- REMA
Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, is one of the most versatile and multi talented artists from Edo State. Rema owns one of the most streamed songs currently in Africa, ‘Calm Down Remix’ which reached No.3 on the America Billboard Hot 100 and certified platinum in various regions.
Rema rose to fame in 2018 through the hit single ‘Dumbebi’. He is signed to Mavins Record, Jonzing world Record, and virgin music.
- SHALLIPOPI
Crown Uzama known professionally as Shallipopi, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter. He rose to mainstream fame in 2023 following the release of his single “Elon Musk”, which peaked at number one on the Nigeria Top 100 Apple Music.
3.GURU DE LUNA
Daniel osarodion Edosa A.K.A GURU DE LUNA is one of the most popular rap artist in the south south,
Guru de Luna picked up award as best rapper in the south as at 2021. Guru De Luna is from Edo state he is a Nigerian /Dubai based Artist, He became popular with his breakout song tittle “Show Me” and “Carry Go”
4. JOHNNY DRILLE
John Ighodaro, professionally known as Johnny Drille, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. His career came into the spotlight when he released a cover of “Awww” by Di’Ja. He is currently signed to Mavin Records.
5. SLIZZY E
OBETO Slizzy Ehimen, better known by his stage name Slizzy-E and popularly known as Edo Boy was born on the 21st January in the 80s in Edo State, Nigeria. He grow up in a community called “Uselu” with his single mother; He attended Paramount Nursery And Primary School in Benin City, then further to Edokpolor grammar school and Springfield secondary school, he did his PRELIN program at Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma in 2001. His dream was to become an International musical star. Slizzy-E did his first studio recording section in the year 1998 at Nosa and Franca Studios in Benin City, the song was produced by Spurz Denero. In 2000 he became a DJ in Soundtracks at Uselu where his life history began. In 2001 he won the best DJ in Okada University which motivated him to continue to chase his dream. In 2003 he released a single titled “9ja Maga Maga” which became a hit song in EDO STATE with his continuity in the music scene. Slizzy E has won (4) South-South Music Awards and (2) Edo Entertainment Awards as the best artiste of the year and best song of the year which added credits to his name. Slizzy E aka EDO BOY continues to brand the name “EDO BOY” among the Nigerians and to the global awareness. In 2017 he releases his first International hit single titled then in 2019 he released his much talked about album USELU. SLIZZY E is a very popular French Nigerian artiste well known in Nigeria Music Industry and to all Nigerians in Europe and Worldwide.
