Top Nigerian artists who switched genre in search for fame

<p>Kuti wrote, “He tried to kill me and my family. I have the proof but I no dey chase clout. He has apologised and I have agreed not to press charges.</p>, <p>Nigerian gospel singer, Tosin Martins, who started as a gospel singer, moved to a mix of secular and gospel music.</p>, <p>Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, professionally known as Wizkid, started recording music in Church at 11 years under the stage name ‘Lil Prinz,’ during which he formed a group with a couple of his church friends called the ‘Glorious Five’ and released a collaborative album with the group prior to its disbanding.</p>, <p>He promised to release an official statement on the issue soon.</p>, <p>No entertainer would want to stay aloof while opportunities to tap from Nigeria’s $44 million worth music sector abound.</p>, <p>He started going by the name ‘Wizkid‘ after transiting from the Church to secular music in 2006.</p>, <p>“No be say anything dey do me. I just lazy/tired as I dey waka upandown for airport. So I tell officials make dem just dey push me around.</p>, <p>He gave the charge in a video message he shared on his Instagram page recently.</p>, <p>He said the policeman has apologized and he has forgiven him.</p>, <p>There was a mild drama between Grammy-nominated afrobeat artist, Seun Kuti and a police officer recently.</p>, <p>“So, that type of guy, I mean when something happens to you, it’s like it happened to you low-key too. Like, how do you ever forget that?”</p>, <p>Former American recording artist, Robert Sylvester Kelly, professionally known as R. Kelly grew up in a musical family, and started singing at age eight.</p>, <p>Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing Sunday has revealed the reason behind her perceived arrogance.</p>, <p>Quoting a tweet of a concerned citizen who called his attention to the matter, Adejobi said such situations happen for people to learn lessons.</p>, <p></p>, <p>She said the ‘Omo Baba Olowo’ crooner once cancelled a huge money deal with some foreign partners just to stay for th