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Nigerian women singer-songwriters

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Tiwa Savage
Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress
Ayra Starr
Beninese-Nigerian singer
Tems
Temilade Openiyi (; born 11 June 1995), known professionally as Tems, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer. She rose to prominence after being featured on Wizkid's 2020 single "Essence", which peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart following the release of the remix version with Justin Bieber. The song earned her a Grammy Award nomination. That same year, she was featured on the song "Fountains" by Canadian rapper Drake.
Yemi Alade
Nigerian singer and songwriter
Afro Candy
Nigerian film actress, director, producer, singer-songwriter, model and pornographic actress
Onyeka Onwenu
Nigerian actress, singer and politician
Aṣa
Bukola Elemide (born 17 September 1982), known professionally as Aṣa ( , , ), is a French-Nigerian singer and songwriter.
Simi
Nigerian singer and songwriter
Muma Gee
Nigerian singer and songwriter
Omawumi
Omawumi Boma Megbele-Yussuf (born 13 April 1982), known mononymously by Omawumi, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and actress of Itsekiri ethnicity. She was the brand ambassador for Globacom, Konga.com, and Malta Guinness. She's also part of the campaign called "Rise with the Energy of Africa". She gained attention as the 2007 runner-up on West African Idols, a reality TV show part of the Idols franchise. Her second album, Lasso of Truth (2013), was reported to be a commercial success in Nigeria.
Mercy Chinwo-Blessed
Nigerian Gospel Musician
Ada Ehi
Nigerian Gospel Singer
Waje
Aituaje Aina Vivian Ebele Iruobe (born 1 September 1981), known professionally as Waje (an acronym for "Words Aren't Just Enough"), is a Nigerian singer. She first gained recognition after being featured on the remake of P-Square's "Omoge Mi". Waje was also featured on the duo's 2008 hit track "Do Me". She contributed vocals to Banky W's "Thief My Kele" and M.I's "One Naira". In 2016, Waje was one of the four judges in the inaugural season of The Voice Nigeria. In 2018, she appeared on the final season of the Africa Magic telenovela Battleground.
Niniola
Niniola Apata (born 15 December 1986), known professionally as Niniola, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. She participated in the sixth season of Project Fame West Africa in 2013 After releasing her debut single "Ibadi", she was nominated for Most Promising Act to Watch at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
Seyi
Nigerian singer and actress
Chidinma Ekile
Chidinma Ekile (; born 2 May 1991), known mononymously as Chidinma, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress. A native of Imo State, Chidinma was born in Ketu, Kosofe, Lagos State. In 2010, she gained prominence after winning the third season of Project Fame West Africa. Chidinma became the first female musician to peak at number 1 on the MTV Base Official Naija Top 10 chart after releasing the music video for her single "Emi Ni Baller". In 2011, she released the Sound Sultan-assisted single "Jankoliko". Her eponymous debut album, Chidinma, which was released via the music platform Spinle
Tonye
Nigerian singer, songwriter
Shola Allyson-Obaniyi
Nigerian Christian gospel and song-writer
Cossy Orjiakor
Nigerian actress and video vixen
Christy Essien-Igbokwe
Nigerian actress and singer (1960-2011)
Emma Nyra
Nigerian singer, actress and model
Aramide
Nigerian Afro-soul singer and songwriter. She won Best Vocal Performance (Female) for "Iwo Nikan" at the Headies 2015.(born 22 June 1985)
Amarachi
Amarachi Uyanne (born 17 July 2004), popularly known by her stage name Amarachi, is a Nigerian singer and dancer. She is best known for winning the maiden edition of ''Nigeria's Got Talent''.
Nikki Laoye
recording artist, singer, songwriter and dancer
Lindsey Abudei
Singer-songwriter, improv vocal composer
Khadijah Blell
Hadiza Blell, better known by her stage name '''Di'Ja''', is a Nigerian singer-songwriter. She was signed to Mavin Records. In 2009, she released her first single "Rock Steady", which was nominated for Best Urban/R&B Single at the 2009 Canadian Radio Music Awards. Moreover, she won the Best New Artist award at the 2008 Beat Music Awards.
May7ven
May Odegbami , known professionally as May7ven, is a Nigerian-born singer, songwriter, dancer, producer, actress, model and entrepreneur.
Sunmisola Agbebi
musical artist
Judikay
Judith Kanayo-Opara (born 26 October 1994), known professionally as Judikay, is a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter and worship leader. She gained popularity for her 2019 single "More than Gold". She released her first single, "Nobody Else", in 2013 and released her debut album, Man of Galilee, in November 2019.
Monica Omorodion Swaida
Monica Omorodion Swaida (born 5 June) known as Monicazation, is a Nigerian-American singer, actress, film producer and CEO of an insurance company.
Chinyere Udoma
Nigerian musician
Bella Alubo
Nigerian musician
Phatiah
Fatiah Kanyinsola Ojediran (born August 26, 2008) is a Nigerian singer and songwriter, professionally known as Phatiah, Phatiah music. She looks up to the likes of Tiwa Savage, Seyi shay and a lot of other female musicians.
Jahdiel
Grace Jahdiel Benjamin (maiden name 'Okoduwa') popularly known by her stage name Jahdiel, is a contemporary Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter and vocalist. She professionally began her music career in 2006, releasing her debut album Heritage in 2008. She is one of several gospel artists under Loveworld Records of Christ Embassy. Jahdiel is signed to Hammer House Records, a record label owned by her husband Eben.
Wande
Nigerian American Christian hip hop artist
Monica Ogah
Nigerian singer-songwriter
Maheeda
Caroline Samuel (born 22 November 1982), better known as Maheeda, is a Nigerian singer, nude model. According to her, she began her musical career as a hip hop singer but became a gospel singer after becoming "born again". She is widely known for sharing raunchy photos on Instagram and making controversial remarks on issues and have been censored from the social media site on several occasions. In 2014, she released her debut gospel track, "Concrete Love", which she noted was inspired by the love of God towards her.
Princess Vitarah
Nigerian-American rapper, singer, and songwriter
Korra Obidi
Nigerian musical artist, belly dancer, and writer
Sunkanmi
Olasunkanmi Rehanat Alonge (born 2 June 1987), better known by her stage name Sunkanmi, is a Nigerian songwriter and singer; Sunkanmi rose to recognition in 2015 when she released "For Body", a song which had her enlisting the collaborative effort of a popular Nigerian musician by name Olamide. She is currently signed to Hit The Ground Records under which she has released numerous singles.
Iseoluwa Abidemi
Nigerian gospel singer
Naomi Mac
Nigerian singer songwriter (born 1991)
Ego Ella May
british-Nigerian musician
Guchi
Nigerian singer
Justina Lee Brown
Nigerian musical artist
Demi Grace
musical artist
Nissi Ogulu
Nigerian musical artist
Tomi Favored
Nigerian gospel singer
Esther Benyeogo
Nigerian Gospel singer and music reality show winner
Efezino
Efezino Majiri Akpo (born 22 March 1992), known professionally as Efezino, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and performer. Her music blends Afropop, Folk and soul, with lyrics that explore themes such as love, self-discovery, and African culture. She gained prominence through her participation in talent competitions, collaborations with notable African artists and her debut single, Amere.
Asikey George
Asikiya Albright George, known simply as Asikey or Asikey George, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Her music is a mixture of alternative rock, pop and soul. In 2017, she won Best Female Artist in Inspirational Music at the All Africa Music Awards. The Daily Trust newspaper named Asikey one of the top ten Nigerian musicians of 2017.
Victoria Orenze
Nigerian gospel singer
Qing Madi
Nigerian singer, songwriter and dancer
Somadina
Somadina (born 22 March 2000) is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. She officially started her music career in 2018 with her debut single titled "IHY" which stands for "I hate you".