The Nigerian music industry has birthed several musicians from different parts of the country.
In this article, we profile musicians who started their music careers in the city of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Port Harcourt artistes are putting out great music, Many of them have pushed their music nationwide and even reached global audiences.
Hence the list of artistes with ties to Port Harcourt, Rivers.
1. Burna Boy
Damini Ebunolowo Ogulu with the stage name Burna Boy was born on the 2nd of July, 1991 into the family of Mr. and Mrs. Ogulu all from Ahoada LGA in Rivers State. Burna Boy started his musical career in Port Harcourt City.
2. Omah Lay
Stanley Omah Didia with the stage name Omah Lay was born on the 19th of May, 1997. He hails from Ikwerre in Rivers State. He started his musical career in Port Harcourt city.
3. Duncan Mighty
Duncan Wene Mighty Okechukwu was born on the 28th of October, 1983 and he hails from Obio-Akpor, Rivers. He has made several hit songs from the city of Port Harcourt.
4. Ajebo Hustlers
Isaiah Precious and George Dnadeson with the stage name Piego and Knowledge are Nigerian duos in the music industry. Their genres of music include Afro beats and high life. They started their musical career in Port Harcourt city.
5. Mr 2Kay
Abinye David Jumbo officially known as Mr 2Kay is a singer and songwriter from Nigeria that started in Port Harcourt. He was born on the 11th of February, 1988, and a native of Bonny Island, Rivers State.
6. Serllin
Igbikbo Godswill Ibiteme best known as Serllin, is a Nigerian Singer, songwriter, rapper, and performing artist. Born 15th February 2004, he hails from Okrika local government area in Rivers state, Nigeria. He is based in Port Harcourt. Serllin is known for his hit single titled “Update”.
7. AndyDahBoss
Oshiomegie Anderson Edemode who is popularity known as AndyDahBoss, is a Nigerian singer, Rapper, Songwriter and performing artiste. Born 3rd May 1998 in the City of Port Harcourt, he hails from Edo State, Nigeria.
He started his musical career in the city of Port Harcourt before relocating to Abuja to further his career, AndyDahBoss in 2024 dropped his hit single “How?” Which features Nigerian Rap star, Mohzix.
8. Idahams
Hart Idawarifagha Ishmael was born on the 19th of May. He is known on stage as Idahams, he is a singer, songwriter, and music producer who is a native of Bonny Island in Rivers. He started making moves to be an entertainer at the age of 10, after moving to Port Harcourt City to start his career, he earned a record deal with Grafton Entertainment in 2016 followed by Universal Music Nigeria in 2019.
9. Dandizzy
He goes by the name Daniel Tuotamuno Darius but is known by the stage name, Dandizzy. He is a native of Opobo in Rivers State and was born on the 6th of October.
10. Gthree Mayami
Okeke Frank Ndubuisi best known as Gthree Mayami, Born on 26 November 1995 in Port Harcourt, is a singer, songwriter, and performing artiste who hails from Abia state and is based in the city of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria where he does music and has made a name.
