The Ghoste 8 list of Nigerian music acts to watch out for in 2016.
Ghoste Magazine recently dropped a list of 8 talented Nigerian acts who upped their games last year and will most definitely be consistent this 2016.
The list include Mavin acts, Korede Bello and Reekado Banks as well as Adekunle Gold and Lil Kesh of YBNL while Simi is the only female singer who made the cut.
Others are Falz, Skales and Yung6ix.
Meet the Ghoste 8…
yung 6ix
yung
6ix went quiet for a bit but in 2015, he came back all grown up, with a trail
of hot singles and collaborations, including ‘Blessings ft Oritsefemi’ and ‘For
Example ft Stonebwoy’. We are excited about the consistency with his recent
releases and his new brand direction. It is safe to expect hits from the South
South MC, a sophomore album, nominations and maybe endorsements too.
Skales
One
can arguably agree that Skales was the man of the year in 2015. Rising from a
failed label contract, to owning one of the biggest hit songs in Africa, ‘Shake
Body’ and a successful debut album release, Skales keeps proving why he
deserves the ‘Man of the Year’ title. With over 5 singles and music videos
ruling the airwaves to date, big music collaborations, performances in different
countries and nominations at some of the most prestigious awards, a sophomore
album in view, Skales is definitely one to look out for in 2016.
Simi
If
you haven’t heard Simi sing, where have you been? From her Restless EP, to her
1st official single ‘Tiff’ to her most prominent single, ‘Jamb Question’ and
her most recent offering ‘Open & Close’, Simi has shown great prowess as a
songwriter, vocalist and performer. In 2015, she was definitely the
breakthrough female artist and in 2016, we expect more great music and maybe an
album.
Reekado Banks
Lil’Kesh
‘…every
song was a hit, back to back…’ Lil’Kesh was such a thrill in 2015, with strong
follow-ups to his monster hit ‘Shoki’, he dominated the airwaves and streets
with catchy lyrics and beats. The YBNL MC had a great year, stayed off
controversies, bagged notable nominations and performed at some of the biggest
events around Nigeria. Ghoste anticipates more hit records and a debut album
from Lil’Kesh in 2016.
Korede Bello
This
young Mavin superstar blew us away with a song that we daresay was the most
viral tune of 2015, ‘Godwin’. He bagged enviable endorsements deals in 2015 and
numerous accolades including the award for the Best Pop Single and nominations
at the AFRIMMA and KORA awards to mention a few. The leader of the Bellovers
clan, is already having a great 2016 as his most recent single ‘Romantic’
featuring Tiwa Savage is already being referred to as one of the biggest tunes of
2016.
Falz
We
love Falz, who doesn’t? Falz easily became one of the most sought after MCs in
2015 with songs like ‘Karishika’, ‘Clap’, ‘Celebrity Girlfriend’ and more off
his sophomore album, ‘Stories That Touch’. The album has been mentioned as one
of the best albums, released by a Nigerian artist in 2015 and we expect to see
it bag nominations and awards this year. Popularly known for his funny yet dope
lyrics, Falz earned the respect and love from fans and other music enthusiasts
all through 2015, including notable endorsement deals.
Adekunle Gold
Adekunle
Gold has to be the biggest discovery in the Nigerian music industry for 2015.
He snuck up on us with his audacious sound on ‘Sade’ and by the time he dropped
‘Orente’, he had us hooked. The YBNL act, recently dropped his 3rd single,
‘Pick Up’ and we are expecting a debut album in 2016 and an unplugged show.
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