘Ke Star’ remix by Focalistic and ‘Excessive’ by Adekunle Gold. His contributions to those hit songs are unrivalled and mind-blowing and he’s broadly recognized for being lively on social media and broadly appreciated for partaking extra typically along with his followers.

AYRA STARR

Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe popularly often called Ayra Starr remains to be contemporary within the music trade however she has been dropping hits again to again. Off her debut EP, ’19 and Harmful’ are the hit songs ‘Away, DTR and Bloody Samaritan’ which have develop into nationwide family chants. The songs have cemented her place within the Nigerian Music Business making her a breakout star of 2021 that everybody has grown to like and can like to see extra of.

JOEBOY

Joseph Akinwale Akinfenwa largely often called Joeboy is an Afropop and R&B artist that trended closely in 2021. His album, ‘Someplace Between Magnificence and Magic’ acquired constructive critiques and acceptance from his listeners. Among the hit singles from the album that captivated persons are; ‘Present Me, Focus, Door and Alcohol’. He carried out exceedingly properly on the songs they usually, in flip, grew to become profitable on digital platforms. All of them generated a lot of streams and downloads and it topped charts for a number of weeks. The only, ‘Alcohol’ grew to become highly regarded following its launch and it grew to become a problem on the favored social media app, Tiktok. This grew to become beneficial to Joeboy as he was catapulted extra into the limelight making the track one of many greatest hits of the yr.

BUJU

Buju whose actual identify is Daniel Benson is a fast-rising Nigerian Afrofusion singer, songwriter and pianist who has made waves for fairly a while this yr. His function on Ladipoe’s track ‘Feeling’ did him good because it made individuals know who he’s and uncover how gifted he’s. He has since then been dropping hits again to again be it options or his personal songs. Singles from his album, ‘Sorry For The Wait’ that has been trending are; ‘Outdoors, Testimony, By no means Stopped and Assured’. He has additionally been glorious in his options too making him the recipient of the Metropolis Folks Music Award for Revelation of the Yr.

OMAH LAY

Stanley Omah Didia higher recognized by his stage identify, Omah Lay is a Nigerian music artist who has persistently secured his place on the prime of the Business. His hit singles, ‘Godly and Perceive’ from the Prolonged Playlist, ‘What Have We Accomplished’ are a few of the greatest hits of the yr they usually each amassed constructive critiques, a lot of streams and downloads. The track, ‘Godly’ is among the greatest songs we began the yr with and it has been nothing wanting distinctive. He additionally featured in some noteworthy songs like ‘Endlessly’ with Gyakie, ‘Pronto’ with Ajebo Hustlers and ‘Infinity’ with Olamide. ‘Infinity’ additionally had a slow-motion problem to it which gave the track nuclear airplay and reception. They’re all top-charting songs that additional helped his profession by pushing him extra into the highlight.

ADEKUNLE GOLD

Adekunle Kosoko professionally often called Adekunle Gold or AG Child is a Nigerian highlife singer, songwriter and graphic designer who’ve blessed many ears along with his dynamic and catchy voice. Adekunle is one other outstanding pop star of the yr that gave us unending hits. From the family track, ‘It’s what it’s to his collaboration with Fortunate Daye on ‘Sinner’ and the membership single, ‘Excessive’ with Davido. The track, ‘Sinner’ is fascinating to many listeners and it labored its means into their hearts. Additionally, ‘Excessive’ is a really vibrant one which took the nation by storm. Not solely did it function a celebrity who did justice to the track, the catchy verses and lyrical prowess within the track is phenomenal. These two singles make him worthy of being