These are the top Nigerian albums released so far in the year 2022
The year 2022 will go down as one of the best years for Afrobeat generally in the Nigerian music business because of the abundance of excellent songs and albums that were released.
We highlight a handful of the best albums released so far this year in this post.
Top Nigerian albums released so far in the year 2022
Erígga – The Lost Boy
Erigga, a seasoned rapper, released “The Lost Boy,” his fifth studio album. It was his first full-length album since “the erigma 11,” the follow-up to his debut album, was released in late 2019.
Erigga continued to build on his recent output with “The Lost Boy,” his most accomplished undertaking to date.
Erigga was able to keep his devoted fans entertained on this album by sticking to his signature rhyming style and employing punchlines that perfectly capture Southern culture. He collaborates with emerging musical artists like Psycho YP, Odumodu Blvck, and Jeriq to show that he is aware of the contemporary musical landscape.
So far in 3 months, Erigga’s “The Lost Boy” has a total of 
Apple Music:- 9+ Million, Spotify – 5+ Million, Audiomack – 12.8 Million, Boomplay – 7+ million
Asá – “V”
With her fifth studio album, “V,” popular folk/soul icon Asa takes an unexpected turn in the middle of her career. Roman numerals for 5 are represented by the letter V.
There is no need to worry, though, for “V” is a real stunner.
Asa has the ability to play with popular Afropop on the cogent and beautifully constructed V. We advise all fans of Naijaloaded music to listen to this style of music.
However, Asa mentors many young people on how to write soulful pop music that stays true to her skill because she can’t and won’t cut corners.
Even when Asa chooses to express straightforward and positive emotions, “V” still sounds sophisticated. Asa, who has always recorded her albums alone, welcomes guest performers for the first time in her career, and the results—pleasant and addictive—include Babanla himself, Wizkid, The Cavemen, and Amaarae.
Fun fact: “V” was produced by Nigerian producer P-Priime. ASA’s last-minute decision to visit her family in Nigeria served as the inspiration for the album.
Here we some of the stats of Asa’s “V” Album
Apple Music:– 3+ Million
Spotify – 4+ Million
Youtube– 1,068,158 Million
Audiomack – 9 Million
Boomplay – 2+ million
Firéboy DML – Playboy
Fireboy DML, a musician and songwriter for YBNL, has released his “Playboy” CD.
The 13-track “Playboy” album includes songs by artists like Chris Brown, ED Sheeran, Shenseea, Rema, and Asake.
with help from Telz, P. Prime, and Kel P, to name a few, in terms of production.
However, since its release, the record has become widely popular.
With Apple Music excluded, the album has received 958M streams across 5 platforms in its first two months of availability.
Here are some statistics for Fireboy’s album “Playboy”
Spotify – 291.5 million
Youtube – 320 million
Audiomack – 154.6 million
Boomplay – 168.2 million
Pandora – 24.3 million
Réma – Rave & Roses
In a private interview before the album’s release, Rema responded to a question about what “Rave & Roses” will be about by saying: “I see it as a chance to consolidate my sound for good.”
The album has 10 songs that reached the US Billboard Afrobeats Chart just days after his initial release.
On March 25, 2022, Rema released his debut album, “Rave & Roses,” and it should come as no surprise that it received positive reviews.
The singer, who was born in BENIN, took his time to produce something worthwhile since “Rave & Roses” is “personal” and “like a breath of fresh air,” in his words.
The 16-track album includes features from Chris Brown, AJ Tracey, and 6lack.
The 11th week of Réma’s “Rave & Roses” Album on the Billboard World Albums chart.
Rave and Roses
Réma’s “Rave & Roses” Album spends the 11th week on Billboard World Albums.” Rave & Roses” is currently No.12 on Nigeria’s Apple Music Top Albums.
R&R is arguably one of the best of the lots to be released this year.
Omáh Lay – “Boy Alone”
On the 15th of July Port-Harcourt-born singer, Omah Lay, unveil his much anticipated “Boy Alone” album.
According to him, the debut album signifies staying in his lane, being in his zone, and living on his terms. Interestingly and according to the singer, Boy Alone is also his father’s name.
“Boy Alone” housed Omah Lay’s originality, it accompanied his current state of mind and he seems to be getting started embracing his roots.
Ultimately, Omah Lay made amazing songs throughout the 14-track album, with each song telling a separate tale, and alluding to the very creative potential as an artist.
The opening two tracks on the ‘Boy Alone’ album, document his journey as a Port Harcourt boy, and state his desire to not be “a nobody for life.”
So far in just 3 months of its release, Omah Lay‘s “Boy Alone” has a total of 608.9 million streams
Apple Music:– 109 million
Spotify – 139 million
Youtube– 111.9 million
Audiomack – 110 million
Boomplay – 139 million
Burná Boy – “Love, Damini”
“Love, Damini” is the sixth studio album by one of the hottest Afrobeats singers, Burna Boy.
The album was released on 8 July 2022 through Atlantic Records and features guest appearances from Ladysmith Black Mambazo, J Hus, Vict0ny, Popcaan, Blxst, Kehlani, Ed Sheeran, J Balvin, and Khalid.
It was supported by two singles, “Kilometre” and “Last Last“. The album is named after Burna Boy‘s legal first name and serves as the follow-up to his previous album, “Twice as Tall” (2020).
Burna Boy‘s “Love Damini” has now surpassed 350M streams on Spotify in three months’ time.
It is currently the third most streamed Nigerian Album on Apple Music and 4rd most streamed on Spotify.
Asaké – Mr. Money With The Vibe
Arguably the best album so far this year, on ‘Mr. Money With The Vibe‘ there is something for everybody.
“Mr. Money with The Vibe” Album has revealed that Asake’s musical growth has paralleled his need to give listeners insight into his sound.
Even though his music is rooted in Yoruba culture, there is a multiplicity to everything on his debut album.
Asake, who incorporates elements of Fuji and Afro-classic into his sound, shows that he is more of a song performer than he is a songwriter on his album “Mr Money with The Vibe“.
“Mr. Money with The Vibe” album reviews recommend that we give Asake a round of applause. Asake has sealed his status in the music industry, and he has proved that he will have a successful career with die-hard fans.
With over 700 million streams across all music platforms and still counting, this album will go down as one of the best debut albums in the Nigerian music industry.
Asake’s album “Mr Money With The Vibe” becomes the highest-charting debut Nigerian album of all time on the Billboard 200.
Over 700M+ streams across all streaming platforms
The first artiste to have 9 songs hit the No.1 spot on Apple Music Nigeria in a calendar year.