Top 10 Best Rappers in Nigeria

Over the years, Nigerians have proven to be extremely gifted in the act of making music and entertaining people. They’ve managed to carve out a lucrative industry out of it and the rappers have done a lot to bring the music industry to its current position.Information Guide Nigeria

Nigerians have some incredible rappers that have gone out to dominate Africa and create an impression in the world in general. These hip-hop gurus have managed to inspire and help a lot of young people achieve their dreams while making a bulk load of money on the side.

In this article, we are going to be talking about the top 10 best rappers in Nigeria. This list is based on their popularity, consistency, influence, and reach. There is a lot of up-and-coming rappers with great bars and dope delivery, however, we cannot talk about everyone.Best Rappers

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1. Olamide

As a lover of great music, I grew up listening to Eni duro which came out in 2015. I remembered trying to count how many cloths he changed in the iconic video that shot Olamide to the top, and he had been there ever since.

Olamide or Baddo like he’s often called, has had a lot of influence in the music scene and he has inspired a lot of great acts like Phyno, Lil Kesh, and the likes. Like Fireboy said, Baddo is the GOAT, and that’s not far from the truth. He is incredibly consistent, dropping great songs for his fans all the time, and always tries to bring people along with him.Top 10 Best Dancers in Nigeria

His first studio album, Rapsody was released under Coded Tunes record label and it was a huge success. Since then Olamide has gone to establish a very successful record label, YBNL. His Yoruba flows are unique, and his delivery is what makes him stand out. He is very popular among the fans and he is a legend in the game.

2. M.I Abaga

Abaga took his spot in 2008, with the single ‘Crowd Mentality.’ He came in with a very fresh sound and people were glued to their television with the hope of catching a glimpse of the Nigerian rapper that sounded like JayZ and Kanye West at the same time.

Mr. Incredible is famous across Africa for his thoughtful punchlines and insane delivery. He became the best rapper in Nigeria for a long time and bagged a lot of awards during his reign. He is one of the most respected rappers in and out of Nigeria, a lead artist for his record label, Chocolate City, where he mentored a lot of rappers that went on to be ‘badass’ rappers also.10 BEST LAW UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA

M.I has been able to collaborate with a lot of local and international artistes and he has shared the stage with a lot of great acts as well.

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3. Phyno

Phyno Fino, whose birth name is Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike is going to be holding our number three spot for the best rapper in Nigeria because of what he has done with the Igbo language, hip hop flows, and rapping in general.Npower recruitment

He is a producer, songwriter, and also an actor. He has the ability to make you nod thoughtfully even if you don’t understand what he’s saying. His debut studio album contained a lot of hit singles, but ‘Ghost Mode’ was what placed him on the map and it marked the beginning of the partnership between Phyno and Olamide.

He has released other albums since releasing ‘No Guts, No Glory.’ He is definitely the man.

4. Falz

Falz the bad guy has been in the music industry for a while. However, he came into the limelight in 2014 with his debut studio album titled ‘Waz Up Guy.’

For a while, he was the hottest rapper in Nigeria because of the peculiarity of his ability to infuse comedy and acting into his music. He managed to team up with Simi on some tracks like Soldier and Chemistry and their combination created the perfect chemical reaction from music lovers worldwide.

Falz has been able to make a lot of hit songs and every once in a while, he tries to talk about society with his music.dollar to naira rate

5. Ice Prince

Ice Prince whose birth name is Panshak Zamani is a hip-hop artiste with a lot of awards under his belt. He became the hottest artiste in Nigeria after he released his single, Oleku in 2011. The cool cat, like he sometimes refers to himself as, was so hot, everybody wanted him on their song because of the swag he brought to the music.

He is currently a member of the esteem Chocolate City record label, he is widely known across Africa because of what he had done in the industry.

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6. Reminisce

Alaga Ibile is a Yoruba rapper with the rhythms and flows of Da-grin. His birth name is Remilekun Abdulkalid Safari and he hails from Ogun State.

Over the years, Reminisce has been able to keep his fans happy and in 2015, he made a record with his album, ‘Baba Hafusa,’ by being the first hip-hop artiste in Africa to have an album debut on the Billboard Charts World Music category at the 12th spot.WAEC result

7. Vector

Vector That Viper as he is popularly referred to as, is one of Nigerian’s fastest rappers with some dope bars to boast.

He came into the industry officially in 2009 with a lot of promises and potentials. His first album was released in 2010, titled ‘State of Surprise.’

He has racked up a lot of awards and has shared the stage with a lot of great artists. He is a well-respected rapper.

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8. Illbliss

Oga boss, like he is mostly referred to is a magnificent rapper that delivers in both Igbo and English.

Although he is not very consistent, his flows cannot be ignored. He has dropped a lot of singles that have made waves and Illbliss never fails to make his fans happy.JAMB form

9. Ycee

Ycee is a commercial rapper with a jumping vibe that can make everyone stand up and burst the roof. His song “Jagaban” was one of the best things in Nigeria as of 2015, Olamide had to jump on it.

Ycee was signed to Tiny entertainment and Sony music but he is no longer with Tiny anymore.

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10. Ladipo

The ‘Feelings’ artist has been around for a while but 2021 has been very good to him with his music and album, ‘Prudence,’ making waves in the industry.

He raps in English and his flows are undeniable. He is number 10 on our list because he is making a big wave in the industry and we believe he would take over soon.JAMB Result

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