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Rulers Of Nigerian Hip-Hop Clan On Parade
Artistes featuring in Stigma
Hip Hop Music, one of the
thriving genres of music has come to stay in the Nigerian music clan and the younger stars are giving the older ones a run for their money. The new wine making super stars now rub shoulders with the older artistes to whom they once looked up to as their mentors and role models.
It is not gainsaying the fact that the younger generation of music artistes are now in their own class and are the most sort after by multinationals, telecommunication outfits and major event sponsors, the result of which are their mega bucks and overwhelming wealth which they flaunt around without minding whose ox is gored.
Some of their escapades in the music industry in Nigeria include luxury mansions, sold out contracts, huge fan base, state-of-the art cars, best selling albums, multimillion naira endorsement deals chattered flights, big budget videos and customs made outfits among other achievements.
These raves of the moment include:- Ice Prince: Panshak Zamani, popularly known as Ice Prince, gained international recognition after beating 2 Face Idibia to the Best International Act Award (BET) Awards. He also won the Hennessy artistry 2009, aged 26.
Born to Mr and Mrs Nasara Zamani in Minna, Niger State, Ice Prince who featured in Yvonne Nelson’s “House of Gold” alongside Ghanaian actor Majid Michael is a proud owner of a 2010 model of Benfley GT, a Range Rover Suv, a mansion in Ogudu of Lagos and his home town in Jos.
The Chocolate City Records “golden boy” single, titled “Oleku” has endeared him to his numerous fans as well as his monstrous music album “aboki”, while his Vip Video directed by Clarence Peters is a huge market success.
Wizkid: This 23 years old music sensation started singing at the age of 16. Today, his talent has taken him to different parts of the world and seen him perform alongside world class artistes such as Chris Brown, Akon, Young Jeezy and Kardinal official.
At 23, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun alias Wizkid leads the pack of a list of endorsement deals including one from MTN which has placed him on the list of big earning music artistes in Nigeria. At present, he is the highest paid Pepsi ambassadors in Africa and lives in a N140 million choice home in Lekki Lagos.
Wizkid’s personal cars include: a N14.6 million Porsche Panamera, N10 million BMW. X6, N6 million blue Volkswagen convertible and a Hondai Sonata.
Burna Boy: Burna boy broke into the music industry in December 2010 when he moved back to Nigeria from London and has remained a house hold name in Port Harcourt, but it was not until June 2012 when he made a cross over to Lagos with his mid tempo summer Jam “like to party”.
Davido: At 20 David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido is oneo of the most popular young artistes in Nigeria. So far, he has won some international awards and performed at various shows within and outside the country. He is also face of MTN pulse.
His personal collection of exotic cars comprise a silver 2012 Honda accord, a 2012 Hyundai Sonata, a N12 million 2012 Audi Q7, N17 million Chevrolet Camaro and a N21 million Mercedes Benz – G55 AMG.
After his monster album ‘Gobee’ Davido has just released another monster hit titled “Skelewu” now making waves in the radio and television stations across the country.
Olamide: For the self acclaimed “voice of the street”, who grew up in The Bariga area of Lagos, who is also known as the alternative rapper after Dagrin, fame did not come cheap.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’