The Nigerian Music Industry

The Nigerian Music Industry is Africans largest depot of talented, industrious, creative, and evolving musicians who have taken Nigeria music to the world stage. Such names as Fela, 2baba, Wizkid, Davido, Olamide, Don Jazzy, Psquare, Tiwa Savage, Dbanj, Asa, Flavour etc are names making waves in the music industry in Africa and beyond. The quality and style of music being dashed out by established and upcoming act can only be A-classed and also they have been collaboration with other artist both internationally and locally.

This new development is a thing of great joy. Everyone is living up to the challenge to be counted as the competition has resulted in better quality of audio, video, and lyrics in demand. Even better with the international collaboration like Drake featured by Wizkid, Meek Mill featured by davido and a host of other international collaborations with Nigeria musicians which point to the growing of the industry not just in Africa but in the world.

Banging hit such as Wizkid’s-come closer, Davido’s-30 billion, Olamide’s-Wo, Tiwa savage’s-ma lo and a host of many other banging hits showed the enormous growth the industry has recorded over the years. However, the increase in the numbers of television channels showing Nigeria music industry is great. Stations such as Mtv Base, Hip Tv, Soundcity, Trace Tv, Channel O Africa, and many more others plays an important role in bring many of the numerous talented artistes to the global stage through the use of playing their videos on television to promote them. More so, the introduction of awards for the best performing artistes and the reward for hard work. Such ceremonies namely: Channel O music video award, the Headies Award, Afrimma Award, Mtv Africa music awards(MAMA) etc.

The 22^nd MOBO award held at the first direct arena in leeds, United Kingdom and saw some of our favourite Nigeria artists win big. DMW boss Davido who performed at the event, emerged as the winner of Best African Act award beating fellow nominees Eugy, Juls, Maleek Berry, Mr Eazi, and many more. And our very own starboy, Wizkid, won the best international act , beating top international artists like Drake, SZA, Cardi B, JAY-Z, Kendrick Lamar and more. Making not only Nigeria proud but also Africa.

The Nigeria music industry is a wind that will blow without stop. It is interesting then to note that, this industry must be supported to grow all more as it plays a role in Nigeria’s economy. The future of industry is filled with promises. Let us join hands to make it a success.

Written by Damilola Badmus