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REVEALED! The Birth Names Of Nigerian Music Stars You Never Knew!
Has it ever occurred to you that all our Music stars, have real names, entirely different from the stage names we have overtime been used to?
You will be surprised at the kinds of names your celebs bear.
Davido
Davido, a musician, a Nigerian American recording artist, performer, and record producer. Davido’s real names: David Adedeji Adeleke and he was born November 21, 1992 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
Wizkid
You all call him Wizkid, Wizzy, Star Boy, but his actual names are: Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun. The Nigerian recording artist, songwriter, and performer was born 16 July 1990 in Lagos.
Elvis Grey
Formerly
called Unknown is signed to AY the Comedian's Label 'Premium Music" his
real name is Usoro Usenobong, born in october 2014. has a massive hit
coming out featuring Timaya titled 'killing Me'
Patoranking
Loved by his voice and his reggae mix, Patoranking’s actual names are Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie. The Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter was born 27 May 1990 in Lagos, although he is from Ebonyi state.
Don Jazzy
Nigerian Multi award-winning music producer, singer-songwriter, musician and CEO of Mavin Records was born Michael Collins Ajereh. He is a graduate of Ambrose Alli University.
D'banj
34 year old Bangalee, Eja Nla, Kokomaster and many more are some of the nick names of Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo who is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, harmonica player, and businessman.
Dr Sid
Sidney Onoriode Esiri, also known as, Dr SID is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and dentist, who is from Delta state, but was raised in Lagos.
Waje
Waje is one Nigerian singer whose vocal range covers three octaves. Aituaje Iruobe, WAJE coined out her stage name from the acronym “Words aren’t just enough”.
MI Abaga
Afro-Pop artist Jude Abaga who was born 4 October 1981 is popularly known by stage name M.I
Olamide
25-year-old Olamide is widely loved for his Yoruba fusion of rap and hip hop all together. The Lagos indigene is known for his blunt and rhythmic act in all his songs.
His full name is Olamide Adedeji.
2face
You all Call him Tu-baba, or 2face and you will still not be wrong. Innocent Ujah Idibia is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer.
Chidinma
Chidinma Ekile is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, recording artist and stage performer. In 2010, she rose to stardom after winning the third season of MTN Project Fame West Africa.
Tiwa Savage
Tiwatope Savage-Balogun, known by her stage name Tiwa Savage, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, recording artist, performer, and actress.
Timaya
Enetimi Alfred Odom hails from Odi, Bayelsa State and he is the founder of South South hip hop group Dem Mama Soldiers.
Naeto C
He calls himself ‘the only MC with an MSC’, he’s a father, Naetochukwu Chikwe, popularly known as Naeto C, is a Nigerian rapper, Afrobeat artist and record producer. He was born in Houston, Texas and is of Nigerian origin.
Any of the names came as a surprise to you? Which one got you totally surprised?
Patoranking
Loved by his voice and his reggae mix, Patoranking’s actual names are Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie. The Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter was born 27 May 1990 in Lagos, although he is from Ebonyi state.
Don Jazzy
Nigerian Multi award-winning music producer, singer-songwriter, musician and CEO of Mavin Records was born Michael Collins Ajereh. He is a graduate of Ambrose Alli University.
D'banj
34 year old Bangalee, Eja Nla, Kokomaster and many more are some of the nick names of Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo who is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, harmonica player, and businessman.
Dr Sid
Sidney Onoriode Esiri, also known as, Dr SID is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and dentist, who is from Delta state, but was raised in Lagos.
Waje
Waje is one Nigerian singer whose vocal range covers three octaves. Aituaje Iruobe, WAJE coined out her stage name from the acronym “Words aren’t just enough”.
MI Abaga
Afro-Pop artist Jude Abaga who was born 4 October 1981 is popularly known by stage name M.I
Olamide
25-year-old Olamide is widely loved for his Yoruba fusion of rap and hip hop all together. The Lagos indigene is known for his blunt and rhythmic act in all his songs.
His full name is Olamide Adedeji.
2face
You all Call him Tu-baba, or 2face and you will still not be wrong. Innocent Ujah Idibia is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer.
Chidinma
Chidinma Ekile is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, recording artist and stage performer. In 2010, she rose to stardom after winning the third season of MTN Project Fame West Africa.
Tiwa Savage
Tiwatope Savage-Balogun, known by her stage name Tiwa Savage, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, recording artist, performer, and actress.
Timaya
Enetimi Alfred Odom hails from Odi, Bayelsa State and he is the founder of South South hip hop group Dem Mama Soldiers.
Naeto C
He calls himself ‘the only MC with an MSC’, he’s a father, Naetochukwu Chikwe, popularly known as Naeto C, is a Nigerian rapper, Afrobeat artist and record producer. He was born in Houston, Texas and is of Nigerian origin.
Any of the names came as a surprise to you? Which one got you totally surprised?
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