Top 20 Nigerian Musicians and Their Latest Achievements

Nigerian music continues to captivate audiences globally, with Afrobeats and other genres gaining more recognition every year. Here is a list of 20 leading Nigerian musicians and their latest achievements as of January 2025:

1. Burna Boy

• Released his album “I Told Them” in 2024, which featured hits like “City Boys” and “Big 7”.
• Sold out a 60,000-capacity stadium in Paris and performed at iconic venues worldwide.
• Won the “Best Global Music Album” at the Grammy Awards.

2. Davido

• Dropped his chart-topping album “Timeless”, featuring hits like “Unavailable” and “Over Dem”.
• Performed at the closing ceremony of the FIFA World Cup.
• Launched a scholarship fund for underprivileged students in Nigeria.

3. Wizkid

• Released his latest project “More Love, Less Ego” with international collaborations.
• Headlined major festivals in Europe and the US.
• Secured another Grammy nomination in the “Best Global Music Performance” category.

4. Asake

• Released his third studio album “Lungu Boy”, marking his third consecutive annual release.
• Earned a second Grammy nomination.
• Sold out the O2 Academy Brixton in five minutes.

5. Rema

• Dropped his sophomore album “HEIS”, which earned him his first Grammy nomination.
• Songs like “Calm Down” continued to dominate international charts.
• Embarked on a successful global tour.

6. Tems

• Released her debut album “Born In The Wild” to critical acclaim.
• Made history as the first Nigerian female artist to receive a solo Grammy nomination outside the global categories.
• Sold out every venue during her world tour.

7. Tiwa Savage

• Performed at King Charles III’s coronation ceremony.
• Collaborated with international artists like Brandy and Rihanna.
• Launched her beauty and fashion line, further solidifying her brand.

8. Ayra Starr

• Released her sophomore album “The Year I Turned 21”, featuring hit singles.
• Toured with global stars such as Chris Brown and Coldplay.
• Earned multiple BET, VMA, and EMA nominations.

9. Fireboy DML

• Continued to dominate charts with singles from his album “Playboy”.
• Collaborated with Ed Sheeran on the global hit “Peru”.
• Performed at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards.

10. BNXN (Buju)

• Collaborated with Ruger on a joint project, producing hits like “POE”.
• Went on a successful tour and expanded his fan base internationally.
• Won “Best African Act” at the MOBO Awards.

11. Olamide

• Released his 10th studio album “Unruly”, celebrated for its versatility.
• Signed several up-and-coming artists to his YBNL label.
• Organized the highly successful “Olamide Live in Concert” event.

12. Seyi Vibez

• Dropped the EP “Loseyi Professor”, which dominated Nigerian charts.
• Held successful concerts in the UK and launched his label, Vibez INC.
• His singles “Different Pattern” and “Cana” became fan favorites.

13. Kizz Daniel

• Released the EP “TZA” featuring hit tracks like “Twe Twe”.
• Remained one of the top-streamed Nigerian artists on YouTube Music.
• Announced plans for a global tour in 2025.

14. Phyno

• Released his album “Something To Live For” featuring collaborations with top artists.
• Established his record label and signed promising artists.
• Advocated for mental health awareness in Nigeria.

15. Young Jonn

• Transitioned from a producer to a singer, releasing his debut album “Jiggy Forever”.
• Achieved commercial success with multiple chart-topping records.
• Became one of the most streamed Nigerian artists on Spotify.

16. Joeboy

• Released the album “Body & Soul” featuring hits like “Duffel Bag”.
• Partnered with UNICEF to promote education initiatives in Africa.
• Held a successful concert series across Africa.

17. Yemi Alade

• Dropped the EP “African Baddie” and collaborated with artists across the continent.
• Continued her advocacy for women’s empowerment through her foundation.
• Performed at major festivals in Europe and Asia.

18. Shallipopi

• Released the project “Shakespoppi”, with the hit record “ASAP”.
• Collaborated with OdumoduBlvck on “Juju”.
• Successfully conducted his first international tour.

19. Adekunle Gold

• Released “Tequila Ever After” with global hits like “Ogaranya”.
• Signed a record deal with Def Jam Recordings.
• Became a fashion icon with endorsements from international brands.

20. CKay

• His hit song “Love Nwantiti” continued to gain streams worldwide.
• Released the album “Sad Romance” with critical acclaim.
• Embarked on a world tour, performing in over 15 countries.