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7 Nigerians That Shaped Entertainment Worldwide. by Oblongata: 1:39pm On Dec 03, 2021 |
I had my nieces over and an argument ensued that Wizkid, Davido, etc were the first to bring Nigeria into the limelight. I was bemused and had to educate them on several Nigerians that made Nigeria proud, even before the advent of the new superstars ( apologies if any taken). Here are some of the stars that shaped the music industry world wide… 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 7 Nigerians That Shaped Entertainment Worldwide. by Oblongata: 1:42pm On Dec 03, 2021 |
Sade Adu is a renowned musician known for her bedroom serenade. Helen Folasade Adu CBE, known professionally as Sade Adu or simply Sade, is a Nigerian-born British singer, songwriter, and actress, known as the lead singer of her eponymous band. One of the most successful British female artists in history. Credit: Wikipedia , YouTube Notable songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8QJmI_V3j4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcPc18SG6uA 34 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: 7 Nigerians That Shaped Entertainment Worldwide. by Oblongata: 1:46pm On Dec 03, 2021 |
Tunde Baiyewu, lead vocalist of lighthouse family. Lighthouse Family are a British musical duo that rose to prominence in the mid-1990s and initially remained active until the early 2000s. Vocalist Tunde Baiyewu and keyboardist Paul Tucker formed the act in 1993 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, after meeting while studying at university and both working at the same bar. Their 1995 debut album Ocean Drive sold more than 1.8 million copies in the UK alone and established them as a popular easy listening duo throughout Europe. Credit: Wikipedia YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taOL5HJdx1A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taOL5HJdx1A 44 Likes
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Re: 7 Nigerians That Shaped Entertainment Worldwide. by Oblongata: 1:52pm On Dec 03, 2021 |
Lemar Lemar Obika (born 4 April 1978), known as Lemar, is an English singer, songwriter and record producer. Initially rising to fame after finishing third on the first series of British talent show Fame Academy, he was later signed to Sony BMG, where he has gone on to release five studio albums, three of which are certified platinum or double platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). Credit: Wikipedia , YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdNGCfDowEU And my personal favorite https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrXB31Znxpk 29 Likes 1 Share
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Re: 7 Nigerians That Shaped Entertainment Worldwide. by Oblongata: 1:59pm On Dec 03, 2021 |
Seal (Olumide) Henry Olusegun Adeola Samuel, known professionally as Seal, is a British singer-songwriter. He has sold over 20 million records worldwide, with hit songs "Crazy" and "Killer", the latter of which went to number one in the UK, and his most celebrated song, "Kiss from a Rose Credit: Wikipedia , YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yivLt9cTaio 40 Likes 1 Share
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Re: 7 Nigerians That Shaped Entertainment Worldwide. by Oblongata: 2:01pm On Dec 03, 2021 |
Nas Nasiru bin Olu Dara Jones, better known by his stage name Nas, is an American rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur. Rooted in the New York hip hop scene, he is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time. Source: Wikipedia YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCOURZ-yx4E 35 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: 7 Nigerians That Shaped Entertainment Worldwide. by Oblongata: 2:09pm On Dec 03, 2021 |
Tinnie Tempah Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu, better known by his stage name Tinie Tempah, is a British rapper and television presenter. He has been signed to Parlophone Records since 2009, a subsidiary of Warner Music Group. He created his own entertainment company Disturbing London in 2006, along with his cousin Dumi Oburota. Source; Wikipedia YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzvGKas5RsU 13 Likes
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Re: 7 Nigerians That Shaped Entertainment Worldwide. by Oblongata: 2:13pm On Dec 03, 2021 |
Chamilionaire Hakeem Temidayo Seriki, better known by his stage name Chamillionaire, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He was the founder and an original member of The Color Changin' Click from 2001 until the group split in 2005. Source: Wikipedia YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtwJvgPJ9xw 30 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: 7 Nigerians That Shaped Entertainment Worldwide. by slawormiir: 4:32pm On Dec 03, 2021 |
Damnnn niggarrrr Isoright Nice When you playing that riding song in your car ehnnnn... very sweet..screeching your tires....screeching the wheels....holding your staring with the left hand....grinding....roll or wind down your glass...Making a fast over take and sharp left and right turn on the helm street while the riding song is playing.....them baby girls will be tripping They see me rollin' They hatin' Patrolling and tryin' to catch me ridin' dirty My music's so loud I'm swangin' I been drinkin' and smokin' holdin' shit 'cause a brother can't focus Swerving all up in the curve man Nigga been sippin' on that Hennessey 65 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: 7 Nigerians That Shaped Entertainment Worldwide. by Crusadee: 4:32pm On Dec 03, 2021 |
Fotto 1 Like 3 Shares |
Re: 7 Nigerians That Shaped Entertainment Worldwide. by Omniman(m): 4:33pm On Dec 03, 2021 |
Nigerians too like join body... 52 Likes |
Re: 7 Nigerians That Shaped Entertainment Worldwide. by Geestarry(f): 4:33pm On Dec 03, 2021 |
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Re: 7 Nigerians That Shaped Entertainment Worldwide. by PROPEACE: 4:33pm On Dec 03, 2021 |
Hmm |
Re: 7 Nigerians That Shaped Entertainment Worldwide. by Ayomi90: 4:33pm On Dec 03, 2021 |
Dem use talent swear for Yorubas, always leading. God bless this tribe jare 126 Likes 12 Shares |
Re: 7 Nigerians That Shaped Entertainment Worldwide. by Spaxon(f): 4:33pm On Dec 03, 2021 |
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Re: 7 Nigerians That Shaped Entertainment Worldwide. by SpatialKing(m): 4:33pm On Dec 03, 2021 |
Op please change the title to 7 Nigerians of Yoruba/Oduduwa descendants that shaped Entertainment world 62 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: 7 Nigerians That Shaped Entertainment Worldwide. by Painintheass221: 4:33pm On Dec 03, 2021 |
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Re: 7 Nigerians That Shaped Entertainment Worldwide. by FriendsAndFans(m): 4:34pm On Dec 03, 2021 |
Tunde Baiyewu, the lead vocalist of lighthouse family influenced alot 52 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 7 Nigerians That Shaped Entertainment Worldwide. by ADAMUdaCOWBOY: 4:34pm On Dec 03, 2021 |
This is an incomplete list. Without Dr. Mamman Shata the list is incomplete! He is the greatest musician to live on this planet. Rest in peace legend. 25 Likes 5 Shares
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Re: 7 Nigerians That Shaped Entertainment Worldwide. by Timagex(m): 4:34pm On Dec 03, 2021 |
I can bet my camera that, most people, including myself, are not familiar with the above names... Check my signature... 9 Likes |
Re: 7 Nigerians That Shaped Entertainment Worldwide. by wealth9988: 4:34pm On Dec 03, 2021 |
Mhen..... 1 Like |
Re: 7 Nigerians That Shaped Entertainment Worldwide. by sweet16s: 4:34pm On Dec 03, 2021 |
Dam the regio |
Re: 7 Nigerians That Shaped Entertainment Worldwide. by omobs(m): 4:34pm On Dec 03, 2021 |
Ok 1 Like |
Re: 7 Nigerians That Shaped Entertainment Worldwide. by Depressed101: 4:34pm On Dec 03, 2021 |
Oga just change your tittle to list of foreign musicians that are Nigerian 45 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 7 Nigerians That Shaped Entertainment Worldwide. by youngelder(m): 4:35pm On Dec 03, 2021 |
Seal.. Such a talent.. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 7 Nigerians That Shaped Entertainment Worldwide. by Okunga: 4:35pm On Dec 03, 2021 |
Come WaZoBia Yoruba - Wa Hausa - Zo Igbo - Bia…. Ask yourself this question, why are the northerners not representing us internationally Nigerians left the shores of Naija in search of greener pasture as the Northerners with their quota system born to Rule mentality has taken all the reasonable jobs. Look at the Nigeria they have been ruling for years? Still in a gaddem mess. Travel out them go say no! Na to stay Nigerian Dey benefit with their quota system education and ruining the country. Do you think Nigeria will be great again on this path we are going One of Buhari minister for humanitarian affairs don travel out to go born for where better healthcare sure. And you dey there dey hope that this country will be great again Seriously 10 Likes
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Re: 7 Nigerians That Shaped Entertainment Worldwide. by gaeul(f): 4:35pm On Dec 03, 2021 |
They neither shaped nor promoted it. The list should be; 1.Fela and Family 2.Wizkid 3-7 Add yours 15 Likes 1 Share |
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