Top Promising Nigerian Artistes To Watch Out For In 2016

2015 was arguably one of the most
productive years for the entertainment
industry. Hopefully, 2016 will triple last
year’s successes and continue to portray
the Nigerian musical industry as one of the
best in the world.
Adenike writes on a few artistes that
Nigerians and the world should keep an
eye on as this new year unfolds.
Mavins Crew ( Di’ja, Korede Bello and Reekado
Banks )

The crooners of the anthem, Dorobucci,
especially new entrees to the group, Di’ja,
Korede Bello and Reekado Banks, are
brands to watch out for in 2016.

Hadiza Blell is known as Di’ja, who is half
Nigerian, half Sierra Leonean. in 2015, she
became Glo Brand amassador. she has a hit
single, Awww. Awww sensational and has
received reasonable airplay.

Korede Bello ‘Wink Master’ has been in
music since he was 7 years old; apart from
his cute baby like face, he has an amazing
voice. In December 2014, he became the
first to get an endorsement amongst the
three new acts of Mavins. His deal was
with fashion clothing line, Woodin and
he’s also an Africa Peace Youth
Ambassador. In 2015, He became Glo
Brand amassador and also first Nigeria
Police amassador.
The 18-year-old guitarist has a Hit single
titled GOWIN.

Reekado Banks’ single, Katapot, received
fair airplay and acceptance and his lyrics
in Dorobucci, Adaobi, Chop am and
Katapot show he have a lot to offer in 2016.
His freestyle together with Di’ja and
Korede on the MTV Base Africa Top 10
chart show was a hit, and the social media
audience couldn’t stop making remarks
about him. In 2015, He became Glo Brand
amassador and also won The Headies 2015
Next Rated.
Born Solomon Ayoleyi Hanniel, Reekado is
a Graduate of University of Lagos and
expresses that his style varies from
dancehall to afropop. Reekado is a singer
and a songwriter.


Cynthia Morgan

After been signed to Northside Music in
2014, the patua queen has not stopped
topping the charts. She got some notice
after her appearance in Jhybo’s single, Ejo
Le Fe Ro at the age of 16.
Her songs in 2015 like German Juice, Come
and do, Baby mama received massive
airplay. She is regarded as one of the
hottest female artistes of 2015 and plays
the talking drum.
Goodluck in 2016, the sky is your limit.

Ycee

2015 was really a good year for the
Jagaban crooner, OLUDEMILADE MARTIN
ALEJO Popuarly known as YCEE signed to
Tinny Entertainment. He rose to fame after
the release of his second single “Jagaban”.
the hip pop rap act caught the glimpse of
YBNL boss, Olamide who made himself
available to be featured on “Jagaban
Remix”. YCee recently won the Headies
2015 Roockie of the year. The young dude
that rose from the streets of Festac to
stardom has proven he’s an artiste that is
ready and determined to be consistent.
The fans cannot wait to see what the
“Jagaban” has in stock for 2016.


Ola Dips

Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji Stage name
Ola Dips is A Nigerian born indigenous
rapper, who hails from OGUN STATE,He
grew up in the Heart of Ogun,which as
affected his choice of words and style of
music positively.
Ola Dips started music wayback 2012,grew
up listening to the likes of late Dagrin, 9ice,
2face Idibia, Lord of Ajasa, Olamide,
D’banj, Reminisce to mention few,these are
people who has always been a source of
inspiration to him,and as influenced his
music career!.
Toward The Middle of last year, Ola Dips
was discovered by Ob9ja and managed
who was CDQ’s Ex manager. He rose to
fame in some of Nigeria without a single
Video or Label. He also won Dbanj’s The
King is here rap competition. last year
December, Different news surfaced that
Reminisce sign Ola Dips to his label and
both them seen together.


Adekunle Gold

YBNL Toaster, Adekunle Gold is an Artiste
to watch out for this 2016. He surfaced in
2015 with 3 Monster Hit Singles that shakes
nigeria. Adekunle Gold is the defintion of
the Word Talented, No doubt. He gave us
Sade and Orente, as if thats not enough for
Us, He then wrap up the Year with Pick Up
and a Headies Award to kick start the 2016.
We’re more than sure Adekunle Gold will
make it to the Next Rated List of the 2016
Headies.. Mark our word.


Sugar Boy

Gworldwide Entertainment’s Second man,
Ehimare Jeffrey popularly known as Sugar
boy is a singer, songwriter and dancer.
Born in Edo state. In 2015, Sugar Boy has
prove to us that he is talented and better
than his label mate, Kiss Daniel. He was
Featured In Two different singles titled ”
Raba” and ” Molue”.
Sugar Boy is set to drop his first single any
time soon.