Now, you can see most Nigerian musicians like Burna Boy and a few others share International platforms with other foreign entertainers.

While applauding them for the International recognition, let us not forget how and where they started their journey before climbing to fame.

The music industry in Nigeria has birthed many musicians from different parts of the country. However, our focus will be on the musicians that started from the great city of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

1. Burna Boy

Damini was born and bred in the southern part of Nigeria although he concluded his secondary school at Corona Secondary School in Agbara, Ogun State. He began making plans to become a musician at a young age by making his beats with fruit loops.

Not long after, Damini moved to Uk to advance his studies. Over there, he studied Media Technology at the University of Sussex followed by Media Communication and Culture at Oxford Brookes University. Damini is currently not married but reports show that he had once dated Stefflon Don in 2018.

Burna Boy had his early studio record in Leriq Treehouse studio, P hiort Harcourt after that he grabbed an initial gig that landed him on stage in December 2010 at the Calabar carnival.

2. Omah Lah

Omaha Lay is known to be a singer, songwriter, and record producer.

He had a major break in 2020 after the release of his first Debut Ep ‘Get Layd’ which shook the internet.

Before now, he would write songs and assist to produce these songs but he wasn’t pleased with the accolades he got for producing these songs which triggered him to start writing his songs and producing them too.

He attempted with the release “Do Not Disturb” together with “Hello Brother” which earned him a record deal with KeyQaad.

His genres of music Afro-fusion(A known form of music from West Africa and its scatterings like Nigeria, South Africa, and the likes).

Omah Lay is presently a rapidly growing celebrity that started from the city of Port Harcourt.

3. Duncan mighty

Duncan Wene Mighty Okechukwu was born on the 28th of October, 1983 and he hails from Obio-Akpor, Rivers State.

He is known to be impacted by the culture of his people. He is currently married to his heartthrob, Vivian Okechukwu.

Officially called Duncan Mighty on stage. This great musician started his music officially in 2008 with the release of an album kolliwater which broke the internet and brought him to the spotlight.

After a short while, he released another album, Ahamefuna(Legacy) in 2010 and since then he has received several recognitions and awards including the Indigenous Artist of the year.

While still recovering from the excitement of his previous album release, he released another in 2012, Footprint with numerous features like Timaya, Shaggy, and the likes. His genres of music are reggae, R&B, and hip hop.

4. Timaya

Due to his passion for music. Timaya dropped out of school to concentrate on a solo career which resulted in the release of his first debut album, True story in 2005 followed by Gift and Grace in 2008.

Furthermore, he went on to release another album, DeRebirth with a lead single “Plantain Boy” which brought him to the spotlight. Other releases include Upgrade which has gained him awards and notable recognitions.

5. Ajebo Hustlers

His genres of music include Dancehall, reggae, hip hop, and few others. He is currently the producer at DM Record Limited.

Their musical career kicked off in 2010 after they had gotten to know themselves while working at a restaurant.

They came to the spotlight in 2015 after the release of Bole and fish. They have worked and performed with other musicians like King Perry, Davido, Young Lix, and a few others.

These musical duos have received several awards including the Galaxy awards (GMA) for the category of the Song of the Year, 2018. Their genres of music are a blend of Afrobeat and high life.