Rapper named MTV Base hottest artiste of 2015

Jonathan 09:02 - 10 December 2015

2015 has seen Olamide release several singles that topped the MTV Base Official Naija Top Ten for many weeks, in addition to his successful promotion of protégé, Lil Kesh.

Olamide has been named as the Hottest artiste in Nigeria for the year 2015 by the panel on the MTV Base TV special #BaseNaijaHottestArtist, after two days of intense debate.

2015 has seen Olamide release several singles that topped the MTV Base Official Naija Top Ten for many weeks, in addition to his successful promotion of protégé, Lil Kesh, and the recent surprise release of his fifth studio album, ‘Eyan Mayweather’ which has been topping charts.

On the panel that ranked ten of the hottest artists in Nigeria for the year 2015 were, OAPs Omalicha, Do2dtun and Shade Ladipo. Joining the trio were showbiz entrepreneur Olisa Adibua, entertainment journalist Osagie Alonge, DJ Spinall and VJ Ehiz.

Newly acclaimed MTV Base hottest artiste, Olamide commented on the announcement, “It’s a great feeling to know that my work has made so much impact on Nigerians and i’m humbled by this announcement. Thank you MTV Base.”

Making an appearance at number 2 on the list was Wizkid who had a big year in 2015 with his single ‘Ojuelegba‘ getting remixed by superstar grime artist Skepta and American rapper, Drake.

Davido sneaked in at number 3 ahead of Patoranking after a year that saw him tour extensively and release a hit collaboration with Meek Mill.

The show ranks the year’s ten biggest performing artists in Nigeria using a list of six criteria namely: Style, Impact, Sales/Success, Buzz, Music and Intangibles.

See the full list below:

Olamide

Wizkid