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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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KING TYGUSS turns faith into a battle cry on the commanding new single “Made For This Moment”

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KING TYGUSS turns faith into a battle cry on the commanding new single "Made For This Moment"

KING TYGUSS approaches music as a calling, with artistry that carries the force of Gospel truth. He is the kind of Gospel hip-hop artist who treats every track as ministry, using rhythm, testimony, scripture, and raw emotion to reach hearts inside the church and beyond it. His work feels rooted in something lived rather than performed. That honesty, along with his spiritual conviction, gives his music a weight listeners can sense right away.

A devoted educator, army veteran, and proud servant of Christ, KING TYGUSS returns with one of his most commanding and spiritually charged releases so far, “Made For This Moment.” The single brings together hard-hitting modern drill production and an uplifting Gospel-centered message, shaping the track into a declaration of faith and a rallying call for believers walking in divine purpose.

At its heart, “Made For This Moment” celebrates spiritual awakening, identity, and victory through Christ. The song speaks to those who know they were created for a higher calling, soldiers for the Most High moving boldly through faith and purpose. With passionate lyricism and a firm, commanding delivery, KING TYGUSS reminds listeners that Christ gave His life for humanity, and through Him, believers can begin to understand why they were made and what they were destined to become.

Musically, the record carries as much range as its message. It is built on a dark, bass-heavy drill foundation that grabs attention immediately, driven by booming low-end percussion, sleek electronic drums, and eerie melodic textures. Even with that intensity, the instrumental leaves enough space for KING TYGUSS to move across the beat with sharp flows and magnetic conviction. From the opening moments, the hook locks into an anthemic energy that stays with you after the track ends.

As the song develops, “Made For This Moment” takes a surprising but natural sonic turn, shifting into a glossy, haunting early 2010s pop atmosphere that recalls the cinematic edge of Iggy Azalea’s “Black Widow.” Tense synth stabs, shadowy melodies, and polished electronic details blend smoothly with the aggressive drill framework, creating a dynamic listen that reflects the depth and urgency of the song’s spiritual message.

What makes “Made For This Moment” so impactful is KING TYGUSS’ ability to connect modern mainstream production with unwavering Gospel truth. He brings faith into contemporary sound without softening its message, creating music that feels spiritually grounded while still speaking clearly to today’s listeners.

The result is a soaring Gospel anthem for every soldier of Christ who has accepted the call to action. It is for those living boldly for Him, carrying His message each day, and knowing deep in their hearts that they were truly made for this moment.

With “Made For This Moment,” KING TYGUSS continues to show that Gospel hip-hop can be sonically inventive and spiritually transformative, offering music that inspires strength, conviction, and steady faith in a generation still searching for purpose.

Check this heartfelt tune below, add it to your favorite repertoire, and share it with other soldiers of Christ.

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The Traveling High Priest delivers a transcendental anthem featuring the phenomenally gifted Jhonni Blaze

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The Traveling High Priest delivers a transcendental anthem featuring the phenomenally gifted Jhonni Blaze

With a biography that reads like a mystery, I’d best describe The Traveling High Priest as a prophetic spiritual phenomenon wrapped in the form of an artist, minister, and messenger. His artistry does not operate within the ordinary boundaries of music alone; it feels like a fusion of prophecy, spoken-word ministry, gospel rap, spiritual storytelling, and supernatural theater. He presents himself less as a conventional entertainer and more as a vessel carrying divine revelation through sound, speech, prayer, and presence. Welcome aboard!

Now that we are here, it wouldn’t hurt to talk about that ethereal performance he recently delivered with the single “Right One” featuring female vocalist Jhonni Blaze. This is a spiritually charged and emotionally immersive collaboration and marks The Traveling High Priest’s first-ever gospel release and serves as the official lead single from his highly anticipated upcoming album. Already generating major momentum online — including nearly one thousand TikTok creations — “Right One” is quickly proving itself to be more than just a song; it is becoming a movement of healing, reflection, faith, and emotional honesty.

From the very first seconds, “Right One” creates an atmosphere that feels both intimate and transcendent. The intro arrives like a warm tropical breeze, carried by silky island-infused rhythms that sway with grace rather than force. The cadence is smooth, fluid, and deeply inviting. Gentle Afro-Caribbean percussion rolls beneath the production with hypnotic precision, allowing the beat to breathe naturally while soft melodic textures drift across the instrumental like sunlight reflecting on ocean waves. Every element feels intentional, warm, and emotionally alive.

The song immediately finds its emotional center through Jhonni Blaze’s unforgettable hook:
“You said you’d change. I believe every word. Gave you my heart even when it hurt. Stayed through the nights when love felt cold. Held on to you when I should have let go.”

Her delivery is soulful, vulnerable, and magnetic — setting the emotional tone for the entire record while bringing a powerful sense of human fragility and longing to the forefront. Then comes the arrival of The Traveling High Priest, whose entrance completely transforms the energy of the track. Delivering in his divinely inspired and unclassified spiritual language, he brings an otherworldly presence that feels less like conventional performance and more like prophetic expression poured directly into sound.

As he enters, the production effortlessly morphs into a floating, atmospheric Afro-Amapiano groove layered with minimalist yet deeply textured percussion. The beat does not rush. It lingers. It breathes. Dusty underground drums, airy melodic spacing, and smoky rhythmic textures create a hypnotic sonic environment where every word, cadence, and vocal inflection carries spiritual weight. Even without understanding the exact language, listeners can feel the emotional and spiritual gravity behind his delivery.

The chemistry between The Traveling High Priest and Jhonni Blaze becomes one of the song’s defining strengths. Her melodic vulnerability and his spiritually charged presence complement each other perfectly, creating a listening experience that feels healing, uplifting, and emotionally transporting. As the groovy Amapiano stabs settle into the mix and the fading harmonies dissolve into the instrumental atmosphere, “Right One” leaves listeners suspended in reflection, faith, and feeling.

The accompanying music video further elevates the experience. Visually stunning and cinematic in presentation, the video places both artists in a scenic studio-inspired environment filled with striking photography, immersive lighting, and captivating aesthetics. Rather than relying on excessive distractions, the visual allows the music, emotion, and chemistry between the artists to remain the focal point — making it the perfect companion piece to a record already resonating deeply with audiences worldwide.

For The Traveling High Priest Thee, “Right One” is not simply another release — it is testimony transformed into music. Speaking openly about his battles with PTSD, anxiety, and depression, he reveals that the song was born directly from GOD’s guidance and his own personal journey toward healing and purpose.

That sincerity pulses throughout every second of “Right One.” Beneath its lush production and hypnotic groove lies a deeper message about spiritual discernment, emotional boundaries, redemption, and divine direction. The Traveling High Priest Thee uses the song not only as art, but as ministry — encouraging listeners to stop walking into doors GOD never granted and to trust the path GOD has designed specifically for them.

“Right One” is available now on YouTube and continues to gain momentum across streaming and social platforms as listeners around the world connect with its message of healing, faith, surrender, and transformation.

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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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