4 Beautiful Female Artistes That Trended In The Music Industry In The Year 2021

Gone are the days when female musicians in Nigeria's music industry were at a standstill. Due to the patriarchal structure, it used to be extremely difficult for female musicians to break into the Nigerian music industry.

The lyrics, the guts, the energy, the flow, the fast beats, and even the swagger of a male artist are more likely to appeal to a typical Nigerian than the emotional, slow tunes, and heartfelt beats of female artistes.

However, as the Nigerian music industry develops, it is becoming increasingly easier for female artists to break into it. The Nigerian music industry has grown into an enviable circle deserving of admiration, and it is a source of great pride that our female artists are making significant contributions to its growth.

Despite the fact that being a woman in the Nigerian music industry is difficult due to the widespread perception that women in entertainment are not exactly role models of purity, the issue of s*xism, and other factors, a few music divas were able to make a significant impact in the industry with smash hit songs in the year 2021.

The following is a list of four Nigerian music divas who dominated the music industry in 2021.

#ayrastarr : Don Jazzy, a veteran music producer, catapulted Oyinkansola Sarah, a fast-rising music diva, into the spotlight in 2020. Aside from her musical prowess, Don Jazzy's influence is arguably one of the factors that contributed to Ayra Starr's development. A big personality like Don Jazzy going out of his way to give someone a shout-out goes a long way.


At the age of 19, Ayra Starr released her self-titled debut album 'Ayra Starr' in January 2021. 'Away,' a track from her debut album, would quickly become the EP's most popular track. Early last year, 'Away,' along with a couple of other tracks from the EP, received a warm reception from music fans all over the continent.

Ayra Starr released her first studio album, '19 & Dangerous,' on August 6th of last year. Toxic (the song that got her discovered by Don Jazzy), Beggie Beggie, Bloody Samaritan (one of the biggest songs of 2021), Fashion Killer, Bridgertn, and many others are among the album's 11 tracks.

With the smash hit "Bloody Samaritan," which was literally everyone's favourite, Ayra Starr took over the music industry. The song brims with self-assurance as she exercises negative energy from her life. "I love this track because I was unapologetic and assertive on it; something people my age frequently struggle with, and I want my fans to feel that way when they listen to it, liberated from societal standards and expectations," she said.

#Tems : In the year 2021, Tems is arguably one of the biggest crossover music divas. Her rise is akin to that of a phoenix, in that it never ceases to astound people. Her transformation from an up-and-coming singer to one of the most popular female artists in 2021 is incredible. Her collaboration with Starboy on 'Essence' catapulted her into the spotlight around the world.


Her collaboration with Wizkid, 'Essence,' is arguably the most popular African song in 2021. The song broke down many barriers both within and outside of Africa. With the same global smash hit 'Essence,' Tems received her first Grammy nomination and charted on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time.

Drake, a well-known Canadian rapper, later approached her for a collaboration on his highly anticipated album 'Certified Lover Boy.' Nobody saw it coming until a large billboard in Lagos appeared with the message, 'Hey, Nigeria, Tems is on CLB,' prominently displayed. Drake included her as one of the few artists on his album.

Tems was also the number one artist on the Billboard Next Big Sound chart in 2021, as well as the number five artist on the Billboard Emerging Artist chart. To top it off, Tems was signed to an American record label, RCA Records/ Since '93, in the year 2021.

Tiwa Savage: Tiwa Savage made waves in 2021 with her smash hit song 'Somebody's Son,' which featured American singer Brandy and was taken from her EP, 'Water and Garri.' Somebody's son, like Ayra Starr's 'Bloody Samaritan,' was on many people's lips, especially women who want to be favoured with attention without having to work for it.


The message laced in the music was successfully relayed to the listeners with jolly drums and rosy harmonies. The groovy afrobeat sound successfully nestled the message of 'fractured romance,"redemption,' 'avoiding the risk of repeating a twice-told romantic tale,' and many others.

Simi: Simisola, a Nigerian music diva, also took over the music industry in 2021. For many music fans, her collaboration with Chike on the remix of 'Running' was a sweet earworm. In February 2021, Simi collaborated with Chike on a remix for the song "Running" from his album "Boo of the Booless." The song was meticulously crafted by the two talented musicians, and its release was timed to perfection.


The song was released two days before Valentine's Day, on February 12, 2021. The romantic song has a heartfelt melody that keeps playing in one's head about a faithful and loving partner. The song was the most streamed music video on Youtube as of March 2021, with over 30 million views on the platform.
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