Veteran rapper Tobechukwu Ejiofor, alias Illbliss, has lamented the passing of music icons Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy, who began their careers as rappers to afrobeats.

In an interview with Radio Now 95.3 FM, Illbliss recalled how rap music was thriving in Nigeria before rappers such as Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, and others turned to singing.

He claimed they were able to gain global success after switching to singing.

He confessed that hip-hop music is not viable in Nigeria, stating that just a few rappers, including himself, have found commercial success.

Illbliss stated, "We (the Hip-Hop community) lost a number of our soldiers, including Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido. Three of them are rappers. I suppose they discovered the afrobeats vibe, and it created them global stars.


“Hip-hop is a tough sell in Nigeria. Not everybody has been as fortunate as myself or Vector, M.I., Reminisce, Olamide, and Phyno. It’s not a long list.