Siblings In The Nigerian Music Industry Who Haven’t Sang Together, Are You Wondering Why, Read This.
In the Nigerian music industry, we’ve seen some iconic sibling music duos. Some of the exceptional sibling duos are the Cavemen, PSquare, and Skuki, to mention just a few.
In contrast to these, there have been cases where siblings who are artistes have not collaborated to record and release any form of music.
Yes, these cases exist. In this article, we’ll be exploring siblings in the Nigerian music industry who have made a song together. Let’s explore it together!
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Teni And Niniola
Teni Apata and Niniola Apata are two Nigerian artistes who are doing well in the Nigerian music industry. The two sisters are siblings from the Apata family.
However, they top the list of artistes who are siblings that haven’t worked together. Unlike other siblings, they have been able to thrive without being involved in each other’s musical careers.
Niniola, who is the older sibling, hit the limelight first. She is known in the industry for her hit songs such as “Maradona” and the like.
To date, she continues to churn songs that have raved the African musical space. She has also been praised by her sister, Teni, for influencing her music style.
In an interview recently held, Teni mentioned that listening to songs that Niniola liked, from Brandy to Celine Dion, shaped her musical background too.
On the other hand, Teni came into the spotlight in the Nigerian music industry through her hit song, “Case.” The song became a perfect introduction to Teni’s art as a musician. From there, she went on to release “Uyo Meyo”.
Since the release of these two songs, Teni has been able to remain consistent since her breakout. Recently, her song titled “Money” has hit the airwaves in Nigeria. It has become a viral tune on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
If there’s something prominent about the Apata girls, it is their ability to embrace their roots. Both Teni and Niniola have repeatedly told the history of their family and how the death of their father changed their lives.
To this day, the talented sisters set aside days of the year to remember their late dad and the events that led up to his death. Despite all they have been through, it is just remarkable to see how far they’ve gone and the prospect that awaits them.
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Burna Boy and Nissi
Burna Boy and Nissi is another superstar sibling connection that we have yet to experience in the Nigerian music scene. Burna Boy was the first among the two siblings to hit the spotlight.
Since his introduction to the music scene, Burna Boy has experienced an increase in his trajectory movement year by year. He has broken so many records just with his musical prowess.
Music found these two siblings in different ways. Nissi fell in love with music by playing the piano and other musical instruments. Burna Boy, on the other hand, fell in love with music by listening to songs from Tupac and other American musicians.
For the two, the passion for music has been the driving force behind their successes as artistes in the Nigerian music industry.
Along with being a musician, Nissi is a mechanical engineer known for her contribution to the assembly of the Range Rover Jaguar. She is also an animator who makes animated designs.
With his music, Burna Boy has been able to reach several audiences. It is because of the impact of his music around the world that’s why he is nicknamed “The African Giant.”
What’s more remarkable between Burna Boy and Nissi is that despite the fierce competition present in the Nigerian music industry, the two have gotten along well. According to Nissi, she has “no choice but to accept that Burna Boy is her brother” and that “Burna Boy is one of her favorite persons to be with”.
These statements show that the two have been able to put their ego aside and work together to uphold their family name.
Along with that, Burna Boy and Nissi stand out for their determination. Regardless of their tough background to fame, they showed determination in the pursuit of their dream.
These two never had it easy in their quest, but they showed resilience in not giving up. Well, that’s the Ogulus music siblings for you.
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Shallipopi And Famous Pluto
Shallipopi, Zerry DL, and Famous Pluto have been nicknamed the “Nigerian Migos”. This is because of their active involvement in the music business.
However, despite these three siblings being in the Nigerian music scene, there are two of them whose music collaboration is highly anticipated. The two figures in question are Shallipopi and Famous Pluto.
Between the two siblings, Shallipopi is the older one, while Famous Pluto is the younger one. As you may already know, Shallipopi came into the limelight before Famous Pluto.
Shallipopi came into the limelight in 2022 after his hit song “Elon Musk Boys” went viral. He later had a remix of the song with Fireboy and Zlatan Ibile featuring their vocals in that song.
Ever since the release of that song, Shallipopi has released several songs that have rocked the Nigerian music charts. Among these songs is a song featuring his immediate younger brother, Zerry DL on “Puff n Pass”.
However, the scene is yet to experience a song from Shallipopi and Famous Pluto. There have been rumors that it could be a label record issue. Regardless of the problem, it is expected that the issue will be resolved as soon as possible.
Famous Pluto, on the other hand, came into the limelight in 2025 with his song titled “Na Scra.” The song which is heavily influenced by his elder brother’s style, has sparked discussions for collaboration.
It has been reported that Famous Pluto is working on his new musical project. Only time would tell if the two would finally deem it fit to grant the collaboration request of their thirsty fans.
Conclusion
It is so often said that “blood is thicker than water”. When two siblings collaborate to record and release a song, it amounts to joy for the family and the fans of both artistes.
It’s a win-win situation for everyone, both in the entertainment industry and their families. If you find this article insightful, kindly share it with friends to enlighten them about this update. Thanks!
