Top 10 Celebrities Helping Upcoming Artists

A lot of Celebrities Helping Upcoming Artists in order for them to limelight. Some of this celebrities are CEO of record label which helps them to lift others.

Life is nothing without upliftment and that is why Nigerian celebrities focused on uplifting others thereby making others to come to the limelight.

Many people wonder how this celebrities come to the limelight, but the truth is that this upcoming artists through other celebrities climb to the top.

On the list of celebrities helping upcoming artists has some top artists who has brought so many other artists to the lime light. Below are this Celebrities that brought others to the limelight.

1. Don Jazzy – CEO of Mavins Records

Michael Collins Ajereh, known as Don Jazzy, is a Nigerian Record Producer, founder, and CEO of Mavins Records. He is also the co-owner of the now-defunct Mo’ Hits Records record label with D’banj.

However, Don Jazzy is a Nigerian Celebrity that helps young upcoming artists. He does this by signing them into his entertainment industry.

Moreover, he has done this to many Nigerian upcoming artists, which can be seen in Overdose (Overloading), his latest song.

In his song Overdose, his newly signed artist like LadiPoe, Crayon, Ayra Starr, Magixx, and Boy Spycewas saw performing.

Among the top celebrities that make stars is Don Jazzy because he does not just make artists but also makes upcoming comedians become famous by appearing on their comedy skits.

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2. Olamide – Founder Yahoo Boy No Laptop (YBNL)

Olamide Gbenga Adedeji popularly known as Olamide is a Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is one of the most influential artists in Nigeria.

In 2012, he founded an independent record label named Yahoo Boy No Laptop which has signed so many artists.

Even before he founded his record label, he brought so many people into the limelight.

Some of the upcoming artists he helped include Lil Kesh, Adekunle Gold, Fireboy DML, Lyta, Naira Marley, Pepenazi, Bella Shmurda, Asake, Pheelz, etc

READ ALSO: Olamide Net Worth and Biography

3. Davido – Davido Music Worldwide (DMW)

One of the top 10 Celebrities Helping Upcoming Artistes is David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. Davido is a Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, record producer, and CEO of Davido Music Worldwide.

He has signed several upcoming artists which helped them to come to the limelight. Some of these artists were not doing well before they joined DMW.

However, Davido is one of the richest celebrities in Nigeria. His music blends traditional African elements with global mainstream pop.

Mayorkun, Peruzzi, Liya, and so on are among the artist that he brought to the limelight.

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4. Naira Marley

Naira Marley is one of Nigerian Celebrities Helping Upcoming Artists. He has signed so many tenants to Marlians Record and he is still signing several talents to Record Label named Marlians Records.

However, Naira Marley is known for his controversial fanbase “Marlians” has signed numerous artist like Fabian Naira Marley, Zinolesky, Mohbad, etc

Recently, he signed 4 new artists to his record label.

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5. Wizkid (Starboy Entertainment)

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, known professionally as Wizkid who began recording music at the age of 11 is among Celebrities Helping Upcoming Artists.

He is a Nigerian singer and songwriter who is currently the richest musician in Nigeria.

Currently, he is the CEO of Starboy Entertainment record label. His Starboy Entertainment record label was founded in 2012.

The label is home to recording artists and producers such as Wizkid himself, L.A.X, Maleek Berry and Legendury Beatz. DJ Olu is the label’s official DJ.

Terri is among artists that Wizkid brought to the limelight.

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6. Burna Boy (Spaceship Entertainment/Spaceship)

The CEO of Spaceship Records Burna Boy has lifted so many upcoming artists. The record label was founded in 2015 and ever since then it has been a stepping stone for upcoming artists.

The label after it was launched in 2015, and is home to recording acts, Nissi, Burna Boy, LeriQ, Telz, and so on.

However, the founder Burna Boy is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, record producer, and one of the richest musician in Nigeria. He rose to stardom in 2012 after releasing “Like to Party”, the lead single from his debut studio album, L.I.F.E.

Apart from being among Celebrities Helping Upcoming Artists, he also one of the most influential artists.

7. Zlatan – (Zanku Records)

Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael born 19 December 1994, known professionally as Zlatan Ibile, is a Nigerian rapper and singer.

He is the founder and CEO of Zlatan Records Label. Following his collaborations with Chinko Ekun and Lil kesh in 2018, he gained further exposure.

However, Zlatan has lifted so many others up, some of the artist he lifted up are Jamopyper, Papisnoop, Oberz.

Currently, he is among the Celebrities Helping Upcoming Artists before of the way he list others up.

8. Darey (soul Muzik)

Dare Art Alade proffessionally known as Darey is another celebrity helping upcoming artists. He is a Nigerian multi-platinum Afro R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, humanitarian, and entrepreneur.

Though he worked as a successful radio and TV personality, appearing as a coach, judge and host on several TV shows before he became a musician. Ever since he came into the limelight, he has been bringing others up and thats why he is on this list.

9. Phyno (Penthauze Music)

Through Penthauze Music Record Label, Phyno has brought several upcoming artistS to the limelight. The industry record label was founded in 2011 and in 2013, it signed it’s first artist Runtown.

However, the founder of the record label Chibuzor Azubuike Nelson popularly known as Phyno or Fino, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer.

He started his musical career in 2003 and he basically sings and wraps in Igbo language. Ever since he founded Penthauze Music, he has signed in several artists which lifted them up

10. Falz (Bahd Guys Records)

Several Nigerian artist came through BAHD Guys Records which was founded Nigerian record label founded in 2019 by rapper and singer Folarin Falana, better known as Falz.

Falz who do not just make musicians but also make actors began his musical career since he was in secondary school.

The talented musician has featured, starred, and helped several upcoming artists and actors.

Summary

However, though a lot of Nigerian Celebrities have been Helping Upcoming Artists to come to the limelight, but this article is focusing on just the top 10. So below is the top 10 Celebrities Helping Upcoming Artists:

• Don Jazzy
• Olamide
• Davido
• Naira Marlay
• Wizkid
• Burna Boy
• Zlatan
• Darey
• Phyno
• Falz