To say Nigeria’s music industry is booming doesn’t begin to describe this colossal marketplace, the proceeds from which could sustain a small country.
It used to be a time when making it big overseas would be the ultimate for the average African music hopeful. But with the traditional western music model circling the drain, right here on the continent there exists one which suggests it ain’t over till the Naija massive say so: It’s not unheard of for uber stars like P-Square to command tens of thousands of US dollars in performance fees for a single show.
Obviously it helps that there are loads of Nigerians. Everywhere. But as summed up in this article by our peoples at Museke, it’s the loyal support that keeps Naija buzz going. And we pledge ours too.
Continuing in our series of 50 Flyerians, here is the second instalment: 10 Nigerians making moves in music that you should know by now.
(click on each image to read the summaries)
wow! so cool! may it brings more fame to what Nigerian music has to offer!
Hey Zee! We got you. Tuface is on our list of 10 Nigerian trailblazers you oughta know. Check it out http://afripopmag.com/afripop-stars/10-nigerian-trail-blazers-you-oughta-know/
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Nice list... but... I think its incomplete without Tuface (African Queen) in it.