Some women made waves in the music industry in the 80s and 90s. Most of these women are still remembered by some individuals who grew up in the 80s and 90s.
However, I will be sharing with you some of the women who dominated the Nigerian music industry in the 80s and 90s;
• Theodora Ifudu is a famous Nigerian musician who reigned in the 80s and early 90s. Her famous song titled “The Way We Are” trended in the music industry in the 80s. Ifudu also made waves in other sectors of the entertainment industry including the movie industry.
• Stella Monye is a famous Nigerian legendary musician whose songs made waves in the 80s. Her hit song, “Oko Mi Ye” brought her into the limelight in the music world.
She was among the famous legendary musicians like Late Christy Essien Igbokwe, Shina Peters, Otis Wiliki, and others that were invited to Abuja to hand over the FIFA Junior Football Championship theme song to the then President, Gen Abdulsalam Abubarkar.
• Multi-talented Nigerian musician, Theresa Onuorah won the heart of many music lovers with her Egedege dance popularly known as “Egwu Egedege.”
Her skill of singing highlife songs got her several awards and recognition. The highlife star surprised her fans when she appeared in the hit song released by Larry Gaga titled “Egedege”, where she was featured alongside Phyno and Flavour.
• Taiwo and Kehinde Lijadu popularly known as Lijadu sisters were a Nigerian music duo who reigned in the 70s and 80s.
Their songs earned them fame in both local and international music industry as they performed in several music concerts that was held in different countries of the world. They are still remembered for the success they achieved in the music industry.
• Oby Onyioha ventured into the music industry in 1981 when she dropped her album titled “I Want To Feel Your Love.” The album was named after her single, which earned her success in the Nigerian music industry in the ’80s.
Obey is still alive and most of her songs are still played in several big cities in the country.
• Another woman who dominated the Nigerian music scene in the 80s and 90s is Christy Igbokwe.
Despite being a native of Akwa Ibom, Christy is known for singing in Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa, Efik, Ibibio, and English. Her hit songs like Tete Nula, Ife, Hear the Call, Seun Rere and Give me a Chance made waves in the 80s and 90s.
• One of the great female musicians who won’t be forgotten easily is Funmi Adams. Her unique voice is one of the things that attracted music lovers to her.
Most of the individuals who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s are familiar with her songs, including hit songs like Omode O, Mama Thank You for Your Love, Ahayye Yaro, All We Need Is Love, Nigeria My Beloved Country, and others.
• Uche Ibeto popularly known as Jigida Queen is one of the beautiful ladies that used their music and dancing techniques to put smiles on people’s faces in the 80s. The beautiful lady was known for wriggling her waist in her videos. Her song “Jigida” brought her into the limelight.
• Nelly Uzonna Edith Uchendu is one of the female musicians that used several musical Instruments to compose Igbo traditional songs during her time. She is known for recording her songs in several genres of music including Igbo highlife, pop, and gospel music.
Her 1976 song titled “Love Nwantinti” rose her to prominence in the industry.
• Martha Ulaeto is one of the legendary female musicians that ruled the music industry in the 80s and 90s. Her famous song “Love Of Best” trended in several regions of the country, especially in Cross River, her home state.
• Evi- Edna Ogoli is a Nigerian reggae artist from Delta State. She is currently regarded as one of the most successful female Nigerian musicians in the 80s. One of her songs that reigned in the industry then is “Happy Birthday”.
• Veno Marioghae also trended in the musician industry with her hit song “Nigeria Go Better”. The song is still played by many music lovers.
• Onyeka Onwenu who made waves in the ’80s and ’90s is still active in the entertainment industry as she still features in movies and other sectors of the entertainment industry.
The Imo State-born singer released multiple hot songs that dominated the music industry in the 80s and 90s. Some of these songs include ” Excess Love”, “One Love”, “Bia Nulu” and many others.
