Since the turn of the century, Nigerian artists have joined forces to deliver unforgettable records.
Posses cut is a popular term in hip hop that refers to songs with four more successive verses from four or more rappers. The term has expanded to cover songs with four or more artists delivering different verses.
On this week’s Afrobeats throwback, we will be looking back at 10 notable posses cuts in Nigerian mainstream music since 2000.
These songs brought together talented stars who put their strongest foot forward to deliver a brilliant record that gives listeners the tough task of picking their favourite verse. From iconic label anthems to star-studded remixes, there is no shortage of posse cuts in Nigerian music.
Top 10 posse cuts in Nigerian music since 2000
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Mohits – Booty Call feat D’banj, Wande Coal, Dr Sid, D Prince
The star-studded Mohits roster combined to deliver a smash hit record that stamped their dominance in the music scene. From Wande Coal’s iconic verse to Dr Sid and D’banj’s swaggering flows, ‘Booty Call’ dominated speakers across the country.
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Mohits – Close To You feat D’banj, Wande Coal, D Prince, Dr Sid
One of the biggest hits on the Mohits All Stars ‘Curriculum Vitae’ album, D’banj, Wande Coal, D Prince, and Dr. Sid combined to deliver a classic record that supercharged Afrobeats and rocketed them to mainstream success.
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Harrysong – Reggae Blues feat Olamide, KCee, Orezi, Iyanya
Harrysong recruited Olamide, KCee, Orezi, and Iyanya for his biggest hit record where he deploys a smooth Highlife blend that offers the good time they sing about.
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Ice Prince – Aboki remix feat Sarkodie, MI Abaga, Khuli Chana, Wizkid, Mercy Johnson
At the heights of his powers, there was no artist on the African continent bigger than Ice Prince Zamani whose new school rap and style captured a generation of listeners. For the remix of his hit single ‘Aboki’, he flexes his superstar credential by recruiting some of Africa’s biggest artists including a cameo from era-defining actress Mercy Johnson.
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Tha Suspect – I No Send You (Male & Female Version)
Tha Suspect brought together a star-studded lineup for one of the most notable posse cuts in Nigerian music.
MI Abaga, Naeto C, IllBliss, Sound Sultan, Vector, Fliss, and Ghetto P combined for the male version while Sasha P, Muna, Eva, Mo’Cheddah, Blaise, Zee came together for the female version.
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JAHBLESS – JOOOR (remix) feat Ice Prince, Reminisce, Durella, Ruggedman & Eldee
Street hop star Jahbless delivered a classic with lamba-heavy rap battle record ‘jooor’ which became a common pop culture reference.
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Mavins – Dorrobuci feat Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Dr Sid, D Prince, Korede Bello, Reekado Banks, Di’Ja
In 2014, Mavin Records announced its dominance with the star-studded collaboration ‘Dorrobuci’ which became a smash hit that swept across the continent.
