Many famous music artists, including Miley Cyrus, Sam Smith, Adele, Mariah Carey, Elton John, Frank Ocean, Justin Timberlake, Keith Urban, Celine Dion, and many more, have had to take a break from their music careers due to vocal issues.
A medical condition or over-singing can cause this. Singing beyond one’s healthy vocal range can lead to vocal injuries that cause temporary or, in rare cases, permanent voice loss.
Nigerian musicians are familiar with the challenges that come with losing their voices. Many of our beloved singers have faced this daunting predicament at some point in their careers. In fact, some have even confided in their fans that losing their voice was the most devastating ordeal they’ve ever experienced as a singer. They felt as though the sound of silence was suffocating them until they could sing again. So, who are these singers? Stay tuned as we reveal the top 5 Nigerian artists who have bravely overcome the challenge of losing their voice.
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