Valentine's Day Music: 10 New Nigerian Songs to Soundtrack Your Celebration
As Valentine's Day approaches, love fills the air, and Nigerian music stars are stepping up to provide the perfect soundtrack for this year's celebration. This week's releases are dominated by romantic themes, offering a diverse mix of sounds from highlife to Afrobeats. Here are 10 songs you should definitely add to your playlist.
Odumodublvck - They Love Me
Award-winning rapper Odumodublvck returns with a new single that highlights his melody-crafting skills. Known as a polarizing figure on social media, he embraces his unique style in this highlife and hip-hop blend, captivating both fans and critics with his infectious rhythms.
Wande Coal - Dearly feat Qing Madi
Two generations of Afrobeats excellence unite in this love song. Wande Coal delivers timeless melodies, while Qing Madi adds bold vocals and heartfelt lyrics, creating a duet that resonates with emotion and musical brilliance.
Phyno - Uzo Ano feat Flavour
Phyno and Flavour team up once again for an unforgettable collaboration. This chest-thumping rap track celebrates enduring success, with Flavour providing a veteran hook over hip-hop production that solidifies their status as Eastern music icons.
Yemi Alade - My Bebe
Yemi Alade, the famous Mama Africa, continues her exploration of indigenous African sounds. This declaration of love combines African percussion with Fiokee's stunning highlife guitar riffs, resulting in a pan-African record that celebrates cultural richness.
Johnny Drille - Last Forever
Johnny Drille, a master of love songs, offers 'Last Forever,' an uptempo track blending juju, highlife, and Afrobeats elements. His colorful writing and warm melodies make this song appealing to listeners across all demographics.
Iyanya - Work
Iyanya proves he's still in tune with the current Afrobeats scene with this dance track. Featuring bouncy production and a wavy delivery, it straddles alte, street pop, and mainstream sounds, perfect for getting moving.
AEMA - Coconut Cream feat Taves
AEMA showcases her stunning vocals and range in this reggae-infused song. Joined by Taves, 'Coconut Cream' is a steamy track that excels musically and is poised to gain mainstream attention soon.
Godwin - African Queen (Cover)
Godwin pays tribute to 2Baba's classic 'African Queen' with a deep and personal interpretation. This cover, part of his upcoming 'Rendition' project, highlights his vocal artistry and honors one of Afrobeats' greatest songs.
SGaWD - All of Me feat Psycho YP
Rap star SGaWD reveals her sensual side in 'All of Me,' where dreamy melodies float over a house-inflected R&B production. Featuring Abuja's trap king Psycho YP, this track offers a smooth and intimate vibe.
TenTik – Still Dey Rap
TenTik makes a bold return to Nigerian hip-hop with defiant bars and gritty energy. This bouncy production serves as a reminder of his rap credentials, staking his claim in the competitive music landscape.
These 10 songs provide a perfect mix for Valentine's Day, blending love themes with innovative sounds from Nigeria's top artists. Whether you're celebrating with a partner or enjoying solo, this playlist has something for everyone.
