While the charts offer invaluable insights into the exploits of the stars shaping Nigerian music, it also presents a glance into what the future can hold. TurnTable NXT chart, helps to monitor the progress of the crop of emerging artistes whose talent is adding diversity and broadening the soundscape. 

Through brilliant takes on Street music, inventiveness in Afropop, and exciting domestication of hip-hop, these emerging artistes are carving a niche for themselves and staking a claim to be among the stars that will define the future of Nigerian music. 

In 2023, several emerging artistes enjoyed moments of success that trickled down from their small communities to impact the mainstream. All through 2023, TurnTable charts kept an eye on these artistes who pushed their careers to new heights and staked a claim as among the stars that will shape the future of Nigerian music. 

Here are 13 emerging artistes to look out for in 2024;

Bloody Civilian

While just a year in the mainstream, Bloody Civilian already made a huge impact through her deliciously curated EP, ‘Anger Management’ which holds up her talent as a remarkable songwriter, singer, and producer. She brought her abilities to ODUMODUBLVCK’s single, “BLOOD ON THE DANCE FLOOR” which earned her first NO. 1 on TurnTable Top 100. 

With mainstream success and attention, Bloody Civilian is positioned to be one of the artistes that will define 2024. 

Ayox 

Distinguished by the unmissable poignancy in his music, Ayox is one of the artistes injecting sonic variety into Street Music. His talent shines on the singles “Walking Dead” and “Humble Cry”, off his debut EP ‘Last Son Of A Widow’, which will serve as a springboard for what can be expected to be an impactful 2024. 

KAESTYLE

The Port Harcourt-born multi-talented Kaestyle has shown that his home city is a hotbed of talented artistes. In 2023, his singles “Soundtrack” and “Blessings” feat label mate Omah Lay enjoyed decent success which earned him mainstream attention upon which he released his impressive collaborative ‘Asylum’ __EP with LeriQ. With resounding talent and a determination to stay true to his sound, Kaestyle is one to watch out for.

Rybeena

More than any other Afrobeats sub-genre, Street Music shaped 2023. Among the emerging Street acts whose music is adding sonic diversity and excitement to Street music is Rybeena whose hit single “Id.me” brought him to mainstream attention. 

Rybeena’s yearning for success and comfort amidst increasing economic pain is captured in his debut self-titled EP, ‘Rybeena’ which delivered the poignancy needed to connect with his feelings. In 2024, Rybeena is one of the artistes whose music can be expected to earn him a place among the Street prophets whose music will impact the mainstream by capturing the soul and struggle of the inner city. 

Noon Dave

The Chocolate City signee showed promise with his exciting singles “Hilary” and “Brunch” which offered his refreshing take on Afropop. No longer a stranger to a decent number of digital consumers, Noon Dave will be aiming to follow in the footsteps of preceding successful Chocolate City stars.

Zerrydl

Like his older brother Shallipopi, Zerrydl took listeners by surprise with his strain of Street music that combined unfiltered commentaries on the realities of life in the streets of Benin with party-starting Amapiano elements. 

His hit single “Puff & Pass” assisted by the soundscape dominating Shallipopi rocketed him to commercial success upon which he released his debut EP, ‘Danger Zee’.

In 2024, Zerrydl would be eager to show that there’s more from where he dazzled listeners with "Puff & Pass” and "Wet On Me”. 

Tml Vibez

Touted to be the next big thing by his label boss, Seyi Vibez, Tml Vibez has announced himself to listeners with his debut EP, ‘Timileyin’ __which showed he was cut from the same cloth as his label boss. 

With his hit-making ability and with Street music rising in commercial acclaim, TmI Vibez will be aiming to follow in Seyi Vibez’s footsteps. 

Bahd Man Niko 

Perhaps the most unique voice in Nigerian Street music, Bahd Man Niko is already arresting mainstream attention with his vibrant style that combines Konto and Indigenous elements for a brand of Street music that leaves little to the imagination. 

The acceptance and popularity of his music were proven during his performances at Seyi Vibez’s and Bella Shmurda’s concerts where the crowd sang along to every word of the hit songs on his ‘Off the Planet (Otp)’ -EP. With his profile on the rise, Bahd Man Niko is on the fast lane to commercial success and 2024 might just be his year. 

Nasboi 

Nasboi is a man of many talents and in 2023, he impacted the mainstream with his music-making ability courtesy of his viral single “Umbrella” featuring Wande Coal. The single reached the Top 10 of TurnTable Top 100 and rocketed Nasboi to the summit of the NXT Chart. With the mainstream now paying attention, Nasboi will be aiming to consolidate his 2023 success. 

Morravey

Signed to the revamp DMW 2.0, Morravey went from an unknown artiste to appearing on Davido’s hugely commercial fourth album, ‘Timeless’ where she impressed on the single “In The Garden”. With the spotlight on her, Morravey offered a comprehensive insight into her ability with her debut ‘Ravi’ which delivered the successful single “Magician” featuring Davido. 

In 2024, Morravey can be expected to gear up to push her career to the next level as aims to carve a niche for herself. 

Lifesize Teddy

Lifesize Teddy’s debut EP, ‘POISN’ presented her as a sensational talent who can sing just as smoothly as she raps. Her debut EP earned her place in the upper section of Turntable NXT charts with tracks such as “Butterflies”, “Air”, and “Unbeliever”. Lifesize Teddy has made a statement of intent with her debut EP and she will have every intention to disrupt the scene come 2024. 

F3line 

F3line is one of Afrobeats’ best-kept secrets. Her smooth vocals and breezy melodies shine on her “Day One” which offers listeners a glimpse of what to expect from the budding artiste’s incoming EP titled ‘Emotions’.

333riller 

333riller is bringing his touch into the Nigerian streets. He has every intention to occupy both the charts and the hearts of listeners. His industrious single “Stay Jiggy” serves as a rallying call for listeners to get on the ground floor of his journey to the mainstream.