From soulful singers to trailblazing artists, these emerging talents are going to be the ones to watch this year as they put in work to captivate audiences and redefine the pulse in Africa’s music scene.

Spotify, the world’s leading streaming platform, has taken notice, unveiling a captivating list of rising stars from Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) poised to make their mark on the local and global music scenes in 2024.

These fresh voices embrace familiar sounds, while adding their own innovative twists, creating a melting pot of potential that could shift the musical landscape. Think Afrobeats infused with jazz improvisation or HipHop spiked with electronic flourishes, resulting in sonically captivating sound blends bound to captivate listeners all over. They are woven from across the diverse threads of Nigeria and Ghana, bringing a rich tapestry of styles, cultures, and perspectives to the forefront.

NIGERIA

Qing Madi

Meet Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma, better known by her stage name Qing Madi, a 17-year-old Nigerian prodigy taking the music world by storm. Her journey began at 16 with the viral sensation See Finish, a single that ignited the internet and showcased her raw talent. The Nigerian Afropop singer and a Spotify EQUAL Africa artist won the hearts of many with her track Ole and its remix featuring a Bnxn. Her self-titled EP slowly climbed up the charts with tracks like Vision and American Love quickly becoming favourites, proving her versatility and depth as an artist. We anticipate a blooming 2024 for Qing Madi.

Guchi

Let’s dive into the world of Guchi, whose real name is Ugochi Lydia Onuoha, a vibrant and talented Nigerian Afropop singer making waves in the music scene. Her music has made her incredibly popular in Nigeria, and she’s seen as one of the top emerging female artists in the country. The Nigerian singer and songwriter went viral with tracks like All Over You last year and doubled down with Feeling Good featuring Bayanni. Her sound is simple yet truly characteristic of Afrobeats singers like Yemi Alade and Tiwa Savage. She is definitely an artist to watch.

SGaWD

Popularly known as Seddy, SGaWD is a Nigerian rapper currently making waves in the industry. The multi hyphenate singer has played in the realms of Alte, R&B and HipHop the last few years but her experimentation with Jersey Club, Mara/ Street Music and Rap last year with tracks like Boytoy

and Dump All Your Worries on The Dance Floor put SGawD on a pedestal this year as one to watch when it comes to fusion and cross continent export.

YKB

From Fresh Finds alum to chart-topping sensation, YKB (Yusuf Oluwo Gbolaga) is making his mark on Nigerian music. Tracks like san siro and his captivating duet This Must Be Love with King Promise showcase his vibrant Afropop sound and growing talent. YKB isn’t afraid to get creative, from cult followings to captivating covers, he’s wiggling his way into the hearts of fans – and the Nigerian music scene itself. This is just the beginning for YKB, so keep your ears open for more infectious energy and hit songs.

GHANA

O’Kenneth

O’Kenneth’s a supernova blazing across the Ghanaian music scene. This hip-hop and drill artist, known for his deep tenor vocals and lyrics, is a leading voice in the Asakaa movement. While his track LONELY ROAD, with Xlimkid ripped through the final quarter of 2023, his versatile features throughout the year proved his undeniable talent. So 2024 get ready, O’Kenneth’s poised for a stratospheric rise.

AratheJay

Ghanaian music is experiencing a soulful surge with the arrival of Kelvin Black alias AratheJay. This rising star blends traditional African sounds with contemporary beats, weaving intricate stories through his vocals. Tracks like Sankofa – Remix and PRACTICE showcase his introspective songwriting and resonate deeply with listeners. Not only does AratheJay effortlessly navigate between rap and hiplife, but he injects the Ghanaian music scene with an exciting freshness. Could 2024 be the year his unique sound catapults him to stardom?

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• “How I connected Asake with Olamide after 13 years of friendship”.

In a recent interview with popular media personality Chude Jideonwo, talented Nigerian nightlife rocker and actor, Yhemo Lee, revealed an incredible story about his role in connecting the rising Afrobeats sensation, Asake, with renowned artist Olamide.

Their journey is a testament to the power of friendship and seizing life-changing opportunities in the music industry.

Yhemo Lee and Asake’s friendship spans a remarkable 13 years, and it was during this enduring bond that fate intervened. YhemoLee, in collaboration with DanDizzy and YKB, recorded a mesmerizing track that caught the attention of Olamide, an established artist in the industry.

Furthermore, Olamide, deeply moved by the song, contacted Yhemo Lee with a desire to collaborate with DanDizzy. However, it was Yhemo Lee’s heartfelt advocacy for Asake that set in motion an extraordinary turn of events. Unbeknownst to YhemoLee, this conversation held the key to a life-changing opportunity for his friend.

A Game-Changing Moment…….!

In their online conversation, YhemoLee enthusiastically presented Asake’s talent to Olamide, hoping for the maestro’s appreciation. To his astonishment, Olamide requested an audio file of Asake’s captivating song, “Omo Ope.”

Asake’s Rise to Stardom….

Without wasting a moment, Asake promptly recorded his part and sent it back to Yhemo Lee. The unexpected happened when Olamide, after listening to Asake’s melodious contribution, started discussing promotional strategies. Astonishingly, within just two days, Olamide revealed his intention to sign Asake to his prestigious record label, YBNL.

In Conclusion, Filled with overwhelming excitement, Yhemo Lee wasted no time and rushed to Olamide’s residence, where a life-altering contract awaited Asake’s signature. Without hesitation, Asake put pen to paper, marking a significant milestone in his blossoming music career.

The tale of Yhemo Lee’s instrumental role in Asake’s journey is an inspiring reminder that sometimes, unexpected turns can lead to the fulfillment of dreams.

Asake’s collaboration with Olamide promises to open doors to unimaginable opportunities and elevate his status in the vibrant world of Afrobeats. We eagerly await the thrilling music that this dynamic duo will create together, and we celebrate the power of friendship and the magic that can be found in the unlikeliest of encounters.

God bless Yhemolee and Olamide. Asake will never forget!

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The giant streaming platform, Spotify has compiled a list of African emerging artistes to watch out for in this year, 2023.

Finding new artists to add to your favorite playlists, play again, and count on for emotional support throughout the year is one of life’s most exhilarating experiences.

2023 offers another roster of incredible performers eager to break through to popularity and achieve widespread streaming success for listeners of African music on Spotify.

If anything, African music has consistently unfurled waves of new, fresh talent every year who have propelled the global interest in Afrobeats, Amapiano and its many other sub-genres. 2022 was a breakout year for artists like Buju, Costa Titch and Asake, whose success propelled them into Wrapped top lists at the end of 2022.

And while those talents took their voices to the main stage, a slew of rising stars was also laying the groundwork for their own breakout year. Some of these musicians are primed to release their best music in the coming months. Others have enjoyed early success on Spotify, and show many indications of even greater success on the horizon. Others are relatively new elements, developing new takes on familiar sounds that harken towards major shifts in popular music.

Hailing from Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda with a wide array of styles, cultures and perspectives, these artists are, according to Spotify data, the ones to watch in 2023.

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KHAID

At 17, Khaid is a Gen Z starboy in every sense. His debut, With You was an instant darling, evoking a syrupy teenage love story at its crescendo. As part of a generation of artists first discovered on social media, Khaid’s songs resonate with a core online audience, inspiring many viral challenges. His Afrobeats inspirations come to the fore on songs like Akpako, but Khaid also shows his emo-trap side on Ski, a fave among young Nigerians in 2022.

TEMPOE

Known for his producer tag, MAD!, the young producer is behind some of Afrobeats’ biggest songs. A long-term friendship with CKay birthed the global smash Love, Nwantiti, now certified double platinum in the United States. 2022 showcased a new pace to Tempoe’s hit churning powers; he produced Joeboy’s viral hit, Alcohol and performed in Soweto, the global sensation by Spotify RADAR alumnus, Victony. With over a hundred million Spotify streams under his name, Tempoe is primed to deliver more hits this year.

POCO LEE

First introduced to fans for his dance skills, Poco Lee has since applied his skill set to crafting some of the biggest street pop hits of 2022. Poco Lee has built a huge fanbase by backing some of the most interesting emerging talent – including Bella Shmurda and HotKid. Whether it’s his ear for a future hit or his ability to put the right creatives in the same space, Poco Lee has blessed hit records like Otilo and YARD. Wherever Afrobeats goes this year, you’ll find Poco Lee cooking close by.

BAYANNI

Bayanni has hit 2023 running. The newest artist from Mavin, the house that produced Rema & Ayra Starr, introduced himself with an eponymous four-track EP in September 2022. Ta Ta Ta has risen on the shoulders of a viral social media challenge to become almost inescapable. And it has not stopped there, finding its way into the dressing rooms of Manchester City, where Algerian footballer, Riyad Mahrez chose the song to celebrate a stellar performance.

BRUME

With just one release under his name, Brume is still a mysterious entity to some. His song, Workaholic isn’t. Released in 2021, the unassuming hustler’s anthem extols the virtues of perseverance and hard work as the young singer pursues his own holy grail. Brume first drew attention with occasional freestyles on social media before Workaholic and as 2023 kicks off, ears are perked for what new music Brume has to offer.

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YKB

Formerly known as Yusuf Kanbai, YKB is an eclectic artist on many Ones to Watch lists. He’s released a number of cult favourites over the years and built a steady community while winning The One, a competition by online publisher Clout Nigeria. YKB leveled up with 2021’s Before I Blow, spinning fan favourites like Practice Patience and Oshofree. He’s converted even more fans with 2022’s San Siro, a football themed love story that has many convinced it’s YKB time.

KAESTYLE

Kaestyle boasts a certain dexterity with words and narratives that, aligned with soothing melodies, has eased him into libraries of many music fans. The singer‘s debut EP, Kae’s Study shows his ability to play in different lanes, offering drill on Moving Mad and some groovy Afropop on Blessings. His collaboration with Victony, True Love is an early fan pick, and fans will be eager to stream more easy hits from Kaestyle.

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Mp3bullet.ng takes us on a toll on who the superstar, Wande Coal is, and being a top source of inspiration in the Nigerian music industry.

A young and vibrant singer who goes by the name Wande Coal, from the streets of Mushin took over the music scene in the year 2008 under the MoHits umbrella.

Anyone vigorous with the Nigerian music scene within the first decade of the 2000 century will at some point have heard the famous “Bumper 2 Bumper” single.

That was the era where social media came to light and was gradually shaping the world into the global village that it is today.

Wande Coal was the game changer of that period!

Sharing how he became an inspiration to the industry; Wande Coal is a versatile singer whose vocal prowess is catchy and unique.

His mode of delivery goes beyond the regular sound, as he can pitch high and modulate, while still retaining his delivery energy.

He has so much sensationalism that many top celebrated artistes have clearly added his name into their success stories.

The Grammy winner, Wizkid for instance stated how Wande’s debut album, Mushin To Mo’Hits inspired him saying; “This album changed my life! King Coal”

Their relationship blossomed during Wizkid’s emerging era and they even made a song together titled, ‘For Me’.

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Fireboy DML, who’s currently in the top-tier has been likened to the singer a couple of times.

One of the reasons his sound was quickly accepted was because of his “Wande-like” similar delivery.

Fireboy idolized Wande to the extent that in their collabo track, “Spell“, fans could hardly differentiate between their verses. He became an embodiment to the singer in all ramifications!

Oxlade, who is another raving groove in an interview shared; “Wande is the reason I’m singing. Mushin to Mo’Hits is the reason I went to the studio to record music.”

Not forgetting many up-coming and raving sensations who have acknowledged him as their mentors such as; Barry Jhay, Buju, YKB etc.

Till date there are more reasons and more emerging artistes Wande Coal stands as their inspirational view.

If there’s any artiste to celebrate as a top-tier inspiration in the Nigerian music industry, Wande Coal tops the chart.

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Nigerian media personality, rapper, singer, and songwriter Olamilekan Massoud Al-Khalifah Agbeleshebioba, known professionally as Laycon in celebration of his 28th birthday shared a lovely picture.

The winner of Big Brother Naija season 5 and currently the youth ambassador of Ogun State, took to his Instagram page to share a photo of himself in a shirt bearing the name of his fan base, ICON.

Recall, The season 5 Big Brother Naija winner began rapping and writing songs in 2014, he was among the ten artists that performed at the 2014 Coke Studio University of Lagos event.

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After winning the BBnaija in 2020, he was featured on the remix of “Nobody” by DJ Neptune.

His verse in the remix of the song was recorded two days after he left the Big Brother Naija Reality TV Show.

In preparation for his debut album, The rapper released two singles Wagwan and Fall For Me featuring YKB.

His debut album titled “Shall We begin” which featured star acts like Mayorkun, Joeboy, Teni, among others was finally released on 30 April 2021.

The album has gone on to chart in over 30 countries and counting.

Sharing a photo on his Instagram page to celebrate hitting 28 years, he wrote:

“It’s Laycon’s day! Happy birthday to Grace ♥ +???? #LayconAt28 #WorldLayconDay.”

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Wande Coal influenced and inspired a good number of Nigerian artists in the Nigerian music industry, dominating so early with the most acceptable and great melody.

This is why in the music scene, musicians often get asked and also speak at length, on their musical influences and role model.

Many times when this topic of inspiration is broached in the Nigerian music scene, musicians and emerging talents have been quick to mention Wande Coal with sparkling remarks on the impact his music has had on their decision to create music.

Other musicians have gone beyond mentioning him to embody his style and flow when making music.

Born Wande Ojosipe, today the 18th of October marks the birthday of the many-flows falsetto-voiced singer, Wande Coal, popularly known and self-touted as Black Diamond.

He becomes 36 today and with a little quick maths, deducting 2006, the year he officially became active in the music scene from the present day, this means he’s been in the game for 15 years.

So to honor and underscore Wande Coal’s inspirational work in the Nigerian music scene, encapsulated by Mayorkun on Davido’s The Best with the line, “Shey you sing pass Wande Coal?” 

in this list, we give a brief rundown of some musicians he has inspired with references from their words to their flows:

 Wizkid

With a successful and highly memorable US tour in the bag, many younger fans of the Starboy may know little of Wande Coal’s influence on his musical journey but before Wizkid became the much-loved Starboy, he had been weaned on the music of Wande Coal.

In fact, according to history-privy older fans of the megastar, Wande Coal is an egbon to the singer as he had also learned the ropes from him.

Speaking on Wande Coal’s influence on his sound, Wizkid had shared his love for the singer’s Mushin To Mo’Hits album saying; “This album changed my life! King Coal

Longer standing proof lies on Wizkid’s era-defining Superstar album, where Wande Coal made an appearance as the second featured non-EME artiste with his entry on the thirteenth track, For Me. 

 Fireboy DML

Nothing spells out Fireboy DML’s unblinking love for Wande Coal, who he has described as his idol, as well as his artistry than his performance on Peru which embodied the latter so much every listener has stories of surprise and disbelief upon finding out that Fireboy’s Peru was devoid of a Wande Coal feature.

To date, some fans even swear that Wande Coal was silently featured on the track as a ruse to confuse listeners.

Oxlade

Oxlade had even shared in an interview that he had been inspired to do music by Wande Coal saying “Wande is the reason I’m singing. Mushin to Mo’Hits is the reason I went to the studio to record music.”

With a core-hitting falsetto implemented to touch on themes of love and vulnerability, Oxlade’s influence by the Black Diamond is just as clear as their crystalline vocals.

Reekado Banks

When Reekado Banks had broken out unto the music scene, he’d taken it by storm in no time, cinching the Headies Next Rated award in 2016 to prove that his voice and artistry were one of a kind.

In conversation with Bolanle Austen-Peters of Terra Kulture, the singer shared on Wande Coal inspiring him, clearly stating “One of the first persons I really fell in love with his music was Wande Coal.

I got creative with that sound, I really liked what he was up to, and is I really wanted to feel more of that.”

Buju

Buju originally named Daniel Benson is a fast-rising 21-year-old Nigerian Afro-Fusion singer and who draws inspiration to create music ranging from his personal experiences, his environment, or the experiences of his friends.

His ability to tell stories effortlessly in his music whilst including vivid melodies and harmony is something that has made his music a ‘must-listen as it’s unexplainably enjoyable.

However you cant deny Wande Coal’s influence on Buju style of music and melody

Teni

Known as Teni Makanaki, Teni the Entertainer among other names, the singer has established herself as a veritable force in the entertainment world with her honeyed blend of Afropop and highlife which she mentions was inspired by Fuji and Afrojuju legends, Kwam 1 and Shina Peters as well as Afropop legend, Wande Coal.

Barry Jhay

Barry Jhay is a talented Nigerian artiste especially loved for the way he infuses Yoruba to deliver a relatable jam for everyone to enjoy.

Barry Jhay became very popular for his song “Aiye”, a hip-hop song he released in 2018 which earned him the nomination as “The Headies Award for Best Street-Hop Artiste”.

He is currently signed to the Cash Nation Entertainment music label. He won the “Rookie of The Year” at The Headies Award, 2019.

Barry Jhay is also very influenced and inspired by Wande Coal.

With two generations of Nigerian music greats linked to him, honorable mention being an emerging act, YKB, formerly known as Yusufkanbai, and speculation surrounding the cadences of Peruzzi being on the long list of acts who have been inspired by the Nigerian

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Half of 2021 is gone and we have seen a number of amazing and reflective songs birthed from Nigerian Rappers and Singers collaborating been released.

We put together a list of Top 10 collaborations from Nigerian Rappers and Singers in 2021 So Far to put on replay.

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M.I Abaga ft Oxlade-All my Life

M.I Abaga has incredible chemistry with singers, and his 2021 collaboration with Oxlade is proof.

Oxlade reels listeners in with his sensual voice on the hook and chorus while M.I makes solemn promises to his love interest in the verses.

Ice Prince ft Oxlade- Kolo

2021 is proving to be Oxlade’s year. His feature on Ice Prince’s “Kolo” is a melody one never knew was necessary. Ice Prince reminds us why he is one of the coolest Nigerian Rappers in the industry with his lyrics.

Ladipoe ft Buju- Feeling

“Feeling,” one of 2021’s most popular songs so far, is another sign that Ladipoe is on his way to claiming his proper place in the music industry. In 2020, he featured Simi on “Know You” which was one of the biggest songs of that year.

This year, he shows there is no stopping his ascension with the Buju-assisted “Feeling“. The song has a catchy chorus that is going viral on video sharing platforms like Tiktok and quotable bars that reminds one that Ladipoe is nobody’s mate.

A-Q ft Chike- Breathe

A-Q has been in the rap scene for a long time but until recently, he was only seen as an underground rapper. In 2020, he released that amazing “God’s Engineering” album, this year he releases an EP titled “Golden“.

“Golden” is a great body of work and one of its best is “Breathe” which features Chike. In this song, A-Q addresses his career struggles in the rap scene and how he just wants to breathe. The song is both a mix of melancholy lyrics and soulful vocals on the part of Chike.

Laycon ft Mayorkun- Verified

Laycon’s Popularity in the music scene is thanks to his historic win at the 2020 Big Brother Naija.

His 2020 song, “Awa Fierce” and his EP, “Who Is Laycon” did well while he was still in the show. However, given past experiences with artists who have been part of the BBN show, many people were sceptical about Laycon’s abilities.

In 2021, he released his album, “Shall We Begin” and while the album contains gems, one of fans’ favourite is the Mayorkun-assisted “Verified“. Mayorkun as usual held the fort down with catchy hooks and lyrics.

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Blaqbonez ft Buju, Amarae- Bling

Blaqbonez is another rapper who is getting his flowers after being underground for a while. The rapper was able to gain an audience after using humour to promote his songs, “Haba” and “BBC“.

He released his “Sex over Love” in 2021 which have received positive feedback and even got picked by Rolling Stones as one of its best albums of the year so far. The album is led by the mid-tempo tune, “Bling’ which features Buju and Amaarae.

Zoro ft Oxalde- African Girl Bad

Released early in the year, Zoro and Oxlade pay homage to the African Girls and their power on “African Girl Bad“.

Oxlade in his usual manner serenade listeners with his enthraling voice and Zoro rap about the various beautiful women Africa boast of. In a way, this is a girl anthem.

Zlatan ft Davido, Mayorkun- Cho Cho

“Cho Cho” is Zlatan’s first single of the year. Featuring Davido and Mayorkun, the song is one of the trending club bangers. Filled with Lamba over a drum-heavy beat produced by P.Priime, the song has been dominating charts since its release.

Laycon ft YKB- Fall For Me

Laycon released “Fall For Me” alongside another song, “Wagwan” but the former was well accepted by fans. The MVP of the song is YKB who captures listeners with a catchy hook and chorus. The two have a chemistry that makes it another favourite on this list.

Vector ft Goodgirl LA- Early Momo

Vector is another rapper on this list whose song features an underground singer. In “Early Momo“, the rapper preaches Love and Sex on a mid-tempo beat. Goodgirl LA makes one falling in love with her voice. “Early Momo” is a perfect fit for a sex playlist.

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Top 10 collaborations from Nigerian Rappers and Singers in 2021 So Far.

• M.I Abaga ft Oxlade-All my Life
• Ice Prince ft Oxlade- Kolo
• Ladipoe ft Buju- Feelings
• A-Q ft Chike- Breathe
• Laycon ft Mayorkun- Verified
• Blaqbonez ft Buju, Amarae- Bling
• Zoro ft Oxalde- African Girl Bad
• Zlatan ft Davido, Mayorkun- Cho Cho
• Laycon ft YKB- Fall For Me
• Vector ft Good Girl LA- Early Momo

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In recent times, YKB has been involved in some fire records, delivering stellar assists in a song and it’s safe to say he is the voice of a new melody in the Nigerian music industry.

Yusuf Oluwo professionally known as YKB (Yusuf Kan Bai) is a super talented Nigerian singer and songwriter.

The very short period of YKB into the mainstream recording career so far is proof of his undeniable talent and how he’s managed to harness and redress a very crucial core following and even better, evident in digital numbers across DSPs.

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However, YKB had been developing and building himself into what turns like a miracle, in 2019, the sixth year of his long break from experimental creations in Lagos mainland studio basements, he put his first music out.

YKB kicking in his necessary stylish persona and dramatic live appearances, arguably, what followed after a run of compelling and radical live sets at Lagos usual block raves playing the sultry fashionista song alongside his good friends explains his dominance in the industry.

Quick Note: YKB is an Afropop singer and songwriter. He was born on March 6, 1995. He spent most of his childhood in Ketu, Lagos, where he developed an inclination towards music.

In recent times, ykb has established himself as a fast-rising Afro-pop artist within the
Nigerian entertainment space and beyond, with his latest offering “Oshofree” gathering over 250k streams on Audiomack alone and featuring as one of the artists to watch out for on Pitchfork.

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Also, collaborating with Laycon gave him more exposure, many wake up to him after ‘fall for me’

At first, I was wowed in open-mouthed curiosity and paused to reminisce with the impression of listening to an already known banger, the addictiveness of ‘Fall for me’ has a core focus on an actual melody with ballads.

The song can get anyone glue to it at first listen, simply a type of record to dominate playlists, and YKB is a really amazing artiste with good vocal dexterity.

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Nigerian artists are known basically for afrobeat, so in this post, we’ll enlist the highest streamed Nigerian album in audiomack in 2021.

However, we’ll keep updating the list as time goes, the number of streams as of the time of the post.

Below are Nigeria’s highest streamed 2021 albums on audiomack

Joeboy – SBBM

Somewhere Between Beauty & Magic is an album by Nigerian recording artist and songwriter Joeboy released on 4th February 2021.

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It consists of R&B, Afropop, and afrobeat, it has amassed over 50 Million streams on audiomack at the time of this post.

Teni – Wondaland

Wondaland is an album by Nigerian recording artist, vocalist, and songwriter Teni released on 19th March 2021.

Peruzzi – Rum & Boogie

Rum & Boogie is an album by is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and performing artiste released on 19th March 2021.

it has 19 Million streams on Audiomack as at the time of the post

Dotman – Hakuna Matata

Hakuna Matata is an album by Nigerian singer, rapper, and performer Dotman

it has 18 Million streams on Audiomack as at the time of the post

Ckay – Boyfriend

Boyfriend is an EP by a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and  performer Ckay

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it has 15 Million streams on Audiomack as at the time of the post

Runtown – SoundGod Fest Reloaded

“Soundgod Fest Reloaded Album” houses 12 solid songs with features artists like Bella Shmurda, Rowlene, Gemini Major, an album by Runtown

it has 11 Million streams on Audiomack as at the time of the post

Ayra Starr – Ayra Star

Ayra Starr is the eponymous debut extended play by Nigerian singer-songwriter Ayra Starr.

It was released on 22 January 2021 through Mavin Records, has 9 Million streams on Audiomack as at the time of the post

Laycon – Shall We Begin

Shall We Begin” houses Laycon’s previously released single “Fall For Me” featuring YKB, The album also features Mayorkun on “Verified?

it was released on 30th April 2021 and has 9 Million streams on Audiomack as at the time of the post

Nigeria’s highest streamed 2021 albums on audiomack

Joeboy – SBBM (50M)

Teni – WONDALAND (36M) 

Peruzzi – RUM n BOOGIE (19M) 

Dotman – Hakuna Matata (18M)

CKay – Boyfriend EP (15M)

Runtown – SoundGod Fest Reloaded (11M)

Ayra Starr – Ayra Starr (10M)

Laycon – Shall We Begin (9M)

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First of all, I will love to congratulate Laycon on his journey and artistic versatility so far towards the debut studio album ‘Shall we begin.

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The confidence to put out an album is highly commendable, the direction, choice of features are near perfect, enlisting Teni, Mayorkun, Joeboy, Terri, and YKB

In addition, ‘Shall We Begin’ orchestrates versatility, his singing and rapping ability, poetic inner side, his choice of features, how every featured artiste complemented and added a very good vibe to the songs.

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Laycon expresses himself more in the solo tracks like Bam Bam, God Body, all over me, my lane, and still goes head to head with the features.

Tracks like ‘Verified’, ‘Want You Back’ are potential hit songs, and ‘Jeje’ also bump as a feel-good hit song.

Also, the intro and outro defined the direction of the album, the spoken poetry, and enchanting melodies prepares a mind on the theme of the project.

Ratings:

Mid = 0.00

Average = 0.01

Good = 2.5

Excellent = 2.5

Conclusion:

Mp3bullet gives the project an 80% (Excellent) general rating

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Laycon who came to prominence after winning the fifth edition of Big Brother Naija has dropped “Shall We Begin” as his first official album since his 2020 historic win.

The album boasts of a stellar tracklist featuring hitmakers Mayorkun, Joeboy, Teni, Terri and YKB.

The rapper shows off his flow and lyrical ability on the 12-tracks album that promises to cement his place in the music industry.

Previous to the release he had dropped two singles, “Fall For Me” and ‘Wagwan” off the album with the latter finding it’s up the Billboard Triller Chart.

At the start of 2020, Laycon only had one single to his name, the groovy anthem “Fierce”, released shortly after he signed to indie label Fierce Nation Entertainment and featuring Reminisce and Chinko Ekun.

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During his time in the house, his label released his EP “Who Is Laycon?” which went viral as his popularity soared on the show.

By the end of the year, his name was on everyone’s lips after he won the fifth season of Nigeria’s widely viewed Reality show Big Brother.

Now he has finally dropped his album which sees the rapper shows off his versatility on songs that are sure to become anthems of the summer.

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Crayon ft Rema – Too Correct video

Mavin Record stars, Crayon, and Rema team up in unleashing this brilliant video. This visual Directed by Viktor Awuse shows the fun lifestyle of a superstar.

Watch below!

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Omawumi – Bullshit video

Few days after this talented singer celebrated her 39th birthday, she gave her fans the surprise song. Accompanied by a beautiful video, the concept depicts the current situations and happenings in Nigeria. From the Police brutality to the corrupt officials on seat and so on.

It’s a beautiful concept with a blend of Afrobeat that you need to watch.

Rema – Bounce video

For the first time signed to Mavins, Rema works with Don baba J himself on this track.

Of course, the godfather is the pioneer of the song and video, you should expect nothing less.

The creatives of this video are brilliant and the Madmax concept is exceptional!

Wizkid ft. Tems – Essence video

Coined from Wizkid’s MIL album comes this mid-tempo Afrobeat jam featuring Tems.

The mood of the song clearly synchronizes the video, it’s creative and very well-pleasing.

Directed by DK and Shot in Ghana, watch and enjoy here!

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Yemi Alade ft. Patoranking – Temptation video

This is another brilliant video from the songstress, Yemi Alade, and dancehall singer, Patoranking.

This track is one party jam with lots of dance moves from the video. Not surprisingly though, Yemi is known for adding moves to her tracks via their videos.

Directed and shot by Clarence, this is so Yemish, and it’s lovely!

Laycon ft. YKB – Fall For Me video

Staring of the year, the Fierce President, Laycon released this loving single as a welcome to 2021 gift for his icons. He features YKB, and together they create magic!

The duo fight on stage for the attention of a beautiful lady, who they want each other to fall for in this music video shot by TG Omori. Enjoy!

Peruzzi ft. Davido – Somebody Baby

DMW sensation, Peruzzi teams up with his label boss, Davido in achieving this brilliant production. As a matter of fact, this is one of the singer’s tracks from his recently released album Rum & Boogie, and it was released few weeks before the album’s release date.

Directed and shot by Mr Layiii, the video relatably flows with the creativity in the song!

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Burna Boy – 23 video

Grammy boy’s 23 video depicts the epitome of greatness! Using the number 23 which is attributed to legendary basketballer, LeBron James, Burna clearly shows how much he has achieved in his career. In the end, he plays the short clip announcing him as a Grammy Award winner.

Fireboy DML ft. D Smoke – Champion video

YBNL singer, Fireboy displayed the greatness he has within as he dropped this inspiring song.

The video sees Fireboy running through the hurdles of life to achieve greatness and being tagged a Champion.

Directed and shot by TG Omori, this video is a source of inspiration to many!

Ric Hassani – Thunder Fire You video

Ric in this song talks about how much he has done to make his partner happy, yet he gets cheated on and lied against. The love he has waxes cold and thus the need for thunder to fire her!

Well, Adasa Cookey did well in actualizing the track in a visual form! It’s interesting and original!

Watch and enjoy!

10 aesthetically pleasing Nigerian Music videos you need to watch

1. Crayon ft Rema – Too Correct video
2. Omawumi – Bullshit video
3. Rema – Bounce video
4. Wizkid ft. Tems – Essence video
5. Yemi Alade ft. Patoranking – Temptation video
6. Laycon ft. YKB – Fall For Me video
7. Peruzzi ft. Davido – Somebody Baby video
8. Burna Boy – 23 video video
9. Fireboy DML ft. D Smoke – Champion video
10. Ric Hassani – Thunder Fire You video

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