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These are the hottest Nigeria artists of 2017. These are artists who found new ways to get on all their right books, do all the right things, release all the great music, and keep the fans in love.

From Tiwa Savage and her happiness on “Sugarcane EP”, to Olamide’s grit and glory on ‘Wo’, we experienced numerous artists rise above their colleagues, creating a new status quo; one where they are winners, and reap the benefits of it.

Check out the 5 hottest Nigerian artists of 2017:

5. Falz
Falz carried 2017 with his music. The rapper led from the mic, dishing hit records with reliable consistency. His 2017 bests include ‘Jeje’, ‘Something light’, and ‘La fete’.

All of these Falz did by fusing rap to different sound structures, and emerging with pure fire.

All of his good work didn’t end in loose singles. Falz topped it up with a surprise album, “27.” This was Falz third studio album, which has been a critical success.

4. Ycee
Yceee went strong into 2017 with the release of his EP “The First Wave.” The singer whose growth has been steady since 2016, continued in fine form by scoring one of the biggest records of 2017, ‘Juice’. 

Ycee is also made waves with ‘Don’t need bae’, another record off it.

Ycee ‘Juice’, produced by Adey, hosted Maleek Berry as a guest, and it topped charts across the country. 

Ycee 'Juice' It is one of Nigeria’s biggest records of 2017. The rapper also took home the AFRIMA award for Best Hip-hop Act in Africa.

3. Tekno
It’s impressive to know that Tekno’s consistency since 2015 has become normalized. This year was pretty much normal service from the ‘Slim Daddy’. 

Tekno opened the year with the rise of ‘Rara’, and ended up with a basket of hits and speculative winning records. 

Tekno's songs such as ‘Yawa’, ‘Samantha’, and ‘Go’ were dance favorites, leading him to a great year. 

Tekno is also heavily in the success of Davido, where his production and songwriting skills were instrumental to the creating the song of the year – ‘If’.

And to cap off his year, Tekno is collaborating with Drake.

2. Wizkid
In 2017, Wizkid unlocked a new level of powers and achievements. While 2016 had the singer break glass ceilings with his collaborations with Drake and the deal with RCA Records, 
Starboy began to show the workings of everything in 2017.

Wizkid has released his first album since signing to RCA records earlier this year, with Sounds from the Other Side now being available to stream. 

For Sounds from the Other Side album, Wizkid teamed up with some big names, with the previously released Drake-featuring single “Come Closer” being included on the album, as well as 
collaborations with Major Lazer, Ty Dolla $ign and Trey Songz.

Awards flowed in for Wizkid, as the singer scored high on the continent, picking up trophies at the MOBOs, AFRIMA and others. 

Wizkid also got to give a historic performance at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall, London.

1. Davido
Two singles turned things around for Davido in 2017, and he has had a great run. 

OBO has released five singles in 2017, but ‘If’ and ‘Fall’ continue to be the best songs that Nigeria has had. Best not in terms of quality, but the commercial acceptance, and the cultural relevance that it has attained. 

As the year winds down, Davido is ending on a high with two records ‘FIA’ and ‘Like dat’. Where 2016 brought uncertainty for the star, 2017 has been nothing but blessings for Davido. 

In fact, Davido has had the best run of the lot in Nigeria.

In fashion, ‘If’ inspired a collection. Partnering with designer Adebayo Oke-Lawal, The ‘Orange Culture X Davido 'IF' capsule collection launched at Selfridges 'Music Matters' campaign on September 12, 2017.

As awards come and go Davido was successful at the MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMA) where he picked up the trophies for Best African Act, and Best Worldwide Act. At the MOBO 2017, he’s carried home the best African Artist. At the NEA Awards, high-flying Davido took home two awards for Hottest Single of the Year (“IF“) and Afropop Male Act of the Year. 

His protege, Mayorkun also took home an award for Best New Act.

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