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The Headies (originally called the Hip Hop World Awards) is a music awards show established in 2006 by Hip Hop World Magazine to recognize outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry. [1] The annual ceremony features performances by established and promising artists. [1] It is broadcast live on HipTV to viewers across Nigeria. [2]
Igbo rap is a Nigerian style of hip hop music that originated in the Igbo-dominated southeastern region of Nigeria and has become more popular since 2000. The style draws its main influences from Igbo traditional music and African American music. Aside other derived styles, it can be combined with highlife, R&B and afro-soul. [1]
Soundcity Music Video Awards celebrated the best music videos by African artists in various categories headlined by an international recording artist. SMVA featured American hip hop rapper Nas, South African band Freshlyground, Tic Tac from Ghana, Wyre from Kenya, South African Hiphop group Jozi, Nigeria’s Seun Kuti and American hip hop act ...
HipTV is a Nigerian basic cable television channel owned by Ayo Animashaun. [1] [2] The channel is the sole channel with broadcasting rights to The Headies.Headquartered in Ikeja, Lagos State, HipTV's features are centred majorly on entertainment ranging from latest music videos, entertainment news and lifestyle.
Other prominent Nigerian hip-hop musicians include Tuface idibia, Vector, Reminisce, Ice Prince, M.I Abaga, Ruggedman, Eedris Abdulkareem, Erigga, Weird MC, Naeto C, Twin-X, and P-Square. Around the close of 2012 hip-hop movement began to lose its popularity in Nigeria. Afrobeats artists began to rule the game notable acts such as
Street pop, also known as street hop, originating in Lagos is an experimental rap-vocal genre that evolved from a fusion of Nigerian hip hop, popular music, Afrobeats, and Nigerian street music. It draws influence from artists such as Danfo Drivers, Baba Fryo , and Daddy Showkey , as well as the shaku shaku dance style, which was initially ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 8 January 2025. The following is a list of notable rap music artists from Nigeria.
He is regarded as one of the most influential Nigerian Rappers helping to pioneer the 'Eastern - Igbo Boy Movement' in Nigerian hip hop. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] Also popularly known as Oga Boss, he has received many nominations and won awards, the most notable being the award for Best Hiphop Video (for the hit "U Go Wound O!!") at the 2008 maiden ...