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Check Out Hottest Female Artistes In Nigeria Now
Not so many female artistes have managed to reach superstar level in the Nigerian music industry. The few who have had to work their asses off and go the extra mile to get where they are made talent, made consistency, and sometimes a little extra push from a stable record label, and boom you’re at the top.
Of course, it doesn’t come easy, but it does happen. And that’s something everyone should be grateful, that the women are not being left behind in this industry some are topping charts, doing amazing numbers, some are bagging multiple awards with 6 trackEp”s, while some are doing well on the international space, its all working out well for most of them.
And yet they got here mostly because of the singing talent that they have but who does this singing thing?.
Tiwa Savage: She’s probably the first name that will come to your mind if you think of women in the Nigerian music industry. Tiwa has been to places, has been signed by Jay Z, has competed alongside some of the best artists in the continent and being in the top league for as long as anyone can remember.
With solid albums like ‘Celia’ too, she consistently proves what she’s got, and yet she is very good.
Yemi Alade: Another name that has been around for quite a while is Yemi Alade she’s got the numbers, and on the international scene, she is one of the hottest. Her fame is definitely not a fluke, she’s worked hard to get here and her talent can’t be denied. She released her album ‘Empress’ last year, to mostly positive critical reviews
Simi: Simi has done it like no one else. Two years in a row, she had the best album in the country and she does this thing effortlessly. Her voice is very powerful and people love her for that. Last year, 2020 she came back with her EP ‘Restless 11’ which was easily one of the best projects of the year. She is no doubt a very good singer and up there with the best.
Niniola: You cannot forget Mini. No artist in this industry can actually do what Niniola is doing and has done for years now. Her unique house style gave her an edge over most of her peers and her contagious voice is just something to die for. She also put out an album “Colours and Sounds” last year, it was vibes on vibes.
Teni: Teni is Niniola’s younger sister and apparently it runs in the family since Teni’s emergence on the scene in 2017 she’s been real impressive. Her work rate is unmatched on all levels. Either it’s the effort she puts into her craft or the way she promotes her stuff, there is no question about how good Teni is, she is really one of the best.
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.’
