Nigerian Celebrities Who Are No Longer As Active In The Music Industry As Before
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Posted On May 30, 2022
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9ice
Alexander Adegbola Akande also known as 9ice, is a Nigerian singer who was very active in music in the early 2000s. He was the brain behind several hit singles which rocked the entertainment industry. Presently, he no longer releases songs as he used to.
D’banj
Oladapo Oyebanjo who referred to himself as the “Koko master” in his songs, was a force to reckon with in the early 2000s.
He was consecutive in releasing songs, some of which are, “Oliver twist” in 2013, “Mo gbono feli feli” in 2008, “Mr Endowed” in 2010. He probably has his focus on something more interesting.
Bracket
Obumneme Ali also recognized as Smash and Nwachukwu Ozioko also known as Vast, make up the group, “Bracket”.
They were among the leading musicians in the country years back. The duo made songs, such as “Yori yori” in 2009, “Panya” in 2015, “Looking at you” in 2011, among others.
Dr Sid
Dr Sid whose birth name is Sidney Esiri, was more active in the industry in the past years compared to the present.
He released songs such as “Surulere” and “Lady don dada” in 2013, “Kabiyesi” in 2015, “Flawless” in 2016, to mention but a few.
It is safe to say he went in pursuit of another passion of his.
Ice Prince
Between 2010 and 2013, Ice Prince, rocked the Nigerian music industry with hit songs such as, “Oleku” in 2011, “Komotion” in 2013, “Aboki” in 2013, etc.
He won the best rap album at the “Headies” award and the best rap act of the year, by the Nigerian entertainment awards in 2012 and 2013 respectively.
He has won several other awards and nominations for his work in the industry.
Omawumi
Omawumi Megbele was among the top female singers years back, with singles such as, “If you ask me”, “Belle”, “Warn yourself”, “Somtin”, etc.
She won the best vocal performance (female) at the “Headies” award in 2009 and 2018.
D’Prince
Charles Enebeli aka D’Prince, is a rapper and brother to renowned singer and producer, Don Jazzy. D’Prince is the owner of the record label, “Jonzing World”, which is a subsidiary of “Mavin” records owned by his brother.
He released songs such as, “Take banana” in 2012, “Goody bag” in 2012, “Oga Titus” in 2015, etc.
