During the past few years, there has been a discernible increase in the use of streaming platforms, which has assisted in the promotion of Nigerian music on a wider scale within the context of the worldwide music industry. This week, to get things started, we took a look at some of the best songs to come out of Nigeria, because so far in 2018, everything has been going wonderfully and really well.
Read on as we highlight the top 7 Nigerian songs you should listen to this week on our awesome weekly playlist collection, so get ready to add some new favorites to your own music playlist. Whether you like catchy beats, uplifting lyrics, or soothing melodies, you will appreciate this selection we offered this week.
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Sharpally – Young Jonn
Young Jonn, who is a wonderful vocalist from Nigeria who is both prolific and gifted, comes through with the enticing track “Sharpally”. The Nigerian Afro-fusion artist and record producer, Young Jonn, has done well as he drops the release of his much-anticipated single, Sharpally. The song is Young Jonn’s third single for 2023, following “Aquafina,” which has already received a ton of airplay from Nigerian music lovers and has been hailed as a masterpiece by many.
Note that “Sharpally” is another amazing song that will improve your mood and vibe this week. The tune has a memorable hook, a free-spirited vibe, and an outstanding production. With his distinctive vocals forming a beautiful harmony, this engaging work is a natural continuation of Young Jonn’s artistic path as he astounds listeners with this new beautiful track.
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Lonely At The Top – Asake
Remarkably, Asake has developed into a stylistic artist, and the song, “Lonely At The Top”, which is tuned towards the end of “Work of Art” shows that he is very flexible with tunes and that he may actually be feeling like he’s at the top of the globe right now. We certainly hope so. “Lonely at the Top” seems to be a track that features the superstar being anxious for more fame but careless about how celebrity tends to alienate him.
For fans of Nigerian music and anyone looking for a fresh and exciting sound, “Lonely At The Top” is a terrific song that will grace your playlist this week as both the voice and the lyrics in this song by Asake are superb. Asake’s huge popularity will cause it to become a famous song in Nigeria as most listeners agree “Lonely At The Top” is the best song on his sophomore album, “Work of Art”.
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Ex Convict – Shallipopi
Shallipopi, who is a very talented and aspirational Nigerian singer and songwriter, has just dropped another jaw-dropping song titled “Ex-Convict”. The track was released in 2023 so that his expanding fan following may be kept up to date with new, catchy tunes as he dropped his new EP, “Planet Pluto”. You should really add “Ex-Convict” to your playlist this week as the wavy music has been going viral in the Nigerian music scene.
Recently, Shallipopi has demonstrably displayed incredible vigor and passion for the music and entertainment industries, and he does not seem in any hurry to slow down. Instead, he continues to build up and provide more hits for his crooners, with the song, “Ex-Convict” being no exception. This song is also a follow-up to his popular remix of “Elon Musk (Remix)” which features two incredibly talented Nigerian musicians, Zlatan and Fireboy DML. It has already received a lot of attention and appreciation from both fans and reviewers. “Elon Musk” is still regarded as the song that propelled Shallipopi to stardom.
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Man of The Year – Seyi Vibez
Promising talent, Seyi Vibez, is growing to be a renowned Nigerian singer and songwriter, who has been able to put smiles on his admiring audience’s faces with the wonderful song, “Man of the Year”. Remarkably, the song’s mind-blowing rhythms and lyrics will keep you entertained from beginning to end. Note that “Man of the Year” is the opening track of Seyi Vibez’s album Thy Kingdom Come, which features ten carefully chosen songs, and is both fascinating and entrancing to music lovers who have listened to it.
Seyi Vibez is regarded as one of the best singers in Nigerian music. The singer’s ability and range are on display on the studio album Thy Kingdom Come. This song is really something for everyone, whether you like hip-hop, Afrobeat, or R&B. You should add Man of the Year by Seyi Vibez to your playlist today.
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Like Ice Spice – Blaqbonez
In particular, Like Ice Spice is a record that perfectly captures the depth and originality of creativity for which Blaqbonez is recognized. Obviously, American rap has a major influence on the title Like Ice Spice, which evokes a jubilant and exuberant mood.
With some witty lyrics, Blaqbonez brilliantly entices listeners to immerse themselves in the joys and pleasures of life. Blaqbonez captivates audiences with his brilliant wordplay and contagious energy thanks to the song’s humorous tone, which elicits feelings of happiness and unrestrained celebration. This new work, which was produced by Northboi and Ramoni, had excellent word placement, cadence, and sound flow. Plus, Blaqbonez’s flow is so cool and wavy, you might mistake him for an international performer.
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INTOXYCATED – Oxlade ft. Davido
Nigerian singer, Oxlade, and UK rapper Dave have joined forces to deliver a brand new tune, dubbed “Intoxycated”, that expresses their perspectives on love and their personal relationships in a musical collaboration that transcends continents. Given his heartbreaking experiences with dishonesty, Oxlade frankly declares, “I feel like love is overrated, tell me, got me so wasted,” expressing his discontent with love. Oxlade and Dave address the dangers and pitfalls of love through their affecting lyrics and catchy delivery.
Oxlade has been making waves with his own style and approach as one of the most promising musicians in Nigeria. He continues his ascension around the world with “INTOXYCATED”- a tune that is both catchy and soulful. Remarkably, Oxlade is very popular and highly rated for his Afro-fusion smash tracks including “AWAY”, “HOLD ON”, and “O2”. The talented Afrobeats singer has shown he has continued to grow and improve his craft, and now he has established himself in the Nigerian music industry.
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FIREGUN – Odumodublvck ft. Fireboy DML
The extremely gifted Nigerian rapper and songwriter, Odumodublvck, has had an awesome year so far in the music world and he came through with the outstanding hit song, “FireGun”, for his demanding fans.
To spice it up, the talented rapper added a verse from the multi-talented Nigerian singer-songwriter and member of the YBNL Nation, Fireboy DML. Again, consider this gem one that will have you moving. You can simply add this song, FIREGUN by Odomodublvck and Fireboy, to your music collection if you like good music.
