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Breakout Celebrities in Nigeria of Featuring Hilda Baci, Ilebaye, Very Dark Man, and More

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The year 2023 marked a significant rise in talent across Nigeria, with numerous individuals stepping into the limelight from relative obscurity. This surge of new stars spanned various fields, including music, entertainment, and social media.

Also Read: Nigerians Who Broke Guinness World Records: (Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy)

Breakout Celebrities in Nigeria 2023

Shallipopi

Crown Uzama, a 23-year-old Nigerian rapper known as Shalipopi, gained mainstream recognition with his hit ‘Elon Musk.’

He started by sharing freestyles on TikTok and other platforms, eventually finding success with his single and other popular songs like ‘Ex-convict’ and ‘Sharpiru’. Apple Music featured him in their Up Next Artiste Development Programme.

Boy Spyce

Ugbekile Osemeke, a 22-year-old singer known as Boy Spyce, began his career covering popular songs, notably ‘Essence’ by Wizkid.

His cover caught the attention of Mavin Records’ CEO Don Jazzy, leading to a record deal and a series of chart-topping hits.

Odumodublvck

Tochukwu Ojogwu, widely known as Odumodublvck, emerged as a prominent Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter.

He gained attention with his single ‘Picanto’ and collaborations with well-known artists, earning the Headies “Rookie of the Year” award.

Very Dark Man

ry Dark ManMartin Otse, better known as Very Dark Man, made waves as a controversial social media personality. Despite a scandal in September, his popularity increased, showcasing his influence in discussing social issues and critiquing celebrities.

Layi Wasabi

Isaac Olayiwola, aka Layiwasabi, rose to fame with his humorous legal-themed skits on Instagram and his role in the Nollywood movie ‘Adire’. His portrayal of a struggling lawyer won him a large following.

Khaid

Sulaimon Solomon, or Khaid, a 19-year-old singer, captured attention with his music after being signed by Neville Records.

His track ‘Jolie’ and music video ‘Anabella’ were particularly successful, earning recognition from Spotify and other platforms.

IIebaye Odiniya

Ilebaye Odiniya, also known as Baye or Gen-Z Baddie, achieved fame as a reality TV star, winning Big Brother Naija season 8 and previously participating in season 7.

Spyro

Oludipe David, a 33-year-old singer known as Spyro, gained prominence with ‘Who is Your Guy?’ featuring Tiwa Savage. The song topped various charts and won awards, becoming a favorite of many, including the Governor of Lagos State.

Hilda Baci

Hilda Bassey, also known as Hilda Baci, set a Guinness World Record for marathon cooking, which was later surpassed. She first gained attention in a Jollof cooking competition and has pursued an acting career.

Mohbad

Lastly, the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, experienced a posthumous surge in popularity following his death. His music saw a significant increase in streams, surpassing many international artists and becoming a superstar even in death.

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