Yesterday, Complex put out a list of “5 Nigerian Rappers Jay-Z Should Know”, which didn’t go down too well with #NigerianTwitter because…well, there weren’t any rappers on the list.
Culture Vultures @ComplexMag Are Now Telling The World Wizkid, Kiss Daniel, Seyi Shay And Davido Are Rappers, Thats Mis-Information
— FAZILLION (@FAZILLION) May 12, 2015
@ComplexMag I’m Nigerian and I find this very offensive. These are Nigerian pop stars not rappers. Ice Prince is the only rapper on this pg — Lord Vino (@LordV_234) May 12, 2015
The overwhelming response forced Complex to rework the headline to “5 Nigerian Hit Songs You, and Jay Z, Should Know”
We are all mad at @ComplexMag but what exactly do we write about hip-hop in naija? Only gossip about who is sleeping with who & buying what
— FAVORED WOMAN (@4LaH) May 12, 2015
Don’t worry, Favored Woman. YNaija has got you. Here are 5 Nigerian songs Complex SHOULD know.
Shiga – Vector
Ladi – Olamide, Phyno, and Lil Kesh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reuETbRRseo
Indomie – Masterkraft, CDQ, and Olamide
Satan Be Gone – Asa
GodWin – Korede Bello
You’re welcome. Complex.
Err… nice attempt at a list, but Godwin does not meet the cut. Let’s put sentiments aside, songs like Indomie and Godwin are not all that. Vector, Asa, yep.