It would seem that the younger generation have led the music industry from the shores of the country to the world outside, and while there are obviously many who are above this age bracket and yet are as important in the industry and deserve recognition, this list looks at the youngest ones making waves.
(The list is compiled in no particular order)
1
Wizkid
Born on 16 July, 1990, Wizkid is undoubtedly the musician of the moment with hits after hits this year and since leaving Empire Mates Entertainment, he has soared beyond all measures and is bringing his art to the world beyond Nigeria. Awards keep pouring in for him and he is surprisingly 27 already.
2.
Davido
The rivalry between him and Wizkid may be superficial or real but it is good for their art. Davido is 25 and just celebrated his birthday yesterday. The last two years have been his most successful and he seems to have the key to making a hit track even when he says so little.
3.
Olamide
Third on the list is King Baddo himself, 28 and strong. If the streets have a face, you just saw it up there and if it has a voice, listen to any of his songs at random. Though he still seems to limit himself to the boundaries of the ‘local’ musician, 7 albums in 7 years is a feat that should not go unmentioned.
4.
Tekno
Alhaji Tekno, who is turning 25 next month is multi-talented. He uses his dancing skills to take breaths away and produces bangers that keep clubs flipping. He also draws beautifully.
5.
Kiss Daniel
He is the only one on this chart whose date of birth does not appear on his Wikipedia page but public opinion weighs in on him being 24 or thereabout, but clearly below 30. Kiss Daniel topped charts with his track Woju and now is new song Yeba is going places.
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