1. Burna Boy
- Real Name: Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu
- Genre: Afro-fusion, Afrobeat
- Achievements: Grammy Award winner for Twice as Tall (2021); globally recognized for hits like Ye and Last Last.
2. Wizkid
- Real Name: Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun
- Genre: Afrobeat, R&B
- Achievements: Grammy Award winner; hits like Essence and Ojuelegba; collaborations with Drake and Beyoncé.
3. Davido
- Real Name: David Adedeji Adeleke
- Genre: Afrobeat, Pop
- Achievements: Known for Fall, If, and A Better Time album; numerous international awards.
4. Tiwa Savage
- Real Name: Tiwatope Savage
- Genre: Afrobeat, R&B
- Achievements: Known as the “Queen of Afrobeat,” Tiwa has hits like All Over and Somebody’s Son.
5. Olamide
- Real Name: Olamide Gbenga Adedeji
- Genre: Hip-hop, Afrobeat
- Achievements: Influential in Nigerian street music with albums like Carpe Diem and songs like Rock.
6. Tems
- Real Name: Temilade Openiyi
- Genre: R&B, Afrobeat
- Achievements: Grammy-winning artist; featured on Essence and Wait for U with Future and Drake.
7. Phyno
- Real Name: Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike
- Genre: Igbo rap, Afrobeat
- Achievements: Known for blending traditional Igbo sounds with contemporary music; hits include Fada Fada.
8. Yemi Alade
- Real Name: Yemi Eberechi Alade
- Genre: Afro-pop
- Achievements: Famous for her global hit Johnny and known for her electrifying stage performances.
9. P-Square
- Real Names: Peter and Paul Okoye
- Genre: Afrobeat, Pop
- Achievements: Known for hit songs like No One Like You and Personally; re-united after a split in 2017.
10. Asake
- Real Name: Ahmed Ololade
- Genre: Afrobeat, Amapiano
- Achievements: A rising star known for his unique sound and hit songs like Sungba and Bandana.
These artists represent the vibrancy of Nigerian music, with their influence extending beyond Africa to the global stage.
Here is a list of the 10 most famous Nigerian musicians who have achieved both national and international recognition:
1. Burna Boy
- Real Name: Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu
- Genre: Afro-fusion, Afrobeat
- Achievements: Grammy Award winner for Twice as Tall (2021); globally recognized for hits like Ye and Last Last.
2. Wizkid
- Real Name: Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun
- Genre: Afrobeat, R&B
- Achievements: Grammy Award winner; hits like Essence and Ojuelegba; collaborations with Drake and Beyoncé.
3. Davido
- Real Name: David Adedeji Adeleke
- Genre: Afrobeat, Pop
- Achievements: Known for Fall, If, and A Better Time album; numerous international awards.
4. Tiwa Savage
- Real Name: Tiwatope Savage
- Genre: Afrobeat, R&B
- Achievements: Known as the “Queen of Afrobeat,” Tiwa has hits like All Over and Somebody’s Son.
5. Olamide
- Real Name: Olamide Gbenga Adedeji
- Genre: Hip-hop, Afrobeat
- Achievements: Influential in Nigerian street music with albums like Carpe Diem and songs like Rock.
6. Tems
- Real Name: Temilade Openiyi
- Genre: R&B, Afrobeat
- Achievements: Grammy-winning artist; featured on Essence and Wait for U with Future and Drake.
7. Phyno
- Real Name: Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike
- Genre: Igbo rap, Afrobeat
- Achievements: Known for blending traditional Igbo sounds with contemporary music; hits include Fada Fada.
8. Yemi Alade
- Real Name: Yemi Eberechi Alade
- Genre: Afro-pop
- Achievements: Famous for her global hit Johnny and known for her electrifying stage performances.
9. P-Square
- Real Names: Peter and Paul Okoye
- Genre: Afrobeat, Pop
- Achievements: Known for hit songs like No One Like You and Personally; re-united after a split in 2017.
10. Asake
- Real Name: Ahmed Ololade
- Genre: Afrobeat, Amapiano
- Achievements: A rising star known for his unique sound and hit songs like Sungba and Bandana.
These artists represent the vibrancy of Nigerian music, with their influence extending beyond Africa to the global stage.
