Today WESTERNBLOGSPOT.COM is taking a closer look at the siblings who are movers and shakers in the forefront of Nigeria’s entertainment industry. Be sure to check out westernblogspot.blogspot.com for events, fellowships and opportunities!
Growing up in the 80s and 90s, many Nigerian parents weren’t interested in their children becoming musicians, actors or being in the creative industry, but with role models like these, we’re sure that’ll change for the next generation.
From music to film, from designers to models, here are 22 of our favourite power house siblings in Nigerian entertainment.
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The Music MogulsIn Naija’s form of ‘Empire’ it all runs in the family. These siblings have found the perfect money-making balance between their talents and business acumen. These duos are a partnership of artistes and their managers or record label owners.
Don Jazzy and D’PrinceCan you spot our celebs in this throwback photo?
Older brother Don Jazzy is the CEO of Mavin Records and his younger brother D’Prince is also on his label. They’ve given us major club bangers like Goody Bag and Omoba and have stuck with each other through the days of Mo’Hits Records until now.
Davido and Adewale Adeleke
David ‘Davido’ Adeleke is one of Nigeria’s most popular entertainers. He represents HKN music label where his older brother Adewale Adeleke is the Chairman. With a successful career, major hits like Skelewu and successful collaborations with American rapper Meek Mill on Fans Mi to Money with Olamide, and popular South African group Mafikizolo on Tchelete (Good Life), it’s safe to say the partnership between these Adeleke brothers is a money making family business.
D’banj and K-Switch
Dapo ‘D’banj’ Oyebanjo is another one of Nigeria’s most popular entertainers and the CEO of DB Records, a record label his younger brother Kehinde ‘K-switch’ Oyebanjo is a part of.
KCee and E-Money
Kingsley ‘KCee’ Okonkwo is a talented musician who has given us hits like Limpopo and Pull Over. He belongs to the the Five Star Music Group record label where his older brother, Emeka ‘E-Money’ Okonkwo is the CEO. This record label also boasts of other artists like Harrysong and Skibii.
M.I and Jesse Jagz
Jude ‘M.I’ Abaga is one talented rapper and the Chairman on Chocolate City, a record label that houses various artists including his brother ‘Jesse Jagz’ Abaga who is also a talented producer and rapper. With both brothers possessing amazing rap skills, its obvious the talent runs in the blood. We can’t wait to hear more hits from this sibling duo of Chocolate City.
nigeria we indeed have wonderful musicians who shows their brothers what we call love through initiating them into music
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