Best Nigerian Songs of June 2020
From the streets of Lagos to Bauchi, The Nigerian music scene was dominated by the like of Burna Boy, Cruel Santino formerly Santi, Kizz Daniel, Fireboy DML, Naira Marley and more with street anthems that cut across African and the diaspora. Here is our pick from the green and white.
1. Burna Boy – “Wonderful”
In his new single, the African Giant proves why he’s had that daring title, allowing his harmonies to blend between English and African languages, tailoring a well-crafted production by Tellz with his trademark sound.
2. Fireboy DML – “New York City Girl”
YBNL’s Golden boy, Fireboy DML brings lovable vibes on a song where he finds himself looking for another last chance with a New York lover before she leaves for summer, it’s a bright song and once again, Fireboy controls this production with his pleasing vocals.
3. Rema – “Ginger Me”
The BET nominee spreads joy and love on his latest single, appreciating his lover on rhythmic sounds.
4. Mr Eazi, emPawa Africa and King Promise – “Baby, I’m Jealous”
Undoubtedly one of the outstanding songs on his new Ep, “baby I’m Jealous” featured King promise and Sees the two Artistes crooning Over jealousy on a groovy beat.
5. Wande Coal – “Naughty Girl”
Making hits has been Wande Coal’s speciality over the past years, and he allows his writing skills to sonically narrate the ups and downs of a “Naughty girl” on a club-themed song
6. Cruel Santino – “End of the Wicked”
Alté’s modernized frontman keeps the trend of making songs inspired by early 200’s Nigerian movies, featuring Octavian on EOTW, a fast-paced alte sound, that shows how flawless Santi’s flow is on any song.
7. Kizz Daniel – “Fuck You”
On his new project, the singer rounds every sort of emotions on here and “Fuck you” is the most savage of all.
8. Timaya – “Born to Win”
On his new single, the veteran artiste shares the knowledge that helped him shape a good career in the past decade, keeping a winning mentality on the song.
9. Praiz featuring M.I Abaga – “Wings”
The R&B singer lays his smooth voice on a set-the-mood type of song, allowing M.I to deliver a thigh-spreading verse on soft piano chords.
10. DJ Tunez featuring Efya – “Undeniable”
On his first volume on what looks like a franchise series, the Nigerian DJ recruits Ghana’s powerhouse vocalist Efya, who proves why she’s one of Africa’s entertaining female vocalists, riding a well-arranged African sound element smoothly with her elite writing skills and voice.
11. Solatido – “Gangster Love”
Solatido’s “Vibes on Vibes” playlist contains five sounds for five different moods that were all carefully put together. “Gangsta Love” featured on the playlist gives off an energetic vibe that we can’t get enough of.
12. Naira Marley – “As E Dey Go”
Naira Marley uses his voice to stand against sexual violence on “As E Dey Go”. The song is an urgent call to end rape culture that is plaguing society.