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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.
Eedris Turayo Abdulkareem Ajenifuja (born 24 December 1974), popularly known as Eedris Abdulkareem, is a Nigerian singer and rapper. He was the lead rapper of the defunct Nigerian hip hop boy band The Remedies. He is one of the pioneers of Nigerian hip hop and he is regarded as one of the most influential Nigerian Rappers of all time. [1]
] M.I developed more fans than Iceberg Slim and had more hit records, while Iceberg Slim gained hearts on Nigerian rap fans in a very short and unusual period. In 2012, both rappers decided to sweep the feud under the rug. Iceberg stated, "I don't think I picked on MI. It was a healthy competition in Hip-Hop, which most people don't understand.
Pages in category "Nigerian rappers" The following 24 pages are in this category, out of 24 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Inspired by the likes of Beenie Man, and Young Thug, as well as being shaped by indie and hip-hop music, has helped him evolve as an artist." [41] In 2011, he was rated as one of the best rappers in Nigeria, by Nigerian Afro-pop singer Wizkid. [21] also appearing in a Nokia advert with, Nigerian rappers Muna, and Phenom. [21]
Tobechukwu Ejiofor, professionally known as Illbliss (stylized as iLLBLISS), is a Nigerian rapper, actor, and businessman.He is the owner of the talent managing outfit known as 'The Goretti Company', [1] company responsible for launching the careers of Chidinma and Phyno, among others.
Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun, [1] also known as Dagrin (25 October 1984 – 22 April 2010), was a Nigerian rapper from Ogun, Nigeria. [2] A film of his life entitled Ghetto Dreamz was produced in April 2011. [3] [4] He is recognized for paving the way for indigenous rap in Nigeria. [5] He is widely considered one of the greatest Nigerian rappers ...
Bello was born in Kano and left Nigeria for U.K. when he was fourteen years old. He developed interest and appreciation of music; listening to his father's country music records and juju music. In U.K., he was drawn to hip-hop music and soon formed a musical group with a friend, thereafter they began performing at talent shows. [6]