Meet Nigeria’s Top 7 Most Bankable Female Musicians
I know Nigerians like anything that has been arranged in a list, so when i came across this online, I decided to share.
Who are Nigeria’s most bankable female music stars?
This list was determined by factors such
as other business ventures and current endorsement deals. The criteria
also includes popularity, Youtube views as well as social media
influence.
Female musicians are now beginning to be
accepted by music-buffs, unlike when they were hardly taking serious in
the music industry. Not only are they making waves with their hit songs,
thus they are as well appreciated by fans and corporate agencies who
had in the past invested huge sum of money in an endorsement deal with
them.
Out of too many of them on the scene, few
who in the recent times kept their place as the delight of music lovers
and fans. We present you Nigeria’s Most Bankable Female Musicians’.
Check Out Our List Below…
TIWA SAVAGE
Gorgeous
Singer/songwriter, Tiwa Savage, kings her fellow female acts in all…she
has a voice that gives the average listener chills because her soaring
voice is truly one in a million.
Ms. Savage took over Africa with
her lead-off single “Kele Kele Love,” which became an anthem for women
everywhere as it took the number one spot on numerous radio and
television stations across the continent. Her big break was at age 16
when she started as a background singer for George Michael, lending her
voice to the world-renowned musician. Her determination didn’t stop
there; Tiwa went on to sing backup for a host of artistes including Mary
J. Blige, Chaka Khan, Blu Cantrell, Emma Bunton from The Spice Girls,
Kelly Clarkson, Andreas Bocelli, Ms Dynamite, and much more. She
co-wrote the track “Collard Greens & Cornbread” on Fantasia
Barrino’s Grammy-nominated album ‘Back to Me’
A graduate
from the University of Kent, Tiwa received her bachelor’s degree in
Business Administration and went on to Berklee College of Music where
she received a scholarship to pursue a degree in Professional Music.
Drawn by the diversity of cultures, and extraordinary gifts of creative
students, she knew then that she had discovered a musical synagogue to
hone her artistry. In 2009, music giant SONY/ATV signed her to a
singer/songwriter deal and thus far, Tiwa has written for some of
today’s A-list artistes and producers. She has since received
songwriting credit for her contributions on Monica’s seventh studio
album “New Life: The Deluxe Album,” released in 2012 and available on
iTunes, for the soul-tinged ballad ‘Catch Me’.
Her exposure to various genres of music,
and an understanding of the written verbiage of keys, chords and
harmonies has facilitated the construction of new material. Last year,
she won the City People Entertainment Award for ‘Female Musician of the
Year’, ‘Best R&B Soul Song’ for Kele Kele Love at the Afrotainment
Museke Online Music Awards, ‘Most Stylish Female Artiste’ at the FAB
Magazine Awards and ‘Most Promising Act’ at the Dynamix Youth Awards.
She also just picked up the ‘Best Female Act’ at MTV Africa Music Awards
held 2 weeks ago
The Nigerian beauty is a triple threat
with her natural songwriting ability, electrifying stage presence and a
voice that stays powerful, Ms. Savage is now ready to share her music
with the world.
She’s got a few endorsements too in her piggy – MTN, Pepsi, Forte Oil.
OMAWUMI
From
childhood Omawumi had been known to be a playful, energetic, intelligent
and extremely talented child as she was already a lead vocalist in the
children’s choir of Foursquare Gospel Church in Warri at the age of 8.
After she graduated in 2005, she moved to Port-Harcourt, Rivers State
where she worked with her family law firm called O.S Megbele &
Associates while studying French in Alliiance Francaise
On the 26th Day of January 2007,
Omawumi auditioned for the West African version of an internationally
acclaimed TV talent show tagged ‘IDOLS WEST AFRICA’. Omawumi with her
strong voice and out-going personality dazzled the millions of viewers
across the continent with each ‘spectacular’ and was voted the 1ST
RUNNER UP of IDOLS WEST AFRICA when the competition ended in May 2007.
In
September 2008, Omawumi released her debut Single ‘In The Music’ A
kwaito based sound which she fused with pidgin English and the song
became an Instant Hit. Hitting number 1 on various radio stations and
getting multiple nominations and awards including the most coveted award
‘NEXT RATED’(This award came with a KIA OPTIMA!) and BEST FEMALE
VOCALIST AWARDS FROM HIPHOP WORLD AWARDS 2009. She also featured in the
Hit Single ‘THANK GOD’ by the late Dagrin. Amongst multiple nominations
(SOUNNDCITY MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS, NIGERIAN MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS, CITY PEOPLE
AWARDS etc), Other Awards for her success in the industry includes.
She is an Ambassador for Telecoms Giant, Globacom
She is an Ambassador for Telecoms Giant, Globacom
SEYI SHAY
Deborah
Oluwaseyi Joshua (born December 21, 1985), professionally known by her
stage name ‘Seyi Shay’, is a Nigerian based English singer-songwriter,
recording artist, performer, and record producer. She wrote and produced
three songs for the soundtrack to Konami’s video game Crime Life: Gang
Wars (2005).
She also wrote “You Will See”, a song that was included on Melanie C’s third studio album Beautiful Intentions (2005). Shay wrote “White Lies”, a song from Chip’s Transition album.
She also wrote “You Will See”, a song that was included on Melanie C’s third studio album Beautiful Intentions (2005). Shay wrote “White Lies”, a song from Chip’s Transition album.
In 2008, she became the lead singer
for the now defunct Pop girl group From Above. The group signed a
recording deal with Sony/Columbia and was managed by Mathew Knowles’
Music World Entertainment company.
Seyi Shay is currently working on her debut studio project. She has released the singles “Irawo”, “Ragga Ragga”, and “Chairman” to support the upcoming album.
Seyi Shay is currently working on her debut studio project. She has released the singles “Irawo”, “Ragga Ragga”, and “Chairman” to support the upcoming album.
In November 2013, she signed an endorsement deal with telecommunications service provider Etisalat.
NIYOLA
R&B/Pop
singer, songwriter and performing artiste; Eniola Akinbo aka Niyola is a
graduate of English from the University of Lagos. She is currently
signed to Empire Mates Entertainment. Her sojourn into music began in
2000, when she emerged runner up at the Amen Starlet Competition. In
2005, Niyola began her professional music career and was briefly
affiliated with eLDee’s Trybe’s Records, following that she put pen to
paper on a production deal with Freestyle’s Make Sum Noise
Entertainment. Niyola’s first three singles; Me n U (In da club), No
more and Dem say were released under this imprint.
Niyola’s self-titled debut album
was released under WestSide Music. This album spawned hit singles; Bring
it on and Call my name. She was rewarded with two Hip Hop World Awards
(The Headies) nominations. While with WestSide, Niyola signed a
management deal with Efe Omorogbe’s Now Muzik. In 2009, she was featured
on the OVATION RED CAROL theme song. Niyola has performed at major
events like the Akon in Lagos Concert, the Calabar Christmas festival,
the Y’hello Festival alongside Sasha and the Celtel tour. She also took
part in the first Girl Power Tetmosol project.
More
recently Niyola has performed at the Nigeria’s Got Talent Grand finale,
EME Baddest concert, Banky W’s Grand love concert, Women Celebrating
Women’s concert, and the Hp Envy Music Festival. Niyola embarked on a
brief hiatus from the music scene after releasing independent single;
Turn Me On in December 2011. Niyola has so far collaborated with Faze,
RuggedMan, Freestyle, Sasha, L Marshall, Burnaboy and label mates;
BankyW, Wizkid, Skales and Shaydee. Officially signed to EME in the
second quarter of 2012, Niyola has released three singles and a video.
Niyola’s debut single under the Banky W/Segun Demuren led imprint was
titled Don’t Delay Me (Don’t go there), this was followed up with a
video for the infectious dance number. Her next project was on the remix
of UK based act; L Marshall’s Castle alongside Burnaboy. In May of
2013, Niyola next two singles; Crazy and Toh Bad were released. The
video for Toh Bad shot by Kemi Adetiba was released on November 11, 2013
to critical acclaim. Niyola and Oscar would team up again on her latest
single titled; Belle No Be Show glass which features the prolific Sound
Sultan. It was released on December 4, 2013.
WAJE
Aituaje
Iruobe (born September 1), who is mostly known as WAJE which is the
acronym for “Words aren’t just enough” is a Nigerian singer whose vocal
range covers three octaves. The lady behind the remake of P-Square’s
“Omoge Mi” and the female voice in the duo’s 2008 hit track “Do Me”,
Banky W “Thief my Kele”, M.I “One Naira”
Waje was born in Akure, Ondo State
in Nigeria then moved to Benin city, Edo state where she was raised by
her parents, Mr & Mrs Iruobe. As a young and gifted singer, she once
sang gospel tunes to the delight of the late Archbishop Benson Idahosa
of the Word of Faith Church, Benin who was quite impressed by her gift
and decided to cater for her all through her secondary school days.
After which she moved to Nsukka for a degree in social work at
University of Nigeria.
While in school, Waje was very much
with her musical side by making sure she performed in school concerts
and fellowship. She made sure she listened and learned from legends she
describes as her mentors, e.g. Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, etc.
In the year 2007, WAJE decided to
take a step and fully launch her music career, still a student at the
time she paid her dues by doing a lot of free shows and gigs, singing at
every given opportunity she got. The first major spot light this got
WAJE was her being featured in the hit single by PSQUARE titled “Do Me”,
a massive hit track across Africa and some parts of Europe. This helped
boost her career a little further, after which she participated in
Advanced Warning a reality TV show(which featured artists that are
upward and on the verge of a breakthrough),the reality show was
organized by MTV base South Africa and ZAIN Nigeria, where she emerged
first runner up.
She’s also an Ambassador for Telecoms Giant, Globacom
YEMI ALADE
Beautiful
Yemi is unarguably 2014 Biggest Female Artiste so far! Her smash, Johnny
is now a street Anthem. ‘Johnny’ is now on everybody’s lips.
Yemi Alade is an award-winning
Nigerian afro pop/R&B artiste, actress and entertainer. She grew up
listening to popular music of the late eighties and early nineties and
singers like Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Etta James and Aretha
Franklin. The captivating vocal ability she possessed placed her in the
church adult choir at the age of twelve and was known to have made
melodies from everyday conversations. In her words; “I’ve practically
lived my life on stage”, Yemi was exposed to singing and dancing
competitions as a child. She grew up in several Nigerian cities owing to
her father’s job description. Yemi Alade was educated at Saint Saviors’
British Primary School, Lagos and then Victory Grammar School, Lagos,
before proceeding to the University of Lagos where she majored and
graduated with a B.Sc in Geography in 2010.
Yemi Alade began making music
professionally in 2005 when she was the lead of a girl group called Noty
Spices managed by Storm Management. Afterwards she entered the maiden
edition of the Peak Talent Show in 2009 and went on to win the
competition based on her talent as a singer and performer under the
supervision of Bayo Omisore. Her debut single “Fimisile” featuring eLDee
became a radio hit accompanied with an engaging music video which
introduced her officially as a musical force and gained her fans across
the continent.
In mid-2012, Yemi Alade signed a
deal with Effyzzie Music Group and started working with hit producers DJ
Klem, D’tunes, E-Kelly, Sizzle Pro, Fliptyce and renowned South African
producer Garth. Shortly afterwards she released her successful single
‘Ghen Ghen Love’ which was produced by the iconic OJB Jezreel. ‘Ghen
Ghen Love’ became a hit topping numerous radio and video charts across
Africa. She was also featured on singer Dipp’s album on the track ‘Rock
Ur Body’ and the song and video went viral and received praises earning
the duo an award nomination for best R&B video category at the
Nigerian Music Video Awards 2012. In the first quarter of 2013 Yemi
Alade enlisted IcePrince and Sasha P for the remix of her single ‘Ghen
Ghen Love’, and the massive collaboration was premiered with a
high-profile online hangout powered by Google influenced by Michelle
Obama’s live Google hangout broadcast on websites and became a global
trending topic.
No endorsement yet for her.
CHIDINMA
Chidinma
Ekile popularly known by her stage name Chidinma, is a Nigerian
singer-songwriter, recording artist, stage performer, and brand
ambassador for MTN Nigeria. In 2010, she rose to stardom after winning
the third season of MTN’s Project Fame West Africa. Following the
release of the music video for her “Emi Ni Baller” single, she became
the first female musician to peak at number 1 on the MTV Base Official
Naija Top 10 chart. In 2011, she released her first solo single
“Jankoliko”, featuring Sound Sultan. Chidinma, her self-titled debut
studio album, was released through the music platform Spinlet. It was
supported by the singles “Jankoliko”, “Carry You Go”, “Kedike”, and “Run
Dia Mouth”. The album features guest appearances from Sound Sultan, Tha
Suspect, Olamide, and Muna.
In 2012, Chidinma won the “Best Female West African Act” category at the 2012 Kora Awards; she performed “Kedike” at the ceremony. She started singing at the age of 6, and grew up with a disciplinarian father. When she was 10 years old, she joined her church’s choir.
In 2012, Chidinma won the “Best Female West African Act” category at the 2012 Kora Awards; she performed “Kedike” at the ceremony. She started singing at the age of 6, and grew up with a disciplinarian father. When she was 10 years old, she joined her church’s choir.
Prior to auditioning for the third
edition of Project Fame West Africa, she dreamt of being part of the
reality TV show that was instituted in 2008. With the help and support
from her close knit friend, Chidinma left her home in Ikorodu and went
to the Ultima Studios, the venue for the show’s 2010 Lagos auditions.
She was among the 8,000 or so contestants who went to showcase their
talents that year. Subsequently, Chidinma advanced to the Fame Academy
round alongside 17 other contestants. For 10 weeks, Chidinma and the
other contestants were coached by musical professionals: voice coaches,
inspirational speakers, established musicians, and music business
service providers. Moreover, contestants were taught choreography and
several rehearsal drills. On September 26, 2010, Chidinma became the
apparent winner of the competition. She won several prizes, including
N2.5 million, a 2011 Toyota RAV4, and an album production deal. Earlier
in the year, she acquired a 10 million naira worth of SUV. She’s sure
balling hard.
She’s an ambassador of Telecoms giant, MTN
Source: – Logg
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