See Nigerians on Vogue UK’s List of Musicians Set to Rule 2022 – Ayra Starr, Ruger, TeeZee, SomaDina
2021 was a great year for the Nigerian music industry. Both successful and upcoming acts disrupted the music scene on both local and international levels. From groundbreaking singles and albums to sold-out concerts and awards, Nigeria’s established and fast-rising musicians have become a force to reckon with around the world.
Some of the country’s fastest rising artists – Ayra Starr, the Bloody Samaritan singer, Ruger, TeeZee and SomaDina have made Vogue UK’s list of musicians set to take over 2022. South African rapper, Focalistic also made the list.
The 22 Artists who made this list were grouped into different categories, such as the Class of TikTok, African Giants, Alternative/R&B Pioneers, Popstars and Rockstars, and Rap Prodigies.
The African Giants category featured mostly Nigerian music acts and South Africa’s Focalistic.
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Vogue UK has the best words for these musicians:
Ayra Starr
“Nineteen-year-old Ayra Starr started exceptionally strong last year, releasing debut projects that were flawlessly conceived and beautifully sung.”
Ruger
“In just one year, Ruger has had a seismic impact with his single “Bounce”, which amassed 22 million views and topped the Nigeria charts on Apple Music. With unforgettable songs and his unique look – pink cropped hair and an eye patch – he’ll soon be impossible to miss.”
TeeZee
“The godfather of the alté scene in Nigeria, TeeZee helped pioneer the genre and created a platform for the country’s youth through the groundbreaking Native magazine. Having released more excellent singles last year, he continues to be a beacon of the country’s creativity.”
SomaDina
“SomaDina only has a handful of releases to her name but her latest experiments with pop-punk and rap collaborations with fellow rising star SGaWD are addictive earworms. A talented singer who has performed with Lady Donli, Davido and Amaarae, the young artist is one to watch.”
The full list – vogue.co.uk