Styl-Plus

Awards & Honours

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Styl-Plus holds a distinguished place in African music history as the pioneers who successfully sustained an R&B career for over a decade. They are widely regarded as the "Godfathers of Nigerian R&B," a title earned through their consistent output of high-quality music and their refusal to compromise their sound for fleeting trends. The group's longevity is a testament to their resilience, surviving member deaths, departures, and industry shifts to remain relevant. Their ability to craft timeless love songs that still resonate today sets them apart from many contemporaries who faded after their initial peak.

AwardsStyl-Plus received numerous accolades throughout their career, particularly within the West African music industry. They won multiple awards at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards, including "Best R&B Act" and "Song of the Year" for tracks like "Call My Name" and "Expressions." The group also secured wins at the Ghana Music Awards for their cross-border appeal and was honored at the City People Entertainment Awards for "Best R&B Group" and "Album of the Year" during the mid-2000s. While they were frequently nominated for international recognition, their victories were concentrated in regional ceremonies that celebrated their impact on African music.

Rankings & Lists

#15

Top Nigerian Songs of All Time

Pulse Nigeria·2020

Best Nigerian R&B Groups

ThisDay·2018

Records & Feats

Longest-Sustaining R&B Group in Nigeria

Longevity·2026

Successfully maintained an active R&B career from 1998 to the present day without shifting to pure Afrobeats or Hip-Hop.

First Independent R&B Label in Nigeria

Industry First·2003

Established STYL-PLUS Records in 2003, becoming one of the first Nigerian groups to fully own their masters and distribution.