With just 14 Days to the Big day, We've decided to raise this Question again but this time, You all are gonna Vote right here on Naijaloaded for your Next Rated.
Lets Go!
Who do you think will be the Next Rated? – Lil Kesh or Kiss Daniel or Reekado Banks or Cynthia Morgan or Korede Bello or Adekunle Gold.
As the year gradually comes to a close from January up till December different artiste have dropped their albums with amazing songs out of which you've got your favorite.
As for me, David - Fans mi and Reekado Bank - Corner made my 2015.
What's Yours?
So following the available statistics, T.I.N Magazine has finally come up with the list of the top twenty songs in Nigeria this year, the list features the most popular songs released within November 2014 and November 2015.
The major criteria we used in making up this list are; digital downloads and YouTube views. Songs that do not have a video aren't featured on this list.
THE TOP 20 SONGS IN NIGERIA 2015 COUNTDOWN
20. IJO AYO – SKALES
This song received quite some popular air-plays on radio stations this year, also among the most bought songs on MTN music+ also one of the most subscribed for caller tunes the song also got hit remixes.
19. JAMB QUESTION – SIMI
We can actually say this song is what brought its crooner SIMI to limelight, Jamb Question was song loved by many music lovers this year, got some heavy streams and downloads on the MTN music+ too. Both its first version and remix received massive downloads on popular music sites in Nigeria.
18. EFE JOKU – LIL KESH
This song by the young star Lil Kesh was another hit hiphop single he made this year. The music video has quite some views and its download on Nigerian music sites was just too massive. Not forgetting the song is among the most bought Nigerian songs on ITunes this year
17. ORENTE – ADEKUNLE GOLD
Orente was the second song released by the high-life artist Adekunle this year, following its commercial success it is actually successful than Adekunle's first song Shade, after getting a lot of digital downloads radio air-plays the song even has a dance-hall remake. Its music video is also another hit.
16. LAGOS BOYS – OLAMIDE
This song itself is what is called popular, with the introduction the "Sneh" slang, Olamide captured many music lovers attention this year, the music video views is massive and so is the digital downloads and streams.
15. GBESE – LIL KESH
This is the song kesh released before Efe Joku, it was released earlier this year and it was an immediate hit. Received some heavy radio airplays also. The song's music video is also among the top most popular this year.
14. CONNECT – PHYNO
Just when people were starting to say Phyno was a flop this year he proved he was not, even though it was late, this song was released in October and has since then garnered hundreds of thousand digital downloads, in other words that was huge! The song's music video is still among the top trending videos on YouTube at the moment, the song was no rap but it was dope.
13. GIFT – IYANYA FT DON JAZZY
This song can be concluded to be Iyanya's biggest song of the year. With massive YouTube views and hundreds of thousand downloads. The song got serious airplays on various radio stations too.
12. OLOLUFE – FLAVOUR FT. CHIDINMA
The song may not be very popular on the street but the internet impression is quite different , the music video to the song is actually the most viewed music video on YouTube this year.
11. MY WOMAN MY EVERYTHING – PATORANKING FT. WANDE COAL
Patoranking made quite some huge songs this year but it obvious "my woman" is the most popular of them all after getting massive radio airplays and downloads, the song's music video is still getting the views on YouTube.
10. AWW – DI'JA
This song is rated at the top of all love songs this year, the video was quite a popular one too and its radio airplay is huge. Tracking the song's download history it sure deserves the no.10 spot on this list.
9. REGGAE BLUES – HARRYSONG FT. OLAMIDE,KCEE,IYANYA,OREZI
Reggae blues a song sang together by top notch Nigerian musicians is sure a very huge song in the country this year. Harrysong featured a couple superstars on this track to get his song to be among the top 10 songs of the year according to its digital download stats.
8. LAYE – KISS DANIEL
Laye is a real huge song this year, that is daniel's second hit single after the very popular Woju. After massive downloads on the internet it is also among the most bought songs on iTunes.
7. FANS MI – DAVIDO FT MEEK MILL
This is another huge jam that rocked the music industry this year, this song feature American rapper Meek mill a song which got a lot of digital downloads.. Its music video holds the record of the fastest Nigerian music video to hit a million views on YouTube.
6. OWO NI KO KO – DAVIDO
Another hit single from the OBO, released November last year and has been a hit ever since then. We don't need to hype the song's commercial success.
5. THE SOUND – DAVIDO FT. UHURU, DJ BUCKZ
Davido got another song up here on the top ten, this one features African stars, the song was reported to have topped many African charts this year.
4. GODWIN – KOREDE BELLO
The song needs no illustration; the song is among the most popular songs this year offline if not the most popular, the song made its crooner Korede a mega superstar this year..
3. OJUELEGBA+REMIX – WIZKID
The first version of the song was released late last year and it trended well, little did we know the song is still going to do the same this year, after a remix featuring Drake and Skepta it became another huge hit this year. Its music video became one of the most popular this year too.
2. WOJU + REMIX – KISS DANIEL
This is the first jam that brought Kiss to limelight this year.. Its first version was nothing but a hit nationwide, and the controversial remix featuring Tiwa and Davido finally puts this song at the 2nd position.
1. BOBO – OLAMIDE
Ok, the crooner of this song is finally turning to a living legend just within five years. He is a rapper but he made this year all about singing and "BOBO" is the most popular song he released this year. The song became more popular with its interesting dance steps, its music video is the second most viewed music video released on YouTube this year. BOBO is no doubt the song of the year.
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The list which is comprised of 21 categories sees a competitive blend of the relevant acts, and new artistes battling for a piece of Nigeria's premiere music awards.
Please find the list below.
1. BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR
A non-voting category for the best single recording by an artiste or group in the year under review.
1. Ojuelegba – Wizkid
2. Eyo – Asa
3. Wish Me Well – Timi Dakolo
4. Bez – There's A Fire
5. Cobhams – Do the right Thing
2. PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
An individual responsible for producing the most acclaimed song or album in the year under review.
1. Don Jazzy – Godwin (Korede Bello)
2. Mastakraft – Wiser (Flavour)
3. Young John – Bobo (Olamide)
4. Shizzi – Fans Mi (DavidO)
5. Legendury Beatz – Ojuelegba
6. Cobhams – There's A Fire (Bez)
3. BEST MUSIC VIDEO
A voting category for the best conceptualist, best directed and most exciting video in the year under review.
This award goes to the video director.
1. Jamb Question (Simi) – Mex
2. Crazy (Seyi Shay) – Meji Alabi
3. The Sound (DavidO Feat. Uhuru & Dj Buckz) – Sesan
4. Katapot (Reekado Banks) – UnLimited LA
5. Baby Jollof (Solid Star Feat. Tiwa Savage) – Clarence Peters
4. BEST R&B/POP ALBUM
A category for the best R&B/Pop Album in the year under review (by single individual or group).
1. Bed of Stone – Asa
2. A.Y.O. – Wizkid
3. King of Queens – Yemi Alade
4. Rich & Famous – Praiz
5. Double Trouble – Psquare
5. BEST R&B SINGLE
A category for the best R&B single in the year under review (by a single individual or group).
1. Heartbeat – Praiz
2. Baby Daddy – Iyanya
3. Say You Love Me – Leriq ft. Wizkid
4. Do the Right Thing – Cobhams Ft. Bez
5. Wish Me Well – Timi Dakolo
6. BEST POP SINGLE
A category for the best pop single in year under review (by single individual or group)
1. Ojuelegba – Wizkid
2. Collabo – P-Square Feat. Don Jazzy
3. My Woman, My Everything – Patoranking Feat. Wande Coal
4. Woju – Kiss Daniel
5. Godwin – Korede Bello
6. Bobo – Olamide
7. BEST REGGAE/DANCEHALL SINGLE
A category for the best Reggae/Dancehall single in the year under review (by single individual or group).
1. German Juice – Cynthia Morgan
2. Sanko – Timaya
3. My Body – Solid Star Feat. Timaya
4. Daniella Whyne – Patoranking
5. Cheques and Balance – Burna Boy
6. Bad Girl Special (Remix) – Mr. 2Kay feat. Cynthia Morgan & Seyi Shay
8. BEST RAP ALBUM
A Non-Voting Category for the Best Album By A Rap Artiste Or Group In Year Under Review.
1. Baba Hafusa – Reminisce
2. Street OT – Olamide
3. Chairman – M.I.
4. Above Ground Level – Modenine
9. BEST COLLABO
A voting category for the best R&B, Pop or Hip-hop collaborative track (including cameos).
1. Local Rapper – Reminisce Feat. Olamide & Phyno
2. Hold on – Joe El Feat. 2Face Idibia
3. Bad Girl Special (Remix) – Mr. 2Kay Feat. Cynthia Morgan & Seyi Shay
4. Shoki (Remix) – Lil'Kesh Feat. Olamide & David O
5. Do The right Thing – Cobhams ft. Bez
6. Sisi – Praiz ft. Wizkid
10. BEST RAP SINGLE
A voting category for a single (released on-air) recording of a rap.
1. King Kong – Vector
2. Bad Belle – M.I
3. Bank Alert – Ill Bliss
4. Local Rapper – Reminisce Feat. Olamide, Phyno & Stomrex
5. G.O.D – T.R
11. BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (MALE)
A non-voting category for the single male artiste with the most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album.
1. Praiz – If I fall
2. Shaydee – High
3. Timi Dakolo – Wish Me Well
4. Cobhams – Do The Right Thing
5. Bez – There's A Fire
12. BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)
A non-voting category for the single female artiste with most outstanding vocal performances on a single song or album.
1. Waje – Coco Baby
2. Aramide – Iwo Nikan
3. Asa – Bed of Stone
4. Simi – Tiff
5. Yemi Alade – Duro Timi
13. NEXT RATED
This category is a voting category for the most promising upcoming act in the year under review.
1. Reekado Bankz
2. Kiss Daniel
3. Cynthia Morgan
4. Korede Bello
5. Lil' Kesh
14. HIP HOP WORLD REVELATION
A voting category for the best new artiste in the year under review.
1. Praiz – Rich n Famous
2. Yemi Alade – King of Queens
3. Skales – Man of the Year
15. LYRICIST ON THE ROLL
A non-voting category for the Rap Artiste with the best lyrical depth and performance on a single song or album.
1. Ill Bliss – Bank Alert (remix) Feat. Ice Prince, Eva Alordiah & Phyno
2. Vector – King Kong
3. Reminisce – Baba Hafusa
4. G.O.D – T.R
16. BEST STREET-HOP ARTISTE
A voting category for the artiste whose songs are inspired by the streets. Such song should captain lingua, which may also be originated by the artiste and popular on the street.
1. Reminisce – Skillashi
2. Olamide – Bobo
3. Small Doctor – Mosquito Killer
4. Mastakraft feat. Olamide, CDQ and David O – Indomie
5. Falz The Bad Guy Feat. Yemi Alade & Poe – ello Bae
17. BEST 'ALTERNATIVE' SONG
A voting category for the artiste whose songs reflect any form or style of music which falls outside the mainstream of recent or past popular musical trends.
1. Di'Ja – Awwwwww
2. Bez – There's A Fire
3. Asa – Satan Be Gone
4. Adekunle Gold – Sade
5. Ugovinna – Rain On Me
6. Simi – Tiff
18. ALBUM OF THE YEAR
A voting category for the best album (solo or group) in year under review, that meets judges requirements of excellence (Songwriting, production, rendition and promotion) and acceptability (Sales and popularity).
1. Rich n Famous – Praiz
2. King of Queens – Yemi Alade
3. Street OT – Olamide
4. Chairman – M.I.
5. A.Y.O. – Wizkid
6. Double Trouble – P Square
19. ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
Most critically and commercially adjudged artiste in the year under review. Overall most successful artiste for the year under review.
1. Olamide
2. Davido
3. Wizkid
4. Yemi Alade
5. P-Square
20. SONG OF THE YEAR
A voting category for the most popular song in the year under review.
1. Ojuelegba – Wizkid
2. Godwin – Korede Bello
3. Kiss Daniel – Woju
4. Olamide – Bobo
21. AFRICAN ARTISTE
A non-Nigerian award category for an individual African artiste or group with the most outstanding achievement, impact and infiltration into the Nigerian music scene in the year under review.
1. Diamond Platnumz
2. Cassper Nyovest
3. Sarkodie
4. Uhuru
5. AKA
HALL OF FAME
Special recognition for excellence and outstanding impact to the entertainment industry.
2Face Idibia
The music duo alongside Kaffy's husband (who is their official drummer) & their assistant manager escaped from an accident along the Lagos Ibadan Expressway.
Peter took to Instagram to share the details.
Mr Ibu is currently at AY Makun's Lekki home. The elated host took some selfies. Captioning his post, AY wrote:
"When a funnier man pays u a visit.... U can't help but be the one doing all d laughing. It was nice to have u in my crib."
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Kim Kardashian flashed her cleavage and showed off her baby bump as she stepped out with friends in New Orleans.
The reality star has been glowing more than usual since she announced her pregnancy to the world. Very few women look this gorgeous during pregnancy but Kim is definitely an exception .
It appears that she had a lovely time with her friends.
Dencia today is a successful business entrepreneur but before that, she went to college but didn't graduate. According to her, this happened because she didn't need graduation 'cos at the end of the day, unless you are studying medicine, law or a licensed profession, your degree is almost worthless (as was in her case).
Read the story she told on her Instagram page and let's hear if you agree with her.
Femi Kuti, son of Afro beat legend, Fela Kuti, took his son, Made Kuti, visiting at his grandparents grave side at Abeokuta.
Femi Kuti, son of Afro beat legend, Fela Kuti, took his son, Made Kuti, visiting at his grandparents grave side at Abeokuta.
The graves belonged to Funmilayo andIsreal Oludotun Ransome-Kuti, being Femi's grandparents, they are Made'sgreat grandparents, Its quite interesting to know two generations of the Kuti family went visiting to pay their respects.
Popular Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh is the latest Nigerian celebrity to be on 'The Truth' by Olisa Adibua.
In the 21 minute long interview Tonto Dikeh spoke about her music ambitions, acting, the controversy with the luxury shopper and her relationship status.
'Poko Lee' confirmed she is in a relationship but she is not dating Jerry Swank, her stylist. When the discussion moved to D'banj, Tonto Dikeh categorically said she has never had s*x with her DB Records boss. "Why would I do that?" asked the 'High' singer.
"Never and it would never happen" replied Tonto on the possibility of having a one night stand with Banga Lee. Tonto Dikeh says she has marriage in her future plans also. "Definitely. It something that everybody looks up to and I pray that it is something that will come through.
In the interview Olisa asked Tonto Dikeh what does she do for money since she hasn't acted within the last two, three years. The actress who didn't want to divulge her source of income vaguely replied that she into 'contracts'.
Additionally she says she has no problem if her future daughters want to get tattoos.
"I have a lot of tattoos, I have more than 10. What is good? Tattoo is something that I love and I do not like it when people criticize because you are seeing differently from what I do. It's my body, it's something that I love, it's an expression of my heart, it's the expression of my pain, it actually represent something to me.
I don't know what you do behind close doors, but this is my own close doors. You can't see them because they are decently hidden but at the end of the day, they are my tattoos and I am proud of them and I'm gonna show my children and it is their decision if they want to or if they do not want to."
Yep, the singer has a private jet. Akon is said to be worth over $300m…who knew? He was in Nigeria over the weekend and that is the private jet he came in. He left yesterday.
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Innocent Ujah Idibia known as 2face has revealed his best artiste in Nigeria.
The pop star and African queen crooner, who is regarded as a legend in the industry took to his Twitter handle to announce the artiste that he admired the most in the country.
"Wande Coal is my best Nigerian artist right now. That boy good die, " he posted on Twitter.
2Face is one of the most decorated and successful Afro pop artists in Africa. He is also one of the most bankable artists in Africa.
He has received one MTV Europe Music Award, one World Music Award, five Headies Awards (Hip-hop award), four Channel O Music Video Awards and one BET award for his musical work, four MTV Africa Music Awards, one MOBO award, one KORA award, and numerous additional nominations.
Wande Coal, like most great musicians started singing in the teenage choir at his church. He got his break in the Nigerian entertainment industry as a dancer.
He got signed to Mo'hits records in 2006 and featured on D'banj's Rundown/Funk you up album on singles such as "Loke", "tonosibe" and "why me".
He released his debut album 'Mushin to Mo'Hits which was widely received across Nigeria, UK and the USA.
Wande Coal has also recorded tracks with other Nigerian artists including ikechukwu, Naeto C, Dr SID, D'Prince, Wizkid and many more.
In 2012, Wande Coal, Dr SID and D'Prince signed on to Don Jazzy's new Record Label Mavin Records with the addition of Tiwa Savage from 323 entertainment acting as the first lady of mavin records.
Wande Coal left Mavin Records in 2013. In October 2013, he released a single called "Baby Face"
Original Talents don't need much noise before they surface, Most of our So called Rappers in the Naija Music Industry can be best described as "Partially Talented Artiste", Believe me, There are many Real Rap Talent waiting to be discovered.
I got hold of this Video and after watching it, I gave up on Lil Kesh, This dude is a Singer and not a Rapper.. *sad face*
Here is a 13-year old boy "Yungtizzle" showing Lil Kesh how to do the Rap thingy better…. Watch it and drop your comment.
Watch & Download Yung Tizzle vs Lil Kesh Rap Battle below
Today I ran across this video online that had a list, a very interesting list I might add after all the recent allegations. Watch the "Top 5 Reasons Young Thug & Birdman Want Lil Wayne Dead"
offered Wizkid a chance for the two of them to feature on the same song. The singer made it seem like it was a done deal on Sartuday but apparently it is only one party that is in it. details below
It looks as if Wizkid is yet to say yes ti a collaboration with his industry nemesis Davido.
A fan on Instagram asked if it is true Davido is featuring Wizkid, he said yes, but only on his own part suggesting Wizid hasn't accepted the offer on the table.
We look forward to Wizkid's response but for now it looks like it isn't happening.
So the rumors are true, our very own Akintayo Faniran popularly known as the controversial Tayo from BIG BROTHER AFRICA Season 9 (Big Brother Hotshots) is now Officially a recording artist.
Good news for his fans and the whole entertainment industry at large.
Tayo as we know has a creative personality and even as we saw in the BBA house, we could tell his love for music and art.
He's also an international model and multiple brand ambassador.
Recently he had added Entrepreneur to his CV as he has started a record label with his best friend Lekan Olaleye popularly known as KING KONG.
The label is called KING KONG Productions and would be Officially launched soon.
Tayo's first single will be dropped in a few weeks with a video.
So stay tuned and glued to your T.V screens as we bring back the handsome, international model and ambassador now Recording artist to you. He is here to change the game.
Singer Timaya and his babymama, Barbara have welcomed their second child together, a girl. The proud father announced her birth on his instagram page. Congrats to them..
Most upcoming artistes fail to blow not by destiny or ill luck, but as a result of lack of priorities, styles and many more which we shall discuss.
1. They Don't Advertise Themselves
If you think miracle is all you need to blow, then you must be seriously sleeping on a moving bicycle. To blow in Nigeria, you have to advertise yourself aggressively and give it whatever it takes. As a matter of fact, it's not a bad idea advertising that track of yours on Naijaloaded where we have music freaks who are always at alert to download Naijaloaded front page musics, and may not even hesitate to share it with their friends if it's really worth it. You can ask Qdot and Olamide, they will confirm to you that good music will surely help your Career.
2. They Patronize Cheap Producers
You need not sing like Michael Jackson before you blow. However, the impact of good production cannot be overemphasized anytime any day. Most upcoming artistes may not blow because they always patronize backyard producers who will produce 5 tracks for them at the rate of N10, 000. Ooooh common that ridiculously cheap !!.
We know you are not rich yet! But at least, spending as little as N20, 000 to produce a single track is much more better than seeking producers who produce 5 tracks for N10, 000
3. Lack of Creativity
What makes one stand out amongst his peers is creativity and uniqueness. However, many upcoming artistes fail to get to the peak of their dreams not because witches and wizards are following them, but because they are not creative in any way.
4. Pride
Pride is also a determinant of how far one will go in his music career. However, it is very evident that it's the habit of most upcoming artistes to always give people a false sense of their financial status through their dressings, spending and what not. They are sometimes proud that they raise shoulders to people who are meant to help or make their dreams come true in a little way they can. This is one of the reasons why many of them have failed to blow
5. Poor Dress Sense
They say your appearance is the first letter of recommendation. The mode of dressing of many upcoming artistes is sometimes childish and annoying. You see many of them dressing like masquerades; looking unkempt, poor colour combination, unattractive hairstyle, and many more which I cannot mention. The truth of the matter is that, when your appearance cannot catch people"s fancy, how do you convince them to listen to your track?
6. Immature Lyrics
Good lyrics and punch lines is all you need to at least gain some recognition. When you listen to the songs of many upcoming artistes, you will keep wondering if the songs was composed within the ambit of 5mins. That is, they sing a chorus repeatedly for about three minutes after which a verse will follow suite and that's the end of the song. Haba !!! It may be working for Vizkid but that doesn't mean you should try that
7. Imitating The Style Of Others
To succeed in life, you have to do something others are not doing, or what they have never done. As a matter of fact, we know that 2face already has his own style and that's his brand, so why copy his style as a leverage to also get to limelight ?, when you know that you may be seen as a copy cat . Try to build up your own style
Written by: Tosyne2much
Wikid and Pepsi have renewed their affiliation for the third consecutive year.
Wizkid is currently getting all the buzz available following Drake remixing his song Ojuelegba.
Starboy Wizkid made his announcement on his twitter and instagram about renewing his contract with Pepsi.
The singer will be the company's ambassador for the next 2 years.
Tiwa Savage who's also an ambassador to the company is yet to renew her own contract
The popular musician who is currently in Los Angeles took to his instagram page and captioned it "Disturbing LA"
