TOP 5 GREATEST MALE ARTISTS IN NIGERIA

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In this article, we’ll list the Top 10 Male Musicians in Nigeria, ranked by the commercial success and amount of awards they’ve received. You will be familiar with the top musicians in Nigeria and their biographies by the conclusion of this article.

1. Wizkid

Among the top 10 male artists in Nigeria, Wizkid comes in first. Wizkid, whose stage name is Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, was born in Surulere, Lagos, on July 16, 1990. Wizkid has been active since 2001, when he started recording music and released a collaborative album with the “Glorious Five” at the age of 11. He joined the Empire Mates Entertainment record label in 2009 and left when the contract expired.

Because of his extraordinary international renown and the fact that he has won the most music industry awards, Wizkid is regarded as the top artist among the top 10 in Nigeria.

Wizkid is known by names like Lil Prince, Starboy, Machala, Daddy Yo, Baba Nla, and Big Wiz. Wizkid has dropped four albums and received 65 awards. His net worth is estimated at $63.3 million. 

2. Burna Boy

Burna Boy or “Oluwa Burna,” realname as Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, on July 2, 1991. Burna Boy began recording songs when he was 10 years old. Later, he attended university in London, departed after two years, and arrived in Nigeria in 2010.

He is renowned for being imaginative. Burna Boy developed a fusion of genres as a result of his new finding, which would later become known as his signature sound. Six albums have been published by Burna Boy, and he has won 37 awards. He ranks second among the Top 10 Best Male Musicians in Nigeria. His net worth is esteemed at $17 million in wealth.

3. Davido

David Adedeji Adeleke, better known by his stage name Davido, is a Nigerian vocalist, songwriter, and record producer who was born in the United States. On November 21, 1992, he was born in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States.

After starting to perform in 2009, Davido signed a record deal with Sony Music in January 2016. He subsequently established the record label Davido Music Worldwide through Sony Music. (DMW).

Davido, also known as OBO (Omo Baba Olowo), is a musician whose songs combine traditional African components with mainstream pop music from around the world. Davido has four albums out and has won several awards, including BET and MTV Africa Music Awards, and is known for his hit songs like “If” and “Fall.” The Grammy award is the only item he hasn’t yet won. His net wealth is thought to be around $70 million.

4. Fireboy DML

Fireboy DML, whose real name is Adedamola Adefolahan, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He was born on February 5, 1996, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Fireboy gained fame after releasing his debut single “Jealous” in 2018, which became an instant hit. He subsequently released his debut album “Laughter, Tears, and Goosebumps” in 2019, which received critical acclaim and was a commercial success.

Fireboy has won several awards for his music, including the Headies Award for Best R&B Single and Best R&B Album in 2019. He is known for his soulful voice and his ability to blend different genres, including R&B, Afro-pop, and contemporary Nigerian music. Fireboy is considered one of the rising stars in the Nigerian music industry and has gained a large following both in Nigeria and internationally. Fireboy is the youngest among top 10 best male musicians in nigeria.

5. 2Face

2face Idibia, also known as 2Baba, is a Nigerian musician, songwriter, and record producer. He rose to fame as a member of the now-defunct Nigerian R&B group Plantashun Boiz before embarking on a solo career. His debut album, “Face 2 Face,” released in 2004, included hit songs like “African Queen” and “Nfana Ibaga.”

He has since released several albums and won numerous awards for his music, including the MTV Africa Music Award for Best Male Artist in 2010 and the BET Award for Best International Act: Africa in 2011.

Apart from his music career, 2face is also known for his philanthropic works, including the establishment of the 2face Idibia Reach-Out Foundation, which focuses on providing support for underprivileged children and people living with disabilities.

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