In 2015, there was a lot of activity in the ever growing Nigerian music industry, including the release of anticipated albums. #FOC takes a look at five artists who should have released an album in 2015 but failed to.
1. Dbanj
Eja Nla, as D’banj is now called, yet again failed to release his now
perhaps less anticipated fourth studio album. The singer,
however, released an EP in 2015 which got little or no attention from
fans, critics and all. Since splitting from his erstwhile business
partner and music producer Donjazzy, D’banj has failed to maintain or
build upon the musical heights he attained while at Mo’hits records.
As a matter of fact, his ranking has dropped in the Nigeria music scene. D’banj’s inability to record a hit song since the 2012 Oliver Twist is believed to be one factor working against the release of the much anticipated album.
2. K-switch
K-swtich’s career has continued to stay in the background since his
days at Mo’hits records. While his fellow lowkey act, D’Prince has
released his debut album and hit singles, K-switch only managed to show a
glimpse of the stuff he is made of with his 2013 hit, Obimo, and failed
to capitalize on the success of the song. He was practically inactive
in 2015.
3. Davido
With hit upon hit songs, sold out concerts in some African countries
coupled with international collaboration, HKN lead act, Davido had a
successful year but failed to consolidate on these gains by releasing
his sophomore album. Sources within HKN camp said the delay in the
release of the album was due to an international distribution deal. He
had promised on several occasions to release the album titled Baddest in
2015.
4. Wizkid
With a monster hit song like Ojuelegba, which later got the attention
of one of the hottest rappers in world Drake, Wizkid failed to release
his third studio album. However, he maintained his champion on the
Nigeria and African music scene, churning out hits and jumping
collaborations. He also had sold out concerts as well as a move to Glo
from MTN.
5. Lil Kesh
The YBNL star failed to jump on the opportunity of releasing some of
the club bangers of 2015 to release his debut album. With songs like
Efejoku, Gbese and Ladi, Lil Kesh could have released his debut but he
let his boss, Olamide make history with five albums in five years.
1. Dbanj
As a matter of fact, his ranking has dropped in the Nigeria music scene. D’banj’s inability to record a hit song since the 2012 Oliver Twist is believed to be one factor working against the release of the much anticipated album.
2. K-switch
3. Davido
4. Wizkid
5. Lil Kesh
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