Wande Cole becomes most ‘Wanted’ Nigerian artiste

Top rated Nigerian act, Wande Coal a.k.a Black Diamond has released his second album which according to stakeholders, has taken a long time to attain fulfilment.


The new album, ‘Wanted’ comes six years after his debut album ‘Mushin to Mohits’ album which has been hailed by many to be one of the most musically conceptual album to come out of contemporary Nigeria.

Since the release of the album, Wande Coal had dominated the internet landscape. Friday Treat findings show that most people praised his dexterity on the album, with some positing that artistes like Wande were the hope that Nigerian music could be ranked among lyrically great albums in the world.

A 23-track work, ‘Wanted’ features collaborations from top acts, both locally and internationally, like Seyi Law, AKA, Falz, Maleek berry, Jimmie, 2face Idibia, Burna Boy, Wizkid and King Spesh.

However, missing on the album is D’banj, which has got tongues wagging. The pop star was partly responsible for breaking out Wande Coal, who was signed to the defunct Mo’Hits record label.

In a recent interview with Toolz Oniru on Beat FM, Wande Coal said he and his ex-label boss did not work together on the new album.

 “I’m very cool with D’banj right now but he is not on my new album.” Wande Coal had said.

Production of the album was also distributed across a posse of top rated producers in the entertainment industry. They include Sarz, Xela, Maleek Berry, LeriQ, Major Bangz, BeatFrekz, Legendury Beatz, JFem.