Nigerian mixologist Mide; born Ayomide Iwasokun on the 2nd of September, 2001 in Ondo State and raised in bustling Lagos.

She studied at The Apostolic Church Schools before graduating from University of Benin—an achievement she considers a life highlight. As one of 29 contestants on Big Brother Naija’s tenth season, her compelling personality, irresistible fusion of charm, challenge, and authenticity fascinated viewers.

The entrepreneurial mixologist plans to leverage her skills at parties and in competition. Following her mother’s entrepreneurial legacy, Mide strategically leverages Big Brother Naija not merely as a reality show but as her launchpad into acting and singing stardom. Her unwavering commitment to boundaries and respect isn’t just admirable—it’s essential to her character.

Known for enforcing boundaries and demanding respect, Mide readily confronts disrespect. As a skilled mixologist, she doesn’t just create drinks—she crafts experiences, positioning herself to energize parties and dominate the competition.

Single for three years following heartbreak, this self-described ‘pretty girl with an edge’ remains open to new relationships. Mide has an estimated net worth of $50,000 (₦75 million naira).

Yemi Eberichi Alade is a Nigerian song writer , singer, pop artist, actress and activist who was born on the 13th of March 1989 in Abia Nigeria. She is of Yoruba descent through her father James Alade who was a commissioner of Police and Igbo descent through her mother Helen Uzoma.

Dubbed the goddess of African Music; Yemi Alade was the winner of the Peak Talent Show in 2009. She later on signed to the Effyzzie Music Group and released her hit single Johny in 2014. The single made waves across Africa as a whole and was well loved due to its comic and educative nature. The song talks about a frivolous man who goes around impregnating women and later on denies to be responsible.

Yemi Alade in one of her first albums did collabos with prominent artists like Phyno. The album King of Queens was nominated as best album of the year at the 2015 Nigerian Entertainment Awards.

Yemi Alade continued releasing hit songs; she went on to win the MTV African Music Awards for best female 2015 and 2016 and was nominated for Female Artist of the Year making her win ’Mamas’ for best female continuously twice.

In 2015, Yemi was the first African female to be nominated for the MTV Europe Music Awards. The artist is highly appreciated, admired and loved due to her fashion style, excellent performance, unique singing technique and exceptional dance styles. Her music videos are always one of a kind and she is so much unique that it is very difficult to ignore her creativity. She remains one of the best female African singers of all time.

Yemi Alade is the second Nigerian and Afro artist to have hit the YouTube record; having over 100 million views on her videos, after singer Davido. The artist who sings in English, pidgin, Igbo, Yoruba, French, Swahili and Portuguese is remarked to reach 1 million views in 24hours.

Many young stars look up to Yemi Alade and call her their inspiration because of her outstanding and eloquent nature. The singer is a winner of many awards and she always gives us more than expected. Yemi Alade has an estimated net worth of $5 million US dollars (₦2.2 billion).

Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike popularly known as Phyno Fino is a popular Nigerian rapper, song writer , singer who started as a producer in 2003. He was born on the 9th of October 1986 and is known for rapping in the Igbo language. His name was given to him by his school friend derived from the word phenomenal.

The prolific Igbo-language rapper wanted to become a pilot or a medical doctor. Through out his secondary school days, he played the piano and drums. He studied public administration at the institute of management and technology. He started rapping in 2017 then relocated to Lagos.

His debut studio album in 2012 featured prominent artists like Psquare, Omawumi and others. Phyno did a collaborative album with Olamide and they both announced it’s release on social media which was scheduled for the 1st of April 2015. November 2015, the artist put together the biggest concert in Africa at the Nnamdi Azikiwe studio as he brought Phynofest back. He was accompanied by other amazing singers like Timaya, Runtown, Flavour and others. The artist was also a casts of Genevieve Nnaji’s movie Lion Heart playing the role of Obiora.

Phyno has an estimated net worth of $10 million US dollars (₦5 Billion).

Phyno was rumored to be responsible for Rita Edmond’s pregnancy, which he denied.

Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe professionally known as Ayra Starr is a Nigerian singer who was born on the 14th of June 2002 in Cotonou Benin. Her first song was posted on her page and attracted people like Don Jazzy who later signed her to his record label Mavin Records.

The artist’s music career started from a tender age and she has always had her family’s support. When she was ten years old, she was part of the choir.

Ayra Starr has a B.A. in international relations and political science; She attended Les Cours Sonou University in Cotonou, Benin. The artist reveals that she was usually bullied by her classmates because of her physic and appearance. She is a fan of Nicki Minaj..

She worked with Quove modeling agency in Lagos and started modeling for other companies like Complete Fashion magazine and others. The artist says her stage name stands for *woke and eye opening* which is the reason why she chose the name.

A very versatile artist, her music style has been classified under Afro pop and RnB, Her voice is described to be soulful, silky and arresting. Her music is a blend of English, pidgin English and Yoruba. Her vocal is compared to that of Tems and in an interview the artist humbly appreciated the comparison. Ayra Starr has an estimated net worth of $2 million US dollars that’s around ₦3 billion naira.

Chinedu Izuchukwu Okoli best known by his stage name Flavour N’abania is a Nigerian singer, who started his musical career as a drummer in church. He rose to fame after his hit song Nwa Baby which became a hit all round the world. The artist works with the record label 2NITE MUSIC GROUP. Flavour is best known to sing mostly in Igbo language which he does very fluently.

Flavour started his active career as a drummer and pianist. His debut song was released in 2005 Nabania which was a grand success. Following this release, in 2010 he released another album Uplifted. The album Blessed was then released in October 2012 and this happens to be the greatest album he made due to the number of producers who worked on it.
The artist who has also had amazing collabos with prominent artist including Chidinma, Timaya, Phyno, Bracket, and with Yemi Alade in Mama Africa.

The hitmaker is best known for his songs “Adamma”, “Oyi Remix”, “Ada Ada”.

The artist has also been gifted with great nominations and awards. His relationship with the popular singer Chidinma made headlines; the artist denied having any romantic relationship with her and said they both collaborated as just colleagues. The artist is always ready to give extraordinary sensations. Flavour has an estimated net worth of $10 million that’s around ₦15 billion naira.

Olamide George Adedeji is a Nigerian singer, rapper and song writer and an influential artist in Africa. Born on the 15th of March 1989.

Olamide was born into a polygamous home and is the second of three children. The artist studied mass communication at the Tai Salorin University but couldn’t complete due to financial difficulties. Married to Adebukunmi Aisha, they have two boys and he also has a child with Maria Okanrende.

The artist records mostly in Yoruba and Englis; his debut album Rapsodi was released when he got signed into Coded Tunes. The following years the artist did amazing releases.

On the 10th of February 2020 he released a project ep 999 that featured nine songs with Pheelz as producer. On the 18th of February 2020 his record label and international distribution company signed a joint venture deal.

The artist’s eleventh album which was released on the 8th of October 2020 contained twelve tracks and featured prominent artist like Firboy, Omah Lay and others. The artist is said to have retired after releasing his twelfth album.

Olamide is known for his unique and deep sensational style that hits differently and interestingly. His carpe Diem album which featured many prominent artists surpassed five hundred million streams according to the olamide music chart on Twitter. This was on the 1st of June 2021. Olamide has an estimated net worth of $12 million that’s around ₦18 billion naira.

Niniola Apata born on the 15th of December 1986 is a Nigerian singer and songwriter who was born in Lagos state nigeria. She is the elder sister of popular Nigerian singer, Teni. The artist comes from a polygamous family where she is sixth of ten raised by her mother in their father’s absence who was killed in 1995.

While in secondary school, she participated in several social activities and competitions. The artist has cited Beyoncé, Dolly Parton, Madonna as her key music influencers. Niniola released her debut single* ibadi* on the 19th of March produced by Sarz , the song received lots of reviews. In 2015, Niniola was nominated in the most promising act to watch category at the Nigeria entertainment awards.

In 2017 when she released Maradona the song spent thirteen weeks on south Africa’s metro fm maintaining the first position for 6weeks . She earned nominations. Later on , she teamed up with DJsnake and created Maradona Riddim. She received praises from Drake and Timberland.

In April 2020 she received her Grammy nomination certificate for the composer of the lion king. The artist actually describes her music as Afrohouse music which is a genre of Afro beat blended with house music. Following an interview , the artist said she loves singing in Yoruba because it makes the song sound so beautiful. Niniola’s estimated net worth is $3 million that’s ₦4.5 billion naira. She earns her income through music and investment.

Teniola Apata Mon professionally known as Teni is a Nigerian song writer, singer and entertainer who was born on the 23rd of December 1992 in Lagos state Nigeria. She attended Apata Memorial High school and continued to the university of Georgia then finished at the American Intercontinental University where she got a degree in Business administration.

The artist released her first single Amen while signed under Shizzi’s magic Fingers Records. She left the label and joined Dr. Dolor Entertainment in 2017. After a few releases she began gaining popularity and more fame came in after she released her hit singles Askamaya case and Uyo meyo. The artist’s askamayawas ranked 15th on MTV’s base year end list of top 20 hottest Niger tracks in 2018. Following this the artist kept doing amazing releases.

Teni released her debut EP Billionaire on the 11th of October 2019. The artist later on partnered with Nigerian disk jokey, DJ Neptune to release an EP called the quarantine play list, inspiration gotten from the outbreak of the corona virus. The artist also signed endorsement deals like one she signed with Tom Tom a candy brand produced by Cadbury Nigeria. On the 6th of October 2020, Teni had signed an endorsement deal with telecommunication’s giant Glabacom Nigeria as reported by PM news.

Teni has won many awards in and out of Nigeria, for example she won best artist at the sound city MVP awards and many others. The artist keeps releasing tracks that make her a pride Nigeria has when it comes to singing.

Teni’s fortune comes from tours, streaming and investments. Based on what’s publicly verifiable, a realistic estimate for Teni’s net worth is likely in the range of US$3-5 million (₦7.5 billion naira). If someone claims much more, it would require strong evidence.

Stanley Omah Didia popularly known as Omah Lay was born on May 19, 1997 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Omah Lay is from the Ikwerre ethnic group in Rivers State.

He is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer from Port Harcourt, Rivers State. He is recognized for his unique Afro-fusion sound, which blends Afrobeats, R&B, and soul, and for his deeply personal and introspective lyrics.

Omah Lay was raised in a musical family in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Both his grandfather, who played for Celestine Ukwu, and his father were musicians. His upbringing influenced his perspective on life and music. 

Career: Starting in a rap group called “Lil King,” he later became a music producer and songwriter at age 16.

Breakthrough: His debut singles “Do Not Disturb” and “Hello Brother” were released in 2019. His song “Bad Influence” went viral in 2020, leading to his breakthrough.

Major EPs: His debut EP, Get Layd (2020), included hits like “Bad Influence” and “You”. He followed up with What Have We Done, featuring “Godly”.

Debut album and label: He released his debut album, Boy Alone, in 2022, and a deluxe version in 2023, also launching his music company, Boy Alone.

Notable Collaborations: He collaborated with Justin Bieber on a remix of “Peaches” in 2021 and with Davido on “With You” in 2024.

Awards: He received the “Next Rated” award at the 2020 Headies Awards and won Best Male Artist and Album for Boy Alone at the 2023 Headies.

Controversies: In December 2020, he was arrested in Uganda for violating COVID-19 rules but was released after two days.

Mental health: Omah Lay has openly discussed his struggles with depression through his music.

On-stage incident: He faced criticism in 2024 for an intimate dance with a fan during a London concert.

Song theft accusation: In August 2025, he accused Rema of using a shared musical idea.

He is currently one of the fastest rising artist in Nigeria. What makes the singer so unique and special is how emotionally creative he is and also his lyrical tone.

Net Worth: The artist is considered to be one of the most richest and influential artist in Nigeria with an estimated net worth of about $2 million approximately ₦2.9 billion naira.

His music is extremely popular on streaming platforms and has been a significant source of income. As of June 2025, he ranked 10th among the most-streamed Nigerian artists, with over 4 billion streams across digital streaming platforms.

Endorsement deals: Like many successful artists, Omah Lay earns money from partnerships with various brands.

Live performances: He generates substantial revenue from concerts, tours, and performances at music festivals around the world.

Royalties: He earns royalties from his extensive catalog of music. Music company: He also profits from his own music company, Boy Alone, which he launched in 2023.

Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy, was born on the 2nd of July 1991 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. He is a talented song writer, singer and record producer . He became popular in 2012 after his release Like to party.

Burna Boy is considered as one of Africa’s greatest performers with an estimated net worth of $20 million (₦30 billion naira).

In 2017 he signed with Atlantic records in the the United States. In 2019, he won best international Act at the 2019 BET award. His fourth studio album African giantwas released and won album of the year at the 2019 All African Music Awards it was also nominated for the best world music album. Moreover twice as tall was also nominated for the same category at the 63rd Annual Grammy awards making him the first Nigerian artist with constant nominations at the Grammy. In 2021 Twice as tall won the Best world music album at the 63rd annual Grammy award.

The artist dated British rapper Stefflon Don but they broke up in 2022.

Burna boy’s music is pop and Afro beat. The artist describes his music as Afro fusion that combines four genres which are RnB, dancehall, hip-hop and reggae. August Brown once said Burna boy’s sound is savvy and modern but remains unaffected by cross over moves.

Burna boy has a rare music pattern that distinguishes him from other artist and gives him more incredible recognitions.