Music was a vital part of my life while I was growing up. There’s no way to describe my childhood without music. It was the last thing I heard before going to bed and the first thing I heard when I woke up in the mornings.
It was constantly in the background; different genres, from Jazz to Pop to R n Bs to Classicals and Operas, and it just made sense to love the art. At some point, I thought about things in the language of lyrics, can you relate? I had a song for every occasion, even at the risk of getting into serious trouble, I’ll still sing. 😂
Some of those songs were by Nigerian artists and at that time, boy bands were killing it! Some of the Nigerian boy bands that made my childhood memorable are:
Junior and Pretty
Junior(Junior Okechukwu Azike) and Pretty(Pretty Okafor) have got to be one of the earliest popular boy bands in Nigeria. I’m sure some millennials and most Gen Zs cannot relate. They were the hit boy band of the late ‘80s with their first hit song; “Monica” and then “Bolanle”(a story of how Junior fell in love with the Pastor’s daughter) which is still their biggest hit till date.
They stood out easily because of the originality they brought to the table. Back then, everyone was trying to imitate foreign rap music artists but they only came across as jesters because they were not getting it right.
However, Junior and Pretty had this unique but comical edge to their style; with Pretty giving us some reggae/dancehall vibe and his signature split and dance steps while Junior would rap in pidgin English.
They actually pioneered Pidgin English rap and Afro hip hop (debatable) in Nigeria and the trend has grown over time. They were quite promising but the death of Junior in 2005 due to severe injuries from a power bike accident brought an abrupt end to their musical career as a band.
The Remedies
The Remedies were a Nigerian music group of 3 guys; Eedris Abdulkareem – the rapper, Eddy Remedy – the singer and there was Tony Tetuila – he was the everything in between guy, doing backups and giving us vibes back in the day.
They had us dancing and singing along whenever their music was played. The rap parts of their songs had people in awe because hearing Nigerians rap so fast, more so in local dialect (like Hausa), was novel at the time.
At some point, we were doubting the authenticity of the rap lyrics, I mean, except you paid keen attention, all you’ll hear was: “e-gi-di-me-gi-di-bi-gi-di-she-gi-di-fi-kpo”..lol. We loved them regardless and those were fun times.
Sadly, the group has split and gone their separate ways as solo artists. In recent times, Eedris Abdulkareem granted an interview where he made some triggering comments about other members of the band and this caused some steam across social media, a few stakeholders intervened and brought some sort of closure for the members of the remedies band and their fans.
Plantashun Boiz
“My father used to tell me that dreams come true….” that was the plantation boys anthem back then. Plantashun Boiz were the most popular Nigerian Boy Band back in the day, with a largely loyal fan base that has stuck with them over the years through thick and thin.
The now defunct group was a hip hop and RnB music group, formed by 3 guys- 2face Idibia, Faze and Blackface. The group was formed while they were in school at Enugu and they eventually relocated to Lagos where they became popular. Giving us back to back hits since their first album release in 2000. Some of my favourites were: “You and I,” “Knock Me Off,” “If Life,” “Plantashun Boiz.”
The sheer nostalgia of recalling these songs is everything! For some reason, the band split up after 2Face decided to go solo and with a lot of intervention, they came back together briefly around 2007 and eventually went their separate ways. All 3 of them have gone on to do big things as solo artists but their fans are hopeful that they’ll come back together again.
Styl Plus
Styl Plus was another Nigerian Pop/RnB boy band that made our childhood really memorable. Both adults and children were crooning to their songs. Do you remember the song: “Olufunmi ooooo, ma pa mi lekun ooooo.” I’m sure the song brings back some memories. I can still sing a couple of their songs offhands, that’s how good they were!
They were referred to as the African “Boyz II Men” and they lived up to the name as most of their songs were heart touching and emotional love songs wrapped into great stories told by voices that could easily pass off as divine. Their lyrics were a combination of English and Yoruba.
Originally named as STYL, which was an abbreviation of the names of the founding four members; Shifi Emoefe, Tunde Akinsanmi, Yemi Akinwonmi, and Lanre Faneyi. The group eventually changed their name to Styl Plus after the death of Lanre Faneyi in 1998 and the addition of Zeal Onyecheme.
The group went on to achieve some remarkable feats and win some national and international awards. Their singles “Olufunmi” and “Runaway” were the most requested love songs on RnB radio stations while “Iya Basira” and “4 years” were campus hits right after their release and students still play “4 Years” at their graduation ceremonies till date.
Unlike other boy bands of their time, they didn’t all part ways; Yemi Akinwonmi pulled out of the group quietly and Tunde Akinsanmi also left to become a solo artist. Leaving only Zeal and Shifi to carry on the name and the affairs of the band.
P Square
This was another boy band that took music and entertainment to the next level. With their energetic songs and dance steps to match, they had everyone dancing to their songs at every party. If you attended their live events, it was something to brag about.
Their showbiz influenced a lot of young minds and everyone was suddenly interested in “break” dance or at least wanted to imitate their moves. They caught the hearts of many Nigerians and Africans.
People fainted at their shows just out of sheer love and admiration. They bagged all the awards and gave us hit songs; from RnB/Love songs like ‘Senorita’ to dance hall songs like ‘Busy body’s & ‘Enemy Solo’.
Did I mention that the duo are not just band members/friends, they’re brothers; as a matter of fact, Twins! This made us feel they were immune to the separation pandemic that was taking boy bands apart.
Nothing prepared us for the shocker that they gave us, the band parted ways and fans were sad but they’re back together and today, they still make hit music. They inspired a lot of dancers in Nigeria & Africa and their music would always be a classic.
Apart from the ones listed, we still had a couple of other Nigerian boy bands back then like; Earthquake, Mamuzee, Zule Zoo, X Project, Danfo Driver…the list is endless. Some of them might not be in the game anymore but we would always appreciate them for their contributions via music and entertainment and how it made growing up more fun and memorable.
Which of these Nigerian boy bands were your favourite? Tell us in the “Music for Melophiles” Community on Fusion where we share our love for music with each other and share resourceful materials on music.
35,876 Responses
Сотрудничество с компанией НАПЫЛЕНИЕ РФ, специализирующейся на поставке редкоземельных материалов для различных методов напыления, открывает перед вашим предприятием двери в мир высококлассных инноваций. Закупка у нас гарантирует не только доступ к материалам высочайшего качества, но и возможность заказа требуемого количества.
С широким ассортиментом продукции на основе редкоземельных материалов, от мышьяка до циркония, компания НАПЫЛЕНИЕ РФ готова удовлетворить потребности самых требовательных покупателей. Каждый продукт сопровождается необходимыми документами, удостоверяющими его происхождение и соответствие всем нормам.
Кроме того, НАПЫЛЕНИЕ РФ понимает важность профессионального взаимодействия и поддержки на каждом этапе сотрудничества. В нашем лице вы найдете не просто поставщика, но и партнера, готового предложить квалифицированную помощь и поддержку, опираться на ваши конкретные потребности и адаптировать условия поставки под особенности вашего производства.
Заключая партнерство с НАПЫЛЕНИЕ РФ, вы гарантируете себе плавное и бесперебойное снабжение ценными напыляемыми материалами, позволяющее вам без остановки реализовывать самые передовые и технологичные проекты. Ваш бизнес получит достойного партнера, с которым сегодняшние вызовы превращаются в завтрашние успехи.
Наши товары:
Керамическая мишень для распыления оксида титана
Wow that was unusual. I just wrote an very long
comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn’t appear.
Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Regardless,
just wanted to say great blog!
I know this if off topic but I’m looking into starting my own blog and was wondering
what all is required to get set up? I’m assuming having a blog like
yours would cost a pretty penny? I’m not very internet savvy so I’m not 100% positive.
Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
What a material of un-ambiguity and preserveness of valuable experience about
unexpected emotions.
My casino’s support team is fantastic.
plinko apk
РедМетСплав предлагает широкий ассортимент высококачественных изделий из ценных материалов. Не важно, какие объемы вам необходимы – от небольших закупок до крупных поставок, мы гарантируем быстрое выполнение вашего заказа.
Каждая единица товара подтверждена всеми необходимыми документами, подтверждающими их качество. Дружелюбная помощь – то, чем мы гордимся – мы на связи, чтобы ответить на ваши вопросы по мере того как находить ответы под требования вашего бизнеса.
Доверьте ваш запрос специалистам РедМетСплав и убедитесь в множестве наших преимуществ
Наши товары:
Лента ниобиевая СБ-1 Лента ниобиевая СБ-1 – это высококачественный материал, используемый в различных отраслях, включая электронику и авиацию. Она обладает отличной стойкостью к коррозии и высоким температурам, что делает её идеальным выбором для серьезных промышленных задач. Лента используется в производстве катодов, а также в сварочных процессах. Если вам нужна прочная и надежная лента, вы можете купить Лента ниобиевая СБ-1 в нашем магазине. Мы гарантируем высокое качество и своевременную доставку вашего заказа. Не упустите возможность использовать лучшие материалы!
Medicine prescribing information. What side effects can this medication cause?
cheap lyrica pill
Best news about drug. Get here.
Online casinos make everything so easy.
plinko casino
Hello! I know this is kinda off topic but I was wondering which blog platform are
you using for this website? I’m getting fed up of WordPress because I’ve had
problems with hackers and I’m looking at alternatives for another platform.
I would be fantastic if you could point me in the direction of a good platform.
It’s going to be ending of mine day, except before finish I am reading this wonderful article
to improve my know-how.
Online casinos have better bonuses than expected.
fortune tiger
Online casinos have better odds than I thought.
aviator game
страница Стероиды, анаболики
Online casinos are perfect for small stakes.
betonred
Thanks for finally talking about > 5 Nigerian Boy Bands That Made My Childhood Memorable
– Fusion Blog < Liked it!
The casino app runs perfectly.
joker jewels gratis
Visit Your URL aplicacion saxenda
На сайте https://svaib.ru/ закажите профессиональный, качественный монтаж прочных, крепких КЖБИ свай. Услуга оказывается по Ленинградской области. А самое главное, что отсутствуют трещины, сколы, любые деформации, поэтому вы можете быть уверены в высоком качестве работ. Уникальность таких свай в том, что они разрабатываются по уникальной технологии. За счет этого они намного крепче бетона. Стоимость услуги будет невысокой. Для того чтобы больше узнать о технологии, изучите видео. Эти сваи не имеют аналогов.
The free mode is great for learning.
plinko betrugsmasche
Thanks in favor of sharing such a pleasant opinion, post is nice, thats why i have read it entirely
Drug information for patients. Long-Term Effects.
can i order generic finpecia online
Best what you want to know about medicament. Get information here.
Hey there! This post could not be written any better! Reading
through this post reminds me of my previous room mate!
He always kept talking about this. I will forward this write-up to him.
Fairly certain he will have a good read. Many thanks for sharing!
Howdy! Quick question that’s entirely off topic.
Do you know how to make your site mobile friendly?
My weblog looks weird when browsing from my iphone 4.
I’m trying to find a theme or plugin that might be able to fix this problem.
If you have any recommendations, please share. Appreciate it!
Online slots with high RTP are my favorite.
book of ra
정말 흥미롭습니다, 당신은 매우 숙련된 블로거입니다.
당신의 RSS 피드에 가입했고, 당신의 탁월한 포스트를 더
찾고 있습니다. 또한, 제 소셜 네트워크에서 당신의 사이트를 공유했습니다!
For the reason that the admin of this web page
is working, no question very soon it will be renowned, due to its quality contents.
Online casinos have awesome welcome offers.
plinko game
нажмите здесь kra31 сс
My brother recommended I might like this website.
He used to be totally right. This submit
actually made my day. You cann’t consider just how much time I
had spent for this info! Thank you!
I like looking through a post that can make people think.
Also, thank you for permitting me to comment!
Online casinos are great for short sessions.
sportcash
tripscan21 win – trepskan, trip23
https://t.me/sDragonMoney_Portable
Very nice post. I just stumbled upon your weblog and wanted to mention that I
have truly loved surfing around your blog posts.
In any case I will be subscribing for your feed and I’m hoping
you write once more very soon!
Marvelous, what a webpage it is! This web site presents useful
information to us, keep it up.
Analizador de vibrasiones
El dispositivo para equilibrio Balanset 1A es el resultado de años de trabajo duro y dedicación.
Como desarrolladores de este sistema innovador, nos sentimos satisfechos de cada modelo que se distribuye de nuestras plantas industriales.
No se trata únicamente de un bien, sino una solución que hemos optimizado para solucionar desafíos importantes relacionados con oscilaciones en equipos giratorios.
Conocemos la dificultad que implica enfrentar paradas inesperadas o costosas reparaciones.
Por ello diseñamos Balanset-1A pensando en las necesidades reales de nuestros clientes. ❤️
Comercializamos Balanset-1A directamente desde nuestras sedes en Portugal , España y Argentina , asegurando entregas rápidas y eficientes a cualquier parte del mundo.
Los colaboradores en cada zona están siempre disponibles para ofrecer asistencia técnica individualizada y orientación en el lenguaje que prefieras.
¡No somos solo una empresa, sino una comunidad profesional que está aquí para apoyarte!
I blog frequently and I seriously appreciate your content.
The article has really peaked my interest. I’m going to book mark your site
and keep checking for new information about once per week.
I subscribed to your RSS feed too.
Feel free to surf to my web blog … Prediksi Bola
Hi, I would like to subscribe for this webpage to get most recent updates, so where can i do it please help.
такой онлайн казино бонусы
смотреть здесь Токалки Бар
изготовление эмблем из металла изготовление металлических значков на заказ
бейдж металл металлический бейдж
check out the post right here
Wonderful blog! I found it while browsing on Yahoo News.
Do you have any suggestions on how to get listed in Yahoo
News? I’ve been trying for a while but I never seem to get there!
Thanks
ラブドール オナホ here,and here): “I have no patience,
other ozempik ru
Hey I know this is off topic but I was wondering if you knew of any widgets I could add to my blog that automatically tweet
my newest twitter updates. I’ve been looking for a plug-in like this
for quite some time and was hoping maybe you would
have some experience with something like this.
Please let me know if you run into anything. I truly enjoy reading your blog and I look
forward to your new updates.
https://goessexcounty.com/
пины на заказ https://znachki-zakaz-moskva.ru
try here MIXSOON Promotion Bean Toner Pad
изготовить бейдж бейджи заказать