The best of Naija music in 2022!
In 2022, the Nigerian music scene was filled with a variety of talented artists and albums. From Wizkid’s “More Love Less Ego” to Asake’s “Mr Money with the vibes”, these albums stood out and made an impact on the music industry.
Here is a list of the top 15 Nigerian music albums of 2022:
15. More Love, Less Ego – Wizkid
With tracks like Bad to me, Wow & Money and love, Wizkid’s album is our number 15th pick. He showcases his versatility as an artist and demonstrates his ability to create a balance between love and ego in his music.
14. Palmwine Music III – Show Dem Camp
Show Dem Camp, is a duo with a unique style of music that isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but knows how to deliver good songs. The album was a very solid project that carried their fans along and kept them engaged throughout.
13. Billion Dollar Dream – Jeriq
Igbo Rapper, Jeriq, gave us this album of 12 songs, spitting rhymes in each track. He takes us on a journey through his aspirations and dreams, and how he plans to achieve them.
12. Theta – Brymo
This is the kind of album you should listen to if you’re ever looking for advice about life in general. Brymo, the Nigerian artiste with the most album releases, delivers a deep and meaningful project that leaves a lasting impression on the listener.
11. Bad Boy Etiquette 101 – Ajebo Hustlers
The Port Harcourt duo released this beautiful album towards the end of the year and it had jams and vibes. The track Dreams is especially inspirational and encourages listeners to chase their dreams.
10. V – Asa
Asa came back from her long break at the start of the year and blessed all of us with this album. It’s a mix of different genres and styles, showcasing her versatility as an artist and her ability to connect with her listeners.
9. The Guy – M.I Abaga
Nigerian’s finest in Rap, M.I Abaga, showed us that he still got it. Featuring a handful of big names, M.I. reminded us that he was ‘The Guy’. He dedicated one track to the love of his life, how he met her and how they got hitched.
8. Playboy – Fireboy
One of the best when it comes to lyrics, Fireboy did not disappoint with his album. He delivers a smooth and soulful project that showcases his vocal range and ability to create relatable and meaningful music.
7. Home – Johnny Drille
The Mavins star delivered what many deem song of the year in the track–How are you, my friend?–the album has just 6 songs, but they are all very soothing and make for the perfect background music.
6. Chapter X – Mavins
On the occasion of their tenth anniversary, Mavins released their album Chapter X, featuring 10 of them with 10 tracks. It’s a collaboration of different styles and genres, showcasing the diversity of the group.
5. Rave and Roses – Rema
Calm down, one of the pre-released tracks in the album eventually became a global sound, and Rema enjoyed 2022. His unique style and sound sets him apart from other artists and make him a force to be reckoned with in the Nigerian music industry.
4. Love Damini – Burna Boy
An album of 19 tracks, is home to one of the bangers of 2022, Common person, alongside Last Last and For my hand in which he featured Ed Sheeran.
Burna Boy continues to dominate the Nigerian music scene with his unique sound and style.
3. Brother’s Keeper – Chike
Surprised? You shouldn’t be. Chike’s Brother’s Keeper is a very solid project, one that contains songs that match the title of the album. He delivers a heart-warming and relatable project that showcases his vocal range and ability.
2. Boy Alone – Omah Lay
This was a work of Art. From the album cover photo to the lyrics, Omah Lay was a boy alone. He showcases his vulnerability and raw emotions through his music, making for an incredibly relatable and personal project.
1. Mr Money with the Vibes – Asake
Arguably the man of the year, Asake. Every track on the album was a hit. You wouldn’t even feel the need to skip any. He delivers a smooth and soulful project that showcases his vocal range and ability to connect with his listeners.
Asake’s unique sound and style set him apart from other artists in the Nigerian music industry and solidifies his place as one of the best in the game.
