The days of giving a handcrafted CD as a Valentine’s Day gift are long gone, and the quest for the ideal love playlist is also done.
A playlist will work wonders for bringing this delicious trend into 2023, and we have the ideal tunes for you to add to it. 14 outstanding songs are provided below for you to add to your playlist this love season.
- Davido – Assurance
Highly rated and talented Nigerian pop superstar and DMW boss, Davido, released the song “Assurance” in 2018, referencing his relationship with Chioma – his longtime girlfriend and fiancée. The cherry on top was when Davido assured her that she would have a life partner and bought her a brand-new car worth 45 million Naira. They actually broke up and got back together last year.
The smash hit, “Assurance”, was one of the biggest songs released in 2018. Even in modern times, the song still holds up well, especially at the right season – right, you also think that’s the romantic season of Valentine’s Day.
- Wizkid – Essence ft. Tems
Tems and Wizkid‘s Essence is a good collaboration that produced a song – with amazing vibes – that has been blowing listeners’ minds since it was released with the album, Made In Lagos. Since the official music video premiered in 2021, Essence, which was first released in the year 2020, has been at the top of numerous charts worldwide.
Nigerian female vocalist, Tems, had a great impact on this song to win over music lovers worldwide. Her efforts have been appreciated by top international mainstream superstars, Rihanna, Drake, and Future, who she later worked with. You can’t miss this one right here since Wizkid and Tems have really taken Nigerian music to the global stage with this tune. Notably, “Essence” is perfect for the lovely delight of the season.
- Rema – Calm Down
Rema released “Calm Down” as his second single from his debut studio album, Rave & Roses, in 2022. The smash hit released under Jonzing World and Mavin topped the charts across Europe, including the Dutch Single Top 100, the Dutch Top 40, and the Belgian Ultratop 50.
The Nigerian talented musician, Rema, went on to release a remix of the hit song featuring American singer, Selena Gomez. The remixed version peaked at number three on the Global 200 list and at number one on the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs and Billboard Global Excl. US charts.
The song might be classified as an upbeat and cheery smash hit. Notably, Selena Gomez‘s melodic composition on the “Calm Down” remix nicely fits Rema‘s style which allows the music to maintain the same vibrancy as the original release.
- Seyi Vibes – Darling ft. Simi
Simi, a top-tier Nigerian female musician contributed incredible vocals to this timeless tune as she teams up with Seyi Vibez. Moreover, this song is taken from his recently released debut extended playlist, Billion Dollar Baby EP.
Notably, Larrry Lanes, a seasoned music producer from Nigeria, created this amazing song. If you enjoy some good music to love up to, this lovely gem will certainly find a spot in your music library.
- Wizkid – True Love ft. Tay Iwar
In this song True Love, as the title already hints, Wizkid, Tay Iwar, and Projexx expand the definition of love through the use of euphoric melodies. Notably, Tay Iwar and Projexx were given the opportunity to be a part of Wizkid‘s iconic return project, the Made In Lagos album. And they didn’t miss for real.
The ninth track, True Love, was included on Wizkid`s 4th studio album, “Made in Lagos”. This is a project that not only takes Afrobeats into what seems to be uncharted musical ground but also gives the artist his own musical subgenre.
- CKay – By Now
The official music video for CKay‘s, By Now, was released earlier this year. This music might seem slightly inappropriate for children below 18 since it has some explicit lyrics that depict sensual illustrations. Oh well, why would any lover say “no” to such music? I guess not! It’s perfect for this season`s playlist.
Notably, one of the best sounds from his recently released work of art is By Now, which has a laid-back atmosphere that will make you think about your previous relationships. The cool tune is also a part of Ckay`s debut project album, Sad Romance, which features 12 gorgeous tracks with contributions from talented singers around the world.
On June 20, 2022, CKay passed Burna Boy‘s 1.4 billion streams to become the second African artist to cross 1.2 billion streams, making him the most streamed musician on the continent. He can`t stop being lit, let him light up your playlist!
- Show Dem Camp – Mine ft. Oxlade
Show Dem Camp is a phenomenally skilled Nigerian musical team and rap forerunner duo. Notably, the sensational duo, SDC, collaborated with the burgeoning vocalist, Oxlade, on this wonderful melody, “Mine”.
This beautiful track “Mine” is taken from their recently released project, Palmwine Music Vol. 3 EP. Not to add that you must hear this fantastic hit tune this season of love.
- Lojay – Moto
One of the most loved artists from the new school age, Lojay, has entered his first entry of the year 2023 with an energizing harmony called, Moto, for his fans to enjoy and feel. The music is heart-warming and exquisite.
With this carefully curated soundtrack titled, Moto, which will be included in his upcoming extended play project, GANGSTER ROMANTIC, with collaborations from Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa, and Tanasha Donna, Lojay decides to satisfy the thirst for music by fans who always look up to him for some good vibes. You can enjoy this song in your playlist this season too.
- Ckay – Come Close ft. Ayra Starr
This beautiful track “Come Close” simply oozes beauty and quality. With vocal backing from the stunning chanteuse, Ayra Starr, who offered a refined performance on the euphony, gifted Nigerian vocal writer Ckay comes through with this scintillating melody titled, “Come Close”.
The two music entertainers Ckay and Ayra Starr, gave this beautiful tune everything they had while showcasing their music prowess. This isn`t their first, as they stunned everyone on their collaborated track, “Come Close”. Everyone deserves this adorable music in their playlist.
- Simi & Adekunle Gold – Balance
It was no surprise the beauty Simi cooked up on “Balance” when she dropped the solid tune. The tune is making waves and who do you need to make a beautiful love song like Simi?
Simi demonstrated both her sound engineering prowess and vocal tenacity on the studio recording. She used her husband Adekunle Gold’s vocals, an excellent Afro-pop performer, to give more graceful vibe to the amazing Afro-beat composition Balance”. Notably, the lovely song is from her most recent studio album, TBH (To Be Honest). Give this a good listen and add this tune to your playlist.
- Omah Lay – Soso
We can`t get enough of Omah Lay`s juice and the Boy Alone crooner is letting down too. “Soso” has been gathering him his latest accolades since he dropped an official music video for the smash hit.
With the compendium of African drums and percussion laced with quite accomplishing Strings and chords to the amazing laying of vocals and interesting lyrics coupled with the standard mixing and mastering. Omah Lay really couldn`t miss “Soso”. You can add this beautiful tune to your playlist to feel a good vibe today.
- Tems – Found ft. Brent Faiyaz
Tems, a multi-talented female vocalist from Nigeria who collaborated with American artist Brent Faiyaz on the popular song Found, adds her alluring vibe to the music scene again.
Evidently, the singer is best known for her part in Wizkid’s famous song Essense, which made her a household name due to her versatile vocal abilities. The vocalist was recently featured in Drake’s song Fountains.
From her recently released album, If Orange Was A Place EP, which includes five fantastic tunes and a guest appearance by Brent Faiyaz, comes the beautiful track, Found. Additionally, the studio endeavour comes in the wake of her successful 2020 release For Broken Ears EP.”
- Dj Neptune x Ruger – Bienvenue
DJ Neptune, a tremendously gifted Nigerian singer, musician, and DJ kicks off the new year with the revolutionary smash single Bienvenue. He utilized the musical prowess of Ruger, a Nigerian musician and Jonzing World signee, in this ground-breaking song.
Ruger came through with a truly original and creative voice that is both fascinating and endearing on this tune. You can add and enjoy this good music in your playlist.
- Ckay – Mmadu
CKay has dominated the Nigerian music industry and has proceeded to forge a name for himself around the world with achievements like having the most Shazam-ed song in the world. Another outstanding release from CKay, Mmadu features gorgeous instrumentals and his seductive voice for you to enjoy and feel good.
“Mmadu” is the second track on his debut studio album, Sad Romance, which contains a total of twelve tracks with amazing musicians as the featured performers. The Nigerian-British music producer, P2J, collaborated with Ckay to create the harmony you hear here. Enjoy this good tune today on your playlist.
