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Behold, Top Five Musicians From Eastern Nigerian
Though Lagos remains the entertainment capital of Nigeria, it is merely a melting pot for all within the Nigeria showbiz space. It is on record that the beauty of Nigeria lies in its immense diversity with over 500 ethnic groups, each speaking a distinct language or dialect.
Over the years, Nigerian music has evolved into an intriguing blend of the various indigenous language fused with a dash of pidgin English, this has produced a sound unique to Nigeria. It is no surprise that Nigerian Afro-Pop music is widely celebrated across the continent of Africa and beyond.
It has become impossible to separate a Nigerian singer from his ethnicity from the Jos-flavoured Northern rhymes of chocolate city’s M.I. Abagan Ice Price and Jessy Jags to the Lagos Street flows of Olamide and his YBNL crew; our varied culture and language have set Nigerian sound apart from the rest.
Here are the top five Nigerian musicians from Eastern Nigeria that hold sway in the Nigerian music industry.
(5) Tekno
The pana crooner has burst onto the scene with hit song after hit song for the last 3 years.
(4) Flavour
Born in Enugu as Chinedu Okoli in November 1983, Flavour is a Nigerian singer, song writer, multi-instrumentalist and performer.
(3) Phyno
Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike was born in October 1986 in Enugu and bred in the city. He started his musical career as a producer in 2003 as a student of the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) Enugu, he later relocated to Lagos to continue his music career.
(2) P-Square
The Okoye brothers of Peter and Paul were born on the 18th of November 1981 in 20s, but hail from Ifite Dunu in Anambra State the twins started performing at many shows as kids mimicking Micheal Jackson’s dance moves. After spending most of their early life finding their feet musically, in 2001, P-Square won the ‘Grab Da Mic competition and a reward, Benson Hedges sponsored their debut album titled “last Nite”.
The brothers have gone onto bigger things, in 2007, they released their best selling album ‘Game over’, it has sold over eight million copies worldwide. Though initially the duo focused on pop sounds, more recently they have released songs more reflective of their Igbo heritage with hit songs. ‘Bank Alert, “Nobody ugly’ among others.
(1) Don Jazzy
Collins Micheal Ajere popularly known was born and raised in Lagos. At the age of 12, Dan Jazzy began to play the bass quiter. He also gained knowledge of percussion and traditional music instruments, Ajereh. He enrolled in business management students at the Ambrose Alli University Eupoma, Edo State.
He alongside the former partner D’Banj founded mo’ hits records label and after it broke up, Don Jazzy founded Mavis, a reward label he has turned into one of Africa’s largest record houses and home to Dijaetal.
Critics may say he should not be on this list though primarily, a music producer, Don Jazzy simply oozes creativity, he is not your regular producer, most of his hits are laced with his unique vocals. He has also featured in a number of chart topping songs such as the mavin crews.
Funke Akindele’s Behind The Scenes becomes Nollywood’s highest-grossing film of 2025, earning ?1.77bn in under four weeks.
Multi-award-winning actress and producer Funke Akindele has done it again, and this time, the numbers speak louder than applause.
Her latest film, Behind The Scenes, has officially emerged as the highest-grossing Nollywood film of 2025, pulling in an astonishing ?1.767 billion in less than four weeks.
The Tide Entertainment reports that Funke Akindele Makes Box Office History as Behind The Scenes Crosses ?1.77bn
Earlier in its release cycle, the film’s distributor, FilmOne Entertainment, revealed that Behind The Scenes smashed five opening-weekend records, including the highest single-day gross ever recorded on Boxing Day, with ?129.5 million in one day. That announcement already hinted that something unusual was unfolding.
Reacting to the milestone, FilmOne described the moment as both surreal and communal, crediting audience loyalty for pushing the film to the top spot once again as the number-one movie of the weekend. And that sentiment feels accurate. This wasn’t just ticket sales; it was momentum.
What makes this achievement even more striking is that Behind The Scenes is Funke Akindele’s third film to cross the ?1 billion mark. Before now, there was A Tribe Called Judah, and then Everybody Loves Jenifa, a film that didn’t just open big, but went on to become the highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time. At this point, it’s no longer a fluke. It’s a pattern.
Part of Behind The Scenes’ success lies in strategy. The film enjoyed advanced screenings on December 10 and 11, quietly building curiosity and conversation before its nationwide release on December 12. By the time it officially hit cinemas, audiences already felt like they needed to see it.
Then there’s the cast. The film brings together a lineup that feels deliberately stacked: Scarlet Gomez, Iyabo Ojo, Destiny Etiko, Tobi Bakre, Uche Montana, and several others. Familiar faces, strong fan bases, and performances that kept word-of-mouth alive long after opening weekend.
Still, beyond timing and casting, there’s something else at work here. Funke Akindele understands Nigerian audiences. Their humour, their pacing, their emotional buttons. She doesn’t guess, she calculates, experiments, listens, and refines. That understanding has slowly turned into box-office dominance.
Behind The Scenes crossing ?1.77 billion isn’t just another headline; it’s confirmation. Funke Akindele has moved from being a successful actress to becoming one of the most reliable commercial forces Nollywood has ever produced. Three-billion-naira films don’t happen by luck. They happen when storytelling, business sense, and audience trust align.
And right now, that alignment seems firmly in her hands.
Popular Nigerian music stars, Adekunle Kosoko, widely known as Adekunle Gold, and his wife, Simi, have become parents again this time to twins.
The award-winning singer shared the joyful update on his Snapchat story on Wednesday, confirming the expansion of their family.
“Asked God for another child and he blessed me double,” she wrote.
While the couple has not yet disclosed the gender of the newborns, the announcement has sparked an outpouring of warm wishes from admirers, fellow celebrities, and industry colleagues.
Speculation had intensified in December when Simi posted a video on Instagram accompanied by the caption, “From my baby, for my babies.”
The clip showed her with a growing baby bump, fueling anticipation that another child was on the way.
Their latest blessings arrive just weeks after Simi highlighted a scene from Adekunle Gold’s newly released music video, “My Love is the Same,” further stirring excitement among fans.
The Tide Entertainment reports that Adekunle Gold and Simi who tied the knot in 2019 after a long history of friendship and musical synergy remain one of Nigeria’s most admired entertainment power couples. Both artistes were once signed to X3M Music before soaring into mainstream acclaim.
The pair welcomed their first child, Adejare Kosoko, fondly called Deja, in May 2020.
After closing out 2025 with the release of “Praise the Lord” featuring Magnito, Jesse Flames enters the new year with renewed clarity and purpose, continuing to build a body of work rooted in intention rather than noise. In a moment where Afrobeats is moving faster and louder than ever, his approach remains measured and deliberate, prioritizing meaning, craft, and longevity over momentary attention. The official music video arrives January 10.
Following the momentum of his breakout single “FLEX,” “Praise the Lord” represents a shift from celebration to grounding. Reflective and soulful, the record centers gratitude, growth, and perspective, capturing a quieter confidence that resonates beyond a single moment.
“This song is about recognizing the full picture,” Jesse shares. “The work people see and the work they don’t. The lessons, the setbacks, the growth.”
The collaboration with Magnito, a respected voice in Nigerian hip hop known for his sharp lyricism and cultural authenticity, adds depth and weight to the record, reinforcing its themes of resilience, faith, and self reflection.
Released in December at the height of Detty December, “Praise the Lord” became a natural soundtrack for both celebration and reflection as the year came to a close. With the video arriving in January, the record takes on new meaning, opening the year as a tone setter rather than a reset.
Born in the United States, raised in Festac, Lagos, and now based in London, Jesse Flames brings a global perspective to his sound, blending Afrobeats, hip hop, and melodic soul into something sleek and intentional. His music reflects lived experience and cultural nuance rather than trend chasing.
The Tide Entertainment reports that with over 11 million streams, performances at O2 Brixton Academy and OVO Arena Wembley, and coverage from The Guardian and Business Post Nigeria, Jesse’s rise has been steady and self made. Looking ahead to 2026 and 2027, he is preparing for collaborations with Ice Prince, M.I Abaga, and Smurlee.
“Praise the Lord” ft. Magnito is available now on all streaming platforms.
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