The Nigerian music industry has come a long way and we are glad for it, but before the Wizkids, Davidos and Teknos, there were some serious entertainers who lit up our stages,聽TVs and java phones.
What are they up to these days?
Osayamwen Nosa Donald was easily the Crush and Love of everyone鈥檚 life. The award-winning singer鈥檚 big moment was in 2004 when he released聽his breakout hit, 鈥楨go鈥.
Djinee has dabbled in other aspects of entertainment over the years but is thankfully still singing. He dropped a this year.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a Super Story, a life of strife and sorrow.鈥 That voice you heard on Thursday nights belonged to Uwale聽Okoro, you know her as Essence. If you thought she wasn鈥檛 making music anymore, still sings, and blogs.
Paul I.K. Dairo was one of the biggest stars stars of his time. However, time passed and times changed, and Paul fell ill so had to slow down on the music. He鈥檚 better now though, and back to doing what he does pretty well, whether it is being a Judge for a Reality show, or leading live performances.
First Lady of Nigerian hip-hop, Sasha P aka Anthonia Yetunde Alabi was hot on the music scene in every way. She had bars and flow for days and looked pretty hot as well.聽However, she decided to move from music to fashion in 2013 and has been running her fashion label 鈥 Eclectic by Sasha, ever since.
Eddie Remedy
King of the early late 90s and 2000s, Edward Ashiedu-Brown had Nigeria in the palm of his hand. Lead singer of Remedies, Eddy definitely made his mark. However, over time and with a lot of controversies, he did music less and less. Still, he sings and even hints about the possibility of a Remedies reunion.
Weird M.C is another dope female rapper! She had been on the scene for a while, but she became a real star with her song 鈥淚joya鈥. The video was the coolest at the time. Even though Weird M.C has been quiet on music for a while now, her Twitter profile reads UN Peace Ambassador, Road Safety Marshall, Social Entrepreneur and Influencer. I guess she鈥檚 doing good, then!
Tony Tetuila
Tony Tetuila stole the spotlight with such songs as 鈥楳y Car鈥 and 鈥楳y Heart Go Jigi-Jigi鈥. He really was a superstar! However, the golden-haired musician whose real name is Anthony Awotoye聽hasn鈥檛 done much music since 2014 when he ran for political office in the House of Assembly of Kwara State.
Kel
Kel, aka聽Kelechi Ohia came out with a bang with when she released 鈥榃a Wa Alright鈥. She released an album which did not do so well, but a few years later she released another song with W4 that was a was a hit. Kel then went silent again. However, she recently said that she has started a record label and is working on a few projects. We can鈥檛 wait.
Daddy Showkey
Daddy Showkey聽aka John Asiemo is a legendary galala singer. He swept us away with songs like 鈥楧iana鈥 and Nigerians just loved him. Unfortunately, he聽had an almost fatal accident that kept him bedridden for three years and out of active music for almost ten years. He鈥檚 easing his way back to music, though and we鈥檙e really excited.
B.O.U.Q.U.I
B.O.U.Q.U.I whose real name is Bukola Folayan held Nigeria鈥檚 attention when she released her album 鈥楨ve Of Independence鈥 that had major hits like 鈥淢olejo鈥 and 鈥漋anity鈥. She cut across more than the Christian audience she made songs for. Since her second album, she has been quiet until recently when she held an online rap competition 鈥 BOUQUI Unstoppable Rap Competition. She still does music, and she鈥檚 doing good!
