{"id":112720,"date":"2022-10-04T11:38:26","date_gmt":"2022-10-04T09:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/?p=112720"},"modified":"2022-10-04T14:57:46","modified_gmt":"2022-10-04T12:57:46","slug":"the-best-nigerian-songs-of-2022-so-far-q3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/the-best-nigerian-songs-of-2022-so-far-q3\/","title":{"rendered":"The best Nigerian songs of 2022 so far (Q3)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As the year draws to an end and more artists continue to unload their arsenal, some events can be said to be defining what the year 2022 has been like for the Nigerian music industry. From Asake scoring a record-breaking nine #1 songs in his debut year, the most for any Nigerian artist, to Magixx\u2019s ascent with \u201cAll Over\u201d, Oxlade\u2019s global acclaim from an unofficial release, and Wizkid and Tiwa Savage latching on to the South African phenomenon, amapiano. The Nigerian music scene has many irons in the fire and we\u2019re here for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ahead of the year-in-review season, here are some songs we really loved from last quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:101px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Asake - Terminator (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qrIP_igi76U?feature=oembed&#038;autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Terminator<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Asake<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Man of the moment, Asake keeps pace with \u201cTerminator\u201d which becomes his seventh number one single this year. \u201cTerminator\u201d excels in its fast-paced infectious rhythm and Lamba-laced chorus capped with the singer\u2019s charismatic persona. The distinct amapiano distortion and crowd vocals are reminiscent of Asake\u2019s reign as a neo-Fuji progenitor. \u201cTerminator\u201d was released ahead of Asake\u2019s album which debuted at 66 on Billboard 200 album chart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Ayra Starr - Rush (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/crtQSTYWtqE?feature=oembed&#038;autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rush &#8211; Ayra Starr<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ayra Starr is not backing down as she delivers some of her most self-confident lyrics yet. \u201c\u2018<em>Rush is really a description of where I am at the moment\u2014a place of reflection, zeal, and gratitude,<\/em>\u201d she explained. \u201c<em>E dey rush well well\u2014all that I\u2019ve dreamt of is happening and I\u2019m in the middle of it all, living my dream and it can only get better!<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Wizkid - Bad To Me (Official Audio)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zw3e6mRWLHY?feature=oembed&#038;autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bad To Me &#8211; Wizkid<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In his first release as a lead artist since <em>Made in Lagos<\/em>, \u201cBad To Me\u201d sees Wizkid deliver lustful lyrics over the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vibe.com\/news\/entertainment\/soulja-boy-wizkid-twitter-post-clapback-1234676789\/\">percussive<\/a> beats with vivid amapiano backing. Produced by his longtime collaborator P2J, \u201cBad To Me\u201d ushers listeners into another era that will culminate in the release of Wizkid\u2019s fifth album, <em>More Love, Less Ego<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Zinoleesky, Tiwa Savage - Jaiye Foreign (Official Lyric Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1idqvGdCitU?feature=oembed&#038;autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jaiye Foreign &#8211; Tiwa Savage &amp; Zinoleesky<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tiwa Savage and Zinoleesky toast to the good life over the Pheelz production which combines the dynamic rhythm and intensity of Afrobeats and amapiano. \u201cJaiye Foreign\u201d colloquially means premium enjoyment of life and it sees both artists sonically revel in each other\u2019s company. This is Savage\u2019s first offering this year; a firsthand follow-up to the critically-acclaimed <em>Water &amp; Garri<\/em> EP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Magixx - All Over (Official Audio)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zmJdsKBUfnI?feature=oembed&#038;autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>All Over &#8211; Magixx<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Off Magixx\u2019s sophomore project, \u201cAll Over\u201d leans into the singer\u2019s crooning techniques and effortless delivery. Magixx, in his lover boy element,&nbsp; douses his love interest with sweet affirmations that he\u2019s ready to wait long enough till they come around. \u201cAll Over\u201d is Magixx embracing his strength of pairing syrupy words with deft vocal inflections and heart-melting melodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"BNXN - In My Mind | A COLORS SHOW\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YHKpEW_R6iA?feature=oembed&#038;autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In My Mind &#8211; BNXN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn My Mind\u201d made its debut on Colors before appearing on the singer\u2019s new album, <em>Bad Since \u201897<\/em>, and taking on a life of its own. BNXN worked the Blaisebeatz production with his enigmatic vocals and obsessive lyricism &#8211; spotting the Superman and Lois reference as he journeys listeners to his utopia where love is reciprocal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Dunnie - More (Ko Ko Ko) (Official Audio)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sbfyGbzBwpM?feature=oembed&#038;autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More &#8211; Dunnie<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dunnie calls for attention and affection over an upbeat rhythm charmed with delightful guitar licks that invade its base. There\u2019s tenderness in Dunnie\u2019s clamor that exudes her lighthearted mettle as she teams up with longtime collaborator, Deeyaso. \u201cMore\u201d proves the singer\u2019s going to chase her desires without backing down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Who Do You Call\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_mUUBTMpz6A?feature=oembed&#038;autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why Do You Call &#8211; Yinka Bernie<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Off Yinka Bernie\u2019s latest project, \u201cWhy Do You Call\u201d is a culmination of soulful yet trendy beat patterns. Buoyed by the underlying drum that is undeniably African, Yinka finds a balance within his sonic palette that allows him to create a unique blend of&nbsp; soul and Afrobeats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Oxlade - KU LO SA | A COLORS SHOW\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1pDQjwaH3qk?feature=oembed&#038;autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ku Lo Sa &#8211; Oxlade<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cKu Lo Sa\u201d debuted on Colors and has since incited a viral moment and wave of appearances on global charts. The record is a blend of soft but arresting melodies, making it an instant fan favorite. Oxlade proves that he can reliably remain in rotation among people from different walks of life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Patoranking - Kolo Kolo [Feat. 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