Inspired by the likes of Bob Marley,Peter Tosh and other Jamaican stars,Reggae music became popular in Nigeria in the 80s and early 90s.Pop music also took centre stage in the 80s up to the 90s with stars like Chris Okotie, Alex O, Daniel Wilson and others dominating the airwaves.
The last two decades have seen the Nigerian music scene evolve,giving rise to a number of stars. These young people have evolved in their musical careers, eventually becoming some of the greatest voices in music in Africa. At the core of that rise is Kennis music, a record label founded by Kenny ‘keke’ Ogungbe and Dayo ‘D-one’ Adeneye. both Oaps in the ray power radio station at the time signed on artists such as the Remedies, Wale Thompson, Eedris Abdul Kareem, Tony Tetuila and Sound SultanAt this point, the artists with a mainstream following in pop culture were mostly rapping hits by their American counterparts.
The relatively fresh breath offered by the artistes on Kennis’ roster meant the Nigerian music industry was directed to create more homegrown pop culture-ready songs. However, external influences were still very visible. Evident in the music made in the early 2000s were the act of storytelling and socially-conscious lyrics. Sound Sultan’s Mathematics, a mellow, yet groovy track became an anthem of soft with its poignant critique of prevailing socio-political ills in the country.
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