BlackMagic[\b]

Blackmagic’s blend of afrobeat and classic hiphop in
his first single titled “Tomorrow” which was released
in 2010 did capture our attention and held on. His
sound is different, its modern and eclectic yet classic
– Blackmagic is one of the new-age African artists
that everyone young and old can relate to. The
Blackmagic movement: Africa ft. Vector, Phyno &
Reminisce, Level, Golden Girl, Brand New, Pass
You ft. Oritsefemi ; has steadily been gathering
strength underground…we are keeping our finger’s
crossed and hope it doesn’t lose momentum.



[b]Praiz

Nigeria's "John Legend",Praiz Ugbede Adejo, better known as Praiz is a
singer, songwriter and music producer who has
carved a niche for himself in his almost one decade
in the Nigerian music scene.
The singer has remained consistent since he came
into limelight in 2008 when he emerged second
runner-up in the popular music reality TV show, MTN
Project Fame.
With songs like – ‘Rich and Famous’, ‘Mercy’ and
‘Oshey’ featuring Congolese musician, Awilo
Longomba and a rendition of Rihanna’s mind-blowing
single, ‘Stay’ to his name, the soul/R&B singer has
worked with notable artistes like M.I, Sound Sultan,
Wizkid, Bez, Sheyi Shay, Iyanya, Chidinma, Kcee,
Waje, Cobhams Asuquo, Patoranking and Skales.
After nearly a decade in the industry, on December
14, 2014, the singer who is currently signed to X3M
Music, dropped his debut double album, Rich and
Famous, with a UK promo tour scheduled for this
year.
In 2012, his track – ‘I love you’ was nominated for The
Headies Recording of The Year/Best Vocal
Performance and the Next Act by NEA. He was also
nominated for NEA Best Pop/R&B Artist of the Year
Awards in 2014.
Music fans who wonder what has become of
Nigerian R&B acts should keep in touch with this
artiste as he possesses what a Banky W, Timi Dakolo
or Bez would offer.



Niyola

Soul singer, Niyola deserves better recognition even
if there has not been any new release from her this
year. Her previous songs are exciting and rich in
melody.
Niyola got into the music mix in 2000 when she
emerged runner up at the Amen Starlet Competition
but began her professional music career in 2005
when she became associated with Trybe Records
owned by Eldee. She recorded 3 singles before
getting signed to EME ,working along with Banky W
and Shaydee and spent some time with Wizkid and
Skales who were with the label then.
In 2013, she dropped 2 hit singles – ‘Toh Bad’ and
‘Crazy’ laced with her warm and refreshing voice.
Since then, she has gone on to work with the likes of
Sound Sultan on ‘Belle No Be Showglass’, Banky W’s
track – ‘Be My Lover’ and Lynxxx’s ‘No Comment’.
Niyola, won the ‘Female Artist of the Year’ gong at
NEA Awards last year, is yet to release a debut album
but her recent track – ‘Love To Love You’ featuring
Banky W is also a song one can mark as a favorite
while we continue to expect more. For many of us
who love cool music, Niyola is surely one of our
favorite artists.



Timi Dakolo

Timi Dakolo is one very talented artiste. He’s not just
a badass singer with incredible vocal dexterity, he’s a
terrific lyricist with a penchant for juxtaposing actual
words into melodious symphonies. In fact, his
general musical appreciation far supercedes what
our industry defines to be music – in their limits. He
had one of the best songs of 2014 – IYAWO MI. But
isn’t it funny that one of the best and savvy musicians
of our era is considered to be underrated? Well, we
think so.



Brymo

Having dropped a debut album in 2007, his career
started out well with his first single being ‘Ara.’ After
the classic single and featuring on Ice Prince‘s
monster hit, ‘Oleku’, Olawale Ashimi, popularly
known as Brymo should be among the biggest stars
on the Nigerian music scene by now.
But that is not really the case with the singer,
composer, songwriter and recording artist with over
10 years in the industry and 4 albums to his profile.
Starting with his first official single, ‘Ara’ released in
2011, Brymo followed up with ‘Good Morning’ and
released his 2nd album with Chocolate City in 2012
titled The Son Of a Kapenta before leaving the label in
2013. He has since dropped 2 independent albums.
First is Merchants, Dealers & Slaves in 2013, an
album which he said was recorded at a time his
aspirations were at crossroads in a battle against
societal limitations and prejudice (a journey into self-
realization) and in October 2014, he dropped his
most recent studio album, Tabula Rasa (Te Gift),
which is his fourth.
With several nominations from awards organisers
like NEA, The Headies, Channel O Music Video
Awards, Hip Hop World Awards and others, the R&B
singer has only won 3 official awards, namely Hip
Hop World Awards for Recording of the Year in 2012,
Channel O Music Video Awards Most Gifted Afro Pop
Video of the Year for ‘Ara’ in 2012 and the 2013/2014
All Africa Music Awards Songwriter of The Year for
‘Down’



Mo’Cheddah

Mo’Cheddah got in into the industry in 2009 as a 19-
year old rapper and singer who delivered an
exceptional performance on the song and video of
Knighthouse featured track, ‘Won beri’ alongside
Sauce Kid and Teeto. Her unique style of freestyling
has grown over the years as she’s not ready to drop
out yet even with so many young acts in the industry
today.
The pop artiste totally won our hearts when she
dropped her hit single – ‘Ko ma roll’ off her debut
album, Franchise Celebrity released in 2010. She has
since remained relevant and has worked with notable
artistes like M.I, Phyno, Eldee, T.R, Sasha, Mode 9,
Cobhams, Ice Prince and Skuki on ‘Stamina’.
She won MTV Africa Music Awards Best New Artiste
award in 2010 alongside the Channel O Music Video
Awards for ‘If You Want Me’ that same year. She left
the scene for a while to focus on a few other things,
among which is her education, she made a
comeback, teaming up with Phyno and Cobhams
Asuquo on her 2014 debut single, ‘Destinambari’.
Elated with the recording then, she retorted: ‘The
making of the song was an amazing experience;
working with Cobhams and Phyno on this track is a
match made in heaven! I am so excited and can’t wait
to share it with the world.’ She has followed up with
‘My Time’ and ‘Tori Olorun’.
Just like the highly rated Wizkid, Davido and Tiwa
Savage and co, Mo’Chedda is also a superstar from
the female side. Why not pay more attention to her
and see what you are missing?



Eva Alordiah

Every country needs their first lady of rap and
although the way has been paved by many female
rappers, we have to say I think Eva is heading straight
to the top. Her unique style is not only in her music
but her fashion as she showcases in the follow music
video, High. We expect much more…



Nneka

Since dropping her debut EP The Uncomfortable
Truth in 2005, this singer has had an outstanding
music career with 2 EPs and 5 albums. She gained
worldwide appraisal from the media when she
dropped her first studio album – Victim of Truth,
which was released in Germany, England, France,
Netherlands, Nigeria and Japan.
Having toured Africa and several countries in Europe
and highly rated in Germany where she is based, the
singer is not getting enough buzz in Nigeria whereas
she should be reckoned with as an equal to Asa but
we seem not to give her the desired attention.
Nneka has won MOBO Awards, Channel O Music
Video Awards, Museke Online Africa Music Award
and NEA Awards and recorded a song for the 2010
FIFA World Cup in South Africa titled: ‘Viva Africa'.



BEZ

Emmanuel Bezhiwa Idakula also known as Bez is an
alternative soul artiste who adds a bit of jazz, RnB
and soul to his music. Born Nov 11,1983, gifted with
two musical skills, his magical fingers and an
awesome voice, both of which have been able to
make a name for him in the industry. He was the 2nd
runner up at the 2009 Hennessy artistry competition
Nigeria, his debut album titled ” Super Sun” was
launched July 2011, it included fans favorites tracks
such as Super Sun, Zuciya Daya, More You and That
Stupid Song to mention a few. Asides his talent, hard
work and creativity, Bez gives a fantastic account of
himself through his imaginative lyrics. His latest
material ‘There’s a fire’, released in January, is still
so hot out there. But irrespective of these abilities
and sincerity to his art and obvious talent, he isn’t as
patronized as he should be. As time goes by
perhaps…



ILL-BLISS

The ‘Oga Boss’ of Nigerian rap – ‘Ibo Boy’ Ill Bliss is
quite like the great white shark – keeps a low profile,
not seen often but when he does come out of ‘hiding’
boy does he make an impact! Although he has been
quite busy working on his protégés like Chidinma, Mz
Kiss, Fefe, the release of ‘Oga Boss’ shows that he is
still very much in the game. Ill Bliss effortlessly spits
some superb lyrics throughout ‘Anam Achi Kwanu’,
and is the definition of laidback-cool (the best way to
describe him). He just released his 3rd Studio album:
POWERFUL last month.


Show Dem Camp

Ghost and Tec, stepped into the music scene in 2009,
and dropped their first project The Clone Wars mix-
tape in 2010 which got them a lot of respect. Their
debut album ‘The Dreamer Project’ released in
September 2011, featured collabos with M.I,
2Face and MayD, and got props from the official ‘rap-
heads’ in Nigeria. This duo’s lyrical prowess is top
notch, and the fact that they make African rap sound
soo good should put them amongst the top 5 hip-hop
acts in Africa, but unfortunately they aren’t as widely
known as they should be.


Waje

She is no-doubt one of the best female vocalists in
the country with a vocal range that is out of this
world. Ever since she came onto the scene when she
featured on P-Square’s ‘Do Me’ track, she has
managed to prove that her voice is no hoax. She is
recognized locally and internationally with a couple
of awards to show for it and her album titled ”
Words Aren’t Just Enough” (WAJE) is definitely one to
anticipate this year. Hopefully, people will
understand and recognize the vocal powerhouse that
is Waje.



Phenom

Topa Onimowo, popularly known as Phenom; the
Knight House General, is said to be the only rapper,
as far as history in the Nigerian music industry goes,
to sign the dotted lines of a record deal without
having released a record. His recent single
‘Shukubambam’ is still a record that’s heavy on
playlists across the country. Phenom has being rated
as one of the personalities that will represent
Nigerian rap in the future, so keep your shades on
Phenom cos your future is looking extremely bright
indeed.



Ikechukwu

Ikechukwu started with Storm, then went on to be
part of the now defunct Mohits Records label and
now he’s doing his own thing with the World Famous
Akademy. Though controversy has closely (and
rather unfortunately) followed Ikechukwu, the fact
that he is very talented is something that cannot be
disputed. He is a demon of a rapper and he can sing
– no not the auto-tune singing, he can really really
sing. Hopefully the controversy can be a thing of the
past and the focus will be back on his awesome
talent.



Vector

Olanrewaju Ogunmefun, better known by his stage
name Vector tha Viper, is a Nigerian Hip hop artist.
Vector has released two studio albums, his debut
album "State of Surprise (SOS)" and a follow-up. He
is the voice behind the Sprite commercial that has
aired on most radio stations across Nigeria since
2009. In anticipation of his second studio album,
he released a mix tape titled "Bar Racks". He
released his second studio album titled "The Second
Coming" on 12 December 2012.
To me and the "afro" rap fans, he is arguably the best in hardcore rapping in Africa but it is so sad he hasn't gotten the desired recognition. Vector’s style of rap runs through the fast and
equally slow tempo. His style of rap has been
compared to that of rapper Jay-Z.


Notable mentions: Cobhams Asuquo,Jeremiah Gyang,Yungsix,Adol,Simi,BOJ...

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your opinion

OMG. You are so on point. I keep wondering why people degrade these musicians. They are actually good. especially Timi Dakolo, Mo'Chedda, Waje and Ill Bliss. Vector? Vector is my best Nigerian rapper followed by ill bliss. seriously

Shortyy:
OMG. You are so on point. I keep wondering why people degrade these musicians. They are actually good. especially Timi Dakolo, Mo'Chedda, Waje and Ill Bliss. Vector? Vector is my best Nigerian rapper followed by ill bliss. seriously

your moniker

why is Mc galaxy and flavour not there

Shortyy:
OMG. You are so on point. I keep wondering why people degrade these musicians. They are actually good. especially Timi Dakolo, Mo'Chedda, Waje and Ill Bliss. Vector? Vector is my best Nigerian rapper followed by ill bliss. seriously

You know,this is Nigeria where the lyrics doesn't matter as long as you have a fast tempo beat...If the likes of Praiz,Timi,Cobhams,Mi,Jeremiah were Americans ir British,they would surely surpass the love we are given them here in Nigeria...Nigerians don't really care about good lyrics as long as you've gat the swags and beat,you would surely make it in the music mainstream regardless of the kind of (wack) lyrics you spits...

U spoilt d list with ikechukwu

MrTAnonymous:
You know,this is Nigeria where the lyrics doesn't matter as long as you have a fast tempo beat...If the likes of Praiz,Timi,Cobhams,Mi,Jeremiah were Americans ir British,they would surely surpass the love we are given them here in Nigeria...Nigerians don't really care about good lyrics as long as you've gat the swags and beat,you would surely make it in the music mainstream regardless of the kind of (wack) lyrics you spits...

Yes yes, You are so right

Onijagidijagan:
why is Mc galaxy and flavour not there

We all know Flavour isn't an underrated artist...he is making it big, he has a big local and international fan base...
But for Mc Galaxy,he hasn't really proven his worth in the Entertainment industry as long as music is involved...

orobs93:
U spoilt d list with ikechukwu

How?

OP,you left tonto dikeh out

@ OP you forgot Jesse jagz they say he is underrated but I say he is overrated.

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mikigen:
@ OP you forgot Jesse jagz they say he is underrated but I say he is overrated.

jagz overrated ? you shitting me ? that guy is hell dope....

Timi dakolo sings good music Whoever underrates him has a questionable taste of music

I approve this Thread Very Nice and Onpoint Op .some other underrated include Boogey,Aq,mbryo

Ikechukwu is not underrated!

mikigen:
@ OP you forgot Jesse jagz they say he is underrated but I say he is overrated.

that's your opinion,but to me he is an underrated rapper...

missgray:
Timi dakolo sings good music Whoever underrates him has a questionable taste of music

one word...
Timi Dakolo is a "talent"...

Iamsynord:

I approve this Thread Very Nice and Onpoint Op .some other underrated include Boogey,Aq,mbryo

thanks...we could actually push it to the front page. cc lalastiscla,ishilove...

"Boogey,Aq,Mbryo - they are also good artists too...especially Aq...

MrTAnonymous:
one word...
Timi Dakolo is a "talent"...

am not alone

missgray:
am not alone

he is one of my music mentors, watch out for me next year on Nigerian idols am doing his track great nation or wish me well, pray i make it through, cause i got his pitch

mikigen:
@ OP you forgot Jesse jagz they say he is underrated but I say he is overrated.

Overrated?!
Nah,
Jags should be In the List...
Jesse Jags is to rap what Timi is to singing

That's nice, all the best

silvermania:
he is one of my music mentors, watch out for me next year on Nigerian idols am doing his track great nation or wish me well, pray i make it through, cause i got his pitch

missgray:
That's nice, all the best

you look hot show us your face well

terza:
you look hot show us your face well

am expecting an official mail and I don't like distractions esp at this critical time lay your complains and questions publicly , i doubt guys of nowadays have any bit of sanity left

missgray:
am expecting an official mail and I don't like distractions esp at this critical time lay your complains and questions publicly , i doubt guys of nowadays have any bit of sanity left

look who i brought here. ok, will quote you in another thread.

missgray:
That's nice, all the best

thanks for ur support

missgray:
That's nice, all the best

thanks dear for the support

U welcome

silvermania:
thanks dear for the support