Nigerian DJs have played a very big role in the growth of Nigeria’s music industry as we are witnessing it today.
In Nigeria’s music industry, DJs are becoming to have a reputable brand image and are becoming more respected for the hardwork they put into entertaining music lovers on the wheels of steel.
As far as Disc Jockey career is concerned in Nigeria, some DJs are now very well established and famous due to their brand consistency over the years.
Below Are Top 10 Biggest Or Popular Djs In Nigeria This 2021:-
10. DJ Tunez
Michael Babatunde Adeyinka Also known as DJ Tunez is a Nigeria and USA based disc jockey.
In 2015, DJ Tunez was asked by Wizkid to join Starboy Entertainment, as the official label DJ, DJ Tunez first production was in 2016’s Iskaba, a contagious hit song with Wande Coal.
Ever since his affiliation with Starboy Entertainment, DJ Tunez DJ-ing career has surge positively.
And he has more hit songs as a DJ in his discography with likes of Wizkid, Adekunle Gold, Omah Lay, Olamide amongst others.
9. DJ Cuppy
Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola who is popularly known as DJ Cuppy is a Nigerian entertainer, singer, and producer who is based in London in the United Kingdom.
She is also the daughter of a popular Nigerian Billionaire and businessman – Femi Otedola.
She is one of the notable female DJs in Nigeria who has due to her skills made a name in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
Cuppy is also a highly educated entertainer with degrees from Kings College, London, and New York University.
Right now, she is signed into Red Velvet Music Group as a disc jockey and she’s currently doing well as an entertainer and she’s rated as one of the best DJs in the country.
She has also featured popular African musicians like Sarkodie, Tekno, Zlatan Ibile, and a couple of others in her songs.
8. DJ Big N
Nonso Temisan Ajufo popularly known as DJ Big N is a Nigerian hip-hop Disc Jockey and one of the DJs signed into Don Jazzy’s Label known as – Mavin Records.
Right now, DJ Big N is rated as one of the best DJs in the country and you can confirm that by listening to some of his DJ Mixtapes.
DJ Big N has played a big role in the career of many Mavin artists like Tiwa Savage, Rema & DM.
He has also released a couple of Mavins themed mixtapes (such as the “Mavin All Stars Mixtape, “Surulere Mixtape Volume 1” and so on).
He is also the official DJ of Mavin Records and a highly educated entertainer. He is also one of the most educated DJs in Nigeria.
7. DJ Enimoney
YBNL’s official Disc Jockey, DJ Enimoney is unarguably one of the best DJs Nigeria’s music industry can boast of.
He has performed on many big stages across Nigeria and his “WOBEY DJ CAMPUS TOUR” still remains one of the biggest campus music events in Nigeria.
DJ Enimoney has also shaken the Nigerian music industry with some hit street songs like “Oya Dab” featuring Olamide, “Diet” featuring Tiwa Savage, and Slimcase among others.
He has released so many mixtapes and his recent ones are “This Is 2021“, and G.O.A.T (Best of Olamide).
6. DJ Consequence
Popularly known as “The Vibe Machine“, DJ Consequence is a popular Nigerian Disc Jockey who played for several radio stations and clubhouse in Nigeria
DJ Consequence has played at Club Quilox, Industry Nite, Club Rumours Ikeja, GIDD (Glow In D Dark) at Club Nitro, WOTN (We Own Thursday Night) at Club 57, and for Soundcity 98.5 FM and the African BasketBall Club League.
He has an impressive career discography as he has worked with a good number of superstar Nigerian singers on singers.
DJ Consequence has worked with Olamide on “Assignment“, he also has a song titled “Blow The Whistle“, with Mayorkun to mention but few.
5. DJ Neptune
DJ Neptune is definately one of the best disc jockeys to reckon with in Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
Starting his DJ career in 2001 as an official DJ for Raypower FM to becoming the official DJ for Naeto C, DJ Neptune has created a favorable brand image for himself in Nigeria and across Africa.
His tastes for good music can be noticed in many of his mixtapes online, stage performances and radio plays.
DJ Neptune won Nigeria Entertainment Awards twice in 2009 and 2012 among other awards to his name.
With his relentless efforts in making music, DJ Neptune has worked with Joeboy and Mr Eazi on “Nobody” after which he created several versions of the song with other artistes.
4. DJ Jimmy Jatt
Without mincing words, DJ Jimmy Jatt is a legendary Disc Jockey in Nigeria.
He is the father of all Nigerian DJs and till today, DJ Jimmy Jatt is still grinding on the Wheels of Steel.
He has hosted many events, lyrical rap battles and he has several awards and endorsement deals to his name.
DJ Jimmy Jatt has contributed a lot to the growth of hip-pop in Nigeria and his TV series, Jimmy Jump Off is still gaining a lot of viewership in and outside Nigeria.
3. DJ Spinall
With his unique “Cap” signature outfit, DJ Spinall gained prominence as a DJ while working at Raypower FM in 2005.
Since then he has continued to rise to prominence year-in-year-out in Nigeria’s music industry.
DJ Spinall was featured on Beyonce’s “Lion King: The Gift” documentary to speak about the quality of the album.
He kept breaking international boundaries as he got induced into 2,300 members of “The Recording Academy” for the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.
Having toured both Nigeria and UK as a DJ, Spinall has performed on many big stages globally including One Africa Music Fest, New York in 2017, Africa All Star Music Fest, Toronto in 2018 and many more.
2. DJ Kaywise
DJ Kaywise is a young Nigerian Disc Jockey who became a household name in Nigeria’s music industry within a short period of time.
His quick rise to fame can be attributed to his creativity on the wheels of steel as an Afro-beat DJ. DJ Kaywise is no doubt one of the best in Nigeria.
DJ Kaywise‘s street credibility in Nigeria’s music industry can be vividly noticeable in his annual JOOR CONCERT which always attracts huge number of music lovers.
Some popular tracks of DJ Kaywise are, “See Mary See Jesus” featuring Olamide, “Feel Aright” featuring Ice Prince, Patoranking, R2bees, “Warn Dem” featuring Oritse Femi to mention but a few.
1. DJ Xclusive
Born Rotimi Alakija, DJ Xclusive is a Nigerian who has established himself well-enough in Nigeria’s music industry.
As a professional DJ, he has performed at so many big events with big international acts like Ne-Yo, Rihanna, Nas, Brick And Lace among others.
At a point in his career, he was with Empire Mates Music as Wizkid’s official DJ and in 2011, he was the resident DJ for CoolFM.
Apart from winning several awards as a Disc Jockey, DJ Xclusive has a good number of songs to his name.
He has worked with Timaya, Wizkid, Banky W, Tiwa Savage, Zlatan, Burna Boy, Dotman, Olamide, and many more on songs.
DJ Xclusive has done a lot as a DJ in Nigeria and of course his hard work over the years is still paying off.
If you’re looking forward to becoming a reputable DJ in Nigeria, these are the DJs you should look up to.
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