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Name:Darey Real Name: Dare Art Alade Date of Birth: 9th February 19xx State of Birth: Lagos State State of Origin: Lagos State. Occupation:Music artist,songwriter. Darey, Nigerian music artist Dare Art Alade  is a son of late iconic Jazz music pioneer and entertainer an award-winning recording music artist,voice over artist,entertainment consultant,Television presenter, singer-songwriter,has anchored several awards and events and one time Nigerian Idol series judge. Darey Art Alade was born in Nigeria's ever busy city of Lagos on February 9th to popular Nigerian Jazz pioneer Art Alade and Olapeju Alade. Young Darey (Dare) dicsovered his talent for music at an early age, performing with several church choirs and on a larger scale the National Troupe of Nigeria Choir and the Cathedral Choir. While performing in one of those late night sessions Dare met an executive at one of Nigeria's leading radio station, Cool FM, who appreciated his voice and style of deliv...

Name: Adekunle Gold Real Name: Adekunle Kosoko Date of Birth:1980's  State of Birth: Lagos State State of Origin: Lagos State. Occupation:Music artist,songwriter,graphic artist. I ntroduction:   Orente hit maker , Adekunle Kosoko, popularly known by His stage name, Adekunle Gold, is a Nigerian musician, whose genre of music as been referred to as urban high life, with a little infusion of pop. Picture: Adekunle Gold Photo Credit: YBNL He made his debut in the Nigerian music scene with the release of his well accepted hit singles "Sade" which was released in 2014 and "Orente" under Olamide Music recording label , YBNL Nation, following his official signing to the record label on 5th march, 2015. The song "Sade" which enjoyed lots of positive reviews from music lovers and critics alike, also enjoyed massive radio and television plays during this period. His follow up release "Orente" which tells a story of lo...

Stage Name:Simi Real Name: Simisola Bolatito Ogunleye Date of Birth: 19 April, 1988 State of Birth: Lagos State State of Origin: Lagos State. Occupation:Music artist,songwriter. Genre: afro pop, Afro sound, High life. Simi, Nigerian music act. Simi or simplySimi like shes fondly called by music colleagues  and fans alike is no stranger in the Nigerian music scene, the young and promising female artist became famous following the release of her hit music tracks, Jamb question, Tiff and more recently she cemented her position as an artist that has come to stay longer in the music game, following the recent release of "Soldier", a song by Falz featuring Simi. The soldier song was an instant hit and exceptional Simi was the major attraction, as the music video was very dramatic, full of rhythm and a new style and definition brought to play in the Nigerian music scene by Falz. In a review of the song titled soldier, featuring Falz and Simi, here is what Olisa.tv ha...

Name: Waje ( acronymn stands for "Words Aren't just enough) Real Name: Aituaje Aina Vivian Ebele Iruobe Date of Birth: 1st September, 1980 Music artist: Waje pictured in white Waje State of Birth: Akure, Ondo State State of Origin: Edo State (Father) Onitsha, Anambra state (Mother) Occupation:Music artist,songwriter. Waje is a popular Nigerian female music artist know for are good vocal skills. She was born in the Akure in Ondo state, to the family or Mr and Mrs Iruobe, the family later relocated to Benin City in Edo state, where the female Music fame was undergoing some form of musical developement for are future music career, having been part of a choir group at the then Church of God misson international founded by the late cleric, Arch. Bishop Benson Idahosa , she was so impressive that she was noticed by the Church head and given a boost and support through her secondary Education. A bachelors graduate of Social work from University of Nigeria, Nnsukka...

Search Engine giant Google released its annual list of Most searched Music celebrities in Nigeria for 2015. The list included Olamide and His Igbo partner, Phyno. Other notable entry into the entertainment industry like Kiss Daniel, who achieved fame with is very successful song; Woju was also present in the list. another fast rising up and coming Musician that made the list is Son of Popular human right Activist, Femi Falana whose sons stage name is Falz the BAHD guy also made the list. As expected Don Jazzy and Kedike crooner, Chidinma also made the Top 10 list of most searched music celebs on google search. Olamide Kiss Daniel Lil Kesh Phyno Falz Flavour Iyanya Timi Dakolo Don Jazzy Chidinma Source: Google Trends Nigeria.

The year 2015 was indeed the reign of olamide aka Badoo in the Nigeria music scene, releasing hits songs which enjoyed massive air play on Radio and television stations across the country and finally crowning the year with one of the most successful concert in Lagos, titled "Olamide Live in Concert 2" The Bariga singer who rose to fame after the death of Dagrin, Popular Yoruba Rap artist, has since up his game and given his best to the industry. Not just satisfied with listening on radio and television, Nigerians took to search engine Giant, Google to search for list of websites, they can listen or download these hits songs. Below are the official Google.com.ng top 10 released list of Most searched songs in Nigeria for the year 2015.  Melo Melo - Olamide Woju Remix- Kiss Daniel ft. Davido & Tiwa Savage Bobo - Olamide Hello - Adele Woju - Kiss Daniel Shakiti Bobo - Olamide Fans Mi - Davido ft. Meek Mill Godwin - Korede Bello Laye - Kiss Daniel Ojuelegba Re...

Name:Lara George Date of Birth: State of Birth: Lagos State State of Origin: Lagos State. Occupation:Gospel Music artist,songwriter,Music Producer. Lara George is a popular Nigerian Gospel Music singer, Producer and songwriter who became famous following the release of her debut album titled "Forever In My Heart" released in 2008 and having hit single Ijoba Orun (a Yoruba Word meaning; Kingdom of Heaven). Her Other hit songs includes, Hallelujah, Ko ma si (There's nobody like our God),oba ogo, dansaki among others. An Architect by Profession, Lara George was born to the Family of Oluwole Bajomo in Lagos state, Nigeria. She had her secondary Education at Queens college, Yaba, After which she then proceeded to The University of Lagos,Akoka Yaba following her admission to study Architecture. Her Journey to Music started when she was still at University of Lagos, where she joined the University Fellowship choir on campus. Lara George later joined the now defunct G...

Name: Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola  Stage Name: DJ Cuppy Birthday: 11 November, 1992 . State of Birth: Lagos State State of Origin: Epe,Lagos State. Occupation:DJ,Music Producer. Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola a.k.a DJ Cuppy Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, a.k.a Dj Cuppy is the Daughter of One of Nigeria's Oil magnate, billionaire, Femi Otedola. Dj Cuppy was born in Ilupeju Lagos, into the Family of Nana and Femi Otedola, she is one of the 3 children of Mr Femi Otedola. Her other siblings are Temi Otedola and Olawunmi Christy Otedola. Cuppy had her early primary Education in Lagos Nigeria, Before moving to London for her General Certificate of Secondary Education, (GCSE). She is a graduate of Business and Economics from Kings college London, where she graduated from in July 2014.She is Presently studying for her master's degree in Music Business in New York University,USA. Dj Cuppy's Music career and Disc Jockey started at the age of 17, while studyin...

Name: Folarin Falana Stage Name:Falz the Bahd Guy Date of Birth: October 27,1990. State of Birth: Lagos. State of Origin: Ekiti State. Occupation:Rap Music artiste,entertainer, Barrister. Falz Nigerian rapper aka Bahd guy Falz The Bahd Guy is the stage name for fast rising and talented Nigerian trained lawyer turned Music rapper and entertainer. A son of renowned and successful Nigeria lawyer, Femi Falana, Falz took his stage name from is Surname, Falana and then added Bahd Guy( an abbreviation for, Brilliant And Highly Distinct). He had is primary education at Leos catholic school,Lagos and later proceeded to Osun state, where he attended Olashore International Secondary school. A graduate of Law from One of Uk's respected University, University of Reading, Folarin Falana (also known as Falz) Later proceeded to the Nigerian law school and was finally called to bar in February, 2012 as officially certified legal practitioner.

Name: Frank Edwards Also Known as:Frank Ugochukwu Edwards  Date of Birth: July 22,1990. State of Birth: Enugu State. State of Origin: Enugu State. Occupation:Nigerian christian Songwriter,Singer and Gospel artist. Frank Edwards Frank Edwards is a Nigerian Gospel music artist with the extraordinary singing vocals and good use of music instrument. He took the Gospel Music industry in Nigeria by storm with his debut album released under honesty Music in 2008, Titled; Definition, which had a 14 track to its credit. Young Frank Edwards started out his music career at a tender age, learning to play musical instrument such as the keyboard, drums and building on his singing and songwriting ability. Frank Edwards with Mum. Image Credit : Ngozi kanwiro blog His singing ability is so melody and exceptional that it makes it appealing to youths and even older minds to fall in love with his music. Though Edwards sings gospel, but his music is able to get to a wid...

Real Name: Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye Stage Names: P-Square Date of Birth: November 18th, 1981 State of Birth:  Jos,Plateau State. State of Origin: Ifite Dunu, Anambra State,Eastern Nigeria. Paul Okoye of P-Square  Nigerian Hip hop musician, Peter and Paul Okoye needs no introduction in the Nigerian music industry. The duo of hip hop artist became a household name with the release of Get squared album in 2005, which was released under their own music record label, Square records. Prior before then they released their first Music Album as an artist under Timbuk2 Music Label, titled "Last Nite" P Square, otherwise refer to as Peter and Paul Okoye are identical twins whose passion for music started when they were still teenagers at Saint Murumba Secondary school,a Catholic church own missionary school in Jos, Plateau state, Nigeria. Before finally settling with the stage name, P-square, they have at sometimes used several stage names, such as P&P,Double...

Real Name: Chinedu Okoli Stage Names: Flavour,Flavour N'abania Date of Birth: November 23rd, 1983 State of Birth:  Enugu State. State of Origin: Umunze,Orumba South LGA, Anambra State, Eastern Nigeria. Nigerian artist, Flavour Flavour is the first son of his family of four siblings and seven step brothers and sisters. Loved for his Originality in songwriting and Music delivery in Nigerian Highlife style, mixed with a modern appeal of Afro hip hop, Nigerian music celebrity popularly called Flavour among his large following audience is a music listeners delight any day, any time! The Nigerian singer started out in his local church as a drummer in Enugu state and aside playing drums, Flavour is also very skillful in the use of musical instrument like the guitars, Piano, keyboards.  in 1996, through his church pastor he got introduced to the owner of soundcity communications, an emerging music company with the passion to train young Nigerians on the a...

Real Name: Tiwatope Savage-Balogun Stage Names: Tiwa Savage Date of Birth: February 5th, 1980 State of Birth: Lagos State State of Origin:Isa le Eko, Lagos Island, Lagos state. Tiwa Savage Biography,profiles,family,songs and achievements, enjoy reading! Nigerian Singer, Tiwa Savage The Mavin records Queen Tiwa Savage is a Popular household name in the Nigeria Music industries with several hit songs to her credit. In 2012 She got signed to Don Jazzy's Mavin records which has likes of Dr. Sid, D Prince,Don Jazzy ,Reekado Banks, Korede Bello, and Di'Ja signed to the Nigerian record label. She also owns 323 Entertainment with her manager turned husband Tunji "Tee Bilz" Balogun.  Tiwa Savage graduated with Business administration from the University of Kent in the United Kingdom, UK. where she grew up,  having relocated with her parents at the age of 11 to the UK. She had a short career at The Royal Bank of Scotland, before taking up music full ...

Name (full): Jude Abaga Stage Names: M.I. (Mr. Incredible) Date of Birth: 4th October , 1981 State of Birth: Plateau State, Nigeria State of Origin: Plateau State,North Nigeria. Biography (M.I.) : Nigeria rap and hip hop sensation Jude Abaga, popularly know as M.I was born in Jos, Plateau State. to his parents, Pastor and Mrs Abaga from Takum in Taraba state,Nigeria. M.I started gaining popularity in 2003 after the release of his mixed tape "Safe" (a song which saw M.I. , Jude Abaga playing with major lyrics from several Nigeria music artist) Jude Abaga in 2006 released his song titled "Crowd mentality", the music singles released by the Music act received great acceptance and air play accross several radio stations and Music jockey in Nigeria and his home town of Jos, where he started out his music career before shifting His Music base to Abuja and subsequently Lagos. M.I M.I. Family picture Jude Abaga, M.I. is the present chief exec...

Name: Remilekun Abdulkalid Safaru Stage Names: Reminisce (aka Alaga Ibile) Date of Birth: January 26 State of Birth: Kaduna State State of Origin: Ogun state. Reminisce live on stage Ever heard Kako bi chicken and the hard beat instrumentals? that music was done by no other than Reminisce.  The Nigerian rap artist hails from Ogun state, a neighbouring State to Nigeria's former capital and claimed center of excellence state, Lagos, was discovered as a rising talent by prolific music producer and Video director ID Cabasa, whos is also acknowledged to have brought in big names like 9ice,Olamide, Jahbless into the Nigerian music industry. Photo: Reminisce, Nigerian rap artist A graduate of Kwara state polytechnic with Diploma in purchasing and supply, Remilekun safaru aka Reminisce began his full time musical career in 2008, collaborating with 9ice on the song title 'bachelor's life' , which was one of the songs on GONGO ASO album. his style of song...

 Olamide After a fruitful arrival of his fourth studio collection, Olamide is situated to end the year in a fantastic style with a show. Prepare to get entertained On the 28th of December 2014 with loads of sounds and beats that will keep your feet dancing for longer. Olamide who simply provided for us 'Road OT' as his fourth studio collection is closing the year in grand style with a planned live concert billed to hold at  Eko Hotel and Suit, in Victoria Island, Lagos  Nigeria on Saturday, 28 Dec. 2014. Get prepared for the greatest show of the year! This beyond any doubt will be a significant show not to miss! Regular entry tickets sells for N5,000, while VIP tickets is N25,000. You can purchase your Tickets online at www(dot)naijaticketshop(dot)com and the following outlets in Lagos: Silverbird Cinemas in Victoria Island, Ikeja City Mall,Ozone Cinemas, Eko Hotel(venue of the event).

Name: David Adedeji Adeleke Stage Name: Davido Date of birth: November 21, 1992 Place of birth:  Atlanta, Georgia, United States. State of origin:Lagos, Nigeria Davido, Nigerian Musicians David Adedeji Adeleke is a Nigerian-American born to a Nigerian father and mother, Mr. Adeleke and Mrs. Adeleke (late). He attended Oakwood University in the US, studying business administration before relocating to Nigeria, where he studied Business administration at Babcock University in Ogun State, Nigeria. IN 2001 Davido took the Nigerian music industry by storm, when he released his hit singles track "Dami Duro", which enjoyed great air play on several radio and television stations across Nigeria. He co-owns HKN music record label Nigeria with his elder brother, Adewale Adeleke.As a music Producer,song writer and recording musician artist,Davido has Produced for several recording artist in Nigeria, they include Sauce kid,Tiwa Salvage,Skales and Naeto C. among others. ...

Name:   Olamide Adedeji Stage Name: Olamide a.k.a Badoo Date of birth:  15 March 1989 Place of birth: Bariga, Lagos State State of origin:Bariga, Lagos State Olamide- Hip-hop artist Olamide was born in Bariga Lagos, to yoruba family, he graduated from Tai Solarin university of education in the department of mass communication. in the year 2000 he began his musical career as a hip hop Nigerian artist, with yoruba (a Nigeria language) as his primary language of lyrics composition, delivering most of his songs in Yoruba with a miss of English and Pidgin English. Olamide released his first career album in 2011, titled, Rapsodi which had hit songs like Eni du ro,Apa ti Jabo, Young Erikina,First of All. in 2012 he released his second studio album titled YBNL, which had a hit track "Voice of The Street" He has since colaborated with several Nigerian artist such as 9ice, Davido,Phyno, Tiwa Savage, Kayswitch, Dammy Krane, Reminisce, Samklef, Buckwylla, Minus 2 and Base ...

Name:              Olubankole Wellington Stage Name: BANKY W Date of birth: 27 March 1981 Place of birth: United States State of origin:Lagos state,Nigeria photo credit: Facebook photo credit: Facebook B anky W signing MTN Nigeria contract Nigerian Musician,Banky W. Nigerian Musician,Banky W.

Name: Born Michael Collins Ajereh Stage Name: Don Jazzy Date of birth: 26 November 1982 Place of birth: Umuahia State of origin:Delta state Don Jazzy had his early life and education in ajegunle, a town in Lagos,Nigeria widely regarded as getto slum of the ever busy and industral state. He graduated from ambrose Ali university, in Ekpoma in Edo state with a degree in Business management, after which he went in search of greener pasture abroad in the year 2000, His passion for music and giftens in playing musical instrument earned him an invite from his uncle to play drums for a local church congregation in the United Kingdom, from then onward he developed his musical skills which was later to make him an household name in Nigeria and other parts of the World. He returned back to his country of birth and founded Mo'hit records in 2004 alongside his friend and partner D'banj, under this partnership he produce the hit song that brought the duo into limelight as a...