5 Nigerian stars who were not alive when DJ's career started

26 years ago, DJ Jimmy Jatt first set out into the industry, convinced of his path in Nigerian music.

He has gone on to build an exemplary career with a lifetime worth of music, and two albums marking time, and reflecting the dominant sounds at the time.

How time has flown by. When DJ Jimmy Jatt started only a handful of our current crop of stars had a career, with many still unborn.

Chidinma

Expectedly, The singer who is currentlyn in the news over her exit from Capital Hill Records Chidinma tops the list. She was born on May 2nd 1991, and she’s just 23 years old.

Wizkid

A huge star now, AyoBalogun ‘Wizkid’; celebrated his 24th birthday in 2015. He was born on July 16, 1990 in Lagos.

Patoranking

The ‘My woman my everything’ singer and dancehall favorite will be 25 years old this year. He was born on May 27, 1990 in Lagos, Nigeria.

Davido

Next up on the ‘before Jimmy Jatt’ baby, is Davido. David Adedeji Adeleke who was born on November 21, 1992 in Atlanta, United States of America. He’ll be 22 years old in November.

Burna Boy

Damini Ogulu otherwise called ‘Burna Boy’ makes the list too, he was born on July 2 1991 in Port-Harcourt, Rivers state. He also marked his 23rd birthday last year.