Erigga

Hailing from Warri, Delta State, Erigga – affectionately dubbed “PaperBoi” – stands as one of the most distinct and influential voices in Nigerian street-hop and southern rap. Renowned for his raw storytelling, sharp wit, and vivid use of Pidgin English infused with Warri slang, Erigga has carved out a unique space in Afrobeats and Nigerian hip-hop. Over the course of a career spanning more than a decade, he has consistently captured the grit, hustle, and realities of everyday street life through critically acclaimed projects like A Trip to the South, The Erigma II, and Family Time.

Born: 30 March 1987, Warri
Full name: Erhiga Agarivbie