Nigeria best rapper of all time - Top 10
Music is like fashion, it changes quickly. With rap being currently one of the most popular genres in Africa, we should discuss Nigeria best rapper of all time. Who is this person whose songs quickly become hits and impress millions of fans from all over the country? Who are the best selling rappers of all time here? Inside this post, you’ll learn many interesting facts and discover the top ten artistes.
How to identify the greatest rapper ever?
How is it possible to judge who is best rapper of all time in Nigeria? Should we look at singer’s awards in and outside the country? Should we check out different songs and find the top tracks that are on different rankings and music charts? Or should we pay attention to something else?
Well, the number of awards, albums, concerts can tell us a lot about who are the best selling rappers of all time, however, there is even more than this. The best rapper is loved by millions. He or she promotes hip-hop music within the country and across the globe. He or she sings from the bottom of the heart. He or she knows how to entertain public and produce only top quality songs based on the world rap standards.
Best rappers could be extremely rich or just move forward on their steps to fame. Their hits find a place in the hearts of people who are willing to listen to the favorite songs, sing along to them, and wish to learn more about their idol.
There are no particular methods of judging who is the best Nigerian rapper aside their awards and fame because all singers who are celebrated and highly demanded by their fans deserve this prestigious title, that is why we have decided to make a list of top 10 best rappers in the country ever. Are you ready?
Top ten rappers of all time
Below you will find the list of top 10 of best selling rappers of all time who live or work in Nigeria. All these musicians have millions of fans, extremely popular albums, hits that top the charts in the country and prestigious awards for their musical achievements.
There is no particular order on our list because each best Nigeria rapper you will see in it deserves being called the greatest rapper ever.
1. M.I Abaga
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While close friends know this superstar as Jude Abaga, the whole country calls him by the stage name M.I Abaga. This rapper deserves to be included into the list of best rappers because he is the holder of the title Best Hip Hop, and New Act received at MTV Africa Music Awards in 2009, Best Rap Single and Album awarded by The Headies for The Chairman album in 2018, and many other prestigious prizes in the music world. He has also helped to bring out such impressive singers as Wizkid, Ice Prince and others, and he has released 5 studio albums since 2008.
2. Olamide
This hip-hop artist is absolutely one of the top ten rappers of all time thanks to his contribution to the development of Yoruba music. He sings mainly in this language and has millions of fans from all over Nigeria. Olamide is the winner of multiple impressive awards including Rap Act of the Year obtained from Nigerian Entertainment Awards in 2016, Artiste of the Year and Best Street-Hop Artiste awarded by The Headies in 2015, Rap Artist of the Year from City People Entertainment received in 2015, and many others.
3. Phyno
If Olamide is the best rapper in the Yoruba language, Phyno is the number one in the Igbo language. This Nigerian is very talented. He sings, produces others and writes his own songs. He is also awarded with many awesome titles including Rap Artiste of the Year from City People Entertainment Awards received in 2014, Best Rap Single from The Headies awarded for his song ‘Parcel’ in 2014, and many others.
4. Ice Prince
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He is also the best Nigerian rapper whose song ‘Oleku’ got the most number of remixes of all time in the history of the country. Ice Prince's music career started in 2004 even though the first studio album was only released in 2011 and he achieved really a lot since then. He is the winner of several The Headies Awards, a couple of Nigeria Entertainment Awards, one BET Award, and many other incredible titles and awards.
5. Vector
The real name of this popular hip-hop singer is Olanrewaju Ogunmefun. Better known as Vector he has proved to be one of the most prominent and best rappers of all time in Nigeria. He has won a big number of awards including Best Mainstream Hip Hop Video (2011) awarded by Nigerian Music Video Awards, Best Rap Act (2012) received at Nigerian Entertainment Awards, Best Rap Single (2012 and 2015) awarded by The Headies, and others.
6. Nasty C
If you are looking for the best selling rappers of all time, you should pay attention to the young talent Nasty C. He is only 21 years old, but he has already proved to be an awesome rapper and producer. Millions of Nigerians are willing to attend his concerts and see his live performances. Besides, Nasty C is the winner of South African Hip Hop Award as the Best Freshman in 2015, the Best African Rapper awarded by TINA Magazine in 2018 and Best New Artist received at 16th Metro FM Music Awards in 2017.
7. 9ice
This popular singer is great in the hip-hop genre. His achievements are awesome and he deserves being called the best Nigerian rapper because he won the Best Male Vocal Performer in 2008 (Revelation of the Year), Best Hip Hop Artist the same year (MTV Africa Music Awards), City People’s Award in 2009, and many others.
8. Modenine
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Some fans know this famous rapper as Mode 9, but his stage name is spelled as Modenine. The 7-times winner of the Lyricist on the Roll award by The Headies is definitely the best rapper of all time in Nigeria. This hip-hop singer has 7 studio albums and several mixtapes. He is popular and loved by many young and old Nigerians.
9. Da Grin
This Nigerian was a well-known rapper who performed in English and Yoruba languages. During his life, he got many nominations and won the 2010 Hip Hop World Awards for his Best Rap Album. The singer died at the age of 22 years old after a car accident. But he is still remembered by many as one of the best rappers in Nigeria.
10. Reminisce
Reminisce; photo: pulse.ng
The man by name Remilekun Abdulkalid Safaru is known to his fans as Reminisce or Alaga Ibile. His music career started in 2008 with the release of ‘Bachelor’s Life’ by 9ice where Reminisce performed a rap verse. Then followed his first and second albums, and the second album Alaga Ibile sold about million copies within a year. The singer was at once called one of the ‘7 world rappers you should meet’ by Time Magazine in 2014. The third album titled Baba Hafusa sold half a million copies in just 2 week, thus the artiste is absolutely one of the best selling rappers of all time in Nigerian history.
While we have told you who is the best rapper of all time in Nigeria, you might have your own idol who is the best for you. Since music is quickly developing and different genres keep entertaining millions of minds. Tastes differ and even within the hip-hop and rap industry different listeners have their favorite artistes depending on their personal likes and call of their heart.
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Source: Legit.ng
