13 Popular Nigerian Musicians And Their States Of Origin (Photos)
By Eyo Nse,
Nigerian musicians are some of the most talented in Africa, and the world at large.
They are so great that foreigners enjoys their music to the extent of gracing their shows in their land.
Today we will be discussing on some of these famous Nigerian musicians, place of birth and their States of origin.
Below are the top 13 musicians and their States of their origin:
1. 2Face or 2baba: With birth name Innocent Ujah Idibia, known professionally as 2face Idibia or 2baba is a legendary Nigerian singer who has been in the music industry for a long time now.
He was born in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
He is from the Idoma ethnic group, in southern part of Benue State.
2. P-Square: P-Square happens to be twins. Years back, they separated due to family crises, but has reunited to continue in their music career.
P-Square are Nigerian singers, break-dancers and twin brothers.
They are from Anambra State.
3. Olamide: Olamide popularly known as Baddo is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and the Chief Executive Officer of YBNL Record Label.
He hails from Lagos State.
4. Kcee: Kcee is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.
He is from Anambra State.
5. Davido: Davido is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and the Chief Executive Officer of DMW Record Label.
The popular singer is from Osun State.
6. Tiwa Savage: Tiwa Savage is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.
The pretty singer is from Lagos State.
7. Banky W: Banky W is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and the Chief Executive Officer of EME Record Label.
He is from Lagos State.
8. D’Banj: D’Banj is a former member of defunct mo’hits records.
Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo popularly known as D’Banj hails from Ogun State.
9. Wizkid: Wizkid is a Nigerian singer and song writer.
He hails from Lagos State.
10. Yemi Alade: Yemi Alade is an Afropop singer. One of her hit song ‘Johnny’ was released in 2013.
The beautiful singer was born in Abia State.
11. Burna Boy: Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known popularly as Burna Boy is a Nigerian singer, rapper.
He was born on 2 July 1991 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
12. Buju: Daniel Benson, known professionally as Buju or BujuToyourEars is a Nigerian Afro-Fusion singer, songwriter and pianist.
He was born in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
13. Patoranking: Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie, known professionally as Patoranking is a Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter.
He was born, raised in Ijegun-Egba Satellite Town.
Patoranking is from Onicha, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
