#7. TINIE TEMPAH
He was born to Nigerian parents from Ibusa, Delta State, but has spent all his life in London.
Tinie is one of UK’s hottest rappers at the moment, with two of his singles peaking at number 1 (“Pass Out” and Written in the Stars”) in the UK Singles Chart of 2010.
Tinie Tempah’s real name is Chukwuemeka Patrick Okogwu.
He has collaborated with the best of the best in the music world including Rihanna, Rita Ora, Eric Turner, the defunct Swedish House Mafia, J Cole and Snoop Dogg.
His most popular track till date, “Written in the Stars”, was the official theme song for WWE’s Wrestlemania 27 and was also used to usher in the New York Giants for Super Bowl 46.
He has performed at various top events in the world including the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics where he performed “Written in the Stars”. The performance was watched by an estimated global television audience of 750 million.
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#8. WALE
Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, popularly known by his stage name Wale(Wah-lay), is an American rapper best known for his single “Pretty Girls”.
He has rubbed shoulders with the very best in the American music industry including the likes of Lady Gaga, Wiz Khalifa, and Pharrell Williams. He has two BET awards in his kitty.
Wale is currently signed to Maybach Music, a record label owned by rapper Rick Ross.
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