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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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Taarifa kwa Vyombo vya Habari – wimbo mpya wa Into the Blood: “Play Your Clarinet!”

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Taarifa kwa Vyombo vya Habari – wimbo mpya wa Into the Blood: “Play Your Clarinet!”

Katika wimbo wao mpya wenye mchangamsho “Play Your Clarinet!”, Into the Blood wanaunganisha midundo ya kielektroniki inayoshika kwa urahisi na mgeuko wa kusisimua: solo la klaneti lenye mionjo ya jazz kutoka kwa Peter Fuglsang. Uchezaji wake unaongeza mguso wa uchezaji wa moja kwa moja unaokamilisha msingi wa kidijitali wa wimbo huu, na kuunda tukio la kipekee kabisa la kusikiliza.

Wimbo huu utazinduliwa kimataifa tarehe 22 Novemba katika lugha 11 tofauti—ikiwemo Kiswahili, Kifaransa, Kiingereza na Kichina n.k.—pamoja na toleo lisilo na sauti za kuimba.

Jiunge nasi katika safari ya kimataifa
Acha “Play Your Clarinet!” ikupeleke kuvuka mipaka, sauti na tamaduni. Wimbo mmoja. Lugha kumi na moja. Utasikika kwenye majukwaa yote makubwa ya kusikiliza muziki mtandaoni, na video za maneno ya wimbo zitapatikana kwenye YouTube. Jifunge mkanda na ufurahie safari!

Orodha ya video za “Play Your Clarinet!” – video za maneno ya wimbo katika lugha zote 11 kwenye YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuQcCz0vhEKyPigEcJ1-Du7YhrzZdLrex

“Destination 11” – video ya muziki:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8l72BtPBd8

Kuhusu Into the Blood
Duo la Into the Blood—Jens Brygmann (sauti za kuimba na ngoma za kidijitali) na Carsten Bo Andersen (kinanda na sintesa)—imekuwa ikifanya kazi tangu mwaka 2016. Muziki wao umekuwa ukipigwa kwenye vituo mbalimbali vya redio duniani, vikiwemo vya Uingereza, Australia na Ufaransa.

Toleo la asili la “Play Your Clarinet!” pia linapatikana kwenye rekodi ya vinili ya inchi 12 kama sehemu ya mradi wao mkubwa wa Destination 11, unaojumuisha video ya muziki ya dakika 11. Video hiyo imewahi kuonyeshwa katika matamasha mbalimbali ya kimataifa ya filamu fupi, na hadi sasa tayari imeshinda tuzo mbili nchini India, kufikia hatua ya fainali kwenye East Village New York Film Festival na Las Vegas International Film & Screenwriting Festival, nusu fainali kwenye Seattle Film Festival na robo fainali kwenye Synergy Film Festival huko Los Angeles.

Mradi wa Destination 11 umefadhiliwa na White City Consulting na Custom Coaching.

Upakuzi kupitia Dropbox – Hapa unaweza kupakua nyenzo za promosheni:
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Salamu za muziki kutoka
Into the Blood
Jens Brygmann & Carsten Bo Andersen 📧 [email protected]

Into the Blood – mitandao ya kijamii:
https://linktr.ee/intotheblood

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Van Hechter’s “Boy Problems” Is a Deep and Danceable Bilingual Anthem for Anyone Tired of Lukewarm Love

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Van Hechter’s “Boy Problems” Is a Deep and Danceable Bilingual Anthem for Anyone Tired of Lukewarm Love

Montreal-based pop sensation and LGBTQ activist Van Hechter is back with “Boy Problems,” a stunning new single. The track merges his signature upbeat charm with rare emotional depth. Hechter, known for hits like “Disco Brother,” “Hot Damn,” and “Love Elastic,” reveals a new side to his magnetic electro-pop personality, offering a message that is both radiant and raw.

At 4 minutes and 24 seconds, “BoyProblems” is a bilingual (French & English) eruption of glitter, melancholy, and empowerment. It’s built on irresistible synths, glossy production, and pulsing basslines. The song invites listeners into a world where heartbreak beats in rhythm with liberation. The melodies feel euphoric on the surface, yet are stained with a haunting vulnerability, proving that dancing and deep feeling can exist together.

At its core, the song is a manifesto about refusing to settle for half-love. Van delivers lyrics that make you sway, smile, and suddenly pause; the truth stings. If love isn’t loud, real, and fully given, he’d rather walk away. It’s a reminder wrapped in rhythm: loving yourself means refusing the small version of what you deserve.

Filled with Hechter’s signature humor, glamour, and optimism, “Boy Problems” is a club anthem and a soul-stirrer all at once. The bilingual lyrics expand its emotional reach. The track feels at home anywhere, from Parisian dance floors and New York rooftops to headphones on a bus or speakers at Pride.

This is a jam that makes you feel like you’re flying, free from pretense. It’s definitively dance-pop and unmistakably Van Hechter, though the smile has a real heartbeat underneath. Listeners will hear that signature flair; he’s still cheeky, stylish, and unapologetically queer. His artistry is simply sharpened with new emotional honesty. This is a growth moment, delivered with a wink and a synth hook.

“Boy Problems” is a significant step beyond a simple catchy single. It’s a toast to self-worth. A glittering rebellion against lukewarm love. A reminder that the dance floor can be a place to heal. This sonic centerpiece belongs on your playlist, and on your friends’ too.

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TR Craze brings his South Sudanese story to the gritty drill anthem “Tule Tule” with Jamaican-UK rapper Caine Marko

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TR Craze brings his South Sudanese story to the gritty drill anthem "Tule Tule" with Jamaican-UK rapper Caine Marko

Sometimes a song shows up like that friend who kicks open the door without knocking, grinning and saying, “get your shoes, we’re leaving.” “Tule Tule,” the new single from South Sudanese artist TR Craze featuring Jamaican-UK rapper Caine Marko, moves exactly like that. The track is bold and charged, carrying the weight of lived experience while stomping over a dark, menacing drill beat that feels built for the streets as much as the club.

TR Craze’s backstory reads like a movie script Hollywood studios would fight over. He was born in South Sudan, shaped by the trauma of civil war, and pushed into the harsh realities of refugee life. He literally survived the treacherous routes through Libya and across the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe. This man distills survival into rhythm. On “Tule Tule,” you can feel that heart, that urgency, and that fire in his delivery, channelled into a raw, assertive drill performance that cuts through even if you don’t understand a single word of the opening verse. At its core, “Tule Tule” is a raw, assertive drill track that isn’t afraid to bare its teeth.

The word “Tule” comes from Nuer. It refers to youth games and the electric thrill of chasing something, whether that’s victory, joy, or destiny. TR Craze uses that spirit like a drumbeat beneath his voice. The choruses hit with a communal, call-and-response warmth but here that playfulness is flipped into a gritty, chant-like hook – “Tule Tule” – that feels like the rallying cry of a crew on the move. Even without translating the lyrics, the tone tells you everything. This is about motion, pursuit, celebration, and refusing to stay stuck in the past, all wrapped in an unapologetic, high-adrenaline atmosphere. Lyrically, the track leans into street life, dominance and crew loyalty, matching the tension in the beat.

Behind them, producer Kyxxx builds a dark, tense soundscape, stitching drill drums with Brazilian bounce and Bhangra-flavoured rhythmic elements that keep the track constantly on edge. The result is a gritty, energetic and unapologetic atmosphere that pulls you straight into their world.

Then Caine Marko slides in for the second verse, and the whole energy pivots into a sharp, swagger-heavy bounce. His flow is clean but gritty, confident and confrontational, shifting between braggadocio and sly charm.

“She knows I’m a wolf and I run the pack,” he starts, classic alpha talk, but delivered with a laid-back grin. “She come first like running track,” he continues, flipping between affection and athletic metaphors like a man who’s too used to moving fast.

Then he opens up the verse more: “Doing dirt and getting with a bitty, I only pretty… then back to the city. Got me some liquor then it got me some weed.” It’s lifestyle rap, but the reckless, unapologetic kind. It’s the messy, outside-at-night, live-in-the-moment vibe that balances TR Craze’s more grounded narrative. When he ends with “you going to hang with the gang,” the energy snaps into a group-hyped finale, a reminder that music like this isn’t meant to be consumed alone, underlining the crew-first loyalty at the heart of the record.

“Tule Tule” works because it blends worlds without softening its raw, street-hardened edge. It merges East African emotion, Caribbean-UK swagger, drill and hip-hop grit, Brazilian and Bhangra textures in Kyxxx’s production, diaspora storytelling, and a spirit of joy that refuses to be dimmed by pain.

Let “Tule Tule” run while you’re walking, cooking, texting, or plotting big dreams – or getting ready to step out with your crew.

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