Rap as we know has been a long age art that has been closely aligned with poetry. In Nigeria, there are guys who have mastered this art and they take you on a journey when you listen to them spit bars. With the right amount of similes, metaphors and good wordplay, they undoubtedly make you understand that aside spitting bars, they’re indeed deep writers. Without much ado, here’s my Top 5 Nigerian Rappers Who Are Deep Writers.

But holdup, before we proceed, I will like to briefly explain what I mean by ‘Deep Writers’
These are guys that make you think after listening to a particular track or an album. Guys that destroy wordplay, similes, storytelling, rhymes, metaphors and what have you. And just to add, they do it on any kind of beat.
So here we go:

No. 5. Six Foot Plus:

He is indeed six foot tall and lyrical. He largely delivers his lines in Pidgin English. The first to make me fall in love with storytelling when it comes to rap. He perfectly blends Hausa, his native language and Pidgin English so well.
In his hit track ’E Don do Me’ he said

Na me dey eat the smallest ration, dey wash the most plate
Him children, nothing dem dey do, people for God sake.
Na me dey wake up first, na me dey sleep last,
Na me dem dey beat, because I no dey fit pass
But how I go pass when I no fit rest,
From sunrise to sunset, my life na so so stress


No. 4. Eva Alordiah:

Eva is undoubtedly one of the greatest rappers to come out of Nigeria. She’s too artistic to be caged in box because she does it all. Her lyrics, delivery and composure are altogether superlative. Of all her songs and albums, ‘Get High’ and ‘War Coming’ does it for me.
In ‘War Coming’ she said: Read More: http://www.nigerianwritersforum.com/2017/09/25/top-5-nigerian-rappers-deep-writers/

Nigeria is a country with a broad platform of diverse opportunities. Whether small or top-notch, careers are available and are created regularly. One of such careers, which exist on a controversial level, is writing. Among many, the “writing” career has been approached from different standpoints and opinions.

Living in Nigeria, achievement career wise is tied to particular job lines and positions, those with an aura of strength and whose job titles already give out what the person would do and where he will work. For instance, the title “Doctor” effortlessly gives the clue that one either works in a hospital or is in the academic field, and so does a “Banker”, “Engineer” and “Teacher”. Apparently, introducing oneself with the title “writer” always puts a quizzical expression on the face of anyone you engage in a conversation with.

What is writing really about and why should it be given so much importance? What significance does it hold? These and many more questions are immediately triggered in the respondent.

In a bid to focus attention, an attempt can be made in defining the term “writing” even though the depth and real truth of it cannot be captured in words. Writing generally involves the ability to use words tactically to produce an idea, not just mere spelling out words to form sentences.

Sadly, in Nigeria, writing is seen as a mere language skill that every literate person should possess. Saying you have a passion towards writing is like choosing to be dormant.

Because of the presence of tact and the aim of producing an idea from words, one that engages the minds of people and triggers the imagination and one that promotes a cause, not everyone can be seen or described as a writer even though anyone can attempt it.

IT’S BORING
Writing in Nigeria is generally classified under a boring venture. People see it as a “thing” for those who don’t have much fun or vibe to engage in. It is considered a passive activity,... Read More http://www.nigerianwritersforum.com/2017/09/18/writing-in-nigeria/

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