It’s so sad to note that no Nigerian musician has ever brought home the Grammys even when we know some of these artistes are doing their best.
So, we bring to you Nigerian musicians, in no particular order, that can bring that award home for us!
1. Asa
Nigerian French singer and lyricist Bukola Elemide, who goes by the stage name Asa, evokes melancholy in her audiences thanks to her voice and her melodic grace. Her songs says a lot about our melancholy, our dreams, our thoughts and our reflections. It almost feels like they’ve have been part of our lives even before Asa wrote and sang them.
2. Lagbaja
Lagbaja is a multi-award winning Nigerian Afrobeat musician, singer and song- writer. His music is usually a wake up call to the state of the nation.
3. Femi Kuti
Olufela Olufemi Anikulapo Kuti, popularly known as Femi Kuti, is a Nigerian musician and the eldest son of afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. He has been nominated four times for the Grammy awards in the world music category in 2003,2010,2012 and 2013 but has never won it.
Femi kuti’s voice was also featured in the video game †Grand Theft Auto IVâ€
4. Timi Dakolo
Timi Dakolo is one refined Nigerian musician. His songs alone could make you fall in love at first sight. And that voice! It grabs your attention immediately you hear it. Also known as Nigeria’s King of Soul, he is one maker of beautiful noise!
5. Banky W
. Darey Art Alade
Nigerian multi-platinum selling and award winning musician,singer-songwriter.Darey is another Grammy material hat with his powerful vocal power and sonorous voice.
7. Praiz
Some have called him the John Legend of Nigeria. Praiz can be said to be another Grammy material.
8. Cobhams Azuquo
Legendary music man, Cobhams Asuquo is a Nigerian musician, producer, and songwriter. Cobhams has broken records in the Nigerian music industry as a visually-impaired musician.
In 2005, Asuquo was signed on with Sony ATV London as a songwriter.1
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