TOP 10 NIGERIAN MUSIC WAVES TO WATCH OUT FOR IN 2022 || Solid Guy Magazine ™

In the past few years there has been an increase in the number of upcoming artiste in the nigerian music industry with the ease and profitability of digital marketing, artiste now find the music industry a rewarding venture. 

However, Social media has also been of tremendous relevance for publicity and fame. 

So without Further A do, Here are some Nigerian Music Waves to watch out for in the year 2022

1. BUJU

Daniel Benson was born 19th may 1997 and is better known as 'Buju or Bujutoyourears". The Nigerian Artiste buju is an Afro-fusion singer, Songwriter and Record Producer.

In 2019 he was Nominated for the "Rookie of the year" at the Headies 2019.

In 2020 he won the City People 'Entertainment Awards' for Revelation of the year.

He has however featured on Nigerian top charting single 'feeling' by Ladipoe and 'Bling' by blaqbonez. The 24years old Artiste has also caught the interest of some Prominent artiste like Burna Boy who signed him to his Record Label, Spaceship Records and Wizkid who featured him on the deluxe edition album alongside Canadian singer Justin Bieber.

2. Portable

The Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola popularly known as Portable is noted of his song titled 'Zazoozeh' featuring Olamide and Pocolee.

His early hits in the music industry has arouse the minds of the public.

However the Nigerian Artiste's resiliency towards hitting it big in the music industry is something to look out for.

3. Ayra Starr

Oyinkanaola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr is a 19 years old Artiste signed to Mavins Records founded by recording artiste Don Jazzy.

The Nigerian singer has however attained approving remark for her songs such as Fashion Killer, Bloody Samaritan, Away and many others. 

Ayra Starr song 'Away' was said to have extended to number one on Nigerian iTunes and Apple music.

4. MOHBAD

Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba is a song writer, singer and rapper popularly known with the stage name Mohbad. He was born on the 8th of June 1996 in Lagos State Nigeria.

Mohbad as been known for his release of freestyles on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter but came to limelight after his feature with kizz Daniel's 'Fuck You' Challenge. 

Mohbad was signed by Naira Marley, under the Marlian Music record Label in 2019.

However he has featured some Artiste in the Music industry such as Davido, Naira Marley and Lilkesh.

5. Ruger

Micheal Adebayo also known by his stage name Ruger is a songwriter and a singer. He was born 1999, originally from Lagos and came into limelight after signing with Jonzing World Record in 2020.

He made his debut on the label's single 'One shirt' featuring D'Prince,Rema in 2021. He is best known for his hit single 'Bounce'.

In a short time he has gathered over 921k followers on his Instagram page. Ruger's influence in the music industry has 'sky rocketed' the interest of the public.

6. Jaywillz

The Nigerian song writer and singer Chinonso Emmanuel known with the stage name Jaywillz is known for his first hit single 'medicine'.

He is recognized of his consistency in bringing out good vibes and has set out to be an heavyweight to watch out for.

Jaywillz had a deal with the music record label Chaado Music World Wide in February 2020 which marked a leading move in his music career.

7. Oxlade

Oxlade is a Nigerian singer and song writer whose real name is Olaitan Abdularahman.

He rose to prominence with the release of the song 'away'. However his fame grew after his collaboration with Blaqbonez on 'Mamiwota'.

He also featured on Fireboy DML's hit single. He has collaborated with many prominent artiste like Reekado banks, DJ Tunez, Blaq bonez and Melvitto.

8. Lojay

Lekan Osifeso popularly known as 'lojay' is a Nigerian artiste, singer and songwriter whose fame grew after he featured Wizkid in his debut EP             ' LVNATTN'.

Lojay however started music at a very young age. In October 2019, he released Ariel. He has worked alongside many Nigerian artiste like Wizkid, Sarz, Hermez and many others. The Nigerian artiste still have a possibility of expanding his music career in 2022.

9. Fave Szn

Gods Favour Chidozie, professionally known as FaveSZN is a Nigerian fast rising afro-fusion singer and songwriter who is singed to 'Empawa African Record' founded by global superstar Mr Eazi.

In 2019, she released her first single titled ' M.O.M.M.S' meaning ( me or mask my sins) but the song had few recognition due to her limited fan base.

However, Fave did a freestyle on a beat made by 'Jinmi Abduls' a producer and artiste based in Lagos, which made her popular. 

Her first Ep project "anywhere but here' was released on November 2020. She became more popular when she released her single "Beautifully" which gave her lots of attention. 

She released notable songs like dead ass love, me or mask my sins, nobody but u, beautifully, baby riddim and me or mask my sins. The Nigerian singer has worked with Various Artistes including Olamide, Boj, Dimeji, skellz and many others.

10. Zinoleesky 

Oniyide Azeez best known on stage as 'zinoleesky' is a Nigerian born fast rising artiste. He is songwriter, a singer and a record producer.

He is a very focused music artiste who is highly optimistic about his music career. The talented artiste was signed in 2019 to the Marlian music label. He has however been of consistence with numerous hits like, Popo, Money, Vanesa, who knows, Shuga dadi and many others.