NYSC @ 50: 10 Nigerian Artists Who Have Served Their Father’s Land

By Tolu Oke On May 20, 2023

Congratulations to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for reaching this milestone. It is a feat worthy of all celebrations.

NYSC @ 50 10 Nigerian Artists Who Have Served Their Father's Land — NYSC @ 50 10 Nigerian Artists Who Have Served Their Father’s Land

50 years of running the NYSC scheme has been one of the most taskings, yet profiting duties of the Federal Government of Nigeria. As stated on their website; “the NYSC scheme was created in a bid to reconstruct, reconcile and rebuild the country after the Nigerian Civil war. The unfortunate antecedents in our national history gave impetus to the establishment of the National Youth Service Corps by decree No.24 of 22nd May 1973 which stated that the NYSC is being established “for the development of common ties among the youth of Nigeria and the promotion of national unity.”

And as solid children of the soil, Mp3bullet has put a list of 10 Nigerian artists who have served their father’s land, having completed their tertiary education.

Davido

In 2018, Davido stormed the NYSC Lagos Camp to take up the clarion call of youth service, having completed his Bsc programme at Babcock University.

Frankly, it was a time to be in Lagos as he thrilled fans and fellow coppers at the orientation camp with a stunning performance – making it a memorable and remarkable day.

L.A.X

Born in Lagos and finished Turkish International School, L.A.X served his father’s land in 2016/2017. He bagged his Masters from University of Manchester, United Kingdom and he is known for the hit song, Caro which he was featured by Wizkid.

Zlatan Ibile

On the 18th of February, 2921, rapper and singer Zlatan surprised many as he shared a photo of himself in his khaki after completing the one-year service. The shock was welcomed with congratulatory remarks from fans and social media tweeps.

However, Zlatan did not disclose the school he finished in and the state he served.

Kizz Daniel

In 2018, Kizz Daniel took to his social media page to share a throwback photo of his service time and this sparked reactions from netizens.

The singer graduated from the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta in 2013, with a degree in Water Resources Management.

Laycon

Rapper, Laycon won the Big Brother Naija season 5 reality Tv contest in 2020 and currently works as the youth ambassador of Ogun State. During his time in the show, a throwback video and picture of the singer during his service year surfaced online and it got peeps talking.

Chinko Ekun

After graduating from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) with a degree in law, Chinko Ekun then did his service in Lagos.

He shared pictures of himself and the completion of his certificate.

Falz

He studied law at the University of Reading in the United Kingdom in 2010 and moved back to Nigeria to attend Nigerian Law School Abuja and was called to bar in February 2012. He served in 2011 and shared a throwback of this clarion moment a few years back.

Mayorkun

In 2020, the Mayor of Lagos shared a throwback picture of his service year on his Twitter page. Reports had it that the singer served in Anambra State in 2014.

He bagged a degree in accounting from the University of Lagos and was in a banking job before he was discovered in 2016.

Adekunle Gold

He holds a Higher National Diploma in Arts and Design from Lagos State Polytechnic. In 2018, he shared a throwback picture of his time during service.

Broda Shaggi

Instagram comedian and artiste, Broda Shaggi stormed the orientation camp in 2018 with Davido. He studied Creative Arts at the University of Lagos. He shared a picture after completing the programme.

NYSC @ 50: 10 Nigerian Artists Who Have Served Their Nation

Davido
L.A.X
Zlatan Ibile
Kizz Daniel
Adekunle Gold
Laycon
Chinko Ekun
Falz
Mayorkun
Broda Shaggi