Top 10 Best Rappers In Nigeria in 2016

2016 has not been one of the best yr for Nigerians; this yr has additionally not been essentially the most thrilling yr for those who consider hip-hop and rap music in Nigeria. The style took a nosedive. Our favourite rappers did little or no to salvage hip-hop from plummeting. I caught some rappers singing. Some acclaimed hip-hop albums would simply go  as a pop album. That’s how unhealthy it bought.

Nonetheless, this put up is to data a few of hottest rappers in Nigeria this yr who nonetheless did their factor (comparatively talking :)). Are you desirous to know who occupies the primary spot?  Here we go!

Veteran hip-hop head Mode 9 makes it 10. Basically Mode 9 has been in step with what appears to be an unique template for hip-hop and rap. This yr he dropped one other album “INSULIN“, and the legacy continues on. Even although he said he’s done with Naija rap, you’ll be able to’t name Hip-Hop in Nigeria with out his identify.

Baddo Sneh is at quantity 9 place. 2016 was not nnecessarily one of the best yr for the YBNL chief in contrast to 2015. Anyways after releasing over 6 singles this yr “Who You Epp” appears to be his largest private hit this yr. Albeit, “Who You Epp” was thrown out as a contest which helped the observe acquire viral standing. But anyway you slice it. Olamide dropped one of many hottest rap jams of 2016

This yr has been fairly profitable for Zoro. Yet one other rapper from the east, who’s gaining quite a lot of buzz along with his singles “Ogene” and “Achikolo” in addition to a sizzling function in Flavour’s Une Soul. Owoh Chimaobi occupies the quantity eighth place on our record. If you’v seen the response from people when Ogene comes on, you’ll perceive why.

IllyGaty! The principal Oga Boss himself is likely one of the veterans in the sport, and has proven it time and time once more. Illbliss newest and fourth studio album “iLLyGati 7075” appears to be like like his finest physique of labor thus far. He awhile in the past dropped a freestyle “iLLyChapo” which I consider was badass, and his single, Nku, from earlier in the yr is likely one of the hottest tracks of 2016.

David Iye Odey might solely be well-known besides by die onerous followers of hip-hop in Nigeria, however he’s nonetheless somebody no MC will ever take a look at. Boogey is ending the yr nicely as he bagged Headies Awards nomination in the “Lyricist on the roll” class. Boogey has droppd two faucets this yr already – The Lost & Found and Incognito. You already know what to do.

MI Abaga any day anytime delivers unimaginable bars when wanted. The now Chocolate City President arguably is the king of mixtapes proper right here and this yr he gave a 3rd installment  of his iLLegal Music mix-tape collection. Now w know he stated he doesn’t wish to b on rap lists, however we’re not paying that any thoughts.

Omo Alhaji, the one rapper who made the record with out an official album or tape to his identify. Oludemilade Alejo hit it massive with “Jagaban” and “Omo Alhaji” final yr. Since then the thrill has solely gotten stronger. Dropping sizzling singles (together with Su Mi), hitting onerous on options, and wrapping all of it up with a pleasant take care of Sony. The MTV MAMA nod as “Best Hip Hop” isn’t any fluke. An EP coming quickly.

I swear I heard Phyno sing quite a bit this yr. But that apart Nelson Chibuzor is well one of many hottest rappers in 2016. Sadly a lot of it got here from his mega hit “Fada Fada“, assisted by colleague and good friend Olamide. But don’t get it twisted, The king of the east dropped his new album “Playmaker” and his shocked many by going fairly onerous. It’s not all singing and highlife. Phyno can until personal it in relation to rap.

Alaga Ibile makes it to the quantity 2 spot. In August, Reminisce blessed us along with his fourth studio album “El-Hadj“. This confirmed the rapper has matured in his craft and likewise stored the tenets of rap and hip-hop. Go bump his “El-Hadj” and get the texture of what indigenous rap music ought to be like. If you thought any totally different, Reminisce has cleared all that this yr along with his heavy tracks Asalamalekun, and his Feego Cypher collection. His additionally raised his profile in the hip-hop neighborhood by placing people on (re:Ola Dips).

Folarin Falana, Falz the bahd man is undoubtedly Nigeria’s hottest rapper in the mean time. His works communicate for him. Right from his 2015 album “Stories That Touch” to his newest EP with Simi, “Chemistry“, and arguably the video of the yr, Soldier. Falz has butted his option to the very prime. There’s little question that from each angle (business and demanding), he’s been the most popular in the sport. His playful lyrics, and distinctive tales in his songs has earned him followers from all corners of the nation.