Can you identify the best rappers in Nigeria? Rap has always been a component of the music industry in Nigeria, as it has in every other country. Despite a growth in the number of artists participating in the rap genre, just a few have obtained sufficient modern experience to be considered among Nigeria’s top musicians.
Rap has become a source of entertainment, as a result, rappers have emerged who have captivated the hearts of Nigerians with their unique style of music. This list is presented in no particular order the best rappers.
Top 10 Best Rappers In Nigeria (2021)
10. ERIGGA
Erigga is a well-known Warri rapper whose gangster style of rap has earned him acclaim in the music industry. The Warri rapper and street performer, born Erhiga Agarivbie, began his musical career in 2010.
His song “A Trip to the South,” published in 2017, catapulted him into the spotlight. Since then, he’s released a number of songs, including ‘Motivation,’ which has over a million views on YouTube.
For four years, Erigga was signed to Snow Man’s Heavy Weight Emergence record label, New Money Entertainment.
9. YCEE
Ycee is the ninth-best rapper in Nigeria. Oludemilade Martin Alejo, better known as Ycee, began his career in the underground rap scene in 2012. He was contracted to Tinny Entertainment but took a break from singing to study.
His hiatus was brief, and in 2015, the musician returned to the Nigerian hip-hop scene. YCee returned with a new tune called Condo, which he co-wrote with Patoranking. The song got him nominations for the Nigeria Entertainment Awards in the categories of Best Music Video of the Year and Best Collaboration of the Year.
He quit his previous record label, Tinny Entertainment 2019, to start the ANBT label.
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8. ICE PRINCE
Ice Prince was born in Minna, Niger State. His debut single, ‘Oleku,’ featuring Brymo, was a smash hit. It’s one of the most remixed songs in Nigerian hip hop music history. He is currently signed to Chocolate City, M.I Abaga’s previous record company.
Ice Prince has three studio albums, two extended plays, and one compilation album to his credit. He has been nominated for various accolades as a result of his musical achievements. In 2009, he earned his first award at the Hennessy Artistry Club Tour.
7. REMINISCE
Remilekun Safaru, also known as Reminisce (ALAGA IBILE), is an Ogun state native who raps well in both Yoruba and English, his native tongue. He began his career in the music industry in 2008, when he signed with EDGE Records.
He is also the creative director and founder of LRR facilities. Since the beginning of his career, reminisce has released three new albums. Remilekun’s debut album, Book of rap stories, was published in March 2012, to his third album, “Baba Hafusa,” in 2015.
Some consider Reminisce to be Nigeria’s quickest Yoruba vocalist, and he is undeniably one of the country’s top rappers.
6. ILL BLISS
Oga Boss, also known as Ill Bliss, is a Nigerian rapper, businessman, and CEO of Goretti. Chidinma and Phyno are two of Nigeria’s most well-known musicians who have been promoted by him. In 2009, he released his debut album “Dat IBO Boy,” followed by Oga boss in 2012, Power in 2014, and Illygaty 7075 in 2016.
Ill Bliss has been nominated for numerous accolades and has won NMVA honors, Sound City Music Video Awards, and Southern Music Video Awards, among others.
5. PHYNO
Phyno (Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike) is a Nigerian rapper who is widely considered one of the best. Phyno is an actor, rapper, composer, and record producer. He began his music career in 2003 and has been constant in the music industry since then.
Phyno debuted in the music industry in 2014 with the singles “No guts, no glory,” “Ghost mode,” and “Parcel.” Phyno currently holds the distinction of being the only Nigerian artist to totally fill a stadium during his “Phyno Fest” event in Enugu.
4. VECTOR
Vector Tha Viper, also known as Olanrewaju Ogunmefun, is a renowned Nigerian hip-hop musician, composer, and performer.
Vector is the C.E.O. of the G.R.A.P music record company and was born in Ogun State, Nigeria. Vector is probably one of Nigeria’s best and fastest rappers, and many music fans refer to him as “Nigeria’s Eminem.”
“Kilode,” Vector’s debut character, was produced in 2009, and “State of the Art,” his studio album, was released in 2010, Vector also holds the record for Nigeria’s longest rap freestyle.
Vector has received numerous honors, including the Nigerian Entertainment Awards, Dynamic Awards, Nigerian Music Awards, and Headies Awards, as well as being nominated for more awards.
3. FALZ
His stage name is “Falz,” and he is well-known for it. Folarin Falana is a rapper, singer, actor, and composer who rose to prominence following the release of his debut album, “WAZ UP GUY,” in 2014. Falz’s raps and performances in various songs earned him more affection from his followers in 2014.
Amazing ones, such as Simi’s “Jamb Question” and “Soldier,” which ruled the market. Falz has earned honors in music, comedy, and film on both a national and international level. His album Moral Instruction was possibly Nigeria’s best record of 2019 across all genres.
Falz collaborated with Ms Banks on Bop Daddy in 2020, and the song was a hit.
2. M.I
M.I. Jude Abaga, the chairman, is a Nigerian rapper and writer. He rose to fame in the music industry in 2008, when he released his debut single “Crowd Mentality,” which established him as one of Nigeria’s top rappers of all time.
M.I. was the recipient of numerous prizes which includes; The Headies Award, the Nigerian Entertainment Awards, the Future Honours, the National Daily Awards, the Hip Hop World Awards, the MTV Africa Music Awards.
M.I. was the Chief Executive Officer of Chocolate City Music from July 1, 2015, to March 6, 2020, when he announced his departure and presented his new record company, Incredible Music.
1. OLAMIDE
Olamide is the best rapper in Nigeria. Olamide Adedeji, often known as Olamide Badoo, is a well-known and accomplished Yoruba rapper in Nigeria. Olamide was born on March 5th, in Bariga, Lagos. Olamide can rap in both Yoruba and English and has released an album every year since the beginning of his career, for a total of seven albums.
Olamide, the CEO of YBNL, one of Nigeria’s top ten music record labels, released his ninth album, 999, on February 10, 2020, which featured nine songs. The Nigerian Entertainment Awards, Channel O Awards, the Headies, MTV Africa Music Awards are just a few of the awards Olamide has won.
It is now abundantly clear why Olamide is currently Nigeria’s best rapper. He is also the wealthiest rapper in Nigeria.