Nigeria‘s music industry is never devoid of talents who have what it takes to shine and embrace the spotlight.
Here are emerging music talents you should be paying attention to:
* Ugoccie
When you think of a songstress who is versatile, bubbly and spontaneous, look in the direction of Ugoccie. She is known for her hit single “Do you really like me?” which went viral on TikTok. This earned her the Rookie of the year nomination at The Headies 2022. In 2022 she collaborated with popular rapper Phyno on her song titled: Breakfast. She was also nominated at the NET Honours Class of 2022 awards. The gifted vocalist has worked with the likes of Phyno, Niniola, and others.
* Seyi Vibez
Without a doubt, Seyi Vibez ‘Bullion Van’ is one of the biggest Afrobeats songs of 2022. After basking in the spotlight as one of the leading voices of Street-pop music in Africa, the talented singer is consolidating his enduring efforts with his debut album dubbed, “Billion Dollar Baby.
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The 31-year-old singer, who grew up in Ikorodu, has worked with the likes of Zlatan, Reekado Banks, Jaywon and others. He is known for songs like Big Vibe, Godsent and others.
*Skilzar
Afropop artiste, Oluwaseun Olaegbe a.k.a Skilzar is a talented singer, songwriter, and tech entrepreneur. The Lagos-based versatile singer is an emerging artiste who is gradually becoming a force in the Nigerian music industry.Skilzar has worked with the likes of GT Da Guitarman, Sugarboy A1, Shoba King, Xcess, and others. Asides from music, he is also the founder of Skilzar Digital, a digital media business has revealed how he combines his tech-driven business with music.
Asked how he coined the moniker, Skilzar, he said: “Skilzar was coined from the word Skills. I recall that back then, my friends call me Skillz because of my multifaceted creative nature. I enjoy designing and creating. So I just coined the name Skilzar to make me unique”.
* Vee Iye
Reality Tv star, Vee Iye has proven that she is not just a girl that became famous via a reality TV show. She is a bundle of artistic talents.
In October 2021, Vee released her debut project Young and Restless EP that sees her climb with Afrosoul and RnB melodies as she cuts across as a ferociously independent woman, a lover and a talented singer worth paying attention.
* Guchi
Ugochi Onuoha a.k.a Guchi is a talented singer and songwriter. Her music is rich in highlife, bongo flava elements and pop that will keep one on the dance floor.
Some of Guchi’s hit songs include Benzema, Jennifer, Joro, American Love, Scatter my head featuring Zlatan and other melodious tunes.
Guchi recently collaborated with Yemi Alade on the song, ‘ I swear’. As of the time of filing this report, the song has over 800,000 views on YouTube.