Top 10 Nigerian Artistes With Biggest Fanbase in 2020

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Top 10 Nigerian Artistes With Biggest Fanbase in 2020

The Nigerian music industry has been shaking of late with fans of Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Olamide and others all claiming that their favourites are the GOAT. Here is our Top 10 Nigerian Artistes With Biggest Fanbase in 2020.

The music industry gets interesting with fans bants and savages. The rivalry between the fans of Nigerian musicians is getting interesting even after Davido announced himself and Wizkid the only GOAT in the industry. Burna Boy didn't take this likely which has resulted to a rivalry as we all are meant to believe.

To ease the tension a bit, we have compiled a comprehensive list of the Top 10 Nigerian Artistes With Biggest Fanbase in 2020. Please stick with us.

10. Fireboy DML

Ademola "Fireboy DML" Adefolahan is Nigeria's music genius, songwriter and music performer. He is signed to YBNL record label and mostly known for his hit track "Jealous" off his 'Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps' debut album. Fireboy DML has an wide fan base who adores his songwriting prowress and his amazing vocals.

9. Rema

Mavin records act, Rema is one artiste whose sound has changed the shape of Nigerian music space. He has built a brand around his 'spiritual vibes' and an occultic fan base as well. Despite being attacked by so many for not writing lyrics people could understand, Rema has a huge number of fans who keeps fighting to defend him on social media.

8. Yemi Alade

Popular Nigerian music goddes, Yemi Alade comes next on the list. Yemi Eberechi Alade is widely known for her "Johnny" hit single that has now surpassed over a million views on YouTube. She is one of the few females standing their ground in a male-favoured Nigerian music industry.

7. 2Baba

Legendary Nigerian musician, Innocent "2Baba" Idibia is known for his vocals, lyrics, and the fact he has been in the game for over two decades. 2face or 2Baba most definitely has a whole lot of fans in the country. The youths in their late 20s and above will most likely prefer his sounds to the lamba and noise saturating the music space of late. 2Baba's "African Queen" will forever remind music lovers what Afrobeat should actually sound like when it comes to maintaining a vulgar-free lyrical lines.

6. Tiwa Savage

The second female in this list is none other than Tiwa Savage. Tiwa Savage retains her spot as Nigeria's female artiste with the most occultic fan base. Though many will argue that her streams are no way close to that of Yemi Alade, her dominance and the love being showered on her fans is enviable. Tiwa is most definitely the sixth most love Nigerian artist in 2020.

5. Burna Boy

Self-acclaimed African Giant, Burna Boy is the next on the list. He appears to be one artist whose music draws people closer to him and his personality divides his pack of fans. Most people claiming to be Burna Boy stan are either Davido haters or Wizkid haters. They tend to support Burna Boy whenever the issue of GOAT is raise. Even though, there are quite a few who appreciates his love for conscious music and f*cks with his sound for real.

4. Naira Marley

Marlains come forward...! Naira Marley fans formed a serious bond in 2019 when their king became the most talked about artist in Nigeria. The controversial artist was almost in every news and most times for the wrong reasons. Be it as it may, just like the popular saying 'there is no such thing as bad publicity', Naira Marley turned his EFCC saga into a huge fame.

3. Olamide

King Olamide rode the streets back in the days with dignity, he still does. Olamide is one priceless act you don't mess with. The streets of Lagos adores him like he is their ver own governor. If the Oba of Benin is to be likened to any artiste, that will be Olamide. His "Olamide Live in Concert" still remains one of the biggest music concerts in the country. His fans are firm and true.

2. Davido

Sony Music act, Davido is one huge name in Nigeria's music space. His 30bg squad are fans you don't mess with. He enjoys a strong force that gives him over two million Youtube views in 24 hours. David Adeleke despite being attacked and mocked heavily on social media for constantly using songwriters has only gained more followers rather than loose them. He is most definitely someone's GOAT.

1. Wizkid

And here comes the real king! Many has deactivated their twitter handles, issued out a long note of apology and publicy beg for mercy just for throwing bants on Wizkid. The Starboy Entertainment boss and his Wizkid FC fan base are the biggest fan base in Nigeria 2020. No Cap!

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