TikTok has gone from being just another social media platformΒ to one that promotes the creativityΒ and hard work of its users.
The App literally became a lifesaver back in 2020, when the pandemic hit hard. It became one of the ways people could express themselves and not die of boredom.
A lot of people discovered their hidden talents at the time. In addition, it was not such a good time for musicians and music lovers as there was only little they could do in terms of promotion.
However, this wonderful app developed byΒ Zhang Yiming all the ay from China came a long way in making songs go viral. TikTok is still very much active and still remains that app that is capable of propelling songs into the limelight, as it did the same to the following song listed below:
1. Alcohol
Considering the chaos created by lovers of this tune on social media, especially TikTok,Β βΛAlcohol`Β definitely ought to be saved a spot on the list, and not just any spot, it emerged as the number one song of the Top 10 Nigerian songs in its month of release.
The multi-talent,Β JoeboyΒ almost got in trouble due to the manner in which his fans abused theΒ #Alcoholchallenge.Β Lost in amazing rhythm and sound, Joeboy, in his lyrics prayed for blessings and explained how he uses alcohol as a medium of escape from his worries.
2. Love Nwantiti
Ckay`s Love Nwantiti isΒ a song that will send chills down your spine whenever you listen to it. So imagine setting the mood with your favorite person with this song. Thanks to TikTok for serving as a major propeller as the song is now one of the biggest in the country, MakingΒ CKay a chat crasher.
3. Bloody Samaritan
Bloody Samaritan is a song by viral sensation and Mavin Records princess, Ayra Starr, whose rose to prominence after she premiered her debut track, Away, which got wide acceptance from music lovers worldwide.
The song became even more viral after a challenge was initiated. It was literally on everyone`s lips. When talent meets Grace, the rest is history. In September of 2021, βBloody Samaritanβ became the first song solo entry by a female artist to reach the summit of the chart.
4.Β Ameno Amapiano Remix
One of Nigeria`s finest actsΒ Goya MenorΒ collaborated with amazing producer,Β NektunezΒ to release a new Amapiano remix version of the most talked-about songΒ Ameno.
Ameno AmapianoΒ (Remix) is one that should be added to your playlist if you are a lover of Turn Up music.
5. Beggie Beggie
Beggie BeggieΒ is an amazing song from an amazing duo, Ayra Starr, all the way from Mavin records, as well as, CKay, who did justice to his verse of the song.Β Beggie BeggieΒ is a song about a player who did not plan to fall in love with one of his flings but ended up finding himself head over heels with her.
This is pretty much the reality of some guys out there. One amazing thing about the song has to be the sync in their vocals. It`s beyond magical.
6. Love Don`t Cost A Dime Β – Magixx
This is not to say that Magixx does not have what it takes to drop a hit song, but we are telling that TikTok played a major role in shooting the song to its right audience – The gen Z.
The track is a soft love song with catchy and relatable lyrics. It is also very addictive. Magixx is one of the new signees of Mavin Record, owned by Don Jazzy.
7. Pour Me Water – Kizz Daniel
Off his newly released 7-track album dubbed,Β Barnabas,Β the King Of Love,Β Kizz DanielΒ sets us on fire with the track,Β βPour Me Waterβ.Β If there is one certain thing we know aboutΒ Kizz Daniel, it`s the fact that he knows his worth and he never settles for less. We saw that when he left his former label,Β G-Worldwide EntertainmentΒ to start up his own Β Fly Boy IncΒ in the year 2017.
On this particular track, Kizz tells his girl not to use him for a cruise and set him free if she`s done with him because he is a fine boy and has no time or shit. Listen!!!
8. No Wahala – 1da Banton
Talented Nigerian artist, 1da Banton, released a new banging tune called No Wahala. This song has been very impactful in the music scene and has received wide acceptance from fans all over. Also, a lot of people on TikTok vibe to the song, which is now one of the reasons it became popular.
A remix was recently released, featuring Afrobeat Queen, Tiwatope Savage, as well as Nigeria’s finest, Kizz Daniel.
9. EmilianaΒ
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CKayΒ droppedΒ EmelianaΒ on us like a bomb following the massive success of his hit song from way back in 2019, Lovenwantiti. Just at the point when we had not yet recovered from the shock that kept bombarding us from the sequence of success from Love Nwantiti, the emo-Afrobeat singer comes through with yet another banger, Emeliana.
Just like Lovenwantiti, Emeliana also went viral on TikTok, owing to the regular promotion from the artists himself. CKay continues to prove himself as one who is yet to stay. Emeliana is also a love song dedicated to a lady, Emiliana. It`s a song that could get you lost in its catchy lyrics and amazing rhythm. Kuddos to CKay on this one
10. Somebody`s Son
MTV Europe Music Award`s Best African Artist, Tiwatope Savage, the acclaimed queen of Afrobeats employed the services of American singer and songwriter, Brandy, who came through with the video to her most anticipated song of the year, off the EP βΛWater And GarriβΛ.
For a music video that dropped in the later months of 2021, 15 Million views is in fact hooge we must say. The video premiered on the 12th of October 2021, and immediately had people jumping on its viral challenge. The video for the official single ladies` anthem of the year hit 6 million views on YouTube in its premiere week.
11. βMoney Sweetβ Crowd Kontroller ft. Orezi, Voltage Of Hype
Nigerian DJ and record producer, Crowd Kontroller has come through with a new song titledΒ Money SweetΒ featuring Orezi and Voltage Of Hype, who contributed to making this track a successful one. The track dubbed, Money Sweet is an impressive and unique one and has come just in time to help make your December even dirtier.
