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11 Phenomenal Women Who Changed Nigerian Music Forever by 2horsePOWER(m): 1:35am On Jul 09, 2017 |
In spite of the Nigerian music industry being historically male-dominated, these ground-breaking female musicians paved the way for more women to rule in music. Here are some of Nigeria’s outstanding legendary women musicians ! SALAWA ABENI Salawa Abeni, an Ijebu-born singer, began her career in Waka music when she released her debut album, ‘Late General Murtala Ramat Mohammed,’ in 1976 and sold over a million copies. She was crowned “Queen of Waka music,” by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi in 1992. 131 Likes 12 Shares
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Re: 11 Phenomenal Women Who Changed Nigerian Music Forever by 2horsePOWER(m): 1:47am On Jul 09, 2017 |
STELLA MONYE Stella Monye , an Ibadan-born singer was known for her activism style of music. Her songs, ‘Elenuwa’ and ‘Oko Mi Ye,’ was enjoyed across the country. YINKA DAVIES Yinka Davies started her music career when she was approached by the organisers of Fame Music in 1992 an awarded for being an all round artiste from her work in theatre, choreography, and background vocals for various artistes. Her works include, ‘Emi n’lo’ 2002 and ‘Black Chiffon’ 2010. 50 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: 11 Phenomenal Women Who Changed Nigerian Music Forever by 2horsePOWER(m): 1:48am On Jul 09, 2017 |
Stella Monye 12 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: 11 Phenomenal Women Who Changed Nigerian Music Forever by 2horsePOWER(m): 1:50am On Jul 09, 2017 |
EVI EDNA OGHOLI Evi Edna Ogholi is a Delta state-born singer who was very active in the early 90s. she was called Africa’s Raggae Queen and became popular for her song, ‘Happy Birthday.’ 127 Likes 9 Shares
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Re: 11 Phenomenal Women Who Changed Nigerian Music Forever by 2horsePOWER(m): 1:52am On Jul 09, 2017 |
CHRISTY ESSIEN IGBOKWE Late Christy Essien Igbokwe is an Akwa Ibom state born singer and was very active between 1970 and 2011. Her evergreen single, ‘Seun Rere’ put Nigeria’s name on the world music map. Christy sang her songs in Ibo, Ibibio, Efik, Hausa, Yoruba and English. she received many local, international and posthumous awards. VENO MARIOGHAE Veno Marioghae is a Delta State-born singer and was popularly called Veno Mario. Veno released a hit song “Nigeria Go Survive” when the country was 26 years. She has other songs to her credit which includes, “Thank You Jah, “Iwa Ti Yo, and Siobo Nome.” 83 Likes 1 Share
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Re: 11 Phenomenal Women Who Changed Nigerian Music Forever by 2horsePOWER(m): 1:53am On Jul 09, 2017 |
CHRISTY ESSIEN IGBOKWE 122 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: 11 Phenomenal Women Who Changed Nigerian Music Forever by 2horsePOWER(m): 1:55am On Jul 09, 2017 |
NELLY UZONNA UCHENDU Nelly Uzonna Uchendu is from Enugu State and was active between the 1970s and 1980s. she is known as the modernizer of traditional Igbo folklore. Her hit song “Waka” established her as a Golden Voice of the Nigerian music industry. OBY ONYIOHA Oby Onyioha was born & brought up in Aba, Abia and is the daughter of His Holiness Ogbaja (Prophet) Kama Onu Kama Onyioha, Head of the Godian Religion. Her biggest hit is “ I Want To Feel Your Love ” which she released in 1981. 41 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: 11 Phenomenal Women Who Changed Nigerian Music Forever by 2horsePOWER(m): 1:56am On Jul 09, 2017 |
NELLY UZONNA UCHENDU 26 Likes 1 Share
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Re: 11 Phenomenal Women Who Changed Nigerian Music Forever by 2horsePOWER(m): 1:57am On Jul 09, 2017 |
FUNMI ADAMS If you grew up in the 80s, you will never forget “Ahayye Yaro”, “Nigeria My Beloved Country”, “Mama thank you for your love”, “ Omode o“, and “All we need is Love”. All these beautiful songs were from Funmi Adams. Not much is known about her and she has not been in the spotlight for many years now. DORA IFURU Theodora Ifudu made waves in the late 80’s and early 90’s with her hit track “The Way We Are” ONYEKA ONWENU Onyeka Onwenu is also known as elegant stallion and an Imo state- born singer. She started her musical career with a successful album, ‘Endless love’ in 1981. She also has several hit songs to her credit which includes, ‘One Love, Iyogogo, Alleluya, Bia Nulu,’ and others. 75 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: 11 Phenomenal Women Who Changed Nigerian Music Forever by 2horsePOWER(m): 1:58am On Jul 09, 2017 |
FUNMI ADAMS 75 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: 11 Phenomenal Women Who Changed Nigerian Music Forever by 2horsePOWER(m): 1:59am On Jul 09, 2017 |
DORA IFUDU 28 Likes 1 Share
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Re: 11 Phenomenal Women Who Changed Nigerian Music Forever by 2horsePOWER(m): 2:00am On Jul 09, 2017 |
ONYEKA ONWENU 247 Likes 19 Shares
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Re: 11 Phenomenal Women Who Changed Nigerian Music Forever by 2horsePOWER(m): 2:02am On Jul 09, 2017 |
Lalasticlala, Mynd44 did we miss out any? Please let us know in the comment section! © http://woman.ng/2016/11/11-phenomenal-women-who-changed-nigerian-music-forever/ 3 Likes |
Re: 11 Phenomenal Women Who Changed Nigerian Music Forever by thesicilian: 2:21am On Jul 09, 2017 |
Thought I would see Asa on the list. Great list, Great legends. 137 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: 11 Phenomenal Women Who Changed Nigerian Music Forever by Oluwasaeon(m): 3:18am On Jul 09, 2017 |
Real slay queens 33 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 11 Phenomenal Women Who Changed Nigerian Music Forever by laudate: 3:21am On Jul 09, 2017 |
What about the Lijadu Sisters? And the late Tyna Onwudiwe (Afrikan Oyinbo)? 109 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: 11 Phenomenal Women Who Changed Nigerian Music Forever by prettyangel10(f): 5:17pm On Jul 09, 2017 |
2horsePOWER: This Veno's Nigeria go survive song then was really nice then, as in.... Andrew no check out, stay and build your country, Nigeria go survive. Nigeria go survive, Africa go survive Our people go survive o, Nigeria go survive. They all really made impact. Time dey fly sha. 51 Likes |
Re: 11 Phenomenal Women Who Changed Nigerian Music Forever by Fabolousibk1(m): 6:48pm On Jul 09, 2017 |
Onyenka all the way 18 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 11 Phenomenal Women Who Changed Nigerian Music Forever by Konquest: 1:44am On Jul 10, 2017 |
2horsePOWER:^^^^^^^ Classic list of the top 11! Fills me with an intense nostalgia. 16 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 11 Phenomenal Women Who Changed Nigerian Music Forever by prettyangel10(f): 7:39am On Jul 10, 2017 |
laudate: Please do you remember any song from the Lijadu Sisters? Sunshine Sisters too made waves then. Can't remember any of their songs. 7 Likes |
Re: 11 Phenomenal Women Who Changed Nigerian Music Forever by warrenweste(m): 4:05am On Jul 23, 2017 |
prettyangel10: here is one classic banger https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myEv3Qr3Efo check these out to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BCHfCVw2Po 13 Likes |
Re: 11 Phenomenal Women Who Changed Nigerian Music Forever by prettyangel10(f): 12:50pm On Jul 24, 2017 |
warrenweste:Thanks 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 11 Phenomenal Women Who Changed Nigerian Music Forever by 2horsePOWER(m): 8:54pm On Jan 17, 2019 |
prettyangel10:As in 2 Likes |
Re: 11 Phenomenal Women Who Changed Nigerian Music Forever by opalu: 2:15pm On Aug 07, 2020 |
Okay |
Re: 11 Phenomenal Women Who Changed Nigerian Music Forever by Slawormir: 2:15pm On Aug 07, 2020 |
Damnnnnn niggarrr Nice Always overwhelmed with accute nolstagia when i listen to music of yester year 18 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 11 Phenomenal Women Who Changed Nigerian Music Forever by Nobody: 2:15pm On Aug 07, 2020 |
The real Women of substance 3 Likes |
Re: 11 Phenomenal Women Who Changed Nigerian Music Forever by EdmundChidera(m): 2:16pm On Aug 07, 2020 |
That's nice Even though I don't know their songs I'm a professional business consultant and our service is exceptional. Check my signature for your proper consultancy. 1 Like |
Re: 11 Phenomenal Women Who Changed Nigerian Music Forever by EdmundChidera(m): 2:16pm On Aug 07, 2020 |
That's nice Even though I don't know their songs nor play them I'm a professional business consultant and our service is exceptional. Check my signature for your proper consultancy. |
Re: 11 Phenomenal Women Who Changed Nigerian Music Forever by Jh0wsef(m): 2:16pm On Aug 07, 2020 |
Ok |
Re: 11 Phenomenal Women Who Changed Nigerian Music Forever by Factfinder1(m): 2:16pm On Aug 07, 2020 |
Asa should be number 1 2 Likes |
Re: 11 Phenomenal Women Who Changed Nigerian Music Forever by SaintLucia: 2:17pm On Aug 07, 2020 |
thesicilian:Asa ko Ibaka ni 21 Likes 2 Shares |
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