10. EMMA NYRA

Once upon a Starlet turned Triple MG first lady,
that’s Emma Nyra’s grandeur story. Iyanya’s Ur
Waist first introduced the luscious voice of Ms
Nyra. She left us in earnest anticipation of her
awesomeness till she resurfaced consecutively with
Ori Mi Wu, Everything I Do featuring Iyanya and
Kere-Shere – confam party rejoinders that have
become favourites from a DJ’s pick. Her other
efforts will include Elele featuring Davido and then
Say Yeah (with Iyanya, Selebobo, Tekno & Baci),
Amigo and Dreaming (with Iyanya) all of which are
housed on the label’s compilation album, The
Evolution. However, there’s also been a couple
other features here and there but we’d really love
to see Ms Nyra more, under the beaming light of
her music element as against the sexy which is all
too obvious that she gat.

9. CYNTHIA MORGAN

Pretty-faced Cynthia Morgan is perhaps the only
female who is changing things in the dance hall/
reggaeton division in Nigeria. Her patua-styled
vocals have endeared her to a yet amassing fan
base. She started out by showing glowing prospect
with records like Right Move, One Blood featuring
Tony Ross and High High High. Her breakout single
would be Kuchi Kuchi, which later saw her smiling
to the home of Jude Engees Okoye’s Northside
Entertainment. This new platform presented her
the perfect opportunity to unleashing the dragon in
her as her other singles Don’t Break My Heart, Lead
Me On and I’m Taken have all been massive hits
judging from rotational airplay they currently enjoy
on the music media space. One other detail we just
can’t miss, would be the sexy chic’s penchant for
edginess. She got it real good!

8. EVA

Regarded as one of the top if not the best female
rapper in Nigeria right now, Eva Alordiah is one
rapper who has chosen to do her thing her way
with much success. Starting out with a style akin to
that of Nicki Minaj, Eva has over time evolved into
a unique rap act. A lyricist to boot, she can go head
to head with the best of them and come out with
head held high. With her album expected to come
out any time now, Deaf, Shuga and more recently
War Coming are reasons why her album will no
doubt blow you away.

7. NIYOLA

The rise and rise of Eniola Akinbo aka Niyola began
when she was recruited by power music label,
Empire Mates Entertainment and crowned their
first lady. Yes, Niyola is one of those chics with a
vocal heart and soul which she never misses to
unveil when she laces them on records. She led
this trail with Don’t Delay Me, her debut under the
label and later on bagged a feature slot on Banky
W’s Yes/No Part II. Butter on ice can suffice as an
expression for Niyola’s soprano (there’s actually
none better) with the way she came close to slaying
the cover of Beyonce’s Drunk In Love and not
forgetting the millennial era’s biggest afro ballad
from the shores of Naija, Toh Bad. With nothing
else to prove on her star quality and savvy vocals,
Niyola stays kinging in her R&B zone with her
newest single, Love To Love You featuring Banky W.
There’s so much to anticipate when her LP hits
retail shelves worldwide.

6. CHIDINMA

Since her well deserved and unrivaled win at the
third edition of MTN Project Fame, small but
mighty Chidinma who triples her budding persona
as a pitch songstress and prolific songwriter, has
stayed balling hot. She stopped the tides when her
debut single Jankoliko featuring Sound Sultan
broke waters. Not one to back down easy, she
entered a rollercoaster of hot releases from Kedike
to the remix of Emi Ni Baller featuring Wizkid, Jolly
and Oh Baby (You & I) whose remix features high
life prince, Flavour. There’s also been a couple of
impressive features where she showed dexterity of
her vocal prowess including the 2011 Ovation Red
Carol theme song, oga boss Ill Bliss’ Powerful, MTV
Shuga theme song and Praiz’s Sweet Potato.
Sources have it that she’s geared up for a second
album release and her latest single Kuli Kache, set
an alternate tone of what’s to be expected from the
petite baller. Guess what? There’d even be a remix
with soukous master, Awilo Logomba.

5. WAJE

Waje indeed is “The African Soul”. Over time, she’s
crafted and mastered her music art by slaying it
with her vocals that cover 3 octaves every time she
belts out melodies from her voice box. Musical
duo, P-Square owes the flavour of their 2008 hit Do
Me to Waje’s panache mezzo soprano. Similarly,
M.I’s One Naira and cool DJ Jimmy Jatt’s I Am
Legend saw Waje in a competent delivery of vocal
pitches on their hook. Her debut album W.A.J.E –
Words Aren’t Just Enough has a collection of fine
afro/R&B/soul hits including Oko Mi, Onye whose
video still remains a fan’s favourite, I Wish, Grind
featuring Burna Boy and the remix to Na The Way
featuring Sarkodie. Her debut single So Inspired
featuring femcee Muna, is still a millennial girl
power anthem while Omini Knowest was a switch
up in the afro beats genre. Waje juggles raising a
teenager alongside her career demands and still
comes out looking take away! Need we say more?

4. OMAWUMI

Grabbing our attention in the 2007 West African
Idols, Omawumi has overtime proven why she will
remain in the top spot for years to come. Known
for her powerful voice and outgoing personality (a
powerful combination), she has wowed, thrill and
inspired thousand of people. A lawyer by
profession, there’s hardly any trace of that looking
at her. Apart from her Megbele track said to be a
tribute to her father, she has dazzled us this year
with Finally, You Must Love Me (Lasso of Truth
album) and Serious Love Nwantinti (Remix). Still
in doubt, watch her last performance on Coke
Studio Africa to see why they call her Omawonder.

3. SEYI SHAY

She means business. Ever since her return to
Nigeria, this is the point Oluwaseyi popularly called
Seyi Shay has hammered to our minds. She has
managed to impress most with just 3 singles in so
short a time. Though Irawo was a great start, her
Murda track featuring Patoranking and Shaydee
has been gaining massive airplay since its release.
Former group mate with Tiwa Savage and
May7ven, a fact most don’t know, Seyi is destined
for great things and judging by her nominations so
far, it seems most people are of the same opinion.

2. YEMI ALADE

I’m not quite sure Yemi has found her ‘Johnny’,
however she seems to be doing amazingly well
without him. Talent hunts are a good place to
discover hidden potentials and this fast rising diva
is a prime example. Her first single Fimisile after
her Peak Talent hunt win was an impressive effort
which got her most people’s attention. However,
Johnny got her everybody’s notice. Obviously a
proud African woman endowed with a strong
voice, she’s undoubtedly a great addition to the
afro-pop genre and her soon-to-be released album
“King of Queens” is highly anticipated.

1. TIWA SAVAGE

Looks aside, Tiwa Savage is without a doubt the
hottest female artist in Nigeria and dare I say…
Africa right now. Since the release of her first and
only album so far, Tiwa Savage has gone on to
become a force to reckon with within the music
industry. Earning accolades upon accolades, she is
as some would say, on her way to becoming our
very own ‘Beyonce’. This year has been a roller
coaster ride for Tiwa. Although she hasn’t released
any single, her collaborations in The Mavins
Dorobucci, Patoranking’s Girlie O, Waje’s Onye
and not to forget, her Wanted video have made
her “most wanted”.

That cynthia tho..She be masqurade?

ds 1 andyblaze is makin sense....jesus is coming

Eva,chidima,dija,alade are moi favourite

Eva is one of my fave. The first time I've heard of her when she cover "Shots on Shots"

Andy just got a hold of you and I hear say u sef tight, say u badda than MI, will download ur song now to know if it is so. but for me my best anytime is Omawunmi she is the best to come out of a talent hunt and still keeping it real without much push she rocks, yemi Alade dey try, Eva very good rapper love her shuga song like crazy, Cynthia Morgan love her songs afta are ft wit jyhbo she tight too. but for me tiwa is average cos most of her song are re-invented... not as good as Omawunmi.... Andyblase make I rush go download ur track na.

I believe this list is in no particular order cos Tiwa Savage is just hype compared to other artists you listed behind her.

Lame list! Op, did You actually listed top ten naija female artist without Asa? Obviously, you don't know what good music means.

Joke of the century. Mtcheeeeeeeew

CBNIM:
Lame list! Op, did You actually listed top ten naija female artist without Asa? Obviously, you don't know what good music means.

Joke of the century. Mtcheeeeeeeew

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Mehn i luff eva, i remember ha 1st song i heard, "how big is ur dìck, al of em big size, 1inch, no dick's too big...**den at d ending she said**...i just fùcked the mic, haha" mehn is she cräzy

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I read the TOPIC and my position still stands. None of the artist he mentioned is hotter than Asa.

CBNIM:

I read the TOPIC and my position still stands. None of the artist he mentioned is hotter than Asa.

Am with you on this. The presence of omawunmi and waje on the list suggests its not about physical beauty but more about influence. Therefore asa should definitely be there.

Eva noni