Artists, creators, and entrepreneurs moved by TCM — A-list artists, touring artists, resident DJs, producers, and the creative collectives shaping Abuja's sound.
David Adeleke, known globally as Davido, is one of Afrobeats' biggest stars and founder of the DMW record label. Known for hits like "Fall," "If," "FEM," and "Unavailable," he's one of the most in-demand acts moved by TCM on shows in Abuja.
Damini Ogulu, known as Burna Boy, is a Grammy-winning artist and global Afrobeats ambassador whose "African Giant" sound has earned him stadium tours worldwide. He was moved by TCM on shows in Abuja.
Ayodeji Balogun, known as Wizkid, is a pioneer of Afrobeats' global rise, with landmark records including "Ojuelegba," "Come Closer," and "Essence." He was moved by TCM on shows that packed Abuja venues to capacity.
Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems, is a genre-bending vocalist and Grammy winner who broke through with "Try Me" and later featured on Wizkid's "Essence" and Future's "Wait For U." She was moved by TCM on some of Abuja's most talked-about nights.
Divine Ikubor, known as Rema, is the Mavin Records breakout star behind the global hit "Calm Down," one of the biggest Afrobeats records of all time. He was moved by TCM, bringing the energy that's made him an international sensation to Abuja audiences.
Ahmed Ololade, known as Asake, is a street-pop sensation signed to YBNL/Empire whose breakout album "Mr. Money With The Vibe" turned him into one of Nigeria's fastest-rising stars. He was moved by TCM on shows that turned into singalong moments for the whole capital.
Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, known as Odumodu Blvck, grew up in Abuja and got his stage name at Christ the King College, Gwagwalada. Signed to NATIVE Records in partnership with Def Jam, the rapper blends Afrobeat with drill and grime. He was moved by TCM — a true hometown favourite.
Balogun Afolabi Oluwaloseyi, known as Seyi Vibez, is a street-hop favourite who won Best Street-Hop Artiste at the 2023 Headies for "Chance (Na Ham)." He was moved by TCM, bringing his raw, melodic sound to Abuja audiences.
Michael Adebayo Olayinka, known as Ruger, was discovered by D'Prince and signed to Jonzing World/Mavin, breaking out with "Bounce" and the chart-topping "Asiwaju." Known for his genre-blending sound and signature eye patch, he's an artist moved by TCM in Abuja.
Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahman, known as Oxlade, broke through internationally with "Ku Lo Sa," landing him on Rolling Stone's best-of lists and a Pandora Africa Next Artist nod. The smooth-voiced star was moved by TCM on some of Abuja's most atmospheric nights.
Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael, known as Zlatan, is a street-pop pioneer who broke out with "My Body" and "Zanku" — the dance craze that gave his debut album its name. The Zanku Records founder was moved by TCM on multiple events across Abuja.
Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, known as Mayorkun, was discovered by Davido and signed to DMW from 2016-2021, releasing "The Mayor of Lagos" before going independent with "Back In Office." He was moved by TCM around the Back In Office era.
Omah Stanley Didia, known as Omah Lay, is a Port Harcourt-born singer-producer who broke through with his "Get Layd" EP and hits like "Bad Influence" and "Godly." He was moved by TCM on one of Abuja's most electric nights.
John Ighodaro, known as Johnny Drille, is a Mavin Records singer-songwriter discovered by Don Jazzy after his cover of "Awww" went viral. Known for his soulful, folk-influenced sound, he's an artist moved by TCM in Abuja.
Skyla Tylaa is a Nigerian-born, UK-based DJ and rising amapiano/afro-electronic artist mentored by DJ Tunez, Maphorisa, and Major League DJz, who opened for Wizkid's Made in Lagos tour in 2023. She was moved by TCM, introducing her sound to Abuja audiences.
Folarin Odunlami, known as FOLA, is a Lagos-based Afro-R&B singer signed to Dangbana Republik whose soulful sound broke out with "Ginger Me" and has since surpassed 1 billion global streams. He was moved by TCM, bringing fresh energy to Abuja audiences.
Osabuohien Osaretin, known as Sarz, is a Benin City-born producer behind Wizkid's "Jaiye Jaiye," co-production on Drake's "One Dance," and back-to-back Headies Producer of the Year wins. The legendary hitmaker was moved by TCM.
Sssoundgawd is an emerging Nigerian producer-turned-performer known for blending Afrobeats, Amapiano, and EDM, with standout collaborations including "Aura Salad" and "Hey Mama" alongside Mavo. The in-demand producer was moved by TCM.
DJ Romie (born Samuel Monday Akpan) is an Abuja-based DJ, event curator, and music promoter known for his blend of Afrobeats, Amapiano, and Afro-House. He's the creator of Romie's Block, the weekly Monday night event at Papiees Meatro, Jahi, that has become one of the most consistent nightlife fixtures in Abuja — with over 159,000 plays on Audiomack and a fast-growing following beyond the dance floor.
Oluseye Desmond Sodamola, known as DJ Spinall, founder of TheCapMusic, was the first African DJ to play SXSW and has gone on to play Coachella and Glastonbury, picking up multiple Beatz Awards along the way. The internationally recognised DJ was moved by TCM on shows in Abuja.
Imohiosen Patrick, known as DJ Neptune, broke into the industry at Ray Power FM and built a hit catalogue with "Marry Me," "Baddest," and the Headies-winning "Nobody." The award-winning DJ was moved by TCM on shows in Abuja.
Sarah Ebhodaghe Oboh, known as Dope Caesar, is an Abuja-based DJ celebrated for her viral mashups blending Afrobeats with Hip-Hop and Amapiano with Dancehall, who has since stepped into music with her debut single "Pop Sermon." She was moved by TCM on shows in Abuja.
SDC is a creative collective moved by TCM, bringing a collaborative, multi-disciplinary energy to shows and brand activations in Abuja.
