MTV Base has announced Burna Boy as top on the list of 2019 hottest Nigerian artistes.
The entertainment channel announced this on Saturday.
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This year, panellists on the roundtable decided the hottest Nigerian artistes of 2019 instead of its customary selection of artistes by the biggest songs.
Davido, Zlatan, Naira Marley, and Wizkid complete the top 5.
Following on the list is Tiwa Savage, Mayorkun, Newbies Rema and Joeboy, and Olamide in number 10.
Teni, Peruzzi, Fireboy, Falz, Kizz Daniel, Patoranking, Niniola, Skiibi, Rudeboy and Timaya complete the list in that order.
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On the MTV Base panel this year were OAPs Moet Abebe, N6 and Awazi; Mavin’s official DJ Big N; hype man, Shoddy; Marketing and Sales Manager Universal Music, Nigeria, Akinizzle; Talent and Music Manager, MTV Base, Alex Hughes.
The criteria for choosing which artistes make it into the coveted top 20 list includes airplay, chart ranking, influence, collaboration and general visibility among others.
