The most popular Nigerian artists have achieved amazing success in the music industry and established a global presence. Nigerian music has proven to be a significant part of the music industry, from the famous Fela Kuti and his Afrobeat to present Afrobeat superstars. Nigerian musicians are continually pushing boundaries and creat ing new sounds, styles, and genres that have an impact on the music business.

Burna Boy, Wizkid, Ruger, and other amazing performers are among the most prominent Nigerian artists. These musicians have all had tremendous success with their songs. The majority of them have had great success in the Nigerian music industry by collaborating with the most known foreign musicians and labels.

Who is the Number 1 Artist in Nigeria?

Wizkid, often known as Starboy, is Nigeria’s number-one musician and one of the most sought-after African performers in the world. Wizkid’s chart-topping singles include “Ojuelegba” and “Come Closer,” among others. With his creative, genre-bending sound, he continues to inspire admirers. Wizkid has worked with a variety of foreign artists, including Drake and Ty Dolla $ign. He is one of Nigeria’s most popular artists and continues to be an inspiration to young African artists.

Who is Wizkid?

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born July 16, 1990), better known as Wizkid, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Wizkid is regarded as one of the largest and most influential African performers of all time and is a key presence in the modern-day Afrobeat music industry.

At the age of 11, he began recording music and published a collaboration CD with the Glorious Five, a group he and a couple of his churchmates founded. Wizkid secured a record deal with Banky W’s Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E.) in 2009. Later, he rose to prominence with the release of “Holla at Your Boy,” the lead single off his debut studio album, Superstar (2011), which also yielded the hits “Tease Me/Bad Guys” and “Don’t Dull.”

Ayo, his self-titled second studio album, was released in September 2014. Six singles were released in promotion of the album, including “Jaiye Jaiye.” After his contract with E.M.E. expired, Wizkid left. Wizkid rose to international prominence in 2016 after collaborating with Drake on the hit tune “One Dance,” which peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topped the charts in 14 other nations. The song broke numerous records, making Wizkid the first Afrobeat artist to be inducted into the Guinness Book of World Records.

He secured a multi-album deal with RCA Records in March 2017 and released his third studio album, Sounds from the Other Side, later that year. Five singles were released in promotion of the album, including “Come Closer” featuring Drake.