Every day the web reminds us of the significance of giving flowers to these deserving of them as and at when due. Today, the sixteenth of April marks World Voice Day, consequently, we’ll be highlighting among the high vocalists in Nigeria that haven’t solely entertained us over time with their vocal energy, power and vary, but additionally new acts which might be additionally making a mark with their vocal dexterity.
Wande Coal
The Mushin2MoHits maker is credited for being the inspiration and function mannequin of a few of our favorite new-age singers. This is as a result of he has along with his falsetto unlocked legendary vary whereas having the ability to change issues as much as social gathering mode. For this alone, his debut album is referenced as an undisputed traditional and touted by many as the perfect physique of labor out of the #234.
Asa
Asa broke out some ten years in the past along with her soothing vocals and distinctive artistry however ensures that her voice just isn’t one we overlook in a rush as evidenced by her vocal submissions in her newest studio album, Lucid. Take her haunting My Dear as a current but traditional instance.
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Wurld
Before Wurld, the time period ‘Afrosoul’ wasn’t one we have been aware of. But one take heed to his collaborative album with Sarz, I Like Girls with Trobul and his standalone, Afrosoul, and the core which means of the time period cuts by means of as clearly because the blue-haired singer’s voice does.
Oxlade
Remember the aforementioned function of Wande Coal because the function mannequin for brand spanking new technology acts? Well if there was an inventory of Wande Coal proteges, Oxlade would sit smack dab on the primary spot, along with his falsetto proving that he isn’t one singer to be messed with. His enter in Blaqbonez’s Mamiwota is one music that offers credence to this.
Yemi Alade
The Nigerian-oriented Mama Africa could churn out simplistic songs quickly to get you in your ft however it’s no secret that in terms of reside performances, Yemi Alade performs with metal in her voice. Her Woman of Steel album was undoubtedly aptly named.
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Omawumi
Omawumi could not put out music as a lot as she did in her yesteryears when she regaled us with If You Ask Me and this in itself is a loss our ears undergo however coincidentally, the highly effective vocalist made a reappearance right now itself with a single titled Bullshit, by which she sings concerning the a million and one issues plaguing Nigeria-based Nigerians and in probably the most soothing approach too.
Timi Dakolo
Sometime final yr, Timi Dakolo went on a wedding-performance spree the place he sang at 8 wedding ceremony receptions and pro-bono too! Now that is one man that is aware of his value in conversations the place vocal power serenading energy is introduced up.
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The Cavemen
A duo made up of brothers, the Okorie males have because the launch of their debut album, Roots, entertained Nigerians at totally different places with refreshing and immersive reside renditions of their fashionable tackle Igbo highlife. These performances have been reported to greatest the expertise of the album and are full of glorious instrumentalisation and vocalisation, proper all the way down to the toe-curling falsetto of Benjamin Okorie who handles the drum.
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Tems
She has a type of voices that may not be forgotten in a rush and imprints itself in your thoughts because it chills your soul with its velvety thickness and her Iced Tea serves as a major instance.
Waje
Another veteran within the recreation who again then, entertained us with RnB information even when music consumership tended to crave fast-paced music. She continues to take action until date with a notable look on Basketmouth’s Yabasi the place she delivered the vocals for Ride or Die. She additionally launched an EP titled Heart Season, right now on which she takes us on a experience of calming vocals.
Chike
Last yr, Chike launched a debut album the place from vocals to songwriting, he left no stone untouched and earned himself the primary spot on our album for the yr. With all these, it will be remiss to not have the boo of the booless himself on this listing as one of many high vocalists in Nigeria.
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Tay Iwar
His is a reputation many grew to become aware of after his stellar characteristic on Wizkid’s True Love however the honey-toned singer had at all times been a sweetheart in circles that loved various Nigerian music and loved songs resembling his catchy standout music, The Box and later output resembling Sugar Daddy with Odunsi, amongst others. This Friday, Tay Iwar additionally put out a brand new EP achieved up in his enchanting blues titled Love & Isolation
Barry Jhay
It may be argued that Barry Jhay laid down the blueprint for RnB-infused street-hop as a result of proper from his breakout single, Aye, this singer had us hooked along with his out-of-the field utility of enchanting Fuji-fused vocals.
Tiwa Savage
Buttery delicate and tranquil as a day by the seaside, that’s the vibes given each time the African Bad Gyal decides to remind us of her RnB leanings as seen in songs like Park Well. Switching issues up is nevertheless not above her and for that, there’s songs like Glory.
Fireboy DML
When Fireboy hit the scene with Jealous, no one may have predicted that that was the tip of the iceberg, however with two studio albums and none of them recognizing a subpar music, he’s certainly and as sung on the intro of his Apollo album, champion, and of his vocal field too.
Ric Hassani
This singer pulled off an ideal heist, from being the right gentleman to being an impassioned but courteous offended man on his Thunder Fire You, and with out skipping a beat too.
Niniola
The Omo Rapala herself could have extra songs that tick the Afrohouse field, however Niniola’s vocal vary shine by means of and undoubtedly make her one of many high vocalists in Nigeria, from her Afrohouse submissions resembling Addicted to her RnB songs like Night and Day with Nonso Amadi.
Simi
Her vocal tenor may be likened to a child’s however is one entertaining paradox as Simi by no means ceases to arrest us with this similar voice over and over and thru each report that makes her spectacular discography.
Brymo
Brymo does not solely shine as a wonderful songwriter however permits his vocal power to do the speaking for him as effectively. Take Ozymandias for instance the place these two abilities have been married to start an A1 music.
Adekunle Gold
AG child could have morphed into the daddy however one factor he didn’t depart behind is his vocal means. From Sade to Exclusive and different songs on his Afro Pop Vol. 1 album, he stays the gold degree singer that he at all times was.
This listing of high vocalists in Nigeria is a nonexhaustive listing as we undoubtedly produce other gifted singers within the nation. Did this listing embrace your fave or not? Hit us together with your listing of vocalists that we unnoticed and put us on to extra good music within the feedback part.
