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5 Young Nigerian Artists Who Made Waves Without a Record Label in 2022/2023

However, in recent years, a new wave of independent musicians has emerged, proving that talent and determination can help artists succeed without the backing of a record label. This article highlights five young Nigerian artists who have achieved remarkable success in the years 2022 and 2023 without the support of a record label. Meet Seyi Vibez, Balloranking, Ti Blaze, Odumodublvk, and Damo K.

1. Seyi Vibez:

Seyi Vibez is a talented singer and songwriter who gained widespread recognition through his captivating melodies and relatable lyrics. With hits like “God Sent” and “Catalyst,” Seyi Vibez amassed a significant following on social media and various streaming platforms. His ability to connect with listeners emotionally and his consistent release of quality music have propelled him to the forefront of the Nigerian music scene.

2. Balloranking:

Balloranking, a fast-rising dancehall artist, has proven his versatility and unique style in the Nigerian music industry. His fusion of reggae and Afrobeat elements in songs like “Thankful” and “Available” has earned him a loyal fan base. Balloranking’s energetic performances and infectious melodies have enabled him to break barriers and gain recognition within a short span of time.

3. Ti Blaze:

Ti Blaze, a promising rapper and lyricist, has taken the Nigerian rap scene by storm with his captivating wordplay and impressive delivery. Through tracks such as “Letter to the Game” and “Savage,” he has demonstrated his ability to tackle social issues while maintaining an engaging flow. Ti Blaze’s raw talent and unwavering dedication to his craft have helped him build a strong reputation among hip-hop enthusiasts.

4. Odumodublvk:

With a unique blend of Afro-fusion and R&B, Odumodublvk has emerged as an artist to watch in the Nigerian music industry. His soulful vocals and introspective lyrics, showcased in songs like “Ego,” have resonated with listeners across the country. Odumodublvk’s commitment to his artistry and his ability to create music that evokes deep emotions have earned him a devoted following.

5. Damo K:

Damo K, a rising star in the Nigerian music scene, has captivated audiences with his vibrant personality and infectious tracks. Known for his versatility and ability to switch between genres effortlessly, Damo K has released hits like “Dance with the Devil” and “Energy.” His energetic performances and charismatic stage presence have.

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Were You In The Room, Stop Defending Adults – Nigerians Drag Stella Dimoko For Defending Tonto Dikeh

Nigerians have lashed out at media personality, Stella Dimoko Korkus after she took to social media to defend actress Tonto Dikeh.
Korkus had claimed that actress and movie producer Yvonne Nelson claim of Tonto having a secret affair with Iyanya was untrue.
Recall that Nelson newly launched book revealing that she broke up with Iyanya because he consistently cheated on her with Tonto Dikeh.
According to Stella Dimoko, Tonto Dikeh never dated Iyanya as revealed in the book by Yvonne Nelson. According to her, Yvonne Nelson decided to use Nigerian celebrities as bait to sell her books.
However, netizens have dragged Stella Dimoko Korkus for defending two adults when she was not privy to everything that went on.
@DorisUche1: “So sad that you have to go below the belt to defend these adults. My question is were you there in person when it all happened or you are saying things that were repeated to you. Grow up madam!!”.
@Amandachisom: “Why are you defending anybody and calling them a liar, you dey the relationship with them. She has written her boom, let the parties deny which is utterly useless, they were all single at the time so what??”.
@Geonynce: “How can you defend an adult, regarding matters of the bedroom”.
@Onyekachukwu “STOP LYING STELLA ! If hunger too much for Germany, come back home! Stop taking change from these celebrities to defend them 🤦🏿‍♂️”.
@Iamjunty: “And you had to defend Tonto? Please rest Stella. Even if Yvonne lied in the book, let those involve be the ones to clear their names.”.
@Sii3940: “Stella you may think you know but some of the things those female xelebs do dey fear me sef, gone are the days when we have omotola, Regina askia, genevieve and co. Those were the hardworking celebs. These days Nollywood nah Okpo pro max. Too many things dey happen that you bloggers dunno, there is a place in lagos where your fav do showtime 500 dollars. Its a shame . I believe she is saying the truth because bobrisky been don talk am long ago too.”.
@Welathfrontier: “Look at you defending d!ck and pussy matter 😂… What do they discuss to the point of spending the night alone all the time ?? Abeg abeg , I like you but this one you just did no gel at alllll … I believe Yvonne wella, can’t you see how Karma felt with the tonto? The same way she messed up someone else’s relationship, is the same way someone else took her husband, home and Joy as deserved 😏…”.
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They Wanted To Use My Body – Actress, Bimbo Ademoye Speaks On Sleeping With Producers For Movie Roles

Popular Nollywood Actress, Bimbo Ademoye has opened up on how moviemakers wanted to use her body because of movie roles but she refused.
She spoke in an interview with Sun Newspaper. The actress also spoke about the trend of sleeping with producers for movie roles.
According to her, most moviemakers wanted to give her movie roles she wasn’t comfortable with. She disclosed that most moviemakers wanted her to play sexy roles, the side chic and the husband snatcher in movies but she rejected those movie roles.
“To be honest with you, everybody wanted to make use of the body. Everybody wanted me to play the sexy secretary or the girl that snatched someone’s husband, or the one that snatched the other person’s boyfriend. I can say that I have been very lucky.
 
I came into the industry through Uduak Isong. I didn’t experience the issues of sleeping with producers because of roles and I have never slept with anybody for that. She was more like a mother to me when I started.”
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The Bed Breaker – Soso Soberekon Hails Iyanya Over Old Yvonne Nelson Video

Social media personality, Soso Soberekon has praised singer Iyanya.
This comes after he posted an old video of Yvonne Nelson explaining how their relationship ended.
Recall that Nelson had caused a storm on social media with the launch of her new book titled “I am Not Yvonne Nelson” where she made many revelations, including her love life with Iyanya.
Yvonne Nelson’s revelation about how Iyanya cheated on her with actress Tonto Dikeh created a buzz on social media.
Sharing the video Iyanya captioned it;
“Area codes? WOW
“Na Love I Love, Na trust I trust”
“So Breakfast don belle full me”
#ndanitv”.
In reaction to the video, Soso Soberekon took to the comment section to hail Iyanya describing him as a bed breaker after Yvonne Nelson’s revelation in the video.
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Why I Will Marry Village Girl – BBNaija Star, Elozonam Speaks

Elozonam Ogbolu, a Big Brother Naija reality star, has talked about dating in Lagos.

He described dating in Lagos as a “cesspool.”

According to him, many Lagosians are dating the same people.

He stated this while appearing as a guest on the latest episode of the Is This Seat Taken podcast, hosted by actress Chinasa Anukam.

The reality star said he will choose his bride from a remote village when he is ready to marry.

He said: “Lagos is a cesspool. The person that you are having sex with is probably having sex with somebody that knows somebody that you know.

“So, I have often told myself that if I’m gonna get married, I will just go out and meet a village girl [laughs].

“What I mean is that I will just go out of this cesspool to somewhere remote and just marry somebody because Lagos is a cesspool.”

Former Big Brother Naija reality star Elozonam Ogbolu has described dating in Lagos as a “cesspool.”

According to him, many Lagosians are dating the same people.

He stated this while appearing as a guest on the latest episode of the Is This Seat Taken podcast, hosted by actress Chinasa Anukam.

The reality star said he will choose his bride from a remote village when he is ready to marry.

He said: “Lagos is a cesspool. The person that you are having sex with is probably having sex with somebody that knows somebody that you know.

“So, I have often told myself that if I’m gonna get married, I will just go out and meet a village girl [laughs].

“What I mean is that I will just go out of this cesspool to somewhere remote and just marry somebody because Lagos is a cesspool.”

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Nigerian Singer, Magixx He Splashes Millions On A New Mercedes-AMG

Alexander Adelabu, the fast-rising Nigerian singer, who is better known as Magixx, has bought a new car.

The singer splurged millions of naira on a brand new Mercedes Benz.

The Mavin Records signee took to his Instagram page to showcase his new whip, and reflected on the challenges he faced before achieving fame.

According to him, he used to trek from Oke Ira to the Ogba area of Lagos state so it is only fitting for him to reward himself with a Mercedes Benz as a form of compensation.

The 23-year-old singer shared photos of him posing with his brand new automobile.

He then captioned it, “Used to Trek from oke ira to Ogba, it’s only right to cop an AMG for all the pain”

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Life Has Been Challenging, I’ve Been Trying To Get It All Together – Davido’s Baby Mama, Larissa

Davido’s baby mama, Larissa London has revealed that she has been passing through hard times.
She made the revelation during a Q&A session with fans.
She also revealed that Davido’s photo with son, Dawson, is over a year old.
This comes after social media users attacked her for posting the photo of Davido’s son on Father’s day.
Responding to this, she revealed that the photo had been an old one from last year and could just as well would have posted it last year if she had wanted to.
“Lol the picture is like a year old. I could have posted it last year but ok,” she said.
Another netizen praised her beauty while urging her to give them more contents; Larissa London in response revealed that behind the facade she portrays, things have been quite difficult for her and she’s been trying to get things together.
She said;
“I’m not going to lie, life has been challenging. I’ve been trying to get my life together”.
See her posts below;
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Most Men With Beard Are Broke — Speed Darlington

Nigerian rapper, Speed Darlington has revealed that most men with beard don’t have money.
He made the revelation on social media.
According to Akpi, if you take a look at the richest people in the world, you will realize that they don’t have beard.
He said: “Bearded men no dey too get money. They are not on the list of dollar millionaires and billionaires. Look around. Tell me, which president has beards.
 
“Maybe you are not dirty, but globally, facial hair is associated with poverty. Look around, which dollar billionaire has facial hair? Even African billionaires don’t have facial hair.
 
“[Femi] Otedola and [Aliko] Dangote don’t have facial hair. No American billionaire has facial hair. All the powerful presidents with strong armies don’t have facial hair. So, money and facial hair have no business.”
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I Will Bring Grammy Home – Portable Says As He Wins Artiste Of The Year Award

Popular street artiste, Portable, clinched the Artiste of the Year award at the Golden Stars Award, on Sunday.

Celebrating his latest win, the ‘Zazoo Zeh’ crooner took to his Instagram page to share a clip of himself and the award with a message stating his new status as the “new born Fela.”

”Akoi Grace IKA OF AFRICA 🌎 Kinimah Fajah Trending Artist Of The Year Portable Omolalomi New Born FELA Wahala Musician. Big Thanks to all my lover’s out side ZAzuu Akoi Million Fans @goldenstarsaward Cc. @babyluvgram Akoi Best Artist Manager Of The Year, Na God Dey Run Am.”

Accepting his award, Portable thanked his fans for all of their support and vowed to bring home a Grammy next.

This won’t be Portable’s first time speaking about his plans to win a Grammy.

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I Failed Under Sony Music, I Had To Go Home – Davido

Afrobeats star, Davido Adeleke aka Davido has revealed that when he got signed to American record label, Sony Music, there was a decline in his career.

He disclosed that 2016 was “a dead year” for him because his debut EP under Sony was a colossal failure.

He made this known while featuring on the latest episode of the Drink Champs podcast co-hosted by N.O.R.E and DJ EFN which went viral on Saturday.

He said in part, “I remember telling them [Sony Music team] that the producers you guys put me in with are cool but I need to go home. I was in America for almost seven months.

“I woke up one day and I was like, I need to go home. So, I just got on a plane and went back home. My brother, two weeks from when I got back home, ‘If’ blew up.

“Every artist can go through it; that point when you are so high, you’re untouchable, and then down the line you started fading. Every artist goes through that. That is the worst thing ever. I have had that period in my life and I was like, nah, I need to go back. Immediately I got back home, I got back my mojo.”