2015 was arguably one of the most productive years for the entertainment industry.
Hopefully, 2016 will triple last year’s successes and continue to portray the Nigerian musical industry as one of the best in the world.
Adenike writes on a few artistes that Nigerians and the world should keep an eye on as this new year unfolds.
Mavins Crew ( Di’ja, Korede Bello and Reekado Banks )
The crooners of the anthem, Dorobucci, especially new entrees to the group, Di’ja, Korede Bello and Reekado Banks, are brands to watch out for in 2016.
Hadiza Blell is known as Di’ja, who is half Nigerian, half Sierra Leonean. in 2015, she became Glo Brand amassador. she has a hit single, Awww. Awww sensational and has received reasonable airplay.
Korede Bello ‘Wink Master’ has been in music since he was 7 years old; apart from his cute baby like face, he has an amazing voice.
In December 2014, he became the first to get an endorsement amongst the three new acts of Mavins. His deal was with fashion clothing line, Woodin and he’s also an Africa Peace Youth Ambassador.
In 2015, He became Glo Brand amassador and also first Nigeria Police amassador.
The 18-year-old guitarist has a Hit single titled GOWIN.
Reekado Banks’ single, Katapot, received fair airplay and acceptance and his lyrics in Dorobucci, Adaobi, Chop am and Katapot show he have a lot to offer in 2016.
His freestyle together with Di’ja and Korede on the MTV Base Africa Top 10 chart show was a hit, and the social media audience couldn’t stop making remarks about him. In 2015, He became Glo Brand amassador and also won The Headies 2015 Next Rated.
Born Solomon Ayoleyi Hanniel, Reekado is a Graduate of University of Lagos and expresses that his style varies from dancehall to afropop. Reekado is a singer and a songwriter.
