NL LIST!!! Top 20 Talented Upcoming Artistes To Watch-out For In 2020

At a point, one hardworking talented upcoming artiste who doesn’t give up on himself or herself will become a star.

Every superstar artistes you see today started out as an upcoming act and in most cases, the rate at which you work and push your craft determines how close you are to your big breakthrough.

In the light of this, we have decided to bring to you a list of 20 talented upcoming acts who have put in a lot of work in 2019 which makes 2020 a very promising year for them.

1. Mohbad

Apparently, Mohbad was sighted immediately after winning the BaddyOsha Who Dey Challenge last year.

After getting his own fans, he’s been utilizing the buzz around him by bringing what’s trending into music, he has done that with songs like “Neon“, “See My Bouncer” and “Balan ziaga“.

Unarguably, he’s getting more closer to limelight and 2020 will probably be a great year for him.

2. Zinoleesky

The Instagram singer collaborated with Lil Frosh on Instagram by dropping freestyles which hauled him an organic growth.

He has since then gathered his own fans across the nation but not all-blown yet in music industry.

According to report, Zino turned down AMW/DMW offering, which really means he has something to offer us independently.

3. Hotkid

Basically who knows… Who know how tomorrow go be? Hotkid of yesterday that started from Instagram rap freestyle is now a super star.

With no doubt we have seen the flare and his passion for the music right from his tender age while rolling with hit makers in the music industry.

Just when he got signed to Dr Dorlor Entertainment, he has shown us the versatility of his talent.

His Debut single “Ozana” and his “Honourable” EP explains how hot Hotkid will be in 2020.

4. Playboycasted

You all remember the song “Mapamilekun by Playboycasted ft. Junior boy?

It might interest you to know that Playboy has many dope songs this year and ofcourse, we cannot but agree that he might be the next “Boy” to blow in 2019.

We won’t forget to mention that his song “Alert” is the best ever new year song you would ever listen to. Trust me, the future is bright for Playboy in 2020.

You all should be on the lookout for him.

5. Crayon

Crayon is an exceptional songwriter and a recording artist.

He released his 6 tracks EP “Cray Cray” in middle of the year and his hit track “So Fine” made massive waves across the country.

Crayon may not have been given the chances and attention given to Rema, his fellow label mate but he has proven to have a unique melody in his music even better than that of Rema.

Crayon will be a star to watch out for come 2020.

6. Woki Nwankwo

If You love the the likes of Phyno, Duncan Mighty and other talented acts from the East, you will like Woki-Nwankwo too.

Woki has put out a lot of fantastic music projects this year and his single “Mbada” is still doing massive numbers on music platforms.

Meanwhile, his new Album, titled “No Tu Ways“released few days ago proved to us beyond reasonable doubts that Woki Nwankwo is the next big act from the East.

7. Jaido P

Never underrate the power of hardwork and talent, it will get you closer to your dreams than you think.

But when a hit maker like Jaido P is still on a low and yet to make wave in the industry, “E Get Reason“, exactly the title of his song featuring Davolee and Zlatan.

His EP “SEH” has proven to us that Jaido P is not just a rapper but a complete artiste. Watch out for him in 2020. Chopla!

8. Mr Gbafun

The Alpha Flow Maker, Mr Gbafun is an act that will sure storm the Industry radar with wavy songs in year 2020.

The rapper who was just shown the exit door out of his Choc City affiliated record label, Street Billionaire will now have all the whole freedom in the world to showcase the versatility in his craft.

If you’ve listened to his new song Unfollow Wa, you will agree that will get the full best of Gbafun in 2020.

9. Real Love

He is a growing street act with lots of amazing street songs in 2019.

Mr. Real Love is fast gaining love from the street with his ability to create groovy danceable jams like Esha Amin, Osho Free among others.

Surely, Real Love isn’t going to be sleeping on it in 2020. You all should watchout for him.

If you love Zlatan Ibile, you will love this guy too.

10. Kabex

God of rap battles as he calls himself. Does That names sounds familiar to you? You guessed Right.

His No Bad Rap EP got good flows, and great punchlines in all the tracks.

Kabex ability to do motivational raps to address topical issues will make you love him.

Definitely 2020 will see us have our indigenous rappers popping up again and Kabex will be an headliner!

11. Lil Frosh

His debut single under DMW/AMW might have drew some concerns, yet the single drew industry awareness to him.

Armed with a Davido co-sign and the necessary financial backing, there’s no excuse for Lil Frosh not to succeed and churn out hit records now.

Hopefully, 2020 seems to be that year the youngster from Agege transition from being an upcoming act to a hit maker.

12. Bella Shmurda

The vision 2020 Bella Shmurda has been talking about is here already and having made an impression with his viral “Vision 2020” single, expectations have been huge from his fanbase to release more singles.

He’s furthered that buzz to getting a co-sign from Olamide for the remix to Vision 2020 and has also released collaborations with Zlatan and Mohbad.

He’s definitely one act to look out for in 2020 especially with his spiritual way of singing.

13. Diamond Jimma

With Aje, Diamond Jimma had a sleeper hit that resonated with most people in the streets as it was a track many drew motivation from.

A lot has happened since then and many people for sure expect a replete supply of street anthems from Diamond Jimma in 2020.

14. Studio Boy

Odun crooner, Studio boy caught the attention of many music lovers with his amazing vocals and good music delivery this year.

Having bagged a record label deal with DYH Record Label this year, we cannot but expect more bangers from this fast rising talent, Studio Boy in 2020.

15. RichPrince

He has one of the best motivational song of 2019.

RichPrince is such a great singer and you can easily notice that in his song “Akoredele” featuring Barry Jhay.

It’s certain that RichPrince‘s talent will be very much felt in the music industry in 2020, don’t say we didn’t tell you ooo.

16. Flykid

The year 2020 is going to be a ground-breaking year for Flykid. You know why?

If you’ve listened to his motive-reflective singer, then you know how spirit lifting his songs can be.

Checkout his song, “E Sure For Me” so you can understand how talented he is.

2019 has been a year of Gbas Gbos Music, so definitely in 2020 the industry will be shifting back to the motivation Inspired song and Flykid will sure carve a niche for himself then.

17. Mr Benson

This amazing young street artiste has proven beyond all doubts that he us capable of taking over the street next year.

Quite a remarkable year for Mr. Benson as he seems to be the next Lord of Lamba after Naira Marley. As far as street music is concerned Mr. Benson is damn good.

If you’ve listened to his song “Ogogoro” featuring Qdot, you will understand what we are talking about.

Without no doubt, Mr Benson will a force to reckon in 2020.

18. Denike

2019 is nothing but a Year of endowment for Denike with her accepted hit single ‘Ejika‘.

With the song and the pattern of her music, she has proven to us that she has the power and what it takes to become the future of Nigeria Music Industry.

Denike was introduced to the music scene mid-2019 and has been able to accumulate what we can call loyal fans, just imagine what will happen in 2020.

19. Q2

Hardwork, consistence and perseverance is a major key to survive the very early storms in the Industry and when we talk about these, Q2 has got the juice.

Following a successful 2019 that saw him feature the 2 biggest street acts “Naira Marley and Zlatan” on the remix of his hit single “Come Online“.

He has successfully served us great tunes to prove he is truly a force to reckon.

Without much hype, 2020 is the year for this amazing act. You probably should be on the look out for him.