Covering another artist’s music is usually a test of versatility and range for many artists. Covers are a crucial element of the music industry; not only do they help test and broaden an artist’s talents, covers can also help smaller artists with discovery and help renew interest in an already popular song. In the Nigerian music scene, an artist typically turns to covers for a variety of reasons. From creative exploration to marketing material, covers have been leveraged in many ways by both upcoming and established artists.
In this article, we take a look at 8 times a Nigerian artist has done covers.
YKB – Animashaun
this is my missing verse on animashaun. please tag @iam_Davido @yondamusic
#agoodtime #AGoodTime pic.twitter.com/3g1rbM0Qhu— YKB (@ykbonly) November 26, 2019
BNXN – People
https://twitter.com/bnxn/status/1616435979396714497?s=46&t=pXPByxRBh8EAvGA2qlFmOQ
Reeplay – The Guy
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp_-ud-odpt/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Blaqbonez – Fuck You
Blaqbonez on Kizz Daniel's fuck you challenge wasn't regular… Thing off me pic.twitter.com/V8YSiss1yi
— ibe (@maziibe_) October 31, 2019
Boy Spyce – Essence
I made a cover to @wizkidayo and @temsbaby ESSENCE⚡️ pls RETWEET and leave a comment😭❤️ #boyspyce pic.twitter.com/kXmBhLTZLq
— BOY SPYCE (@BoySpyce) March 24, 2021
Odumodublvck – Omo Ologo
Zlatan dropped Omo Ologo on the 10th of this month..that's day before yesterday.
Now,ODUMODUBLVCK has already dropped such a mad verse today.
What I'm trying to understand is did Odumodu just do that verse within one day?🤯 pic.twitter.com/pXFwPnujdN— iKON LVNG (@iKON_LVN) March 12, 2023
Joeboy – Brown Skin Girl
I really love the “brown skin girl “ instrumental !!!❤️ ,new music on the way ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/SYstfseROl
— LAVIDA BOY (@Joeboy) July 31, 2019
Rema – Gucci Gang
Gucci gang freestyle by rema
Edoboy pic.twitter.com/wsymQELAcO— iam_stevejobs_james (@IgumaSteve) May 23, 2019