The Headies awards (formerly Hip Hop World Magazine) came into recognition in 2006. It is aimed at recognising outstanding achievement of legends, top artiste and young talent of the Nigerian music industry. As at 2006, there were few noticeable award shows in...
For this list, we will consider major airplay in Nigeria and around the world. Also consider award nomination and commercial success and most especially, if it has been critically acclaimed. Come Closer(Wizkid ft Drake)-Come Closer made its debut release on...
It seems Nigerian music listeners and the media over the years have not been able to understand the clear distinction between the Hip hop and afro-pop genre. Basically, these two genres have different root and content. In order to understand the difference between...
Let me start by explaining a major thing about alternative sound in Nigeria. It is a style of music that is majorly sung by artists like Asa, Boj, Bez, Simi and few honourable mentions. It has gone mainstream in Nigeria...