1 AKON
Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam, better known as Akon, is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, businessman, record producer and actor.
Born: April 16, 1973 (age 43), St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Full name: Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam
Awards: BET Global Good Award,
Today, Akon has a net worth of around $80 million, down from its peak level but still making him one of the richest R&B and hip hop entertainers in the world today.
2.DON JAZZY
Born: November 26, 1982 (age 33), Umuahia, Nigeria
3-P SQUARE
P-Square are a Nigerian R&B duo of identical twin brothers Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye. They produce and release their albums through Square Records. In December 2011, they signed a record deal with Akon's Konvict Muzik label. Wikipedia
Origin: Anambra State, Nigeria (1999)
Members: Peter Okoye, Paul Okoye
Associated acts: Akon, J. Martins, Waje, 2face Idibia, Matt Houston,
4-D’Banj
Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, known by his stage name D'banj, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, harmonica player, and entrepreneur. Wikipedia
Born: June 9, 1980 (age 36), Zaria, Nigeria
Associated acts: Kanye West, Big Sean, Durella, Olamide, Fally Ipupa, 2face Idibia, Snoop Dogg, Akon, Don Jazzy, Dr SID
Movies: Cruel Summer
5.WIZKID
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, better known by his stage name Wizkid, is a Nigerian recording artist, songwriter and performer. He started his musical career at age 11, releasing a collaborative album with Glorious Five entitled Lil Prinz. Wikipedia
Born: July 16, 1990 (age 26), Surulere, Nigeria
Parents: Jane Dolapo
Associated acts: Maleek Berry, Drake, Chris Brown, L.A.X, more
Albums: Ayo, Superstar, In Love With a Lie, Chosen
Children: Boluwatife Balogun
6.2FACE IDIBIA
Innocent Ujah Idibia, better known by his stage name 2face Idibia, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, record producer and entrepreneur. He officially discontinued the use of the name Tuface and selected 2baba or Tu-baba as his stage name. Wikipedia
Born: September 18, 1975 (age 40), Jos, Nigeria
Spouse: Annie Macaulay-Idibia (m. 2012)
Children: Isabella Idibia, Zii Idibia, Nino Idibia, Justin Idibia, Rose Idibia, Innocent Idibia
7-Anselmo Ralph
Anselmo Cordeiro da Mata, better known as Anselmo Ralph, is an Angolan singer. Wikipedia
Born: March 12, 1981 (age 35), Luanda, Angola
Albums: A Dor do Cupido, As Ultimas Histórias De Amor, The Best of Anselmo Ralph (Live), O Melhor de Anselmo Ralph
Siblings: Mauro Wandofi Cordeiro, Celma Cordeiro
Parents: Bernadeth Andrade, Leal Lamb
Nominations: World Music Award for World’s Best Live Act, more
8-Sarkodie
Michael Owusu Addo, known by his stage name Sarkodie, is a Ghanaian hip hop and hiplife recording artist from Tema. Wikipedia
Born: July 10, 1985 (age 31), Tema, Ghana
Associated acts: Ball J, Efya, Ace Hood, Dawn ODG, Castro, more
Awards: BET Award for Best International Act: Africa, Independent Music Award for Best Song - Rap or Hip-Hop
9- Ice Prince
Panshak Zamani, better known by his stage name Ice Prince, is a Nigerian hip hop recording artist and actor. He rose to fame after releasing "Oleku", one of Nigeria's most remixed songs of all time. He won the 2009 Hennessy Artistry Club Tour. Wikipedia
Born: October 30, 1986 (age 29), Minna, Nigeria
Associated acts: M.I, Jesse Jagz, Brymo, Wizkid, 2face Idibia, Sarkodie, Ruby Gyang, Shaydee
Children: Jamal Zamani
10-Banky W
Olubankole Wellington, known under the stage name Banky W, is a Nigerian singer and rapper.
Born: March 27, 1981 (age 35), United States of America
Parents: George Bankole Wellington
Albums: R&BW, Mr. Capable, Back in the Buildin', The W Experience
Associated acts: Mode 9, ELDee, Sasha P, Wizkid, Skales, Sarkodie, Lynxxx
Siblings: Temi Wellington, Funmi Wellington
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