The Nigerian music industry is one of the most vibrant and exciting in the world, and has produced some of the biggest stars in Africa and beyond. But even in this world of glamour and fame, there are some secrets that even the biggest stars keep hidden.
In this blog post, we will take a look at 10 Nigerian musician celebrities who took big secrets to the grave. These are secrets that range from the personal to the professional, and they shed light on the complex and often turbulent lives of these talented artists.
Fela Kuti:
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Fela Kuti was a Nigerian musician and political activist who died in 1997 at the age of 58. He was known for his Afrobeat music and his outspoken criticism of the Nigerian government. Kuti took many secrets to the grave, including the names of his many lovers and the true extent of his drug use.
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Christy Essien-Igbokwe:
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Christy Essien-Igbokwe was a Nigerian singer and songwriter who died in 2011 at the age of 51. She was known for her hit songs “Seun Rere” and “Everlasting Love.” Essien-Igbokwe took many secrets to the grave, including the details of her marriage to Nigerian guitarist Eddy Okonta.
Sound Sultan:
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Sound Sultan was a Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter who died in 2021 at the age of 44. He was known for his hit songs “Jagbajantis” and “Motherland.” Sound Sultan took many secrets to the grave, including the details of his health struggles and his plans for the future.
Kefee:
- Kefee was a Nigerian gospel singer who died in 2014 at the age of 34. She was known for her hit songs “Branama” and “Kokoroko.” Kefee took many secrets to the grave, including the details of her marriage to Nigerian music producer Teddy Don-Momoh.
Da Grin:
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Da Grin was a Nigerian rapper who died in 2010 at the age of 22. He was known for his hit songs “Pon Pon Pon” and “Kondo.” Da Grin took many secrets to the grave, including the details of his car accident and his plans for the future.
MC Loph:
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MC Loph was a Nigerian rapper who died in 2011 at the age of 28. He was known for his hit songs “Osondi Owendi” and “Eledumare.” MC Loph took many secrets to the grave, including the details of his marriage to Nigerian businesswoman Obi Asika.
OJB Jezreel:
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OJB Jezreel was a Nigerian music producer who died in 2013 at the age of 49. He was known for producing hit songs for Nigerian artists such as Tuface Idibia, D’Banj, and Wizkid. OJB Jezreel took many secrets to the grave, including the details of his kidney transplant and his plans for the future.
