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Top 10 Best Rappers in Nigeria 2022

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The Nigerian rap industry has proven to be one of the best and most lively sectors in the entertainment industry, especially in Nigeria. This has however been confirmed through via the number of best rap acts produced in the whole of Africa in which Nigeria has been found among the top countries with hardworking rappers. However, this post dwells basically on the top 10 best rappers in Nigeria and some of their details.  

It is no news that In 2022 alone, a lot of trending rap songs have been released by these Nigerian musicians which leaves us with the question of who is the best rapper in Nigeria.  

10. Erigga

Erigga is a Warri born Nigerian rapper and songwriter. He became well-known after the release of his debut album which was titled “A Trip to The South in 2017.”

Erhiga Agarivbie a.k.a Eriga is also widely known for talking about the hustle and suffering of the inhabitants of South-Southern Nigeria via his rap songs in Nigeria. He has also released a number of collabos and singles with several Nigerian artists like Victor AD, Ducan Mighty, Skales, Orezi and other popular musicians.

Erigga 

9. Ill Bliss

Ill Bliss, also known as Oga boss is a Nigerian rapper, hip-hop recording artist, businessman, stage performer, and C.E.O of the talent managing company – The Goretti Company. This company was responsible for launching the careers of some successful Nigerian musicians like Phyno and Chidinma, amongst others.

He is a veteran rapper and has been into entertainment for quite some years in the Nigerian music industry. He has also won several awards and has various hit songs all around the globe.

Ill Bliss

8. Vector

Talking about rap in Nigeria without Olanrewaju Ogunmefun also known as Vector Tha Viper is incomplete. He is one of Nigeria’s fastest rapper. Some call him “Nigerian Eminem”. He is a rapper, song artist and a producer. 

He launched his first official single with the title “Kilode” in the year 2009 and released his debut studio album which he titled “State of Surprise” in the year 2010. This album, however, featured a whole lot of notable artists such as General pype, Emmsong, Chuddy K, 2face etc. 

Vector as of today has so many awards and hit songs to his name and has been releasing some new hits on a “low-key” this year.

Vector is among the best rappers in nigeria

 

7. Ycee

Oludemilade Martin Alejo popularly known as Ycee is a Nigerian songwriter and rapper who resides in Nigeria. He became very popular after the release of his hit rap single titled “Jagaban”. This song is one of the most popular songs in the history of hip-hop in Nigeria. This song (Jagaban) also caught the attention of one of the best rappers in Nigeria “Olamide” and they made a remix of the hit rap. 

Ycee has a record deal with Tinny entertainment in 2016 and also with Sony music in October 2016 after they discovered his talent. However, he canceled his contract with Tinny entertainment in February 2018.

Ycee is a rapper in nigeria

 

6. Reminisce

His names are Remilekun Abdulkalid Safaru, Reminisce also known as ALAGA IBILE or BABA AFUSA. He is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and rapper who hail from Ogun state. He performs in both his native language (Yoruba) and English. 

Reminisce released his third studio album which was titled “Baba Hafusa” in 2015 which happened to be the most successful album he has ever produced.  Reminisce With the album Baba Hafusa became the first male hip hop artist in Africa to have his album debut on Billboard Charts World Music. He has won several awards in and outside of Nigeria. 

Reminisce

 

5. Ice Prince

Removing Ice prince from this list will only make it incomplete. He was born as Panshak Zamani popularly and musically known as Ice Prince. He is a hip-hop songwriter, rapper, producer and actor.

Ice Prince became popular after the release of his debut hit song Oleku in 2011 in which he featured one of chocolate city’s finest Brymo. This song became one of the most remixed songs in the history of the Nigerian hip hop industry. 

Ice Prince in 2009 won the Hennessy Artistry Club Tour award and ever since then, he has been nominated and has won several awards both in Nigeria and outside the country. He is currently signed into M.I’s record label (Chocolate City).

Ice Prince

 

4. Phyno

With real names as Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike, Phyno, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, rapper, actor and record producer. Phyno started as a music producer in 2003 and since then, he has been consistent with releasing of raps and normal songs which were all in his name. He released his debut studio album titled “No Guts, No Glory” which had hit singles like Man of the year, Parcel and Ghost Mode among others I 2014.  

He is also into acting although not really pronounced. Phyno featured in Genevieve’s hit movie titled “LionHeart” which was released in 2018. He played the role “Obiora” in the movie.

As a producer, he has also worked with several top artists in Nigeria and other musicians both in Africa and the world. He is also regarded as one of the fastest rappers in Nigeria.

phyno is a rapper from nigeria

 

3. Falz

His name is Folarin Falana popularly known by his stage name “Falz”. He is a Nigerian rapper, singer, actor, and songwriter. He became popularly recognized after the release of his debut studio album titled “Waz Up Guy” which was released in 2014.

In 2015, he released 2 hit singles which are Jamb Question and soldier with which he featured Simi and these singles brought him the right attention he needed to win several local and international comedy, movie and music awards. He is also known for his unique style of rapping. Overall, Falz is pegged at the 3rd position of the best rappers in Nigeria.

Phyno is a good rapper from nigeria

 

2. Olamide [Baddo]

Some people might be wondering why he is not the first on the list; this is because this post is based on the poll conducted on various social media outlets and also ideas and suggestions from various rap analysts. 

Olamide Adedeji popularly known as Olamide, Olamide Baddo or BaddoSneh is a Nigerian hip hop recording artist and rapper. He records most of his songs in his native language which is Yoruba. He became one of the most successful and popular rap musicians in Nigeria after the release of his debut studio album which he titled “Rapsodi” while he was still at coded tunes records I 2011.

 

Olamide

Top 10 Best Rappers in Africa 2022

1. M.I Abaga

If you are truly a lover of rap music in Nigeria, there’s no doubt you must have heard of this veteran and listened to at least most of his songs. Jude Abaga popularly known as M.I which is an acronym for Mr. Incredible is a Nigerian hip hop producer and recording artist. 

M.I became popular in the year 2008 after the release of his debut single which was titled “Crowd Mentality” and ever since then, he has become one of the most respected and successful rappers in Nigeria. He is the CEO of Chocolate City record label which has several popular artists and other talented rapper signed into it. M.I Abaga is the best rapper in nigeria


Top 10 Best Rappers in Nigeria 2022

  1. M.I Abaga
  2. Olamide [Baddo]
  3. Falz
  4. Phyno
  5. Ice Prince
  6. Reminisce
  7. Ycee
  8. Vector
  9. Ill Bliss
  10. Erigga

Top 10 Best Rappers in Nigeria 2022

Top 10 Best Rappers in Nigeria 2022

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Mr.Reaper turns My Escape into a shadowed search for freedom through fear inner conflict and spiritual clarity

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In an era when plenty of hip hop chases whatever trend is loudest, Mr.Reaper arrives with something darker and more inward looking. “My Escape” is a haunting new single that moves between psychological pressure and spiritual reckoning, turning fear into the starting point for a deeper kind of release.

At 2 minutes and 37 seconds, the track wastes no time building its world. From the opening moments, the atmosphere feels cold, eerie, and cinematic, like a signal coming from somewhere far away. It pulls the listener into a shadowed mental space where reality feels unstable and escape is less certain than it first appears.

That tension comes through clearly in one of the song’s most memorable lines: “We’re in a simulation, I don’t think they understand…”

The line lingers because it feels philosophical without becoming abstract. It speaks directly to the song’s central struggle, the need to break out of unseen mental and emotional traps.

As the production expands, heavy hip hop drums take control. Booming 808s, rumbling bass, and sharp hi hats give the track a tense, cinematic weight. The beat feels alive, built with purpose, and it gives Mr.Reaper the space to step fully into his darker lyrical persona.

Once he enters that space, he owns it.

Mr.Reaper moves across the beat with control and conviction. His voice is deep, steady, and commanding, carrying each line with emotional force. When he delivers:

“I can’t see, I can’t breathe, I’m surrounded by this mystery praying to God…”

“From darkness to light, we must choose what is in the light…”

“Walking to my destiny…”

the words feel like pieces of an inner conversation. They capture the pull between despair and hope, confusion and clarity, pain and transformation.

At its core, “My Escape” is a song about liberation. Not from a place, but from the prisons people carry inside themselves. It explores fear, betrayal, pressure, self doubt, and the identities that can form around pain. The track plays like a psychological and spiritual battle, where the hardest enemy to face is often the one within.

Still, there is awakening inside the darkness.

The title “My Escape” does not feel like a retreat. It feels like recognition. Freedom, in this song, comes from facing what hurts, understanding it, and turning that struggle into strength. The message is rooted in resilience, growth, and self mastery.

The cover art sharpens that idea. Its half human, half skeletal portrait reflects the tension between life and death, identity and shadow, reality and illusion. The skull suggests mortality and inner demons, while the human side points toward consciousness and awareness. Like the song, the image is bold, unsettling, and symbolic enough to stay with you.

With “My Escape,” Mr.Reaper delivers a release that feels deliberate, emotionally charged, and thought provoking. In a crowded musical landscape, his voice cuts through because it sounds committed to something real.

The journey inward may be the darkest path, but Mr.Reaper presents it as the one that leads toward true freedom.

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Eye’z launches Kickstarter campaign to fund debut album and bring fans into the heart of the creative process

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Eye’z launches Kickstarter campaign to fund debut album “…The Album…”

RICHMOND, Calif., May 3, 2026, Pop singer, pianist, actress, and creative artist Eye’z has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund her long awaited debut album, “…The Album…,” a full length project rooted in soul, personal expression, and artistic independence.

The campaign is now live on Kickstarter and has raised US$1,145 toward its US$20,000 goal, with 7 backers and 38 days remaining at the time of this release. The all or nothing campaign must reach its funding goal by Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 9:03 AM UTC+3 in order to receive funding.

Supporters can view and back the campaign here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dmblk/the-album-0?ref=2rhwlg

For Eye’z, this album represents years of dedication, growth, and determination. After several attempts to record the project, she is turning to listeners, fans, and supporters of independent music to help bring the album to life with the care and quality it deserves.

“I’m Eye’z, a pop artist with my own style that rings through my soul,” says Eye’z. “I don’t like being compared to other artists even when there are similarities because what I create is my own.”

The album is intended to capture Eye’z as she hears herself, with more creativity, freedom, and emotional honesty than she has been able to fully realize before. Her influences include Judy Garland, Aaliyah, Michael Jackson, Fats Waller, Marian Anderson, and Jackie Wilson. While reflecting on the project, Eye’z says she was especially inspired by Jackie Wilson’s album “Beautiful Day.”

“Music isn’t just music from me, it’s artistry. It’s completeness,” she shares through the campaign. “This campaign is to help me finally create my full length album.”

Funds raised through Kickstarter will help cover studio production, recording in a studio with a grand piano, compatible audio engineers, music video production, marketing, promotion, and live performance expenses. Eye’z also plans to celebrate the album’s debut with a special live performance in the Bay Area, bringing together supporters, musicians, and fans for a release event filled with music, energy, and gratitude.

“One of the most exciting parts of this project will be celebrating the album’s debut with a live performance for fans,” says Eye’z. “I plan to organize a special concert in the Bay Area to mark the release, an unforgettable night filled with music, energy, and gratitude.”

The Kickstarter campaign includes several reward tiers for backers. Supporters can pledge US$25 for an early digital listen, US$50 for a sneak peek package, US$275 for exclusive VIP livestream access, US$300 for an album release party invitation, US$750 for limited exclusive merchandise and a personal call, US$1,000 for a personalized album shoutout, and US$10,000 for the opportunity to executive produce the debut album.

Eye’z says she plans to keep backers updated throughout the album making process and views supporters as an essential part of the journey.

“For the most part I plan on diving in and keeping in contact with all backers to update you on the progress of my album,” she says. “BECAUSE YOU ARE THE RECORD LABEL! LOL”

For Eye’z, the campaign is about more than funding an album. It is about creating a meaningful body of work and sharing it with the people who believe in her voice, her artistry, and her story.

“Let’s make some memorable music together,” says Eye’z. “It’s SHOWTIME!”

To support “…The Album…” on Kickstarter, visit:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dmblk/the-album-0?ref=2rhwlg

About Eye’z
Eye’z is a pop singer, pianist, actress, and multifaceted creative artist based in Richmond, California. Her music is shaped by soul, pop, theatrical expression, and classic performance influences. With “…The Album…,” Eye’z is working to complete her debut full length project and share a personal, emotionally honest body of work with listeners around the world.

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Dutch 3Times turns love lust and heartbreak into a neon charged world of melody and temptation

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Let me tell you about Dutch 3Times, a genre-fluid lyricist and melodic craftsman whose music sits somewhere between Southern reflection and Detroit pressure. He has a sharp instinct for rhythm, moving between rap, melody, and tightly cut lyricism with ease. Whether he is working over heavy trap drums or slow, atmospheric production, Dutch 3Times knows how to make a beat feel alive. He does not simply settle into the pocket, he reshapes it. Welcome aboard, ladies and gentlemen.

The independent artist returns with “Distant Lover 4: Love, Lust & Heartbreak,” a bold and intoxicating 9-track project that runs 24 minutes and 14 seconds. It marks another strong chapter in his ambitious six-part “Distant Lover Saga,” a conceptual run built around the emotional extremes of love, lust, longing, and heartbreak. Seductive, reflective, dangerous, and thrilling, this latest release is a genre-bending statement from an artist willing to blur lines, bend sound, and follow feeling wherever it takes him.

Before the music even begins, the cover art sets the mood. Washed in luminous neon green, it feels like a futuristic dreamscape where passion and heartbreak have become their own coded language. Three glowing feminine silhouettes stand at the center, part muse, part memory, part mirage. They suggest desire, mystery, and emotional complication, while streams of digital text form a matrix-like backdrop repeating the album’s core themes, love, lust, heartbreak. The image is sleek, haunting, and cybernetic. In Dutch 3Times’ world, romance feels electric and elusive, deeply felt yet always slightly out of reach.

The music is just as immersive.

The opener, “No Stress” featuring Neisha Neshae, sets the tone with futuristic minimalism that actually works. Over a clean, sharp beat built from rubbery basslines, crisp percussion, and spacious melodic restraint, Dutch 3Times shows one of his strongest gifts, his ability to lock into the production until he feels fused with it. His flow moves with smooth confidence, calm and unbothered, while Neisha Neshae brings a sharper feminine edge that strengthens the chemistry without breaking the track’s hypnotic cool.

Then comes “No Secrets,” an explosive, hook-driven anthem powered by booming 808s and sliding drill basslines that tap into the raw force of UK and New York drill. Its refrain, “Girl you know what I mean, don’t keep no secrets from me,” gives the song instant replay value. Dutch’s commanding cadence and unmistakable voice push it even further, making it one of the project’s clear centerpieces.

“BackStreet Girls PT2” moves into darker territory, a woozy nocturnal trap trip that feels like wandering through a psychedelic after-hours haze. Warped synth textures, rolling low-end, and a slow hypnotic bounce give the track its pull. Dutch 3Times leans into melody here, letting his voice dissolve into the atmosphere until he feels less like a rapper in front of the beat and more like another instrument inside the mix, ghostlike, fluid, and intoxicating.

Tracks like “All Day All Night” bring polished modern rap swagger. Dark atmospheric keys sit against punchy, clean drums, leaving enough space for the bars to breathe. The song’s stripped-back confidence and easy hook give it anthem potential. It is simple, catchy, and hard to ignore.

“Do For Me” is one of the project’s most compelling moments. Cinematic, haunting, and experimental, it carries real danger in its DNA. The production feels deep, drugged, and immersive, covered in shadow and dramatic tension. Its repetitive hook stays with you after the song ends, circling in the mind like a temptation that refuses to fade.

What makes “Distant Lover 4: Love, Lust & Heartbreak” land is its range. Dutch 3Times builds a world where sleek hip-hop minimalism, explosive drill energy, hazy trap psychedelia, polished rap bravado, and cinematic experimentation sit together naturally. There is sensuality here. There is swagger. There is vulnerability. There is edge. More than anything, there is intention.

This is music for late-night drives, smoke-filled thoughts, reckless passion, quiet obsession, and every blurred feeling in between.

With “Distant Lover 4: Love, Lust & Heartbreak,” Dutch 3Times keeps shaping the “Distant Lover Saga” into something bigger than a sequence of releases. It is starting to feel like a living universe of emotion and sound.

There is something here for everyone. Find it now by streaming this project.

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