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    20 Biggest Naija Songs of 2020 (1st Half)

    KrystalBy Updated:No Comments5 Mins Read

    Despite the many challenges the Music Industry faced in 2020, it didn’t stop the release of good songs.

    20 Biggest Naija Songs of 2020 (1st Half)
    20 Biggest Naija Songs of 2020 (1st Half)

    As 2020 comes to a close, we compile the list of the 20 Naija Hottest and biggest songs to have been released in the first half of 2020.

    The songs on this list were released between January and June and have accumulated massive streams across all streaming platforms, dominated the airwaves and streets.

    Here are the Top 20 Biggest Naija Songs of the first half of 2020;

    1. Wande Coal – Again

    Wande Coal
    Wande Coal

    “Again” was Wande Coal’s First Official Release in 2020. The smooth Love song was produced by Melvitto.

    2. Rema – Ginger Me

    Rema got fans dancing to The Elements-produced single ‘Ginger Me‘ as he expresses how much of an inspiration his love interest is to him.

    3. Simi – Duduke

    Simi had a great year thanks to the release of “Duduke”, a song dedicated to her Daughter, Adedeja. The song had people wishing they were pregnant too.

    4. Burna Boy – Wonderful

    Burna Boy pays homage to his roots and speaks on the inspiration behind his hustle on “Wonderful”. The song was the lead single fo his Grammy Nominated “Twice as Tall” album.

    5. Naira Marley- As E day Go

    Produced by Rexxie, “As E Dey Go” is Naira Marley’s biggest song of 2020 as he talks about being King of his hood and no one can overthrow him.

    6. Oxlade – AWAY

    Oxlade solidified his stay in the Nigeria Music Industry in 2020 with the breathtaking “Away” of his Oxygene EP. The song got the approval of even International Rapper, Drake.

     

    7. Mayorkun – Geng

    Mayorkun started the year with a bang in form of “Geng”. The song saw the birth of covers, a Viral Challenge, and an EP.

    8. Omah lay – Bad Influence

    Omah Lay came into the spotlight with the release of “You” but it was “Bad Influence” that became his top-charting song.

     

    9. Adekunle Gold ft Kizz Daniel – Jore

    Adekunle Gold and Kizz Daniel-Jore-20 Biggest Naija Songs of 2020 (1st Half)
    Adekunle Gold and Kizz Daniel-Jore-20 Biggest Naija Songs of 2020 (1st Half)

    Adekunle Gold teamed up with Kizz Daniel to create magic on the incredible “Jore” and delivered a calming love ballad with emotive vocals layered atop the song’s mid-tempo production courtesy of MajorBangz.

     

    10. Adekunle Gold- Something Different

    Adekunle Gold showed he couldn’t be boxed with his transition on “Something Different”. The track, produced by Blaise Beatz, is a fusion of alternative, Afropop, and jazzy elements.

    11. Joeboy-Call

    Joeboy reveals a darker, edgier side to him on “Call”. The song is the lead single from his upcoming debut album.

    12. Fireboy DML – New York City Girl

    Fireboy DML asks his visiting Love Interest for the last dance on the Type A-produced song.

    13 Falz ft Ms Banks – Bop Daddy

    Falz
    Falz

    Falz enlists British Rapper, Ms Banks to deliver this club hip-pop track with bass, vibe, and the big boy melody. Bop Daddy became popular after Falz started the bop Daddy Challenge.

    14 Bad Boy Timz – MJ

    Bad Boy Timz came on the radar of music lovers with his smooth melody titled “MJ” which also pays homage to the king of Pop, Micheal Jackson. He also released two remixes featuring Mayorkun and Teni respectively.

     

    15 Ladipoe – Know You ft Simi

    LadiPoe

    Ladipoe and Simi come together to fuse rap and Afro-soul “Know You”. The song touches the theme of Love brilliantly and makes listeners fall in love with their chemistry.

     

    16 Kizz Daniel – Ada

    Kizz Daniel sings of his Love Interest who intends to settle down with on “Ada”. Produced by DJ Coublon and Young John, the song was the lead single from his “King of Love” album.

     

    17 Zlatan – The Matter

    Zlatan creatively put together trending news to create the street anthem, “The MAtter”. The song was birthed out of a viral Twitter hashtag where people shared crazy stories.

    18 Olakira- In My Masarati

    Olakira got people dancing to his street bop, “In My Masarati”. Though released in June, it took a month before dominating airwaves. He also released a remix of the song featuring Davido.

    19. Terri- Ojoro

    “Ojoro” is the lead single off “Afroseries” debut EP owned by Terri. In the Sarz-produced song, he pleads with his woman not to be shady and be upfront about she feels about him.

    20 Bella Shmurda – Ginger Me

    Bella Shmurda
    Bella Shmurda

    “Ginger Me” is the intro song on Bella Shmurda’s “High Tension” EP. He asks people to ‘ginger’ or encourage him.

    20 Biggest Naija Songs of 2020 (1st Half)

    1. Wande Coal – Again
    2. Rema – Ginger Me
    3. Simi – Duduke
    4. Burna Boy – Wonderful
    5. Naira Marley As E day Go
    6. OXlade – AWAY
    7. Mayorkun – Geng
    8. Omah lay – Bad Influence
    9. Adekunle Gold ft Kizz Daniel – Jore
    10. Adekunle Gold Something Different
    11. Joey Call
    12. Fireboy DML – New York City Girl
    13. Falz – Bop Daddy
    14. Bad Boy Timz – MJ
    15. Ladipoe – Know You ft Simi
    16. Kizz Daniel – Ada
    17. Zlatan – The Matter
    18. Mohbad – Koma Jensen
    19. Terri Ojoro
    20. Bella Shmurda – Ginger Me