{"id":95654,"date":"2021-12-27T11:14:32","date_gmt":"2021-12-27T10:14:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/?p=95654"},"modified":"2022-01-24T15:30:46","modified_gmt":"2022-01-24T14:30:46","slug":"best-nigerian-songs-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/best-nigerian-songs-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"The best Nigerian songs of 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1010\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/pan-african-music-production.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ARTICLE_NIGERIANSONGS-1010x505.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-95627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pan-african-music-production.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ARTICLE_NIGERIANSONGS-1010x505.jpg 1010w, https:\/\/pan-african-music-production.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ARTICLE_NIGERIANSONGS-759x380.jpg 759w, https:\/\/pan-african-music-production.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ARTICLE_NIGERIANSONGS-1440x720.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/pan-african-music-production.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ARTICLE_NIGERIANSONGS-661x331.jpg 661w, https:\/\/pan-african-music-production.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ARTICLE_NIGERIANSONGS-465x233.jpg 465w, https:\/\/pan-african-music-production.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ARTICLE_NIGERIANSONGS-375x188.jpg 375w, https:\/\/pan-african-music-production.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ARTICLE_NIGERIANSONGS.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1010px) 759px,100vw\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><figcaption>Design by @claude.joyeux<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\">The best Nigerian songs of 2021<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>This year Nigerian music broke records, filled stadiums, and created household names around the world. Keep up with the global rise in Afrobeats and Afropop with our selection of Nigeria\u2019s best songs of 2021 including Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Rema and more.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">The year 2021 has been an eventful one of releases, milestones, and recognition of Nigerian music. As established talents like <a href=\"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/tag\/burna-boy\/\">Burna Boy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/tag\/tiwa-savage\/\">Tiwa Savage<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/tag\/rema\/\">Rema<\/a> keep pace with outstanding releases, new names like <a href=\"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/tag\/ayra-starr\/\">Ayra Starr<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/tag\/ruger\/?_per_page=26\">Ruger<\/a>, Lojay stake their claim with critically-acclaimed projects that shoot them right atop the echelon. While artists like Victony, <a href=\"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/tag\/buju\/?_per_page=35\">Buju<\/a>, Fave are elevated from underground tier to mainstream consciousness, <a href=\"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/tag\/reekado-banks\/?_per_page=44\">Reekado Banks<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/tag\/mayorkun\/?_per_page=53\">Mayorkun<\/a> mark their rebound with banging singles. These events throughout the year culminate to what would be our picks for The Best Nigerian Songs of 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Find the selection in our <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/5UqXB6jusd8sFTaDQmTmlQ?si=183d3e0b203b406e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spotify<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deezer.com\/fr\/playlist\/3217568282\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deezer<\/a> playlist.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>By <a href=\"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/author\/tochi-louis\/\">Tochi Louis<\/a><\/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=\"Reekado Banks - Ozumba Mbadiwe (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Bovm6-15Ooo?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:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reekado Banks<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;Ozumba Mbadiwe&#8221;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Reekado Banks reclaims his place as a bona fide hitmaker with \u201cOzumba Mbadiwe\u201d, in commemoration of victims of the Lekki massacre, following the nationwide protest in 2020. The record has since become a reference in pop culture around life on Lagos Island. \u201cOzumba Mbadiwe\u201d marks the singer\u2019s stab at socio-political commentary, which he brilliantly executes over an amapiano-leaning beat mastermind by best-in-class producer, P.Priime. The release of \u201cOzumba Mbadiwe\u201d coincides with the one year remembrance of the Lekki massacre.<\/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=\"Tiwa Savage - Somebody\u2019s Son ft. Brandy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NXSmawBg_6Q?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:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tiwa Savage (feat. Brandy)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;Somebody&#8217;s Son&#8221;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Savage, in a dreambound collaboration with her idol Brandy, delivers a blend of Afro-R&amp;B sweetness that carries a badge of vulnerability, resilience and optimism . In Savage\u2019s own words, \u201c<em>it&#8217;s a female anthem and it&#8217;s saying that even though I\u2019ve been hurt so many times, I\u2019m still holding out and believing that I\u2019ll someday find true love<\/em>\u201d. Adding to their perfectly cloned vocals, hearing Brandy sing in Yoruba is something we can\u2019t get over.<\/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=\"Johnny Drille - Bad Dancer (Performance Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GZFKra1IXvs?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:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Johnny Drille<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;Bad Dancer&#8221;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Johnny Drille, in his first release this year, sings about treating his lover to a romantic sway even at the risk of being bad at busting a move. The percussion, piano and violin accompanied by Drille\u2019s dulcet vocals and ferevent lyricism evokes a hopeless romantic\u2019s daydream. \u201cBad Dancer\u201d is single-handedly written, produced and engineered by Drille himself and it depicts diversity in the music emerging from Nigeria &#8211; away from the all-too-familiar- 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-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"LADIPOE - Feeling feat. Buju (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a56eW1JM6M0?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:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LADIPOE (feat. Buju)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;Feelings&#8221;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/tag\/ladipoe\/?_per_page=53\">LADIPOE<\/a> and Buju link up for what would be one of the biggest songs in Nigeria this year. \u201cFeelings\u201d is reminiscent of a human state of mind to aspire for a good time irrespective of looming negatives, especially as the world recovers from the grueling pandemic. In Poe\u2019s words, \u201c<em>I wrote a poem called \u2018How I\u2019m Feeling Now\u2019 because in these times, it&#8217;s hard to be grateful. The scars on my face are not as deep as the ones inside but still, I like the way I\u2019m feeling<\/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=\"LOJAY X SARZ - MONALISA\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/to8nQNGarRw?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:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lojay, Sarz<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;Monalisa&#8221;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>In \u201cMonalisa\u201d, Lojay latches onto amapiano to extol the feminine physique, but this time with territoriality as he croons<em> \u201c\u2018cause this your miliki for front na for me\u201d. <\/em>\u201cMonalisa\u201d is housed in Lojay and <a href=\"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/tag\/sarz\/?_per_page=62\">Sarz<\/a>\u2019s collaborative project, <em>LV N ATTN<\/em>&nbsp;which also features Wizkid.<\/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=\"Mayorkun &amp; Victony - Holy Father (Official Audio)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Gih_Nk9NBBw?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:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mayorkun (feat. Victony)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;Holy Father&#8221;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>On \u201cHoly Father\u201d, Mayorkun and Victony experience a hard time moving on as they ruminate on getting back with an ex. The emotions conveyed in the scripture-themed hook that was helmed by Victony. It would catapult the record to become one of the hottest releases this year. \u201cHoly Father\u201d is one of the standout records off Mayorkun\u2019s sophomore album, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/back-in-office-mayorkuns-new-mandate\/\">Back in Office<\/a><\/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=\"Larry Gaaga - Egedege (Music Video) [feat. Pete Edochie, Theresa Onuorah, Flavour &amp; Phyno]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WRbRLvn6H_U?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:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Larry Gaaga (feat. Pete Edochie, Theresa Onuorah, Flavour &amp; Phyno)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;Egedege&#8221;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Larry Gaga assembles veteran singer Theresa Onuoha, Flavour and Phyno for what would become an anthem that celebrates and propagates Igbo culture &#8211; to the fascination of non-indigenes inclusive. Onuoha, also known as \u201cQueen of the Coast\u201d, drives the hook as Flavour and Phyno work the verses in their mother tongue. Also featuring Nollywood veteran Pete Edochie, \u201cEgedege\u201d is presumably a cultural reset for music emerging from Eastern Nigeria.<\/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=\"FAVE - Baby Riddim (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ewMKS8GcmhI?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:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAVE<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;Baby Riddim&#8221;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Fave is knee-deep in her feelings on \u201cBaby Riddim\u201d as she teases \u201c<em>steady your face jor for me, I want to take a picture<\/em>\u201d. She adopts a concise, seemingly down-bad vehicle to drive home this affection. According to Fave, \u201c<em>I\u2019m never slacking on a chance to unlock a phase. A chance to birth a sound, a chance to love upon a beat. If it&#8217;s calling, I\u2019m answering<\/em>\u201d. \u201cBaby Riddim\u201d presently has hopeless romantics in a chokehold on Tiktok. Fave featured in two songs off <a href=\"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/tag\/olamide\/\">Olamide<\/a>\u2019s most recent album, <em>UY Scuti<\/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-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Now That You&#039;re Mine\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FwLsuDTwsZM?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:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zamorra<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cNow That You\u2019re Mine\u201d<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNow That You\u2019re Mine\u201dis cut from the same heartwarming texture of Johnny Drill\u2019s <em>Bad Dancer<\/em> but with more indigenous leaning. Here, Zamorra extends words of affirmation to his significant other as they journey through life together. The Dunnie-produced number unearths a wholesome blend between Zamorra\u2019s husky range and Dunnie\u2019s silvery vocals in the background. With \u201cNow That You\u2019re Mine\u201d, Zamorra joins a list of go-tos to serenade couples at love-themed events in Nigeria.<\/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\">\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dHmN2sfVlnE\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ayra Starr (feat. CKay)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;Beggie Beggie&#8221;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Ayra Starr recounts a story of unrequited emotions towards a lover-turned-nemesis, while <a href=\"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/tag\/ckay\/\">CKay<\/a>, from a male POV, is accepting of his excesses. His reluctance towards commitment shines through nonetheless. The best thing about \u201cBeggie Beggie\u201d is the effortless delivery in pidgin English alongside an infusion of relevant pop culture reference like <em>\u201chundred yards husband\/wife material\u201d<\/em>. This is the only feature on Ayra Starr\u2019s magnum opus <em>19 &amp; Dangerous<\/em>, and it&#8217;s one we didn&#8217;t know we deserved.<\/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=\"Guchi - Jennifer (Official video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y3bQfOAsnY0?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:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guchi<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;Jennifer&#8221;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>In \u201cJennifer\u201d, Guchi is suspicious of her lover\u2019s divided attention in their relationship and attributes it to his seemingly too-close-for-comfort relationship with a feminine figure called Jennifer. \u201cJennifer\u201d has since established Guchi as a household name across the continent &#8211; more than in her home country, Nigeria. The record, predominantly sung in pidgin, took off on Tiktok and was later followed by a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2bXXaiwh1Zg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">remix<\/a> featuring Tanzanian sensation, Rayvanny.&nbsp;<\/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 - Motivate Yourself (Official Audio)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xjFwXc_WloY?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:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Magixx<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;Motivate Yourself&#8221;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>In \u201cMotivate Yourself\u201d, Magixx charges listeners to chin up and stay the course regardless of the twists and turns experienced. The singer reels out anecdotes to further drive home his gospel of self-motivation and tenacity &#8211; seemingly targeted at young men. \u201cMotivate Yourself\u201d is off Magixx\u2019s self-titled debut project, following his signing to Mavin Records.<\/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=\"Rema - Soundgasm (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nrTkERuwdCc?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:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rema<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;Soundgasm&#8221;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The London-produced \u201cSoundgasm\u201d sees Rema express sexual tendencies in a manner void of subtlety. The singer coasts from doing a sonorous whistle to amping up his sexual know-how one lyric line at a time. According to him, \u201c<em>\u2018Soundgasm\u2019 is derived from the combination of two words which are \u2018sound\u2019 and \u2018orgasm\u2019. It\u2019s literally Sex translated into sound frequency. It\u2019s a record that disposes of spiritual vibrations and creates euphoria through the ears<\/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=\"Joeboy - Sip (Alcohol) [Official Music Video]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UEcAPvoSe_8?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:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Joeboy<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;Sip (Alchol)&#8221;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/tag\/joeboy\/?_per_page=17\">Joeboy<\/a> draws the curtain on his debut project with \u201cSip (Alcohol)\u201d<em>, <\/em>also putting to rest his lover-boy streak as he gets more personal. Thematically, \u201cSip (Alcohol)\u201d relatively parallels \u201cFeelings\u201d which according to the singer, is \u201c<em>from a place of complete self-awareness<\/em>\u201d. The Tempoe-produced record is Joeboy\u2019s call to be missed out on shady things.<\/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=\"FIREBOY DML   PERU ( VISUALIZER )\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p6uXFreFPyA?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:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fireboy DML<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;Peru&#8221;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>This would be <a href=\"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/tag\/fireboy-dml\/?_per_page=17\">Fireboy<\/a>\u2019s only release this year and boy, did he strike gold here. In \u201cPeru\u201d, the singer coasts from attention-seeking to braggadocio about his cross-continental acclaim. While \u201cPeru\u201d seemingly nears maturity phase in Nigeria, it&#8217;s not waning in the diaspora as it recently breaks into the Official UK Top 100.<\/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=\"Burna Boy - Want It All (feat. Polo G) [Official Video]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W0FE2Hjn30E?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:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Burna Boy (feat. Polo G)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;Want It All&#8221;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Burna Boy recruits Polo G on \u201cWant It All\u201d where they recount their journey from grass to grace. The record embodies heartfelt storytelling that segues from \u201c<em>when I was sleeping on the ground, on the cold floor<\/em>\u201d to now getting&nbsp; \u201c<em>every Louis V collection from Virgil, Dior from Kim Jones, Bottega from Daniel<\/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=\"Vector - Early Momo (feat. GoodGirl LA) [Official Video]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PU2dnlpQNOg?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:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vector (feat. Good Girl LA)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;Early Momo&#8221;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The chemistry between Vector and Good Girl LA on \u201cEarly Momo\u201d makes it one of the most unsung releases to grace the music industry this year. The duo give off an admirable sensual energy complemented by cheeky punchlines like \u201c<em>it&#8217;s not my birthday but I got some cake<\/em>\u201d. The romantic exchange, released just in time for Valentine, is arguably a \u2018collaboration of the year\u2019 material at the Headies.<\/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=\"Ruger - Bounce (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I9tqmugh2X8?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:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ruger<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;Bounce&#8221;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBounce\u201d would take on a life of its own to become the nucleus of Ruger\u2019s debut project, <em>Pandemic<\/em>. \u201cBounce\u201d is testament of Ruger\u2019s genius characterized by his off-the-top delivery and macho lyricism. It is no wonder \u201cBounce\u201d that emerged as one of the most streamed Nigerian songs on Apple music this year. According to Ruger, \u201c<em>Bounce gave me the hardest time to record compared to other songs on the project<\/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=\"Simi - Woman (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/udnkr-pMRa8?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:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simi<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;Woman&#8221;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/tag\/simi\/?_per_page=17\">Simi<\/a> dedicates her opening release for the year to womanhood, following a social media challenge she\u2019d initiated where women share their personal account of stigma heaped on them by society. The #NobodyLikeWoman campaign will usher in the release of \u201cWoman\u201d, after garnering thousands of entries by women only. \u201cWoman\u201d furthers Simi\u2019s call for equality and women liberation. It features vocals from Adekunle Gold and possesses brilliant Fela-esque influences.<\/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 - Gone Far Official video\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Sf7DDPf51gY?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:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zinoleesky<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;Gone Far&#8221;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>On \u201cGone Far\u201d, the Marlian Music signee reflects on his career trajectory from being a viral sensation to a bonafide pop star. He draws listeners\u2019 attention with the opening lyric line <em>\u201cI left dem post on my Instagram. So, you can see there was a turnin\u2019 point\u201d<\/em>. Produced by Medua, \u201cGone Far\u201d furthers Zinoleesky\u2019s progress into the mainstream &#8211; breaking away from the street-pop pigeonhole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong>Find the selection in our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/5UqXB6jusd8sFTaDQmTmlQ?si=183d3e0b203b406e\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deezer.com\/fr\/playlist\/3217568282\" target=\"_blank\">Deezer<\/a> playlist.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This year Nigerian music broke records, filled stadiums, and created household names around the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":77,"featured_media":95627,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7833,9400],"tags":[20359,41088,40951,4568,34216,23672,23461,32113],"location":[8172],"yst_prominent_words":[8403,8414,8402,8435,8501,8398,8543],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95654"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/77"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=95654"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95654\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/95627"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=95654"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=95654"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=95654"},{"taxonomy":"location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/location?post=95654"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=95654"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}