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In the past, the music industry in this part of the world was simply a men's world with the male folks totally dominating all genres. 
However in recent times, female industry players have upped their ante and stepped up their game tactically positing themselves as equal stakeholders in the industry. These days, female musicians are not just contended with female artiste awards as they are equal contenders for the artiste of the year in the various award events in Nigeria and abroad.
BlackBoxNigeria presents the biggest female musicians today who are giving the "boys" a big run for their money...

Tiwa Savage

No doubt Tiwatope Savage is not just a top female artiste, she is also one of the most sought after musician in this part of the world right now. Having had a golden experience performing behind some of the most celebrated names in the world, Tiwa returned home prepared and it wasn't surprising that she has remained on top ever since giving the male folks a huge battle for their game. Since the unceremonious exit of Dbanj from Don Jazzy's 'musicville', Tiwa has remained the biggest artiste linked with the Mavins Record boss and she was even rumored to have been instrumental to crooner, Wande Coal's Mavins cessation. Married to her former manager and business partner, news of marriage troubles have not however found its way to affecting the singer's A+ game with superb stage craft second to none.

Seyi Shay: Born Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua in the UK, Seyi Shay no doubt is another industry queen giving the guys a tough play. This diva gave us 'Irawo' and all thought that was it with many thinking this was another "one hit wonder" but alas Shay had other plans. Her reggae tempo smash hit alongside rave of the moment Patoranking and Shay Dee, 'Murda' to put modestly became an infectious track which expectedly went viral. This Etisalat ambassador is simply unpredictable. One minute she is that easy going girl and before one can say 'Goodluck', she transforms into that fierce stage performer with enigmatic dance routines.

You need to see her perform life!


Waje

Aituaje Iruobe might have emerged in the industry after a brief stint on a couple of tracks by PSquare but this mother of one has since established herself as a vocalist of repute with her sometimes sonorous and ofcourse lovely vocal delivery. She is reputed to have the best vocal performance in the land which has made her one of the most sought after singers in the country. 
Waje's delivery on Mi's 'One Naira' has continued to earn her plaudits while her recently released hit 'Onye' which features Tiwa Savage has remained a fan favorite doubled with the hilarious visuals which has cameo appearances from bad boy Brian Okpara and Waje's bestie, Omawumi.

Omawumi: Ms Megbele came into the industry after emerging runner-up at the 2007 West Africa Idol won by Timi Dakolo. This 32-year old mother of one quickly established herself as one to be taken seriously in the male dominated industry with a release of her first single 'In the music' which was a fans favorite. Her debut album 'Wonder Woman' didn't do badly in the market while her sophomore Lasso of Truth further established the Delta born singer as one to be taking seriously. With jams like 'if you ask me', 'bottom belle' and self titles "Megbele' etc, Omawumi has proven that she sures knows her onions. The singer recently got engaged to the father of her only daughter and marriage bells are expected soon.

Cynthia Morgan: Sultry and controversial, Ms Morgan isn't a push over when it comes to the female gang. She was first observed a few years ago when she featured on indigenous rapper Jhybo's 'Ejo le fe ro' with a unique patois delivery never heard from a female act in Nigeria. She would later get signed unto Jude Okoye's Northside Entertainment. Her single 'Don't break my heart' further established her as a singer to be taken seriously while she has also delivered on several collaborations most recently the female version of the viral 'Shoki' by YBNL signee, Lil_Kesh.

Niyola: Very few people know this but the truth is asides Weird Mc and perhaps Sasha, Niyola is apparently the longest Performing female act in the country. She initially joined Eldee's Trybe Record in the mid 2000s before being signed unto West Side music which had some of the brightest stars of that era including Faze, Freestyle, Lara George etc. 
Eniola Akinbo released an album with West Side which wasn't really popular. However, she returned with Banky W's EME last year and has rejuvenated her career as top vocalist of repute. Her E.M.E debut, 'toh bad' remains a huge success while she also recently did a song with label boss Banky titled 'Love to Love' following the success of an earlier released 'Be my lover' by the duo. Niyola's voice is no doubt one of the best in the industry and fans patiently awaits an album. .  

Yemi Alade

Millions of music lovers can't stop shaking to the monster hit 'Johnny' but I bet you never knew the singer Yemi Alade is no novice in the industry. Born to a Yoruba father and Igbo mother, Yemi Eberechy Alade first emerged on the music scene after winning the Peak Talent Show in 2009.
The talented Yemi released her debut single 'Fimisile' featuring Eldee a few months after receiving good reviews. The 2010 Geography graduate from the University of Lagos has in recent times remained one of the artistes with constant air plays on radio as well as social media followings. Follow up singles like 'Tangerine' and 'Kissing' has also earned the singer additional accolades.

Chidinma

Ms Kedike no doubt is another Nigerian queen who have remained consistent since she was crowned the first female winner of the West African Project fame. From her debut single 'Jankoliko' featuring Sound Sultan to 'Kedike' which further established her as an act to be taken seriously, Chidinma has proven that she is not ready to be pushed to the background.
Her track 'Emi ni baller' which features label mate, Suspect and it's remix done with Wizkid remains a fan favorite in the country. Chidinma has been nominated and have won several awards in the country and outside including the 2012 Kora Award as 'Best Female Artiste Of the Year'. She was also recently featured on the female remix of the infectious 'Shoki' by Lil_Kesh.

Worthy of note however are other female raves of the moment including enigmatic Eva, Saeon and Mo'Chedah who recently made a grand return with 'Destinabari' featuring Phyno.