In music, one song can change everything. While some artistes became stars with their own records, others caught listeners’ attention after appearing on a hit song. Here are 10 artistes whose careers got a major boost from a defining record.
Mayorkun – “Eleko”
Mayorkun announced himself with “Eleko” in 2016 after joining Davido Music Worldwide. The song quickly became a fan favourite and introduced him as one of the new voices to watch. He went on to release other hits, including “Mama” and “Sade.”
Fireboy DML – “Jealous”
Fireboy DML got his big break with “Jealous” in 2018. The song, which was released under YBNL, quickly caught the attention of music lovers and established the singer as one of the new stars of Afrobeats. He later followed it with hits such as “Vibration” and “Party Scatter.”
Ayra Starr – “Rush”
Ayra Starr had already gained attention before releasing “Rush,” but the 2022 hit took her popularity to another level. The song became one of her biggest records and helped cement her place among Nigeria’s leading female artistes.
Tems – “Essence”
For Tems, a major turning point came when she featured on Wizkid’s “Essence.” The song became a global hit and introduced her to an even wider audience. Her performance on the record helped turn the Nigerian singer into an international star.
Peruzzi – “For Your Pocket”
Peruzzi’s career received a major boost after Davido jumped on the remix of “For Your Pocket.” The collaboration gave the singer more visibility and helped establish him as one of the notable voices in Nigeria’s music scene.
Humblesmith – “Osinachi”
Humblesmith was already making music before “Osinachi,” but the song became much bigger after Davido joined the remix. The collaboration pushed the record to a wider audience and helped put Humblesmith’s name on the Nigerian music map.
Ajebo Hustlers – “Barawo”
Ajebo Hustlers also benefited from a major collaboration when Davido appeared on the remix of “Barawo.” The song became a hit and gave the Port Harcourt duo an even bigger platform, helping more listeners discover their sound.
Olamide – “Eni Suun”
Olamide had already started making waves before “Eni Suun,” but the 2011 song helped establish him as one of the leading voices in the Nigerian music scene. The success of the record played a role in building his reputation and setting the stage for his long-running career.
Ruger – “Bounce”
Ruger had already introduced himself with songs such as “One Shirt,” but “Bounce” became one of the records that pushed him further into the spotlight. Released in 2021, the catchy song quickly caught on with listeners and helped strengthen his position as one of the new-generation Afrobeats stars.
Falz – “This Is Nigeria”
Falz had been making music for years before “This Is Nigeria,” but the 2018 song took his career in a different direction. Inspired by Childish Gambino’s “This Is America,” the socially conscious record sparked widespread conversation and showed another side of Falz beyond his usual music.
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