The 13 Biggest Breakout Stars In The Nigerian Music Industry (202

The year 2020 was a difficult year for most people, not excluding entertainers. The situation was particularly difficult in Nigeria because during the COVID 19 pandemic, the citizens embarked on the Nationwide #endsars protest which really affected the music release schedule of the majority of recording Artistes as well as their live shows. However, a few Artistes still managed to break out and become mainstream stars in the Nigerian Music industry this year.

These are the top 13 Nigerian artistes that became mainstream stars in 2020:

1) Zinoleesky - Oniyide Azeez a.k.a Zinoleesky gained popularity with his Instagram freestyles alongside Hotkid and Lil frosh in 2019. In 2020, he got signed to Naira Marley's Record label "Marlians Music" and then released the songs "Joromi" and "Caro". He scored a hit with the release of the Trips produced "Ma pariwo", which is one of the biggest songs in 2020. Known for his sonorous voice and street appeal, his features with Emo Grae on "How Come", "Just The Way" with Aloma, among other features has cemented his place as one of our favorite mainstream stars this year.

2) Tems - Temilade Openiyi who goes by the stage name "Tems" is one of the hottest Alte Artistes we have in the country right now. With Songs like "Know Your Worth" with Davido and Khalid, "Essence" with Wizkid off his highly anticipated "Made In Lagos" album, "Trouble" with DRB lasgidi, "Decided" with Odunsi and "Soon" with Black magic, Tems has been consistent with churning out good music to listeners this year. She also released her Debut EP "For Broken Ears" in October 2020 to rave reviews and acceptance with hits like "Damages" and "Higher".

3) Alpha P - Alpha P (former member of the RNA group which consisted of himself and Mavin superstar Rema) got signed to Universal Music in 2019 where he dropped his debut EP "King Of The Wolves" and established a dedicated fan base called the "Wolves Pack". He enjoyed an impressive year with "Paloma Remix" with DJ Tunez, an unreleased song with Davido and songwriting credit on Tiwa savage's "Celia" album. He released his 2nd EP titled "Wolves and Mustangs" in Nov 2020 with hit singles like "Vibe With Me" and "Mustang".

4) Bella Shmurda - Following the release of "Vision 2020" and the remix featuring YBNL helmsman Olamide, Bella Shmurda has gone ahead to release a well received EP titled "High Tension". He also scored features with Olamide on "Triumphant" and Davido on "Fade". Bella Shmurda also released one of the bggest songs In 2020 titled "Cash App" featuring Zlatan Ibile.

5) Cheque - Akanbi Bamidele Brett popularly known as Cheque is signed to Phyno's Penthauze label. The versatile singer and rapper released his debut EP "RAZOR" in 2020 with the Monster hit single "Zoom". The video of the song was directed by TG Omori. Cheque also scored a feature with Olamide on "Warlords", off his 999 album and sleeper hits off the Razor EP like Loco and Odun.

6) CaveMen - CaveMen identifies as a Nigerian highlife music group and consists of two brothers, Kingsley and Benjamin Okorie. The duo worked on Lady Donli's "Enjoy Your Life" album which was well received by critics. They produced ten songs off the album. They released their 16 tracks debut album "ROOTs" in August 2020 to critical acclaim and went ahead to perform at the BB Naija Lockdown Edition Finale. With refreshing music reminiscent of the 1960s, the CaveMen have been touted to be the next biggest music duo from Nigeria.

7) Ajebo Hustlers - Ajebo Hustlers is a Nigerian music duo consisting of Piego (Previous Dandenson) and Knowledge (George Dandenson). The portharcourt duo started their career in Portharcourt and released an EP titled "Ideas In My Voice Note". In 2020, they broke out into the mainstream scene with songs like "Tanana" feat king perryy, the 1dabanton produced Barawo and Barawo remix featuring Davido. The duo have been enjoying continuous support and airplays ever since then.

8 ) Jamopyper - Jamopyper first gained attention with the release of omode meta featuring Zlatan and Naira marley. Following his unveiling as an artiste on Zlatan's Led Zanku Records, Jamopyper did not waste time in proving his worth . He delivered a melodious hook on the hit single "Of Lala" featuring Zlatan and rahman Jago and repeated same on "Shomo" feat. Zanku Records. His song with Mayorkun titled "If No Be You" is one of the biggest Nigerian songs of 2020.

9) Omah Lay - Stanley Omah Didia popularly known as Omah Lay is probably the Biggest Breakout Star this year. The singer signed to KeyQaad Entertainment came into the scene and took everyone by surprise. With hit singles like You, Bad Influence, Lolo, Damn, Damn Remix with 6lack, Do Not Disturb, Yeyeye, Tonight, Godly, Confessions and Can't Relate, Omah Lay proved that indeed an artiste can exist without a bad song. He also got features on some of the biggest songs in the country like Pami with Wizkid and Adekunle Gold and infinity with Olamide.

1 Olakira - U and I music signee, Sola Ebenezer Adefemi (Olakira) released songs like Love Sick and Banke in 2020, but eventually scored a big hit with the release of his single "In My Maserati". Following heavy PR, the song soon caught the Attention of DMW helmsman, Davido who jumped on a remix and a video was made. The remix further popularized the song making it one of the biggest hit singles of the year.

11) Blaqbonez - Chocolate Act, Blaqbonez captured the hearts of Nigerians by launching one of the most viral and effective music campaign strategy we have witnessed in a while. He realeased the tempoe produced single "Haba" and followed up with massive promo that resulted in the catch phrase "Stream Haba". The song achieved commercial success and pushed Blaqbonez into the mainstream scene of the Nigerian music industry. His second single "BBC" which was controversial because of the removal of Santi's verse is also a huge success.

12) BadboyTimz - "O shock won bakan". The talented act had been gathering buzz since 2019 but finally broke out into the mainstream scene in 2020. His single "Micheal Jackson" is one of the biggest songs in Nigeria this 2020. He also scored another massive hit with "Loading" off Olamide's Album "Carpe Diem" and the MJ remix version featuring Teni and the official version featuring Mayorkun.

13) Laycon - Olamilekan Moshood Agbelese popularly known as Laycon is a Nigerian rapper and winner of the Big brother naija lockdown edition , 2020. He got signed to his record label “ Fierce Nation” in 2019 and dropped the Ep “ Who is Laycon “. It was however in 2020 in the Big brother naija house that he achieved wide spread fame with the single “ Awa fierce “ featuring chinko ekun and reminisce.

These are our biggest break out stars in the Nigerian music industry in the year 2020. Any thoughts?

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Man Calls Out Teacher Who Always Flogs, Vows Never To Forgive Him

A Facebook user, Kevin Tita, has taken to his timeline to narrate what he passed through in the hand of a school teacher, states that the I'll treatment melted upon him by the teacher affected his self esteem and vows never to forgive the teacher. He wrote.

"This is the man that drove me to deep depression that I have found it very hard to overcome till date since high school. This man had a special hatred and disgust for me right till even after I left the school and came back to visit when he slapped me coz I won’t bow down to greet him and our girls matron whom I believe he was ****ing at the time.

You don’t know the effect of your actions on a child’s mind, you think you are being a bad ass teacher mean while you are affecting kids in a way that can destroy their self confidence growing up. I haven’t forgiven, I will never forget. Worst thing is that this animal had favorites in the class whom he doesn’t touch and he protects but those of us he felt weren’t good enough to be on his list, or those of us whose parents won’t give him money or goodies when they come visiting, we got it the worse from this devil right here.

You won’t die well Mr. Ben, there’s no amount of apology that can fix this. I have mental scars I have to live with, I didn’t end up a useless child like you always told the class I will when ever u want to flog me. I remember and appreciate every teacher that cared enough to understand when a student is acting out, it’s coz there’s something wrong in their life and family, but fools like this saw weak students as punching bags and logs of wood he can use to practice what ever fighting style he was dishing out back then. I didn’t learn a single thing this animal taught in class coz he would always show up to class with a bunch of sticks he would use to flog students till none was left, how can a child learn under these circumstances?

Other kids that were victim to this imp might have forgiven but every time I come across his profile. I am reminded of one of the people that tried to make me feel like I won’t be anything when I grew up. And to any of our class mates that have a different experience with this mumu and want to come and advice me, I will block u right away, it’s been 11yrs since high school, I don’t miss any of you and I definitely won’t be coming to no ****ing high school reunions anyways as long as First Baptist High School is concerned. I don’t have time for nonsense"


#nairaland

"I Don Die"- Man Shows The Poor Meal He Was Served In A N10k Per Night Guest House He Lodged In Ibadan (Photos)

A Nigerian man took to his Twitter handle on Friday morning December 4, to complain about the poor meal he was served in a guest house he lodged in Ibadan, Oyo state, IgbereTV reports.

The man with the handle @Misterbelut said he arrived in Ibadan on Thursday, December 3, and decided to lodge in the guest house. He was surprised after his breakfast was served and decided to post photos of the plate of meal which comprised of Beans and Yam with a sachet of water.

Sharing the photos, he wrote;

''So I went to Ibadan yesterday and lodged in one hotel like that, I paid 10k and 650 for vat for the night, so this morning they brought me breakfast. I don die"
https://twitter.com/misterbelu....t/status/13347488587

When some Nigerians dismissed his claims, he shared photos of his room in the guest house.

Some Nigerians however averred that he shouldn't expect anything better since he paid only N10, 000.

See reactions below.

Davido - Jowo (Official Video)

Ex-housemate of BBNaija season 5, Nengi has been spotted working with Davido in the making of his ‘Jowo’ music video.

With the rich history between Davido and Nengi, it’s no surprise that he chose to feature the ever beautiful Nengi in the making of the video.

Jowo simply means ‘Please’ in the English language and in this context, Davido used it as a title to a love song that is on his ‘A Better Time’ album.

We are confident the video will come out as beautiful as Nengi.


#davido

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Nigeria Resumes Petrol Import From China

Nigeria, Africa’s biggest oil producer and exporter, has resumed importation of petrol from China, the world’s top crude oil importer. shocked

The Asian country shipped 37,000 metric tonnes of petrol to Nigeria in September for the first time since July 2019, data from General Administration of Customs showed, according to S&P Global Platts.

China, a major exporter of transportation fuels, has extended exports to Africa in recent years.

The first African country to receive Chinese petrol was Togo in April 2018 at 50,000 mt, followed by Nigeria in January 2019 at 51,000 mt, historical GAC data showed.

The most recent diesel exports from China to Africa were in June, with Kenya and South Africa receiving 40,000 mt and 35,000 mt, respectively, according to the data.

China’s annual crude oil imports increased by 0.9 million barrels per day in 2019 to an average of 10.1 million bpd, according to the United States Energy Information Administration.

The EIA said China’s new refinery capacity and strategic inventory stockpiling, combined with flat domestic oil production, were the major factors contributing to the increase in its crude oil imports in 2019.

Last year, China’s refinery capacity increased by 1.0 million bpd, primarily because two new refining and petrochemical complexes came online with capacities of 0.4 million bpd each.

As a result, the country’s refinery processing also increased to an all-time high in 2019, averaging 13.0 million bpd for the year, according to the EIA.

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Transport Ministry Complies With FOI Request On $1.96 Billion Kano-Mardi Rail

The Federal Ministry of Transport has responded to a Freedom of Information, FOI request by former 2nd Vice-President of Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Mr. Monday Ubani and Lagos-based lawyer, John Nwokwu for detailed information of the $1.96billion Kano-Niger Republic rail project.

Ubani and Nwokwu had last month sought details of the controversial rail project using the FOI Act insisting that Nigerians deserve to know amongst other things the economic benefits of the project, including the funding mechanism.

In what appears to be a clear departure from government agencies’ usual dismissal of FOI request, the Ministry last week responded to the demand and gave more details of the project.

On the cost of contract, the Federal Ministry of Transport insisted that the actual cost of the project is USD 1,959,744,723,71 (One Billion, Nine Hundred and Fifty Nine Million, Seven Hundred and Forty Four Thousand, Seven Hundred and Twenty Dollar and Seventy one Cent) inclusive of 7.5% VAT.
They confirmed that the track length of the rail is 378km starting from Kano – Danbatta – Kazana – Daura – Meshi – Kastina – Jibiya – Maradi (Niger Republic) with branch line to Dutse in Jigawa State. It also confirmed that only 20km of the track length is within Niger Republic while 358km is within Nigeria.

On the awarded contract documents and names of the firm and procedures for bidding, the Ministry said it advertised for qualified contractors to bid for the project in two national newspapers in 2018 and submission of the RFQ closed by 12 noon on the 19th of June, 2018.

Part of the response from the Ministry reads “Evaluation of RFQ commenced on the 5th of July, 2018 and ended on 9th of July, 2018. Following the exercise, seven out twelve companies that responded to the RFQ were shortlisted and issued Request for Proposal (RFP) on the 31st of July, 2018. Bids were subsequently opened on the 30th August, 2018 at FMoT
“Mota-Engil Africa in line with the ICRC guidelines and Public Procurement Act, 2007, was recommended as the preferred bidder for the Project haven been ranked first for submitting an excellent response to the RFP, and providing all the required information.
It also had good financial and technical credentials responsive to the project requirements and has relevant experience in Africa and emerging economies.”

The FOI response also stated that FMoT, the federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning and Mota-Engil Africa are negotiating the Contract Agreements and financing at the moment.

On budgetary allocation for the rail project, the Ministry claimed in its response that the project is to be 100% funded by Messrs Mota-Engil Africa under an Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Financing (EPC+ F) model through combination of lenders from Export Credit Agencies (ECA) and commercial facilities backed by a sovereign guarantee.

It however failed to provide any Memoradum of Understanding or agreement between the Fedral Ministry of Transportation and MotaEngil to this effect.

Enumerating the economic benefits of the project, the Ministry said its study estimates a total cost of road accidents saved per year is USD 57,224,095. Other economic benefits according to the Ministry include, saving from greenhouse gases reduction, saving in road maintenance and promotion of Intra Africa Trade.

Ubani in a statement made available to this medium commended the unusual timely response of the Ministry, he however added that he would study the response along with his partners to fashion out the best possible response. The method of funding and the liability of the funding on Nigerians, to him, appear suspicious.

According to him the contract papers were not provided by the Ministry in clear compliance with the Freedom of Information Act.

Their detailed response to this information as provided by the Ministry shall be made public soon after critical study, he concluded.

#vanguard

Muhammad Babandede: Ugwuanyi’s Commitment To Security Exceptional

The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service, Muhammad Babandede, has described Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State as a “great man” and “an all-rounder” who has demonstrated enormous commitment towards the security of lives and property in the state.

Babandede who spoke when he led his entourage to the Government House, Enugu, on Thursday, stressed that Gov. Ugwuanyi’s administration has been of great support to the Nigeria Immigration Service.

The Comptroller-General was in Enugu with his entourage to assess the degree of damage done to the newly constructed office of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Enugu State Command, during the hijacked EndSARS protests in the state.

Appreciating Gov. Ugwuanyi for his administration’s support towards the completion of the office project, which he said was billed for inauguration a day before the EndSARS destructions, Babandede disclosed that the state government “donated four transformers and vehicles to us”.

He pointed out that “the vehicles were not only donated to us but also to all the law enforcement agencies so that security of lives and property of the people is assured in Enugu State”, saying: ‘We commend you (Ugwuanyi) for that good job”.

The Immigration boss who maintained that “the people of Enugu State are peace loving” commiserated with the state government and families of victims of the hijacked EndSARS protests, both civilians and security agents, who lost their loved ones during the unfortunate incident.

Assuring that the Immigration office will be inaugurated, Babandede equally applauded Gov. Ugwuanyi for setting up an Administrative Panel of Inquiry to look into the loss of lives and destruction of private and public property during the protests, stating: “That shows that you care”.

Responding, Gov. Ugwuanyi regretted that the sad events of loss of lives and destruction of property by hoodlums during the EndSARS protests were in spite of the state government’s earlier constitution (by Executive Order) of Panel of inquiry on Police brutality and related extra-judicial killings.

While noting that the South East governors and other stakeholders had conducted extensive tour of affected facilities in the state to assess the level of damage, the governor said that they paid due attention to the Immigration office and “we were grateful to God for the minimal damage”.

Gov. Ugwuanyi expressed delight at the quality of service and advisory the state office of the Immigration service has continually availed the state and reiterated his administration’s willingness to partner the body in the discharge of its mandate which is key to robust internal security.

Members of the Comptroller-General’s entourage include the Assistant Comptroller-General (General Services), Don O. Asogwa, the Assistant Comptroller-General, Zone G, J. C Kwazu, and the Comptrollers of the five states of Zone G, among others.

Enugu State is in the hands of God!
#amokelouis

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Police Parade 3 'IPOB' Suspects For Bombing Wike's Father's Church (Photos)

The Rivers State Police Command, on Thursday, December 3, paraded three suspects arrested in connection with the attack on the Christian Universal Church International that belongs to the father of Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, in Port Harcourt, the state capital, on Saturday night, November 28, Igbere TV reports.

Parading the suspects this afternoon, the Commissioner of Police, CP Joseph G. Mukan, said the suspects confessed to their complicity in the dastardly act.

He gave the names of the suspects as Progress Onwudinjo ‘m’ 37 years from Etche LGA, Rivers State, Apuru Victor ‘m’ 23 years from Ebonyi State and John Okorie ‘m’ 38 years from Abia State.

Mukan added that in their statements, the suspects confessed to being members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPO, admitted they acted on the directive of a certain benefactor whose name will not be made public for obvious reasons pending the outcome of the investigation.

He said the investigation is still ongoing after which the suspects will be charged to court.

The police boss warned miscreants in the State, especially those operating under the guise of IPOB to have a rethink or face the full weight of the law.

He reassured the residents of the State that there is no cause for alarm as the Command under his watch is more than ever prepared to deal with all criminal elements in the State.

He appealed to residents of the state to share credible and actionable information with the Police and take advantage of the Community Policing Initiative of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, NPM in bringing policing to the communities

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Heavy Gunshots As NANS Convention In Abuja Turns Bloody, Many Injured

Heavy gunshots on Thursday rocked the ongoing national convention of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), in Abuja.

CAMPUS GIST reports that the convention is holding at the Old Parade ground, Area 10, Garki, Abuja.

The student leaders are meeting to elect a new set of executives to pilot the affairs of the Union for the next one year.

The outgoing president, who was recently suspended, Danielson Bamidele Akpan, held on to the office for over two years refusing to hand over power.

Trouble was said to have started on Thursday as a coordinator of the NANS from one of the zones with faction, brought in armed men as accreditation was on.

Upon arrival, CAMPUS GIST gathered that the armed suspected cultists engaged the men of the Department of State Security (DSS) on ground in gun battle.

Some of the DSS officials were said to have taken to their heels and retreated as they were almost outnumbered by the armed cultists.

Over 20 persons were said to have been injured, with one in danger zone taken to the nearest hospital. Normalcy later retired past 11 midnight as the student leaders returned to the venue to continue the election.

It was gathered that security was reinforced as soldiers from Abuja had to be sent to provide security in addition to the DSS officials on ground.

An official of the NANS Convention Planning Committee (CPC), Adamu Kabir, in a tweet sighted by CAMPUS GIST Thursday night, described the gun battle as “normal” in NANS.

“This sporadic shooting is an annual ritual that must be observed in order to test the ruggedity of candidates contesting for NANS presidency,” Kabir, better knowns as Karoll, said.

Another student leader on the convention ground, who spoke to CAMPUS GIST on the condition of anonymity, attributed the shootings to interest from various groups.

He accused the ruling All Progressives Congress and the presidency of sponsoring a particular presidential candidate and providing him security cover to intimidate others.

The student leader also accused a second term governor of the ruling party from the South West region, of trying to hijack the processes with huge sum of money over his interest on a presidential candidate (names withheld).

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