Top 10 Nigerian Artistes With The Best Lyrics (2022)

A lot of artists have been blessing Nigerians with songs that have fascinating lyrics. There is a lot of Nigerian Artistes With The Best Lyrics that make their fans happy.

Some of these Nigerian Artistes With The Best Lyrics with interesting lyrics has their own record label while some are still under other artists’ record label.

When talking about Nigerian Artistes With The Best Lyrics, they are more than 100 but the article will focus on just the top 10.

Nigerian music has been blessed extraordinarily and these blessed artists keep on blessing the world with music with good lyrics.

Below are these Nigerian Artistes With The Best Lyrics:

1. Olamide

The first on the list of the top 10 Nigerian Artistes With The Best Lyrics is a rapper, singer, and songwriter from Nigeria known as Olamide Gbenga Adedeji popularly known as Olamide. He is among the most well-known and significant African painters.

Though he does not often release music whenever he releases music, it is always top-notch.

However, he is the founder of the YBNL music label. Currently, he is a big name in the Nigerian music industry who not only make name for themselves but also help in bringing up young artist.

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2. Burna Boy

On the list of Nigerian Artistes With The Best Lyrics is a multiple-award-winning musician from Nigeria Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known professionally as Burna Boy.

He is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, record producer, and spirited live performer.

In 2013, he released his debut studio album titled L.I.F.E which was a follow-up of his second mixtape Burn Identity. However, the music sold over 45,000 copies on the day of its release.

The album has five singles which include Like to Party, Tonight, Always Love You, Run My Race, and Yawa Dey. Also, the music has guest appearances from other top artists and this made the lyrics super enjoyable.

However, he broke out with the smash hit Love Damini which has an interesting single named “Common Person”.

Burna Boy’s music “Common Person” took over the arena with its impressive hit and lyric.

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3. 2Face Idibia

Innocent Ujah Idibia popularly known as 2Face or 2Baba is among the Nigerian Artistes With The Best Lyrics. He is a Nigerian musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, humanitarian, and activist.

However, he made it to this list with his 2004 “African Queen” song. The music was the best-selling song of its time. It was sold in Nigeria, Africa, and the world because of its wonderful lyrics.

Moreover, the lyric of African Queen did not just make the music sell but also made the 2Face more famous.

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4. Simi

Simisola Bolatito Kosoko popularly known as Simi does not only bless fans with good lyrics but also does that with an enticing voice.

However, some people do not only crave Simi’s lyrics but also her voice. It interests people how she could come up with all her songs that give them a good vibe.

Moreover, Simi is not only a singer but also a songwriter and an actress. Also, she plays a top judge in season 7 Nigerian Idol TV Show.

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5. Teni

Teniola Apata better known by her stage name Teni is on the list of Nigerian Artistes With The Best Lyrics. She is a songwriter, singer, and entertainer who do not just bless her fan with good music but with the one that has a good interest.

However, Teni is among the top best and most influential female artists in Nigeria. Though she might not be the first she is among the top 10.

Due to her commitment to her musical career, a lot of people like her and this made her fans grow each day.

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6. Omah Lay

On this list is the winner of the 2020 Headies Awards Stanley Omah Dibia known as Omah Lay.

Since entering the spotlight with his self-produced debut single titled “Do Not Disturb”, the young artist has been putting out quality music.

He is among the best singers in Nigeria. After the release of his song titled Godly, almost all the social media platform has it because of his good lyrics.

7. Falz

Folarin Falana popularly known as Falz is a Nigerian singer and songwriter whose songs are worth listening to.

He started his musical career in secondary school and he always beautifies his songs with an intonation that a lot of people like.

Appearing on this list is not by mistake because 90% of his songs have interesting and well-organized lyrics.

Apart from being a singer, he is also a rapper and an actor.

8. Fireboy DML

With a song titled ‘Jealous’ Adedamola Adefolahan multi-Talented Artist and Songwriter known as Fireboy DML enters this list.

This breakthrough and the ever-loving single were signed on YBNL Nations Collaborative album Mafia Family. In 2019, the song which is composed of a guitar riff, traditional drums, and percussion was re-released.

Moreover, he gave fans a good vibe after releasing Jealous with good lyrics and this made him appear on this list.

9. Kizz Daniel

Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe born on 1 May 1994 and better known by his stage name Kizz Daniel, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.  He went by the stage name Kiss Daniel and is best known for his singles “Woju” and “Yeba”.

He is among Nigerian celebrities that have swag but he mixes his career with swag which spices up his career.

His music writing skill is different from others and in recent years, he is among the underrated singers whose talent is top-notch.

10. Reekando Banks

Rounding off the list of the Top 10 Nigerian Artistes With The Best Lyrics is Reekando Banks who signed with Mavin Records in 2014.

However, a lot of people underrate his capabilities in the music industry but the fact that his lyrics are always nice cannot be hidden.

He is not just a singer and songwriter but a singer who blesses his fans with good music and good lyrics.

Most of his songs are under Mavins Records and some of his interesting songs include Rora, Dorobucci, Move, Adaobi, Easy, Like, etc.

Summary

As earlier stated, a lot of artists in Nigeria have good lyrics but this article is focusing on the top 10 ones with the best lyrics. Below is a brief summary of the Top 10 Nigerian Artistes With The Best Lyrics:

• Olamide
• Burna Boy
• 2Face
• Simi
• Teni
• Omah Lay
• Falz
• Fireboy DML
• Kizz Daniels
• Reekando Banks